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Tel Aviv Wine Festival

Posted on April 14, 2024

For the 6th year in a row, in honor of the Pesach holiday, the Tel Aviv Wine Festival will feature 45 vineyards, a DJ and performances, and more!  Thursday, April 18 from 18:00. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/tel-aviv-wine-festival/   https://myyain.com/

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Art on the street

Posted on April 14, 2024

Enjoy an exhibition of street art at the Berlin in Florentin, until Apr 17 (5pm – 10pm).  Also book for behind-the-scenes street art & graffiti insider walks in Tel Aviv, led by the artists themselves. And on Apr 15, you … Continue reading →

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Music from the Movies

Posted on April 14, 2024

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra has many upcoming concerts. E.g., on Apr 16 an evening of well-loved tunes from movies such as 2001: A Space Odyssey, Mary Poppins, The Jungle Book, A Fistful of Dollars, Shaft, A Clockwork Orange, The Wizard … Continue reading →

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Orfeo ed Euridice

Posted on April 14, 2024

The Tel Aviv Opera stages a mesmerizing rendition of “Orfeo ed Euridice,” on Apr 16 (eve) and Apr 19 (matinee). See events calendar for other performances including for children during Passover. https://www.nbn.org.il/events/orfeo-ed-euridice/ https://www.israel-opera.co.il/eng/?CategoryID=1283&ArticleID=6691 https://www.israel-opera.co.il/eng/

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Texas loves Israelis

Posted on April 14, 2024

Israelis received a warm welcome at the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) festival in Austin Texas hosting a combination of movies, music, and business expo. Israeli startups included RetiSpec (see here previously), and Yofi which distinguishes genuine customers from bots … Continue reading →

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A personal concierge service for new Olim

Posted on April 14, 2024

The startup Belong is a paid concierge service to help new Israeli immigrants assimilate. It acts as a private social service, supplementing the free services of the Jewish Agency and Nefesh b’Nefesh. Belong also plans to carry out an active … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 14/4/24

Posted on April 14, 2024

Cyera raised $300 million (new Unicorn); Guesty raised $130 million; Velox-digital raised $38 million; PVML raised $8 million;

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Exits, takeovers and mergers – to 14/4/24

Posted on April 14, 2024

Israel’s SolarEdge has acquired Israel’s Wevo Energy. Israel’s Nayax (global payments) has taken over Israel’s Roseman (fuel station & EV management systems). Israel’s Hub Cyber Security has acquired Israel’s Qpoint Technologies (IT solutions).

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Cyber exits hits record $7 billion

Posted on April 14, 2024

The total value of the exits of only 24 Israeli cyber companies in 2023 reached $7.1 billion – compared to $2.45 billion from 35 companies in 2022. There are 522 active cyber companies in Israel. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bjjzbryl0

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Other Aliyah concierge services

Posted on April 14, 2024

These are just a few of several other free, “for profit”, or sponsored services to help new Olim.  Check their fees with them and / or their commission arrangements. https://aliyahadvisors.com/ (UK – previously promoted here) https://aliyup.co.il/ https://easylandingil.com/ https://www.unlimitedvips.com/concierge/?lang=en https://www.olimadvisors.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYinhpQ2dFc

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