Monthly Archives: April 2021

Investment breaks all records

Posted on April 18, 2021

Israeli tech companies raised $5.3 billion in the first three months of 2021 – half the total for the whole of 2020; $1.5 billion was just by cyber companies. Israeli startups raised $2.8 billion in March, double the previous monthly … Continue reading →

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Independence Day

Posted on April 18, 2021

Israelis celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day) with enthusiasm this year thanks to the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions. Israel’s Air Force flew over Israeli cities in a “Salute” to all Israeli citizens. Fireworks, public events and private parties were held throughout … Continue reading →

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Survivor celebrates Bar Mitzvah 75 years late

Posted on April 18, 2021

Just before Israel marked Yom HaShoah, 87-year-old Holocaust survivor Nissim Semu held his Bar Mitzvah ceremony in front of his children, grandchildren and friends in the Israeli city of Yehud. His 13th birthday had been disrupted, as Israel fought for … Continue reading →

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Told you so!

Posted on April 18, 2021

A new video summarizing 10 miracles of Israel, foretold in the Bible. The ingathering; Barren to others; Blossoming with the return; Renewal of spoken Hebrew; Revival of Torah; Economic success; Flowing milk & honey; Rebuilding Jerusalem; Blessings to the world … Continue reading →

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Why I am a Zionist

Posted on April 18, 2021

Great new 5-minute video commemorating the 20th anniversary of the publication of Professor Gil Troy’s essay “Why I am a Zionist.” Each year on Israel’s Independence Day, we celebrate Zionism and the light and tremendous blessing that Israel shines on … Continue reading →

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It’s all happening in Jerusalem

Posted on April 18, 2021

Recent Jerusalem rollercoaster activity included 24th Knesset swearing-in, Yom Ha’Atzmaut flyover rehearsals, Yom HaShoah, spring weather and busy parks and markets. http://rjstreets.com/2021/04/11/jerusalem-up-and-down-weeks/

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Muslim driver decorates bus for Passover

Posted on April 18, 2021

Muslim bus driver Ihab transformed his number 77 Jerusalem bus into a “Passover bus” for his ultra-Orthodox passengers, with aluminum foil, flowers, and a miniature Seder table. One of the passengers even found the Afikoman, receiving dinner for two as … Continue reading →

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Museum of the Jewish People upgraded

Posted on April 18, 2021

Tel Aviv’s Museum of the Jewish People (formerly Diaspora Museum) has just completed a $100m makeover. Artifacts range from a 15th century Book of Esther to Leonard Cohen’s guitar, making the rebranded ANU (“We”) the world’s comprehensive Jewish museum. https://www.israel21c.org/tel-avivs-museum-of-the-jewish-people-gets-100m-makeover/

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HBO buys “On the Spectrum”

Posted on April 18, 2021

HBO has bought the adaptation and syndication rights to Israeli TV show “On the Spectrum” featuring the lives of adults on the autistic spectrum. It will air both dubbed and subbed. Amazon studios has also purchased the series, to remake … Continue reading →

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Amazon studios partners Israeli director

Posted on April 18, 2021

Alma Har’el, the award-winning Israeli director behind Shia LaBeouf’s 2019 drama “Honey Boy,” has formed a new production company “Zusa”.  She will work with Amazon Studios to develop and create a new TV series exclusively for Amazon Prime Video. https://deadline.com/2021/04/director-alma-harel-inks-first-look-tv-deal-with-amazon-studios-1234733220/

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