Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Supporting and investing in Israel

Posted on April 7, 2024

Since Oct 7, Israel Bonds has raised more than $1.5 billion worldwide. This article explains why this is so important, why it’s a win-win activity, and how you can be a part of it. https://www.jns.org/forever-changed-after-a-trip-to-israel/

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You don’t need to be a spokesperson to speak up for Israel

Posted on April 7, 2024

You don’t need to be a spokesperson to speak up for Israel. Eylon Levy has been an excellent spokesperson for Israel since Oct 7.  He has now established a Civilian Public Diplomacy initiative called “the New Israeli Discourse”. It includes … Continue reading →

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Wounded IDF soldier holds newborn daughter.

Posted on April 7, 2024

Omer was seriously injured in the Gaza war, when an explosive device was detonated. He was evacuated to hospital, to be treated and rehabilitated just as his wife gave birth to their firstborn daughter. Their private victory gave Omer strength … Continue reading →

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Pakistani Muslim holds book launch in Jerusalem

Posted on March 31, 2024

Peer Syed Mudassir Nazar Shah launched his new book, “Whispers in The Stones, A Sufi’s Quest Through Time” via Zoom at Jerusalem’s Center for Public Affairs research institute. It is about holy sites in Pakistan and includes a chapter on … Continue reading →

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How archeologists date the Tower of David

Posted on March 31, 2024

An in-depth description of the renovated Tower of David in Jerusalem. It includes a video (see 2nd link) of how modern Israeli archaeologists use the latest technology to date the various sections of the tower, compared to the techniques used … Continue reading →

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El Al buys 3 more dreamliners

Posted on March 31, 2024

Israel’s El Al airlines has raised $100 million to help it finance the purchase of 3 new Boeing 787 “dreamliners). El Al plans to expand its 16-plane 787 fleet to a total of 28 by 2030. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-el-al-to-raise-100m-and-buy-3-dreamliners-1001474601

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Mobileye is on the move

Posted on March 31, 2024

Mobileye’s 2,700 Jerusalem employees are moving to a new NIS 1 billion low-energy campus at the Har-Hotzavim Hi-Tech Park. In addition to the usual high-tech perks such as a gym, it will also include a convenience store, running track, hair … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 31/3/24

Posted on March 31, 2024

Coro.net raised $100 million; FundGuard raised $100 million; Zafran raised $30 million; Nominal raised $9.2 million; Foundational raised $8 million;

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Exits, takeovers and mergers – to 31/3/24

Posted on March 31, 2024

Israel’s Nexa3D has acquired US-based 3D-Fuel

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Hi-tech funding up

Posted on March 31, 2024

Investment in Israeli startups in the first quarter of 2024 is $1.6 billion so far.  That is 10% higher than the fourth quarter of 2023. Also, there was a 34% increase in the number of funding rounds. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/by6qv6fjc

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