Monthly Archives: November 2020

German insurance gets Israeli vital signs

Posted on November 29, 2020

Israel’s Binah.ai (reported here previously) is partnering Europe’s largest insurance group, Generali Deutschland. The German company will integrate Binah’s health status vital signs monitoring technology in its new mobile application named VitalSigns&Care. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3876299,00.html

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L’Hayim

Posted on November 22, 2020

Mike Pompeo was the first US Secretary of State to visit Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria and the Golan Heights. He visited the Samaria Psagot winery, which named a red wine “Pompeo” in his honor and presented him with … Continue reading →

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The top advocates for Israel on-line

Posted on November 22, 2020

Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) has compiled a list of 40 individuals, Jews and non-Jews from all walks of life, from around the world who are making a real difference as a fearless and tireless on-line advocate for the Jewish state. … Continue reading →

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Israel Philharmonic’s virtual Hanukkah

Posted on November 22, 2020

The “Israel Philharmonic Pre-Hanukkah Global Celebration,” on Dec 6, will stream globally free of charge. It features compositions by Hans Zimmer with special guest stars. Register using the second link below. https://www.jns.org/israel-philharmonic-to-host-virtual-pre-hanukkah-global-music-celebration/

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Jerusalem comes back to life

Posted on November 22, 2020

Israel’s capital was a mixture of on-line and in-line this week as stores opened, some with long lines of customers waiting outside. Meanwhile Chabad, ALYN wheels and the Jerusalem Pianos festival (mentioned above) all connected virtually with their audiences. http://rjstreets.com/2020/11/15/online-in-line-jerusalem/ … Continue reading →

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Two Israelis selected in NBA draft

Posted on November 22, 2020

19-year-old Israeli Deni Avdija was ninth overall in the prestigious first round of the National Basketball Association draft of new players. He will play next season for the Washington Wizards. Israeli Yam Madar was drafted 47th overall and selected in … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem pianos festival

Posted on November 22, 2020

The Jerusalem Theater’s eighth annual Pianos Festival was held online and free of charge to all who registered. Each performance was broadcast live on both Youtube and Facebook. The festival was dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven, marking 250 years since … Continue reading →

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Successful virtual Israeli cultural festivals

Posted on November 22, 2020

Several Israeli cultural events have attracted large paying on-line audiences. These include the Haifa International Film Festival (30,000), the Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival (61,000) and the Haifa International Children’s Theatre Festival (2,500). https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3872854,00.html

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Loving Art Making Art

Posted on November 22, 2020

Tel Aviv’s annual “Loving Art. Making Art” festival (Nov 12 -14) exhibited the works of some 150 artists in public open spaces, 30 galleries and four museums around the city. https://www.tel-aviv.gov.il/en/Pages/ArticlePage.aspx?WebID=9336473c-1537-4ab6-8a69-d299b5db8bcc&ListID=b4eda22c-a69a-4bef-9479-05d5a832ad16&ItemId=148

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Oud Festival goes virtual

Posted on November 22, 2020

The Jerusalem International Oud Festival Nov 19 – 28 will be online, free of charge on the Confederation House Youtube channel and on Facebook. This year’s festival will focus on Israel artists. https://www.midnighteast.com/mag/?p=52006 ttp://www.confederationhouse.org/en/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPkD9PtB1oNpWeeSUJpCDpQ

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