Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Martial artists

Posted on December 4, 2023

Israel’s Jujitsu team won 12 medals at the European championships in Croatia – more than any other team. And at the World kickboxing championships, Druze-Israeli Monia Heno won a silver medal. https://allisrael.com/israeli-jiu-jitsu-team-takes-home-12-individual-medals-at-european-jiu-jitsu-championship-in-croatia https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-774879

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Seeds of Hope

Posted on December 4, 2023

KKL-JNF is offering a relaxing, meaningful nature activity for young members of communities in the Golan that have not been evacuated. In its “Seeds of Hope” initiative, volunteers sort rare seeds stored in the Shamir Research Institute for Science, and … Continue reading →

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Wait for it

Posted on December 4, 2023

“The Genius of Israel”, Dan Senor and Saul Singer’s follow-up to their 2009 international bestseller “Start-Up Nation”, was written, edited, and ready for publication but the Oct 7 events put it on hold. Here is Bret Stephen’s review and despite … Continue reading →

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New Israeli stamps

Posted on December 4, 2023

Latest (Dec 2023) issue of Israeli stamps includes Springs in Israel, Early wine industry in the Land of Israel, Israel-Guatemala 75 years of friendship, 75 years of printing Israeli stamps, and Israel’s national parks (Baram & Nimrod Fortress). https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2023.html

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Where have all the flowers come from

Posted on December 4, 2023

A symbol of hope and renewal blossomed in the Re’im forest – new life in the form of autumn wildflowers. “See the regeneration of nature in one of the greatest disaster areas that the State of Israel has known,” said … Continue reading →

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Israel Resilience Fund

Posted on December 4, 2023

Israel’s OurCrowd is spearheading the Israel Resilience Fund (IRF) to bolster Israeli startups during the war against Hamas. The $50M fund will invest in 50+ Israeli companies developing vital solutions in the South and North that need funding due to … Continue reading →

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Easing traffic congestion in Pittsburg

Posted on December 4, 2023

Israel’s Axilion (see here previously) is to help optimize traffic flow along the heavily congested Railroad Avenue corridor in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania USA. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/axilion-partners-with-contra-costa-transportation-authority-ccta-to-optimize-traffic-flow-along-the-pittsburg-railroad-avenue-corridor-301993385.html

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Ensuring safer driving in Italy

Posted on December 4, 2023

Italy’s System Logistics, manufacturer of global automated warehousing, is piloting Israel’s SaverOne (see here previously) on several vehicles in its fleet. SaverOne prevents drivers from texting or using other distracting apps. The system is already being used by Italian vehicle … Continue reading →

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Better security at railway stations

Posted on December 4, 2023

Israel Railways is integrating the AI-powered security screening system from Israel’s SeeTrue (see here previously) at checkpoints in Israel’s largest stations where more than 1,000 bags are screened every hour. https://www.prnewswire.com/il/news-releases/seetrues-ai-automatic-detection-sets-a-new-standard-in-urban-security-screening-301987540.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGAcuqPZo_4

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Your drone delivery is on its way

Posted on December 4, 2023

Drone delivery customers of Israel’s Flytrex now include Chick-fil-A restaurants (in 3 US States), Walmart, Starbucks, Chili’s, Little Caesars, Raising Cane’s, Papa Johns, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop. https://myq105.com/2023/11/21/tampa-bay-area-chick-fil-a-takes-to-the-skies-with-drone-delivery/

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