Monthly Archives: March 2022

Friends of Zion

Posted on March 13, 2022

Dr. Michael Evans, founder of Friends of Zion, presented the Friends of Zion award to former US Vice President Mike Pence for his support for the State of Israel. The Jerusalem event was also attended by former US Ambassador to … Continue reading →

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The women who built Israel

Posted on March 13, 2022

On International Women’s Day this article celebrates the women who helped turn Israel into a flourishing country. Highlights include the Women’s Farm established in 1911; women of the Kibbutz movement; the world’s first women’s political party; and the largest proportion … Continue reading →

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Final flight of IAF’s founder

Posted on March 13, 2022

Harold “Smoky” Simon who just passed away, close to his 102nd birthday, was one of the legendary founders of the Israeli Air Force. He flew a Bonanza aircraft, one week after arriving in Israel from South Africa in May 1948. … Continue reading →

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Things to do in Israel this month

Posted on March 13, 2022

March in Israel is the start of spring; the days get longer, the air warmer, and the sea calmer. It is the start of many festivals across the country, and the third week of March 2022 is Purim-time, when Israel … Continue reading →

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Israel from above

Posted on March 13, 2022

Two examples of the Daily Israel Videos – beautiful scenery of Mount Hermon in winter, contrasting with that of the Negev. Both filmed from a drone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVgNY2-FUZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNhBIzgxkQ4

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Daily videos about Israel

Posted on March 13, 2022

Bet El Institutions has launched Daily Israel Videos – a daily email containing two videos on topics relating to Israel including Hi-tech & innovation and the Beauty of Israel. Subscribers can choose which days or topics they want to receive … Continue reading →

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Accelerating TV format startups

Posted on March 13, 2022

Jerusalem Development Authority’s Jerusalem Film & Television Fund, together with specialist VC Fund New Legend, have launched a new accelerator to support 12 projects creating TV and film content in Jerusalem. Senior executives from Netflix and HBO plan to scout … Continue reading →

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Government debt cut in half

Posted on March 13, 2022

Israel’s budget deficit fell to 2.2% of GDP for the 12 months to Feb 2022, compared to 4.5% at the end of 2021. In the month of Feb itself, the government had a rare budgetary surplus of NIS 4 billion … Continue reading →

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The largest ever profit by an Israeli company

Posted on March 13, 2022

Israeli shipping giant Zim has just reported the largest ever annual net profit ($4.65 billion) achieved by an Israeli company. It will also pay out the biggest ever dividend – $2.04 billion. Since its Jan 2021 IPO, Zim’s market value … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 13/3/22

Posted on March 13, 2022

Axonius raised $200 million; StarkWare raised $100+ million; DataRails raised $50 million; Cybersixgill raised $35 million; Cider Security raised $32 million; Blinkops raised $26 million; Autobrains raised $19 million; Lendai raised $13+ million; Urecsys raised $7 million; Maverick Medical raised … Continue reading →

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