Monthly Archives: January 2025

Ben Gurion’s artifacts auctioned

Posted on January 5, 2025

Israel’s Benetivei Udi non-profit and Curio Auctions have been auctioning artifacts belonging to David Ben Gurion – Israel’s first Prime Minister. Proceeds will help build Beit Udi a center for the Nitzanim program – providing tech training for thousands of … Continue reading →

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Gal Gadot’s surgery

Posted on January 5, 2025

Last week’s newsletter featured Moriel Indek who had a tumor removed from her brain while she was pregnant (see here previously). Israeli actress Gal Gadot has just revealed that she had brain surgery to remove a blood clot in February … Continue reading →

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European Hotelier of the Year

Posted on January 5, 2025

David Fattal, founder and CEO of the Fattal Group, is the first Israeli to win a Grand Prix award in the European Hotelier of the Year category at the 2024 Hospitality Awards in Paris. Fattal owns the Fattal and Leonardo … Continue reading →

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Colors and candles in Jerusalem

Posted on January 5, 2025

Chanukah lights brightened Jerusalem streets, to end 2024. https://rjstreets.com/2024/12/29/in-jerusalem-the-year-ends-with-colors-and-candles/

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10 Commandments tablet fetches $5 million

Posted on January 5, 2025

A tablet purporting to date from 300 – 800 CE and containing the Samaritan version of the biblical Ten Commandments, sold for $5.04 million at a Sotheby’s auction. The buyer is anonymous and the tablet will be housed in an … Continue reading →

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Israeli art exhibited in Miami

Posted on January 5, 2025

An exhibition in Miami titled HOME | LAND features works from 40-plus classic and contemporary Israeli artists. 120+ pieces in a mix of media, including paintings, sculptures, prints, textiles, digital art and photography provide a multifaceted view of the landscape … Continue reading →

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$10 billion raised in 2024

Posted on January 5, 2025

Israeli high-tech companies raised $9.58 billion in 2024 across 443 fundraising rounds. This marks a 38% increase in capital raised and a 13% increase in the number of rounds compared to 2023 when $6.9 billion was raised. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/r1nydncsjl

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Six airlines resume flights

Posted on January 5, 2025

Six airlines are resuming their services to Tel Aviv: Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air, Romanian low-cost airline Biz, Polish airline Lot, Spanish carrier Air Europe, Air Baltic; and Bulgaria Air. Biz began its inaugural Israel route in August. https://www.jns.org/six-airlines-resuming-service-to-israel/ https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-six-airlines-to-resume-israel-flights-over-next-week-1001496951

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IAI accelerates three more US startups

Posted on January 5, 2025

Israel Aerospace Industries has selected three US technology startups (Dalus, Lola Vision & Nefeli Air) for its second North American CATALYST program. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241121322709/en/IAI-North-America-Selects-Three-Startups-for-the-Second-Cohort-of-Their-IAI-CATALYST-Accelerator-Program

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Startup investment – to 5/1/25

Posted on January 5, 2025

Atlas Invest raised $11 million

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