Monthly Archives: January 2025

From Jerusalem to Japan

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is to fly a stone from the Western Wall to the upcoming 2025 World Expo to be held in Osaka (Apr to Oct). Israel Antiques Authority representatives will assist with its (temporary) removal. Five years ago a … Continue reading →

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Device helps amputees put on tefillin

Posted on January 12, 2025

ALYN Hospital and Sheba Medical Center have developed a device enabling amputees to put on tefillin independently.  It is already helping injured soldiers, restoring dignity and accessibility.  “It gave me back my independence,” said one user. https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1gevz7ujg

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Hula Valley nature reserve re-opens

Posted on January 12, 2025

Detailed report about the re-opening of the Hula Valley nature reserve (see here previously). https://www.jns.org/hula-valley-nature-reserve-reopens-to-visitors-after-wartime-closure/

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Avdija soars in Portland

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israeli NBA basketball player Deni Avdija (24) is experiencing a career surge in the Pacific Northwest after being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was a finalist for December Player of the Month in the Western Conference, averaging 16.8 … Continue reading →

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Israeli helps Vermont win first championship

Posted on January 12, 2025

(TY Nevet) Israel’s Yaniv Bazini scored 14 goals for the University of Vermont’s Division I soccer team this season, making him one of the top scorers in the entire country and propelling Vermont to its first championship. He clutched an … Continue reading →

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Israeli stars on Wall Street

Posted on January 12, 2025

12 Israeli companies, or companies with a connection to Israel, rose by more than 100% on the Nasdaq index during 2024. They include Eco Wave Power (+1,050%), Allot (187%), Hippo (175%), Beamr Imaging (154%), TAT (149%), Lemonade (143%), Teva, and … Continue reading →

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Nvidia partners Arbe Robotics

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israel’s Arbe Robotics (see here previously) has announced that it will integrate its ultra-high-definition perception radar with Nvidia’s DRIVE AGX platform, a high-performance AI computing system for autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Arbe’s share price rose significantly. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bylieuf8yx

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Startup investment – to 12/1/25:

Posted on January 12, 2025

PrettyDamnQuick raised $25 million; Jones Agency raised $15 million; Fermata raised $10 million; bananaz raised $5.3 million;

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Exits, mergers & acquisitions – to 12/1/25

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israeli private equity firm Adam Partners is to buy Israeli drip irrigation company Metzerplas. It will pay NIS 206 million for 75% of Metzerplas. Israel’s Lusha is acquiring Israeli behavioral intelligence platform developer Novacy for an estimated several million dollars. … Continue reading →

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Autonomous buses in South Korea

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israel’s Foresight (see here previously) is to develop advanced 3D perception solutions for South Korea’s Bumhan Motors to build semi- and fully autonomous electric buses. They will be required to operate in various conditions, including harsh weather and poor lighting. … Continue reading →

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