Monthly Archives: June 2022

Jazz band for religious women

Posted on June 19, 2022

Bereshit, a haredi all-female band, opened to a sellout all-women audience at the Khan Theatre in Jerusalem, with the rhythmic beat of American jazz. They played their own original compositions, plus hits such as “Stand by Me” and “No Woman, … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Community Woodstock Festival

Posted on June 19, 2022

On Jun 23 outside the Silo Café next to First Station, Baka Jerusalem. Featuring music from the 60’s with live bands. Partnering the Emunah women’s organization, to help support their work with children and at-risk young women in Israel. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/third-annual-jerusalem-community-woodstock-festival/

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Comedy for Koby week

Posted on June 19, 2022

There are six opportunities to see four hilarious comedians perform in Israel in support of the work of the Koby Mandell Foundation and the Kids of Camp Koby. From Jun 20 – 28 (except Friday) they will perform in Modiin, … Continue reading →

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Most liked books

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel’s Ministry of Education listed the 12 most favorite books favored by Israeli students in honor of Hebrew Book Week. They included translations of Guide to Superheros 2 by Wagens Elias Wolund and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s … Continue reading →

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Bocelli serenades Tel Aviv, and more

Posted on June 19, 2022

World renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli performed to over 20,000 people at Bloomfield Stadium, including some famous dignitaries. He performed duets with two of his children, plus top Israeli pop singer Shiri Maimon. After the concert he visited the Western Wall … Continue reading →

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Billions to invest

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israeli financial companies have raised huge funds to invest mostly in Israeli startups. They include Titan Capital Partners ($100 million), US-Israel’s Greenfield Partners ($200 million), Israel Secondary Fund ($312 million) and Viola Credit ($700 million). More details of their plans … Continue reading →

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3D-printing parts for Toyota racing

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel’s Stratasys (see here previously) has been named an official partner of Toyota Racing Development (TRD). End-use parts printed using Stratasys additive manufacturing technology will be used for production vehicles in the upcoming Toyota GR Cup Series. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220601005324/en/

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Investment in Israeli startups to 19/6/22:

Posted on June 19, 2022

Aidoc raised $110 million; DealHub raised $60 million; Jit raised $38.5 million; Tabnine raised $15.5 million; FinOut raised $14 million; Canditech raised $9 million; Odeeo raised $9 million; ReturnGO raised $6.5 million;

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Takeovers & Mergers to 19/6/22

Posted on June 19, 2022

U.S. chip giant Qualcomm is acquiring Israel’s Cellwize for $350 million. Hong-Kong based Animoca Brands has bought control of Israel’s educational games startup  TinyTap for nearly $39 million.

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Electric road for Italy

Posted on June 19, 2022

Israel’s Electreon (see here previously) has been testing a 1km recharging circuit in Brescia, Italy, since Nov 2020. Electreon is now on track to install an electric lane for shuttles and service vehicles at Milan Bergamo Airport. Maserati is also … Continue reading →

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