Monthly Archives: September 2024

Taste the cholent and challah in Bnei Brak

Posted on September 22, 2024

Yanky Fachler recommends a Thurs evening visit to Bnei Brak. There you can enjoy some of the best cholent in Israel. For the uninitiated, cholent is a savory slow-cooked stew prepared for Shabbat comprising meat, potatoes and beans. Many guided … Continue reading →

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Eden Golan wins Sweden’s “People Prize”

Posted on September 22, 2024

At the Eurovision song contest in May, Israel’s Eden Golan received maximum points from the Swedish televoters, but zero from the on-site Swedish jury. The Swedish people subsequently raised $20,000 to help fund some of the rebuilding of Kibbutz Nir … Continue reading →

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Another MSG sell-out

Posted on September 22, 2024

Some videos of Ishay Ribo’s sell-out concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sep 15th.  Plenty more on the Internet – search for “Ishay Ribo live MSG 2024” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zp6MjjL-DI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jSl-wUbYDM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCFtcd_7X6E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGOw1BoQpBM https://worldisraelnews.com/watch-religious-israeli-singing-sensation-sells-out-madison-square-garden-again/

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First culinary institute students

Posted on September 22, 2024

Despite rocket attacks in the North, construction on the Galilee Culinary Institute by JNF (GCI by JNF – see here previously) is advanced. Students are already enrolled in the first year, beginning in November. https://www.galileeculinaryinstitute.com/

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Average wage jumped 4.7% in June

Posted on September 22, 2024

The average monthly wage in Israel in June was NIS 13,865, up 4.7% in real terms from NIS 12,836 in June 2023.  Inflation was 2.9% over the same period. Israeli hi-tech salaries averaged NIS 28,822 (10% of all jobs), while … Continue reading →

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Investing in saving lives

Posted on September 22, 2024

At London’s Mind the Tech conference Bank Leumi’s CEO Hanan Friedman said, “the main reason why Israelis are experts in solving problems is because we don’t have a choice…it is why we at Leumi decided recently to look for investments … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 22/9/24:

Posted on September 22, 2024

REE Automotive raised $45 million; Intezer raised $33 million; Payouts.com raised a total of $12.1 million; With (Bewith.io) raised $10 million; Pickommerce raised $3.4 million;

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Exits, mergers & acquisitions – to 22/9/24

Posted on September 22, 2024

Israel’s Playtika is acquiring Israel’s SuperPlay for at least $700 million.

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40,000 safer delivery vehicles

Posted on September 22, 2024

One of the world’s largest express delivery companies has ordered 40,000 licenses for software from Israel’s Cipia (see here previously). The Cipia system monitors drivers for distraction and drowsiness levels, creating a safer driving experience. https://cipia.com/news/40k-order-for-leading-express-delivery-fleet/

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Innovating for the future

Posted on September 22, 2024

There’s just time to register for this Technion Institute webinar on 25 Sep at 5pm BST (midday EST). You will learn how the Technion’s close ties with industry and its entrepreneurial-focused programs, accelerators, and incubators help transform research into reality. … Continue reading →

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