Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Avi and Eden are married

Posted on August 24, 2025

IDF Commander Avi, shot in the head on Oct 7 2023, was rehabilitated at Raanana’s Lowenstein center where he met and got engaged to his nurse Eden (see here previously).  They were recently married.  See links here. And here. And … Continue reading →

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Knesset museum opens

Posted on August 18, 2025

For the first time, the public can step inside Israel’s original Knesset building in the heart of Jerusalem — now transformed into a museum. Visitors can take a selfie with David Ben-Gurion, browse declassified protocols and walk through the halls … Continue reading →

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Consecutive World jiu-jitsu gold

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Nimrod Ryeder defeated UAE rival to retain his under-77kg jiu-jitsu title at the 12th World Games in Chengdu, China. The World Games features 34 sports. Israel’s delegation has already earned seven medals at this year’s event: two golds, two … Continue reading →

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World Para table tennis champion

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Caroline Tabib won the US Open para table tennis title. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dov-lipman_israel-wins-again-congratulations-to-israeli-activity-7360287078946922496-Oz0z/ https://www.facebook.com/FollowTeamIsrael/posts/congrats-to-table-tennis-player-caroline-tabib-on-winning-the-us-open-so-proud-o/1287831539597608/

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European junior downhill cycling champion

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Omri Danon won the men’s junior gold medal at the 2025 UEC Mountain Bike Downhill European Championships in La Molina, Spain. The Israeli national anthem in Spain! https://www.uec.ch/resources/2025%20Events/downhill/liste/res.pdf https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dov-lipman_israeli-national-anthem-blasts-in-spain-congratulations-activity-7358820755813416961-fONw/ https://x.com/marilynnefriedm/status/1953095204904345741

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The Jewish music event of the year

Posted on August 18, 2025

Israel’s Ishay Ribo took the stage at Woodstock, New York, with more than 14,000 people from near and far. It was the largest Jewish music event of the year and the first of its kind at this iconic venue. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/flashes/664299

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Flamingos fail to migrate

Posted on August 18, 2025

Flocks of pink flamingos have chosen to remain at Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund’s Hula Lake, They abandoned their preference for salty water sources. See great photos. https://www.jns.org/breaking-migration-mold-flamingos-spend-first-ever-summer-at-hula-lake/

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Egypt needs Israeli gas

Posted on August 18, 2025

In the largest export deal in Israel’s history, NewMed Energy and its Leviathan gas partners have signed a $35 billion agreement to supply some 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Egypt by 2040. NewMed, described the deal as … Continue reading →

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Greener airports

Posted on August 18, 2025

The TaxiBot, (see here previously) a hybrid-electric tug designed to move aircraft without firing up their engines, is now undergoing expanded trials across major international hubs, including Amsterdam Schiphol, New York JFK, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and New Delhi. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israeli-made-taxibot-gains-momentum-in-europes-push-for-greener-airports/

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Startup investment – to 17th Aug 25:

Posted on August 18, 2025

Appcharge raised $58 million; ACT-Security raised $20 million; NeoLogic raised $10 million;

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