Monthly Archives: June 2023

The Einstein House Museum

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched the project to build the Einstein House Museum (see here previously). It will exhibit some of Einstein’s 82,000 authentic handwritten documents. Famous architect Daniel Libeskind spearheads the project. (2nd video TY Sharon) https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-746322 … Continue reading

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No more queuing at the bar

Israel’s NINA gives the consumer control over the ordering and consumption of wines and spirits in a bar. It saves the time normally spent trying to catch the attention of a busy bartender. The technology comes in the form of … Continue reading

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No texting while driving

Universal Trucks Israel has implemented Israel’s SaverOne system (see here previously) in over 100 of its Isuzu trucks. SaverOne’s Cabin Driver Distraction Prevention Solution (DDPS) saves lives by preventing accidents resulting from the use of mobile phones while driving. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/saverone-expands-relationship-with-isuzu-importer-to-israel-additional-40-installations-of-driver-distraction-prevention-solution-ordered-for-isuzu-trucks-301844216.html

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Quantum design for Rolls Royce engines

Israel’s Classiq has partnered with NVIDIA to design and simulate the world’s largest quantum computing circuit for Rolls-Royce engine design. The process uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which deals with complex numerical simulations of fluid and gas phenomena. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-quantum-software-aids-rolls-royce-jet-engine-design/

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Amdocs is powered by Israeli green energy

Israel’s Amdocs (see here previously) is to power its huge new Israeli office campus, with clean solar energy from Israel’s Enlight Renewable Energy (see here previously). Enlight has also begun testing the 39 turbines in its 207 MW Genesis Wind … Continue reading

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Tomorrow launches second satellite

Israeli-founded Tomorrow.io (previously named ClimaCell – see here) has launched its second satellite (R-2) on the SpaceX Transporter-8. It plans to complete a constellation of more than 20 climate satellites over the next two years. Its customers include Uber, Delta, … Continue reading

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Award for Druze tech revolutionary

Israeli President Herzog presented one of the 2023 Volunteer Awards to Koftan Halabi, founder of DTEC – the Technological Institute for the Empowerment of the Druze Soldier. Halabi has led a technological revolution by helping young Druze to integrate into … Continue reading

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Aid to Ukraine after dam burst

Israeli NGO IsraAID rushed essential aid to tens of thousands of Ukrainians left homeless after the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam and hydraulic power plant. IsraAID is providing urgent medical support, plus hygiene supplies, blankets, and medications. Israel has … Continue reading

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JNF Denver conference

A reminder to register for the JNF Global Conference for Israel (Nov 30 – Dec 3) in Denver Colorado. A great opportunity to experience Israeli innovation up close and meet dozens of top Israeli personalities including President Herzog, UN rep … Continue reading

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The smallest Koran

Amir Ohana is first Knesset speaker to make an official visit to the parliament of a Muslim country – Morocco. In honor of the historic occasion, he presented Moroccan Parliament President Rachid Talbi El Alami with a Quran (Koran) printed … Continue reading

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