Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

$150 million for PR

Posted on January 12, 2025

In the new budget, Israel’s Foreign Ministry will receive an extra $150 million for public diplomacy – more than 20 times that typically allotted in past years. One focus will be US college campuses, in cooperation with US Jewish groups … Continue reading →

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Don’t let the light go out

Posted on January 12, 2025

Peter Yarrow, the Jewish member of the 60’s folk group Peter, Paul & Mary, passed away last week at the age of 86. Remember “If I had a hammer”, “Where have all the flowers gone?” and “Puff the magic dragon”? … Continue reading →

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New beginnings on Jerusalem streets

Posted on January 12, 2025

Israel’s capital city was full of Chanukah, construction and color, to welcome 2025. Thanks, Sharon, for including a link to VeryGoodNewsIsrael. https://rjstreets.com/2025/01/05/january-2025-hanukkah-and-new-beginnings-in-jerusalem/

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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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