Monthly Archives: October 2021

They will all come to Jerusalem

Posted on October 18, 2021

Around one million people visited the Western Wall during the High Holy Day season this year. Rabbi of the Western Wall, Shmuel Rabinowitz said it was “proof of the Jewish nation’s connection with the Western Wall, which unites us all … Continue reading →

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Innovating in the Bible

Posted on October 18, 2021

Excellent Hashana Rabba OU lecture by Michael Eisenberg. He highlights how Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph were innovators. Maybe Jews and Israelis inherited these characteristics! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDlTBdEsd4k https://jewishinsider.com/2021/09/michael-eisenberg-torah-business/

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Sukkot during the Yom Kippur war

Posted on October 18, 2021

The National Library of Israel has released many rare photos of Sukkot (Tabernacles) being celebrated during the 1973 Arab Israeli war. Many soldiers built improvised sukkahs (booths) on jeeps and other military vehicles – some even in enemy territory. https://www.jns.org/national-library-of-israel-releases-rare-photographs-of-sukkot-during-1973-war/

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Aliyah up by 31%

Posted on October 18, 2021

Despite the pandemic, immigration to Israel has increased by 31% over the same period last year to over 20,000. From the USA the increase was 41%, from France 55% and South Africa 56%. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/aliyah-up-31-percent-over-2020-numbers-so-far-681534

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Chess for Peace

Posted on October 18, 2021

To mark International Peace Day on 21 Sep, Israeli organizations Chess4All and Sharaka (Arabic for “Partnership”) hosted an international “Peace Day Chess Tournament.” There were over 600 participants including from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh. (see also here previously) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=201h97erlog

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Making beautiful music together

Posted on October 18, 2021

On 26th September, the StandWithUs Interfaith Alliance held a musical celebration of Israel. Christian and Jewish voices came together in support of Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJAoFJRfvvc https://www.standwithus.com/interfaithalliance-live

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Piano festival returns to life

Posted on October 18, 2021

The Tel Aviv Piano Festival (Oct 27-30) returns to the stage, with a live audience, having been entirely televised last year. 250 artists feature in 56 shows, including 24 concerts fronted by Israeli women artists. The festival mixes genres, stars, … Continue reading →

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Exports rise 24%

Posted on October 18, 2021

Israeli exports of goods and services rose 24% in the first half of 2021 to $67.6 billion compared to the same period in 2020. Exports rose an unprecedented 38% in the second quarter. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/israeli-exports-rise-24-percent-after-unprecedented-recovery-680422

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Multinationals’ products based on Israeli glass

Posted on October 18, 2021

The smart glass technology of Israel’s Gauzy (see here previously) has been integrated into the headlights of the new BMWi Vision Circular electric vehicle. Meanwhile, LG’s new OLED panel uses Gauzy’s tech for dynamic displays on public transportation vehicles. https://www.timesofisrael.com/bmw-lg-unveil-new-products-using-smart-glass-tech-by-israeli-company-gauzy/ … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups: (17/10/21)

Posted on October 18, 2021

Orca Security raised $340 million; Valens raised $155 million (IPO) Totango raised $100 million; Optimove raised $75 million; Speedata raised $70 million; EquityBee raised $55 million; Avo raised $45 million; Aviv Scientific raised $40 million; Empathy raised $30 million; Buligo … Continue reading →

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