Monthly Archives: September 2022

Golden fin tuna swims into Eilat

A golden fin tuna was a rare sight amongst the shallow waters of the Red Sea corals off Eilat. The fish is a native of tropical and sub-tropical oceans and grows up to 2.5 meters long. https://video.i24news.tv/#/content/6312022121112

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Brazil 200 in Tel Aviv

Casa Brasil (4-9 Sep) in Tel Aviv celebrated 200 years of Brazilian independence. Centered at Hanger 11 at Tel Aviv Port, it featured lectures, cultural presentations, a fashion show, a food festival and more. Relations between Israel and Brazil has … Continue reading

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Jerusalem is so busy

On Jerusalem’s Streets – AGROMASHOV (Israel’s largest agricultural conference), and CLEANTECH; International Dance Festival; Shlomo Artzi concert; Manofim Contemporary Art Festival; Emunah’s first Ethiopian Israeli Cultural Festival, Woodstock, and Green Inside and Out Festival. http://rjstreets.com/2022/09/11/jerusalem-conferences-and-festivals-returning/

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Israel is so small

This Israel21c article features five sites to enjoy miniature versions of Israel and works by Israelis. Meanwhile, please publicize that full-size Israel is no bigger than New Jersey, Lake Michigan, Wales, and Kruger National Park. Check the maps! https://www.israel21c.org/5-ways-to-tour-israel-in-miniature/

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Vertigo dances round America

Israel’s Vertigo Dance Company toured the United States in July. It received acclaim in Houston Texas, the prestigious American Dance Festival in North Carolina, Reno Nevada (open air), and Chatham New York, before continuing to Montreal Canada. https://www.jpost.com/365days/dance/article-715913

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Israel Philharmonic plays Carnegie Hall

The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) is to make its first post-Covid-19 tour of the USA from 2nd Nov to 14 Nov. It will perform concerts in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Stanford, Miami, with its finale at New York … Continue reading

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Free trade with Guatemala

Israel and Guatemala have signed a free trade deal, which includes industrial, food, and agricultural goods. Bi-lateral trade rose 11% to $40 million in 2021. Guatemala’s foreign minister said his country’s economy only improved after moving its embassy to Jerusalem. … Continue reading

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NY State awards $1 million to Zooz

Israel’s Zooz Power (see here previously) has won the New York-Israel Smart Energy Innovation Challenge. Zooz will use the $1 million prize to help New York integrate fast-charging battery capabilities and eventually phase out gas-powered vehicles. https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-york-governor-announces-trip-to-israel-funding-for-israeli-startup/ https://www.algemeiner.com/2022/09/13/nys-hochul-announces-million-dollar-prize-for-israeli-ev-power-start-up-announces-trip-to-israel/ https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/359701

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Investment in Israeli startups to 18/9/22

Kape Technologies raised $220 million; Zesty raised $75 million; CYREBRO raised $40 million; Dig Security raised $34 million; Joonko raised $25 million; Groundcover raised $20 million; Ownera raised $20 million; Sightfull raised $18 million; Winn.AI raised $17 million; Opus Security … Continue reading

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Another AI virtual sales assistant

Israel’s Winn.AI offers a real-time AI assistant that unobtrusively monitors sales calls and captures key data so salespeople don’t need to take notes or manually update the system. (See also Israel’s Exceed.ai) https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hkopcugws https://winn.ai/

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