Monthly Archives: November 2020

Groundbreaking digital ambassadors

Posted on November 8, 2020

ISRAEL21c’s 32 Digital Ambassadors from 23 university campuses are launching “Groundbreaking Israel” – a social-media campaign that focuses on the diverse people of Israel and their vision, accomplishments and tenacity. I hope they subscribe to this newsletter. https://www.israel21c.org/social-media-campaign-celebrates-amazing-israeli-achievers/

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A day of lifesaving

Posted on November 8, 2020

United Hatzalah volunteers respond to an average of 1,800 calls every 24 hours. On 1st Nov the NGO launched its 24 by 24 campaign to raise two months’ worth of lifesaving by 24th Nov. Each $1800 dollars will fund 24 … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem salutes Veterans

Posted on November 8, 2020

The JNF is celebrating Veterans Day on 11th Nov with a virtual tour of Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem, the historic site of the battle for the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967. The Wall of Honor at the site bears the … Continue reading →

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Israel sponsors Limmud Labs

Posted on November 8, 2020

The Israeli government is co-sponsoring a $2.5 million project Limmud Labs. It aims to enlist former Soviet Jews to bolster Jewish community life in the FSU. Celebrities like Sergey Brin (Google) Jan Koum (WhatsApp) and Max Levchin (PayPal) can forge … Continue reading →

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New Jerusalem museum

Posted on November 8, 2020

Jerusalem’s Beit Hakehillot museum under construction will take visitors on a tour of Jewish history, using multimedia and virtual reality, plus Jewish ritual objects and manuscripts. The $50 million renovation of an abandoned Protestant orphanage is Jerusalem’s largest landmark renovation … Continue reading →

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Pandemic handbags

Posted on November 8, 2020

When Israeli designer Koi Levi saw people walking in the street carrying their facemasks as if they were handbags, he decided to design a handbag that looked like a facemask.  He also designed one shaped like a padlock, as a … Continue reading →

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IAC Coast to Coast Gala

Posted on November 8, 2020

“Dare to Dream”, is the title of the Israeli American Council’s first global gala on 15 Nov. Israeli stars include the amazing “special” Shalva Band, Eurovision singer Eden Alene, mentalist Lior Suchard and many more. https://app.mobilecause.com/e/GlNouw?vid=dnzzv

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A towering update

Posted on November 8, 2020

This article compliments last week’s article (see here) about the $40 million update for the Tower of David in Jerusalem.  Sharon has included several photos of the renovation work. https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=37&ARTICLE_ID=137230

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Cheap flights to Dubai

Posted on November 8, 2020

Budget airline flydubai has added Tel Aviv to its routes. In a statement, it said it will operate 14 flights a week, offering a twice-daily service between Dubai International Airport and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport. Flights will start on … Continue reading →

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Safeguarding maritime shipping

Posted on November 8, 2020

Israel’s Windward (reported here previously) has partnered four major maritime companies plus seven member Clubs, including The American Club, Britannia P&I, and Steamship. Windward’s predictive AI platform will give liability coverage to almost 65% of the world’s maritime trade. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3867792,00.html

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