Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Winning cyclists

Posted on February 25, 2024

The Israel Premier–Tech Cycling Team won the 8-day “Tour of Rwanda” race with Israel’s Itamar Einhorn wining the second stage. It marked one year after the building of Rwanda’s “Field of Dreams” cycling center, with funds from supporters of the … Continue reading →

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Medals for weightlifters

Posted on February 25, 2024

At the European Women’s Weightlifting Championships in Sofia, Israel’s Celia Henna Gold won the silver medal for the Clean & Jerk in the 71kg category. In the 76kg category, Israel’s Nicole Rubanovich also won silver. https://blog.torokhtiy.com/news/celia-henna-won-silver-at-2024-european-weightlifting-championships/ https://blog.torokhtiy.com/news/european-weightlifting-championships-2024-women-76-kg/

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Silver medal in Qatar

Posted on February 25, 2024

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko finished runner-up in the women’s 400-meter individual medley at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar. She ignored boos from Hamas-supporting spectators and dedicated her medal to a childhood friend, Matan Angrest – held hostage … Continue reading →

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As unpredictable as the weather

Posted on February 25, 2024

Israel’s recent wintery weather has included a mixture of heavy rain followed by beautiful sunny days. Jerusalem’s on-going Shaon Horef (Winter Noise) festival on Monday nights includes an unusual mixture of musical street events from DJs, and bands, plus food … Continue reading →

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The Ivri House

Posted on February 25, 2024

If you are in Tel Aviv and are interested in nostalgia and memorabilia, stop, and have a coffee at the Ivri House, 8 Gedud HaIvri Street. Owner Guy Levy, an interior design graduate of Shenkar College, has amassed and displays … Continue reading →

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Europe invests in green Israel

Posted on February 25, 2024

The EU’s European Investment Bank (EIB) is expanding its agreement with Israel’s Bank Leumi for “green” investments. EIB will inject €250 million to finance projects for small and medium-sized businesses. Finance has already been provided to Israel’s Solegreen and Teralight. … Continue reading →

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$5 million US order for railway safety system

Posted on February 25, 2024

Israel’s Rail Vision (see here previously) goes from strength to strength. While it was receiving EU certification for its rail safety systems, it was also winning a $5 million order from a leading US-based rail & leasing services company. And … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 25/2/24

Posted on February 25, 2024

BRIA.ai raised $24 million; DustPhotonics raised $24 million; Loora raised $12 million; Faddom raised $8 million; KTrust raised $5.3 million; Silynxcom raised $5 million (IPO);

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That’s Odd

Posted on February 25, 2024

Although the takeover of Israel’s hyperspectral imaging tech startup Voyage81 by US-based beauty brand Il-Makiage was reported here previously, the IPO of IL-Makiage’s parent company Oddity wasn’t. Why is that odd?  Because Oddity’s R&D is performed in Israel. And Oddity … Continue reading →

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A sweet, juicy plan for USA expansion

Posted on February 25, 2024

Israel’s Better Juice (see here previously) has partnered with US company Ingredion, a provider of specialty ingredients to the food and beverage industry. Ingredion will lead a funding round for Better Juice, to help it market its reduced sugar technology … Continue reading →

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