Monthly Archives: January 2024

Exploring Israeli history – for the young

Posted on January 15, 2024

Ofek’s “Israel 101 – A Journey Through Time and Heritage” is a dive into the captivating narrative of Israel’s rich history. It will provide children and teens with a profound Jewish history education, fostering a deep connection to their heritage, … Continue reading →

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Viet Taam is on eLuna

Posted on January 15, 2024

My favorite Netanya restaurant is now featured on my favorite Israeli kosher on-line restaurant site. Owned by Naomi and Rabbi Asher Fettman – members of my local McDonald’s (yes!) synagogue. The restaurant is in a garden setting and specializes in … Continue reading →

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The founding faces of Machane Yehuda

Posted on January 15, 2024

To celebrate the centenary of the famous Jerusalem Machane Yehuda street market, artist Solomon Souza completed his 8-year project of shutter portraits with many of those responsible for establishing and expanding the market over the century.. https://www.israel21c.org/street-artist-celebrates-founding-faces-of-jerusalem-market/

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Chaim Herzog Museum

Posted on January 15, 2024

The Chaim Herzog Museum of the Jewish Soldier in World War Two in Latrun honors the 1.5 million Jewish men and women who were recruited into or volunteered for the armed forces of the Allies, the Partisans, and the resistance … Continue reading →

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Average wage jumps by 10%

Posted on January 15, 2024

According to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics, the average monthly Israeli wage in in Nov 2023 was NIS 12,651 gross, 10% higher than in Nov 2022 and well ahead of inflation. Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron was upbeat on … Continue reading →

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14 subsidiaries in 100 countries

Posted on January 15, 2024

Israel’s Haifa Group (see here previously) has been expanding its sustainable agricultural technology business across the planet. It is also developing new seeds at Aaronsohn Farm in Atlit where agronomist and Nili founder Aaron Aaronsohn re-discovered the original wild wheat. … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 14/1/24

Posted on January 15, 2024

Anecdotes raised $25 million; DigitalOwl raised $12 million; Ask-AI raised $11 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers – to 14/1/24

Posted on January 15, 2024

Global diagnostics company Veracyte is acquiring Israeli cancer care startup C2i Genomics for $70 – 95 million. US company Delinea has acquired Israeli cybersecurity Authomize for “several tens of million dollars”

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Digital bank expands into Europe

Posted on January 15, 2024

Israel’s digital bank One Zero (previously First Digital Bank – see here) is expanding its reach to Italy. Calcalist reports that it is poised to sign an agreement with Italian bank Generali. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rkhuyboop

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Securing Chinese cars

Posted on January 15, 2024

Israel’s C2A security (see here previously) is a strategic partner for Chinese software company ThunderSoft and will contribute to ThunderSoft’s new vehicle operation system – Dishui. All vehicle manufacturers must include cybersecurity provisions in their new and old vehicles from … Continue reading →

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