Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Last line of German defense

Israeli national soccer team goalkeeper Daniel Peretz made his debut for Bayern Munich. It was the eve of Israel’s Memorial Day, and Daniel paid tribute to Israel’s fallen soldiers and the victims of terrorism. It was emotional to see an … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Harmonica Festival

The Third Jerusalem Harmonica Festival is being held May 29 and 30 at Jerusalem’s Harmony Cultural Center. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/jerusalem-harmonica-festival/

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The Beatles in Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s first Beatles Festival takes place on May 30 at the Kfar Shaul hospital in Givat Shaul, near Har Nof. Beatles bands from all over Israel will perform the Fab Four’s famous hits. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/jerusalems-first-beatles-festival/ https://www.facebook.com/events/s/jerusalems-first-beatles-festi/3814334142118617/

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New Orleans Jazz in Tel Aviv

Experience the vibrancy of the 6th annual Tel Aviv New Orleans Jazz Festival (May 30 – June 1) at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Jazz artists from New Orleans, London, Amsterdam, Paris, & Berlin will perform alongside local talents, … Continue reading

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Real life on film in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv’s annual DocAviv documentary film festival is celebrating its 26th year and running May 23 through June 1 at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque and other movie theaters around the city. The event offers a week of screenings of works … Continue reading

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Five new hotels

Showing confidence in the future resilience of Israel’s tourism economy, five new Israeli hotels have opened in the last six months. They are David’s Harp Galilee Resort, Rothschild 69 (Tel Aviv), Albi Florentine (Tel Aviv), Almond Hotel (Neve Ilan), and … Continue reading

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National Park revitalized

Nahal HaShofet (“Judge’s Stream”) in northwest Israel’s Ramat Menashe Park has reopened following extensive reconstruction. KKL-JNF has restored the stream following floods in 2020 and built walking trails, picnic areas, and accessible facilities for visitors of all abilities. https://www.israel21c.org/revitalized-northern-israel-park-now-accessible-to-all/

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Economy grows

Israel’s economy recovered sharply in the first quarter of 2024. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew an annualized 14.1% in the January to March period.  Growth was led by a rebound in consumer spending and investment, particularly in residential building. 21% … Continue reading

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New tech park for Modi’in

The TechMod tech park in Modi’in will provide 10,000 jobs in the city that was originally built as a dormitory town between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The NIS 1.5 billion cost will encompass 100,000 sqm of office and commercial space, … Continue reading

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Startup investment – to 19/5/24

WEKA.io raised $140 million (new Unicorn) Agora raised $34 million

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