Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

After his life was saved, his donation saved a life

Posted on December 17, 2023

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Klein donated a defibrillator to NGO United Hatzalah after its volunteer EMTs saved his life 3 years ago. Last week his grandson, a UH volunteer, used the same defibrillator to deliver six shocks to revive a man … Continue reading →

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Bringing Jewish volunteers from the Diaspora

Posted on December 17, 2023

Mosaic United and the Israeli Ministry for Diaspora Affairs are investing $1 million to help bring thousands of young Jewish volunteers to Israel. Mosaic and Birthright Israel aim to bring 2,000 Jews age 18 to 40 to Israel for two … Continue reading →

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Hanukkah time in Jerusalem

Posted on December 17, 2023

The holiday of Hanukkah is a celebration of miracles and light over darkness. The colors and lights in Jerusalem last week were stunning. https://rjstreets.com/2023/12/10/colors-lights-and-highlights-its-hanukkah-time-in-jerusalem/

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Rebuilding farms on Gaza border

Posted on December 17, 2023

Volcani Partners International has launched a $50 million emergency fund to rebuild farming communities near the Gaza border badly damaged on Oct. 7. The “ReGrow Israel” initiative will help fund replacement of vital equipment and infrastructure needed to rehabilitate soil … Continue reading →

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Everyone wants to work for us

Posted on December 17, 2023

Israel’s Rafael is recruiting 2,000 employees and has been flooded with job applications, including ex-CEOs, giant corporations, and retirees seeking to return to work. Rafael developed the Iron Dome, Trophy tank protection, David’s Sling, and many more innovative defensive systems. … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups – to 17/12/23

Posted on December 17, 2023

Pontera (FeeX) raised $60 million; Zero Networks raised $20 million; Guardz raised $18 million; CorrActions raised $7.25 million; CitrusX raised $4.5 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers – to 17/12/23

Posted on December 17, 2023

Israel’s Perion Network is acquiring Canada’s Hivestack for $100 million in cash.

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Continuing to cultivate

Posted on December 17, 2023

Israeli “no-fish” cultivated fish developer Sea2Cell (see here previously) was based at Kiryat Shmona – just 2km from the Lebanese border. It had to evacuate when Hezbollah opened fire on Israel’s northern towns. It relocated and now plans to build … Continue reading →

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Home-grown Israeli tequila

Posted on December 17, 2023

Israeli spirits company Negave Estates aims to help rebuild and resuscitate the Negev communities devastated in the Oct 7 attack.  They plan to bring blue agave (the ingredient for tequila) from Mexico and grow it in the Negev – a … Continue reading →

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First aid for “wounded” farms

Posted on December 17, 2023

Organic Israel has been improving food quality in Israel and getting organic produce to low-income families. But after Oct 7, the NGO switched its efforts to help struggling fellow farmers on the Gaza border. It created First Aid for Wounded … Continue reading →

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