Monthly Archives: May 2020

Israeli President visits your home

Posted on May 3, 2020

Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin was unhappy that citizens were unable to attend Independence Day events this year due to the pandmic. So, he arranged for an innovative app from Israel’s Tetavi to download a hologram of himself via smartphones into … Continue reading →

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Independence Day concert of Israeli classics

Posted on May 3, 2020

The Ra’anana Symphonette orchestra and 4 talented female Israeli Opera singers performed this concert of classic Israeli songs to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day. While all keeping a socially distant 2 meters from each other. https://youtu.be/YMOJuklpkWY?t=575

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Drafted into the IDF and NBA

Posted on May 3, 2020

Maccabi Tel Aviv forward Deni Avdija, 19, has won an MVP title and two international basketball gold medals. When “hoops” was suspended due to the pandemic, Deni was drafted into the IDF. When play restarts he will get “exceptional athlete” … Continue reading →

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The best photographs of Israel

Posted on May 3, 2020

To celebrate Israel’s 72nd birthday, Israel21c asked top photographers to share some of their most joyous pictures of the Jewish State. https://www.israel21c.org/celebrate-life-this-independence-day-with-60-fabulous-photos/

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Almost every Israeli film to be available on-line

Posted on May 3, 2020

The Israel Film Archive has been digitalizing its 5,000 hours of Israeli feature films, documentaries, newsreels and home movies. It has now started to release them online. Many of the films are delicate and have been repaired prior to digitizing. … Continue reading →

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Making face masks fashionable

Posted on May 3, 2020

Savvy Israeli designers have spotted a marketing opportunity – trendy face masks. They have stopped producing expensive wedding dresses that are inappropriate for low-key events. But the elegant masks are very popular with the public who prefer to feel fabric … Continue reading →

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50 startups thriving despite coronavirus

Posted on May 3, 2020

CTech has produced a list of Israel’s 50 most promising startups that they believe will survive and thrive despite the coronavirus turmoil. They cover Deep tech, Entertainment & media, Unicorns, Logistics & e-Commerce, Cyber & cybersecurity, and Medical technology. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3812230,00.html

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Sale of $8 million inspection systems

Posted on May 3, 2020

Israel’s Camtek, manufacturer of metrology and inspection equipment, has received an $8 million order for multiple EagleT-i systems, its advanced inspection system. The purchaser, a tier-one global CMOS Image Sensor manufacturer, highlights strong market demand for Camtek’s products. https://www.camtek.com/news-and-events/news/cis_orders_apr20

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More funds for startups

Posted on May 3, 2020

In this week’s investments, code developer Codota raised $12 million; air-cleaning enVerid raised $20 million; Corsight AI (facial recognition even wearing a mask) raised $5 million, and digital microscope maker Scopio Labs raised $16 million. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIWE4jtI_A0

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Energy projects to kickstart the economy

Posted on May 3, 2020

Israel’s Energy Ministry has proposed a NIS 25 billion raft of mainly privately funded energy and infrastructure projects to help kickstart the post-coronavirus economy. At least half the projects would involve increasing power from renewable sources. https://www.timesofisrael.com/greenish-new-deal-energy-ministry-pushes-nis-25b-in-projects-to-reboot-economy/

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