Monthly Archives: March 2021

Greetings from the Pope

Posted on March 14, 2021

Pope Francis sent a warm message to Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin during his flyover of Israel on the way from Rome to Iraq. In the first-ever papal visit to Iraq, the Pope met with representatives of the three Abrahamic religions … Continue reading →

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We are family

Posted on March 14, 2021

Twins Gili and Nadav Dekel have just together completed the commander’s course in the IDF Artillery Corps. Twins Ben and Tom Sorer also completed the course together. Ben and Tom’s parents both served in the Corps. Finally, the Corps’ Lieutenant … Continue reading →

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International Jazz award

Posted on March 14, 2021

Israeli trumpeter Itamar Borochov’s blend of Mideast-North African & classic jazz has won him a 2020 LetterOne Rising Stars Jazz Award, ahead of 700+ candidates. When festivals resume, he will receive the services of a professional team to arrange his … Continue reading →

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Israeli joins NBA Rising Stars World Team

Posted on March 14, 2021

The US National Basketball Association has selected the Washington Wizards’ Israeli rookie forward Deni Avdija (reported here previously) to the 2020-21 NBA Rising Stars World Team roster. https://www.israelhayom.com/2021/03/04/respect-israeli-rookie-deni-avdija-selected-to-nba-rising-stars-world-team-squad/

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Top culinary destination

Posted on March 14, 2021

Prestigious American magazine Food and Travel chose Tel Aviv in its six most recommended culinary destinations around the globe. It said, “The difference between Tel Aviv and the other cities is the seriousness and depth with which the chefs treat … Continue reading →

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Israel Women Museum

Posted on March 14, 2021

Later this year, curator, art historian and TV producer Yael Nitzan plans to open Israel’s first museum dedicated to women in a former Haifa private school building. It will showcase at least 100 women who played – and continue to … Continue reading →

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Take a zoom photo walk of Jerusalem

Posted on March 14, 2021

Contact Sharon to enjoy a guided tour on zoom of the lesser-known Jerusalem sites in the comfort of your home. Available for family groups of up to 10 people. Plus, you can see venues and hear about events not usually … Continue reading →

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The skies begin re-opening

Posted on March 14, 2021

El Al’s 8th March flight from Tel Aviv to New York carried 280 passengers of which 168 were fully vaccinated. The others, mostly children under 16, took a rapid Covid-19 test developed by Israel’s Sheba Medical Center that gave the … Continue reading →

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Bringing cultured beef to Brazil

Posted on March 14, 2021

Aleph Farms (reported here previously) is partnering Brazil’s BRF, one of the largest meat producers in the world, to jointly develop cultivated meat and bring it to Brazilian tables. Livestock production causes high emissions of greenhouse gas, which Brazil must … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups (14/3/21)

Posted on March 14, 2021

Snyk raised $300 million; Aqua Security raised $135 million; Optibus raised $107 million; Xsight Labs raised around $100 million; Massivit raised $50 million; Identiq raised $47 million; Ibex Medical raised $38 million; Demostack raised $13.3 million; Forsight Robotics raised $10 … Continue reading →

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