Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

The most wounded soldier forges on

Posted on April 6, 2025

On Oct 7 2023, Alon Kaminer’s life changed forever when a premature explosion in combat left him clinically dead and with devastating injuries. He lost his leg, right arm, left hand, and an eye. He was clinically dead but he … Continue reading →

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Shot in the back but recovered

Posted on April 6, 2025

Female IDF soldier Stav Bachar survived Oct 2023 despite Hamas terrorists shooting her in the back, abdomen, and pelvis, and leaving her for dead. If you can access X, see her now. https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/s3ckd9 https://x.com/VividProwess/status/1906534415582339547

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Gadi returns to Turner stadium

Posted on April 6, 2025

This scene was too emotional not to include in this newsletter. Ex-hostage Gadi Moses was welcomed back to Turner stadium, the home of his favorite soccer club Beersheva.  Also read his latest interview. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-released-hostage-gadi-moses-honored-at-soccer-game/ https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847026

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Season’s best for Avdija

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija scored a season-high 36 points to fuel Portland Trail Blazers to a 128-109 victory over the Denver Nuggets. He became the first Blazers player since Damian Lillard to record at least 30 points, five rebounds … Continue reading →

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Shalosh Garzon

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israel’s Yarden Garzon plays for Indiana University’s women’s basketball team. Her specialty is scoring three-pointer field goals from long-distance. When she does this at home games, the announcer shouts “Shalosh Garzon” – Shalosh being Hebrew for “three”.  He has called … Continue reading →

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World Cup soccer

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israel got off to a good start in the first qualifying round for the 2026 soccer World Cup, beating Estonia 2-1 in Hungary. Unfortunately they lost against Norway 4-2 in their next match. Norway’s opening goal was equalized by Israel’s … Continue reading →

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A new Israeli restaurant in London

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israeli chef Ran Shmueli has opened his second restaurant, Claro London, offering a Mediterranean dining experience with Middle Eastern influences. (non-kosher) https://www.thejc.com/life/food/simply-delicious-claro-london-is-a-total-treat-wgqmhj7f https://www.claro-london.com/

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Wiz exit could net Israel $3.5 billion

Posted on March 30, 2025

If the US approves Alphabet’s $32 billion takeover of Israel’s Wiz, the country’s coffers would receive at least $3.5 billion of tax revenues.  And as Lior Prosor writes, “it’s a watershed for Israel’s tech ecosystem and a guiding light for … Continue reading →

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A billion Euros for Israeli research

Posted on March 30, 2025

Israeli researchers and companies have secured over 1.1 billion Euros in grants (2021 – 2024) from the European Union’s Horizon Europe program. The 600+ Israeli researchers and 400+ Israeli companies were honored at Jaffa’s Peres Center for Peace and Innovation. … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 30th Mar 25

Posted on March 30, 2025

Island.io raised $250 million; Navina raised $55 million; Utila raised $18 million; Brain.space raised $11 million; Sympera raised $10 million; 257.co raised $9.2 million; Charm Security raised $8 million; Orion Security raised $6 million; Brevel raises an additional $5 million; … Continue reading →

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