Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Educational tourism

Following Oct. 7 2023, World Mizrachi has brought thousands of visitors to the affected regions in an effort they called “community educational tourism.” Participants obtain a firsthand understanding of the bravery and heroism of Israel’s soldiers and civilians, and the … Continue reading

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Testing tech in battlefield conditions

Small, innovative Israeli companies have proven vital on the battlefield, deploying rapid solutions to avoid the need for years-long product testing. This article features Xtend (drones and anti-drone systems) and Thirdeye Systems (electro optics and analytics). https://thirdeye-systems.com/ https://www.timesofisrael.com/war-is-good-for-business-israeli-startups-going-global-after-key-role-in-gaza/

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Supporting youth at risk

The Jewish Agency’s Youth Futures program has been providing intensive holistic support for Israeli children and families at risk for nearly 20 years. Now it has vastly expanded its role to help some 5,000 families a week, (Jews, Arabs, Druze … Continue reading

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National service for over-50s

The “Shnat Sherut 50 Plus” initiative brings the vast expertise and experience of seasoned professionals to the Israeli communities that need it most. The service mobilizes adults aged 50 and above for a year of service, volunteering in education, healthcare, … Continue reading

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All restrictions lifted

The IDF Home Front Command has lifted all remaining restrictions on communities along Israel’s northern border, initially imposed due to hostilities with Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah. It allows displaced residents to return home on 2nd Mar. https://www.jns.org/israel-lifts-all-restrictions-on-northern-border-communities/

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2,500-year-old burial site discovered

The Israel Antiquities Authority has uncovered an ancient tomb in Southern Israel containing merchant caravan wares and dozens of human burials. Jewelry, arrowheads, incense burner, all are dated to between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE. Attacks on traders would … Continue reading

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Women’s ice hockey winners

In a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Estonia, Israel’s women’s national ice hockey team secured a medal at the IIHF World Championships in Sarajevo. “This is a huge step forward for women’s hockey in Israel,” said head coach Melissa Wronzberg. … Continue reading

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Green tours of National Library

To celebrate the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, the National Library of Israel conducted four sustainability tours (in Hebrew) all week of the museum’s “green” design. Highlights included the Rock Store’s 270,000 stones that store cool air at night, and … Continue reading

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Global trade corridor

During a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, President Donald Trump announced a major trade corridor connecting India, Israel, Italy and the United States. The project aims to reshape global trade with huge investments in … Continue reading

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Israel’s largest delegation to India

Led by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Israel’s largest business delegation of its kind (over 100 companies) travelled to India. Barket said, “The combination of Israeli innovation and the vast Indian market constitutes a tremendous growth engine for … Continue reading

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