Monthly Archives: January 2021

From coffee to vaccines

Posted on January 31, 2021

Israel’s Youtiligent has developed an IoT (Internet of Things) solution for checking that a vaccine has been kept at the correct temperature. Youtiligent is piloting the system with two of Israel’s four Health Management Organizations. Before Covid, Youtiligent monitored coffee … Continue reading →

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Oldest seal

Posted on January 24, 2021

Originally thought to be a replica, a bulla (impression of a seal inscription) was bought for 10 old shekels in the 1980s. In ancient Hebrew, it says it belongs to Shema the servant/minister of Jeroboam who ruled the Kingdom of … Continue reading →

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$11 million donation to transform youth village

Posted on January 24, 2021

The Gerald and Gail Ronson Family Foundation has donated $11 million to renovate and upgrade Israel’s Kfar Silver Youth Village. It is the largest ever donation to an ORT school. The village supports some 740 students – one-third living as … Continue reading →

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Returning after 2,700 years

Posted on January 24, 2021

Good articles about the continuing immigration of thousands of the Bnei Menashe community who were exiled from the Kingdom of Israel some 27 centuries ago. https://www.israel21c.org/the-return-of-a-lost-tribe-of-israel-27-centuries-later/ https://israelbetweenthelines.com/2021/01/21/another-lost-tribe-bnei-menashe-returns-to-israel/

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Unit 669 tribute Gala

Posted on January 24, 2021

Non-profit “American Friends of Unit 669” supports the Search and Rescue Unit of the Israeli Air Force. Its virtual gala event on 31st Jan is hosted by Israeli actress Rona-Lee Shim’on (Fauda) and features Israeli mentalist Lior Suchard and amazing … Continue reading →

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3D testimony from survivors

Posted on January 24, 2021

Israeli non-profit NeVer Again VR is crowdfunding its project to record the testimony of survivors of the Shoah (Holocaust). They are using volumetric video by Israel’s Tetavi (reported here previously) to produce lifelike holograms and keep the message of the … Continue reading →

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Israeli novel for sale in Morocco

Posted on January 24, 2021

For the first time ever, an Israeli novel has been translated into Moroccan Arabic, for sale in Morocco. “A Girl in a Blue Shirt,” by Tel Aviv University Professor Gabriel Bensimhon, was chosen for translation by Prof. Mohamed Elmedlaoui of … Continue reading →

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Israeli restaurant in Paris wins Michelin star

Posted on January 24, 2021

Israeli chef Assaf Granit’s Shabour restaurant in Paris has won a coveted Michelin star and the accolade “a simple restaurant; one of our most delightful places.” Granit’s co-owned MachneYuda Group has 12 top restaurants in Jerusalem (6), Tel Aviv, London … Continue reading →

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British bakers in Tel Aviv

Posted on January 24, 2021

British bakers Georgia Green and Lee’at Gentely, who now live in Tel Aviv, make a fabulous rainbow cake to cheer your day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4riREXMskr8

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Helping the World go green

Posted on January 24, 2021

Just in time for the Jewish New Year for Trees, please pre-register for this Technion UK webinar on 28th Jan from two researchers from Israel’s Technion Institute. They talk about Israel’s work to help to preserve and save our planet. … Continue reading →

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