Monthly Archives: April 2025

Jerusalem Museum of Tolerance opens

Posted on April 6, 2025

The newly opened Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem resembles a bridge or a dove with outstretched wings, representing unity, dignity and respect among Jews and people of all faiths. The two temporary exhibitions are (a) on Oct 7 2023, and … Continue reading →

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Pre-schooler finds 3,800 year-old amulet

Posted on April 6, 2025

3-year-old Ziv Nitzan was hiking with her family at Tel Azeka near Beit Shemesh in central Israel, when she unearthed a Canaanite scarab amulet dating back 3,800 years. Tel Azeka is where David fought Goliath, as described in the Book … Continue reading →

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Superhero artist is Wonder Man

Posted on April 6, 2025

Marvel and DC comic book artist Michael Netzer is famous for drawing Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, etc. He has lived many lives – US-born to a Druze father and a secret Jewish mother, his journey included a Lebanese village, back … Continue reading →

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Site of Armageddon confirmed

Posted on April 6, 2025

Archaeologists have dated Egyptian pottery found at Megiddo in Northern Israel to the time of the Biblical battle where Egypt defeated the Judean King Josiah in 609 BCE. The battle was so vital that it was prophesized to become the … Continue reading →

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Huge income from natural gas

Posted on April 6, 2025

Israel earned record revenues of NIS 2.37 billion from royalties on natural gas and minerals in 2024 – 8.2% more than in 2023. Israel has earned nearly NIS 30 billion from royalties and taxes on profits. The Sovereign Wealth Fund … Continue reading →

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Delta resumes flights to Israel

Posted on April 6, 2025

Delta Air Lines has restarted daily flights from New York’s JFK airport to Tel Aviv, adding 2,000 weekly seats on the popular New York route. The move comes two weeks after chief rival United Airlines resumed its service to Tel … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 6th Apr 25

Posted on April 6, 2025

Grain raised $50 million; Unframe raised $50 million; Hi Auto raised $15 million; Linguana raised $8.5 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 6th Apr 25

Posted on April 6, 2025

Israel’s Nayax has acquired Brazil’s UPPay for $5 million. Israel’s N2OFF is acquiring Israel’s Mitocarex Bio from Israel’s SciSparc and others.

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Lemonade’s $1 billon of fizz

Posted on April 6, 2025

Israel’s Lemonade, the AI-powered digital insurance firm (see here previously) has passed $1 billion of In Force Premium (IFP). It marks a significant milestone for the company, achieved just 8.5 years after selling its first policy. https://www.reinsurancene.ws/lemonade-passes-1bn-in-premiums/

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New El Al route to Albania

Posted on April 6, 2025

El Al is launching direct, nonstop flights, 3 times a week, between Tel Aviv and Tirana, Albania, through its low-cost subsidiary, Sundor. Albania only has 60 Jewish citizens, but is building two Jewish museums, in Tirana and Vlora. Other sites … Continue reading →

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