Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Rebuilding the Kibbutzim

Posted on March 9, 2025

The collectives that have embodied Israel’s pioneering spirit for over a century are determined to emerge healthier from the Oct 7 2023 attacks. Neri Shotan, CEO of the Kibbutz Movement Rehabilitation Fund said “We need to rebuild the kibbutzim stronger.”  … Continue reading →

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We will sing again

Posted on March 9, 2025

Released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen posted a video of himself with his family, singing the Benaia Barabi song “Keren Shemesh” (Ray of Sunshine). He said, “The song is also a song of hope, the sunbeam dispelling the darkness, showing us the … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking?

Posted on March 9, 2025

The Western Galilee Now Association (See here previously) is a lifeline for small businesses during times of war. Supported by JNF-USA, the WGN in one example, helped Shula, a chef and owner of a culinary business in the Galilee, to … Continue reading →

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A horse named Be’eri

Posted on March 9, 2025

A horse born just over a year ago has been named Be’eri, after the kibbutz devastated on Oct 7 2023. Be’eri is part of a unique Jewish National Fund-USA-supported equine therapy program that uses horses to help adults and children … Continue reading →

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Can’t stop the birds

Posted on March 2, 2025

Despite the major turmoil caused by the war, migrating birds are relatively unflappable. Key areas in Israel  are being built up, restored, enlarged and/or rewilded such as the Kebara swamplands and the Kfar Ruppin birding park and wetland reserve, so … Continue reading →

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Revolutionizing tennis training

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israel’s Baseline Vision is transforming net sports, starting with tennis, by redefining how players, coaches, and academies approach training and competition. Its functions include performance tracking and accurate line calling, Baseline’s camera is installed on the net, and records all … Continue reading →

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An insider’s guide to Pardes Hanna

Posted on March 2, 2025

The Israeli city of Pardes Hanna-Karkur is undergoing gentrification. Proud resident Zachy Hennessey recommends local sites to visit include the Wadi, Blue Bus (for hummus), the Artist Stables, Sabba Yosi’s Farmer’s Market, Café Noyland, and Tzomet Karkur. https://www.israel21c.org/an-insiders-guide-to-the-hidden-gems-of-pardes-hanna/

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Non-bank credit for hi-tech companies

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israeli venture capital fund Firstime is launching a new non-bank credit operation for high-tech companies. Firstime Credit uses a project financing model more common in large infrastructure projects such as solar installations or power plants. It offers a funding alternative … Continue reading →

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Transforming electric vehicles

Posted on March 2, 2025

Israel’s Carrar (see here previously) won a $4.6M grant from the Israel Innovation Authority. Carrar is raising more funds and doubling its workforce to create its first plant near Sderot to produce EV battery packs. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-carrar-to-raise-18m-for-ev-battery-production-line-around-sderot-frontline/

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Startup investment – to 2nd Mar 25

Posted on March 2, 2025

Quantum Machines raised $170 million; Vayu raised $7 million.

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