Monthly Archives: September 2024

Beautiful new stamps

Posted on September 15, 2024

New Israeli postage stamps have been issued featuring the festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) – etrog (citron), lulav (palm branch), hadasim (myrtle), aravot (willow); Ramat Gan Safari; Murals; YAMAM (National Counter-terror Unit); Paralympic Games; Animals from the Bible. https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2024.html https://jr.co.il/prayers/

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Eurovision singer gets IDF call-up

Posted on September 15, 2024

Israel’s Eden Golan, who came fifth singing “Hurricane” in May’s Eurovision Song Contest, has just had her summons to enlist in the IDF. She is likely to serve as a performer, showcasing her musical abilities for fellow soldiers as part … Continue reading →

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Art, design and sushi on display in Haifa

Posted on September 15, 2024

Six new exhibits opened on 1st Aug in the Haifa Museum of Art, all solo affairs featuring works by female artists. Meanwhile, Haifa’s Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art hosted a traveling exhibit and local presentations including one on the art … Continue reading →

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Now is the time to invest in Israeli companies

Posted on September 15, 2024

So many positives in this WSJ opinion article. (Note, no investment advice given from the VeryGoodNewsIsrael editor) https://www.wsj.com/opinion/now-is-the-time-to-invest-in-israeli-companies-source-of-innovation-startups-7f946154

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Vegan salmon for celebrities

Posted on September 15, 2024

Israel’s Oshi (formerly Plantish) has partnered with Neat, a vegan burger chain backed by celebrities Lewis Hamilton and Leonardo DiCaprio. Oshi’s vegan salmon will be featured in Neat’s New York City menu inside vegan fish tacos, rice bowls, and Caesar … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 15/9/24

Posted on September 15, 2024

Quantum Source raised $50 million; Zafran Security raised $40 million; Discure Technologies raised $16 million; Datricks raised $15 million; Lettuce Financial raised $15 million; Odigos raised $13 million; Element Security raised $5 million.

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Benefits for Olim at JCT

Posted on September 15, 2024

New immigrants who enroll in specific programs at the Jerusalem College of Technology are eligible for benefits thanks to JCT’s partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Aliya and Integration. They include full-tuition scholarships and financial support, plus up to 1,500 NIS … Continue reading →

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Fund for joint UK-Israel research

Posted on September 15, 2024

Israel and the UK have created a NIS 9 million fund to provide research grants for joint projects, plus scientific collaboration on the development of transformative technologies. The grants focus on quantum tech, AI for medicine discovery, alternative proteins, and … Continue reading →

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Defense tech fund

Posted on September 15, 2024

Ace Capital Partners is a new venture capital investment fund focused on defense, aviation, and space startups. Although it will also invest in international companies, ts primary goal is to nurture and strengthen the Israeli ecosystem in aviation and space. … Continue reading →

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Economy grows even during the war

Posted on September 15, 2024

Israel’s gross domestic product grew at an annualized 1.2% rate in the April-June period compared to the previous three months. Over the first half of 2024, the economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.5%. https://www.jns.org/israeli-economy-grows-slightly-in-q2-amid-hamas-war/

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