Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

6,000 runners in the Dead Sea Marathon

Posted on February 11, 2024

Israeli Tourism Minister Haim Katz said the Dead Sea marathon “is a symbol of the willpower and the tremendous love of life of the State of Israel and its citizens. The Dead Sea is a wonderful natural phenomenon in the … Continue reading →

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Hot wheels

Posted on February 11, 2024

Israeli driver Ariel Levi won Round 2 of the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe Sport Division. See last few laps. Also (at 3mins 30secs) the Israeli National Anthem Hatikvah. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=223252000859435 https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/ariel-levi

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Swamp cat seen in Hula valley

Posted on February 11, 2024

An Israeli nature conservationist recorded a swamp cat (also known as a jungle cat, reed cat, or jungle lynx) in the Hula valley in Northern Israel.  The swamp cat is one of the three remaining species of wildcats in Israel. … Continue reading →

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Winter sounds festival

Posted on February 11, 2024

Tel Aviv’s Cultural Centre hosts the Winter Sounds music festival in May. Over four days, live music performances will feature the cream of Israeli music, from classical and Mizrahi music to singer-songwriter tributes and jazz. https://www.jpost.com/must/article-784224

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The evolution of Israeli fashion

Posted on February 11, 2024

One of the upcoming Ezra lectures for English-Speaking Residents in Israel is an interactive journey through the history and future trends of Israeli fashion. Shenkar College graduate Ilan Dotan describes how fashion is connected to every milestone of Israel’s history. … Continue reading →

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$9.6 million BIRD Foundation grant

Posted on February 11, 2024

The Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation has granted $9.6 million to 10 joint projects. The Israeli companies are Celleste Bio, CENS Materials, Diptera.ai, Opmed.AI, Hypervision, Imagindairy, IAI, LahakX, Tissue Dynamics and Sheba hospital. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/s13hssx56

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Smiling again

Posted on February 11, 2024

Oracle CEO Safra Catz, the US’s top-earning female tech billionaire, granted every Oracle employee in Israel a bonus for the difficulties they are facing. During her week-long visit to Israel, she revealed that her husband said that on Oct 7 … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 11/2/24

Posted on February 11, 2024

Ionix raised $42 million; Oobit raised $25 million; Sensos raised $20 million; Octup raised $4 million;

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More investment

Posted on February 11, 2024

The $473 million startup investment funding in Jan 2024 was 75% higher than Jan 2023. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/hjh8ngy9p

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One financial app to rule them all

Posted on February 11, 2024

It’s not there yet, but Israel’s Sequence looks a very useful future platform to manage all personal finances in one place. Keep track of bank accounts, investments, credit cards, loans etc. Automate regular financial activities, reduce debts, get the best … Continue reading →

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