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Dazzling aerial show for Independence Day

In 2020 Israelis observed Yom Ha’atzmaut Independence Day in lockdown. This year, proper celebrations return, and the traditional flyover will reach more towns and cities than usual as a tribute to the Jewish State’s resilience. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-dazzling-israeli-air-show-returns-for-post-corona-independence-day/

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Israeli solar tower visible from space

Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti tweeted from the International Space Station, “Intriguing sight! A bright dot in the Negev desert… so unusual to see human-made lights in day passes.” She was referring to Israel’s solar tower, nicknamed “The Eye of Sauron” from … Continue reading

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Investment in Israeli startups (19/12/21)

Claroty raised $400 million; Fireblocks raised $400 million; Future Meat (Believer) raised $320 million; Tipalti raised $270 million; UBQ Materials raised $170 million; Noname Security raised $135 million; 1E Therapeutics raised $120 million; First Digital Bank has raised $120 million; … Continue reading

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Find and fix

Israeli cybersecurity startup Dazz states that “The problem isn’t finding flaws.  It’s fixing them.” Dazz’s product finds the right person to fix the problem and what they need to do. Often the repair is done automatically, and in other cases … Continue reading

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Watching the heavens

Thousands of Israelis converged at the Ramon crater (Mitzpe Ramon) in the Negev Desert to watch the annual Perseid meteor shower. The spectacular phenomenon is caused as the Earth passes through the debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet. The next good … Continue reading

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Nanoscience and Art Museum

Who says science and art don’t mix? The new Fetter Museum of Nanoscience and Art at Bar-Ilan University’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA) shows what happens when scientists and artists put their talents together. https://www.jns.org/israel-opens-dazzling-new-nanoscience-and-art-museum/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUQCf-09frw

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Bar Kochba discovery

Israeli archaeologists have discovered scroll fragments from ancient writings of Biblical prophets, coins and other relics in a cave near the Dead Sea. The Israelis rappelled down to the cave, where Jewish refugees from the Bar Kochba revolt against the … Continue reading

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Publicizing the miracle

Rain in Jerusalem doesn’t prevent Jewish residents from displaying their beautiful Hanukiyot outside their homes.  Specially made glass-fronted boxes help keep the flames burning in all weathers.  And (TY Sharon) eight days of Hanukah are just not enough for Jerusalem. … Continue reading

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1st Temple inscription revealed

Tel Aviv University researchers have used multi-spectral imaging to reveal a Hebrew inscription on a pottery shard (ostracon) from 600 BCE.  The object was originally found at Tel Arad and has been on display at the Israel Museum for the … Continue reading

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Israeli designer has 4 London shows

Israeli artist, architect and designer Ron Arad has three major public artworks on display in London, plus a solo exhibition at a Mayfair gallery. His exhibit “Spyre” is a 16-meter high, constantly moving steel sculpture in the Royal Academy’s Annenberg … Continue reading

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