Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

83-year-old survivor finds his cousin

Posted on July 21, 2024

Shalom Korai was rescued from the Warsaw Ghetto at the age of 3 and brought to Israel, never knowing his real name. Now a DNA test has reunited him with his cousin Ann Meddin Hellman in Charleston South Carolina. (First … Continue reading →

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Be’eri dairy makes cheese again

Posted on July 21, 2024

The dairy at Kibbutz Be’eri is producing its famous cheeses again, nine months after the devastating Oct 7 attack. Despite losing his business partner, Dagan Peleg bowed to pressure from Israelis craving for Be’eri cheese – especially those from the … Continue reading →

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Defense innovations from startups

Posted on July 21, 2024

Once you skip the negative section of this article, there are several key initiatives and innovations that will help the IDF in future conflicts. The MAFAT program, Tel Aviv University problem-solving, Unit 81, and MAMRAM’s tech commando unit. https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-war-with-low-tech-foe-startups-could-prevent-costly-failings-so-why-dont-they/  

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A modern day prophet & hero

Posted on July 21, 2024

Another article describing the actions of Rami Davidian (see here previously) who saved hundreds from the Hamas terrorists. The author writes, “Our people are Maccabees and prophets, warriors and angels. There have been many heroes, but Rami Davidian…must be remembered … Continue reading →

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See what’s emerged from the ground

Posted on July 14, 2024

The Israel Antiquities Authority is offering limited tours of its new National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel, next to the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. When complete, the 36,000 sqm campus will feature galleries, laboratories, display rooms and storage centers. … Continue reading →

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Israeli is world chess champion for the deaf

Posted on July 14, 2024

Rabbi Yehuda Greenfeld has won the title of World Champion for the Deaf in Belgrade. 38 participants from 20 different countries challenged for the title. Competing over 11 rounds, Rabbi Greenfeld secured an impressive nine points, finishing the tournament undefeated. … Continue reading →

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Dutch soccer fans support Israel

Posted on July 14, 2024

At Euro 2024, supporters of Holland were very supportive of the Jewish State when they learnt that they were being interviewed by an Israeli. The Netherlands had just beaten Turkey (Turkiye), to the dismay of the Turkish president Erdoğan who … Continue reading →

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Cyclists accelerate

Posted on July 14, 2024

The Israel PremierTech cycling team had more successes in the 2024 Tour de France (see last week’s report here). Pascal Ackermann came 4th in Stage 8, and 3rd in Stage 10. Team member Derek Gee came third in Stage 9 … Continue reading →

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Helping Japan cut greenhouse gas emissions

Posted on July 14, 2024

Japanese insurance giant Sompo and Israel’s Momentick (see here previously) will work to cut greenhouse gas emissions from Japanese energy production sources, rigs and gas pipelines. Momentick’s solution identifies and measures greenhouse gas emissions through satellite images. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-momentick-teams-with-sompo-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions-1001483236

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Billion-dollar deal

Posted on July 14, 2024

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has announced an agreement worth $1 billion over five years with an unnamed third party. (Calcalist states that IAI will supply Morocco with an intelligence satellite.) The company expects completion of the deal by 2029. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-aerospace-industries-signs-1b-deal-1001483830 … Continue reading →

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