Monthly Archives: June 2020

Exploring the City of King David

Posted on June 7, 2020

Two new videos exploring the 3,000-year-old City of David, where King David set up as his headquarters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P96sEZJNa5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA9UswJXOEQ

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Huge response to Dead Sea photo competition

Posted on June 7, 2020

Over nine million votes were cast in an Israeli-organized competition in which some 3,500 photographers submitted over 13,000 photos of the Dead Sea. There were entries from more than 40 countries, including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and … Continue reading →

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An eco-friendly vineyard

Posted on June 7, 2020

The Tabor Winery in Israel’s Galilee enlists wildlife for a cleaner, greener wine. No pesticides, natural flowers between the vines to preserve the soil, trees and nesting boxes to attract birds. Rock islands for smaller animals. The results are complex … Continue reading →

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Pick the cherries

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s cherry-picking season in the Golan Heights lasts just one month – May.  Thousands of Israeli tourists visit the region – even to some of the remote Kibbutzim. They enjoy the landscapes, the local culture and, of course – the … Continue reading →

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Jailbird recaptured

Posted on June 7, 2020

An exotic bird escaped from Israel’s Ramat Gan Safari Park and walked North along Route 4 near the busy Bar Ilan interchange. When the police arrived, they immediately blocked traffic for this show-stopping bird and returned it safely to the … Continue reading →

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Israeli baseball star coaches US youth

Posted on June 7, 2020

Alon Leichman grew up playing baseball on Israel’s Kibbutz Gezer and was a pitching coach for the Israeli All-star team.  He currently coaches for West Virginia Power – an A team in the Seattle Mariners system – but plans to … Continue reading →

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Opportunities in South Korea

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s $2 billion annual trade with South Korea is set to surge. Covid-19 infections are low in both countries and Korea’s digital and green “New Deals” plus its K-Startup Grand Challenge will attract Israeli innovators. Samsung, Hyundai, LG etc. already … Continue reading →

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Israeli tech powers Alibaba’s shipping for US companies

Posted on June 7, 2020

E-Commerce giant Alibaba has launched Alibaba.com Freight to help American companies dispatch their goods by sea and air. It uses technology from Israel’s Freightos (reported here previously), which compare prices and manages shipments in real time. https://www.timesofisrael.com/alibaba-unit-uses-israeli-tech-to-offer-shipping-services-to-us-businesses/

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Locating a doctor overseas post Covid-19

Posted on June 7, 2020

Israel’s Air Doctor (reported here previously) locates a trusted physician if you fall sick abroad. In Dec 2019, it launched a telemedicine service for travelers to virtually meet with physicians who speak their language. Usage of the service has soared … Continue reading →

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Virtual fitting room takes off

Posted on June 7, 2020

Business for Israeli startup Zeekit, has surged during the Covid-19 pandemic. Zeekit’s technology (reported here previously) virtually dresses on-line shoppers and fashion models. Recent new customers are Walmart, Macy’s, UK’s Asos, Adidas and Tommy Hilfiger. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3828775,00.html

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