Monthly Archives: November 2022

Anti-radiation vests launched

Posted on November 20, 2022

NASA’s Artemis-1 mission to the Moon finally took off from Cape Canaveral, carrying a manakin named Zohar, wearing AstroRad radiation protection vests made by Israel’s StemRad (see here previously). Zohar even had her very own Israeli passport. Sensors will measure … Continue reading →

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Urban innovation conference

Posted on November 20, 2022

MUNIEXPO – the Local Government Exhibition for Innovation (Dec 6 – 8) in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is one of the largest gatherings for local governments in the region. The 12,000 visitors, including global municipal leaders, will see 130+ Israel … Continue reading →

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Prop-tech conference

Posted on November 20, 2022

PropTech Tel Aviv last week included Israel’s Reichman University, which accepts up to 40 students (from 400 applicants) onto its PropTech Program. The University’s practical course prepares students for the challenges of the real estate world and its technological solutions. … Continue reading →

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PhD program in Artificial Intelligence

Posted on November 20, 2022

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has joined with Meta AI to create a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence PhD program to drive cutting-edge research. Meta will provide mentors and scholarships and students will have access to Meta’s computational infrastructure and facilities. https://www.timesofisrael.com/hebrew-u-to-open-joint-phd-program-research-partnership-with-meta-ai/ … Continue reading →

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You don’t have to be Jewish to be successful in Israel

Posted on November 20, 2022

Yoseph Haddad highlights Prof Samer Haj Yahya, Chairman of Leumi Bank; Prof Masad Barhum, Director of the Galilee Medical Center; Supreme Court Justice Khaled Kabub; Julia Zaher, CEO of Al Arez Tehina, plus Arab sporting stars including Israel’s soccer captain. … Continue reading →

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Even happier

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israel rose to 9th in the 2022 World Happiness Report, issued by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, which measures healthy life-expectancy, income, social support, freedom, and generosity. Israel moved up three places from last year’s 12th position (see … Continue reading →

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Mauritian infant saved

Posted on November 20, 2022

Volunteer surgeons from Israeli humanitarian organization “Save a Child’s Heart” saved the life of one-year-old Samael from Mauritius by repairing his heart defect. Mauritius is the 65th country that SACH has helped so far. https://www.ynetnews.com/health_science/article/sjtpoemio

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Global initiatives at COP27

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israelis At the COP27 climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Israelis launched Climatech MEA –  a digital platform to pool all climate-related developments. Also, Israel’s DeserTech has partnered with the UN to help African nations build the “Great Green Wall” … Continue reading →

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A bridge between Israel and Africa

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israel’s Menomadin Foundation held its first gala event in Tel Aviv. The NGO showcased its work including bringing children from Africa to Israel for heart surgery; housing, food, education, and a community center for children in Angola. It operates 24 … Continue reading →

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Israeli Aid warms Ukrainians

Posted on November 20, 2022

Israeli humanitarian aid organization SmartAid is providing solar generators, heaters, thermal blankets, and battery packs for Ukrainian shelters, hospitals, and community centers. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are already experiencing freezing nighttime temperatures. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-aid-group-helps-warm-ukrainians-amid-severe-energy-crisis/ https://www.smartaid.org/

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