Monthly Archives: September 2023

Six world karate golds

Posted on September 10, 2023

The Israeli karate delegation won six gold, one silver and four bronze medals at the Aug 2023 SKIF Shotokan Karate World Games in Hungary. https://www.israel21c.org/racking-up-medals-in-karate-marathon-windsurfing/

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Victory, despite forfeiting Shabbat match

Posted on September 10, 2023

Israel’s Under 17 boys flag football team won gold at the inaugural IFAF Flag Football European Youth Championships in Grosseto, Italy. The team refused to play one match on Shabbat and were severely penalized. Despite this, they advanced to the … Continue reading →

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Imagine Dragons enthrall Tel Aviv fans

Posted on September 10, 2023

US pop giants Imagine Dragons performed to 62,000 fans at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park. Hits included “My Life”, “Believer”, “Thunder” and “Demons”. Before “Enemy”, lead singer Dan Reynolds called out, “Don’t let your enemies take you down. You are strong.” … Continue reading →

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The flamingos are back

Posted on September 10, 2023

The first sign of autumn (fall) in Israel was signified by the arrival of dozens of flamingos at the Hula Lake in Northern Israel. The first migrating birds also include egrets, hummingbirds, and different species of herons. https://www.israel21c.org/flamingo-arrival-is-first-hint-of-fall/

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Piano festival in the desert

Posted on September 10, 2023

The 32nd annual Tel-Hai International Piano Master Classes at Midreshet Sde Boker in the Negev, attracted 78 budding pianists from 17 countries. Hopefuls are meticulously screened for their skills, ensuring that the event remains a true celebration of talent rather … Continue reading →

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Natural gas revenues soar

Posted on September 10, 2023

The latest report shows Israel earned over NIS 1 billion from its natural gas deposits in the first six months of 2023 – a rise of 22.8% compared to the same period last year. Almost half of the gas produced … Continue reading →

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The sun is shining on the kibbutz

Posted on September 10, 2023

Many kibbutzim have invested millions in setting up solar power systems and large storage facilities. Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak (3.5km from Gaza) stores energy in batteries during the day and sells it back to the grid during peak demand. Also Doral … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 10/9/23

Posted on September 10, 2023

ThetaRay raised $57 million; Ibex Medical raised $55 million; Upwind raised $50 million; Intuition Robotics raised $25 million; Harmonya raised $20 million; QuantHealth.ai raised $15 million; Pynt raised $6 million; Nevia Bio raises $3 million;

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 10/9/23

Posted on September 10, 2023

Israel’s Check Point Systems is acquiring Israel’s Atmosec for a few million dollars. Jared Kushner’s Saudi-backed Affinity Partners is investing $150 million for an 18% stake in Israel’s Shlomo Group.

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Another Unicorn

Posted on September 10, 2023

The $155 million raised by Israel’s AI21 Labs last week gave it a valuation of $1.4 billion and financial Unicorn status. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/byy4pxa6h

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