Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Weddings in a war

Posted on November 20, 2023

I unfortunately posted an incorrect link to my friend Leonie’s photo last week of a couple where both groom and bride were wearing IDF uniforms.  Here is the correct link (see here) but you will still need a Facebook account … Continue reading →

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Free trips for 130 kids and their families

Posted on November 20, 2023

130 children and their families were treated to free flights to Hungary, plus accommodation, to watch the Israeli national soccer team play Romania and Switzerland. It was organized by Yigal Nisell, COO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Sponsors included ISRAIR … Continue reading →

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Good sports

Posted on November 20, 2023

Israelis are still having success in sporting competitions. Israel’s Daniel Bluman won the Longines International Equestrian Federation Jumping World Cup in Toronto.  Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Zorya Luhansk 3-1 in the UEFA league, and Israel advanced to Europe’s rugby super … Continue reading →

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Safe haven for birds

Posted on November 20, 2023

Thousands of cranes are arriving at Israel’s Hula Valley nature reserve in the north as they do every fall. They join flamingos, pelicans, and thousands of other birds which migrate through Israel – a vital stop on their journey from … Continue reading →

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Finland buys a David’s Sling

Posted on November 20, 2023

Israel has signed a landmark deal to sell a David’s Sling air defense system to Finland for NIS 1.3 billion. David’s Sling, produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has successfully intercepted long range rockets from Gaza. Its capability is to … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding ecology

Posted on November 20, 2023

Israel’s Kenaf Ventures (see here previously) is based in Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the communities hardest hit on Oct 7. The company is refinancing its business based on the kenaf plant. The kenaf absorbs large amounts of CO2 and … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups – to 19/11/23

Posted on November 20, 2023

Eleos Health raised $40 million; Vulcan Cyber raised $34 million; Ingonyama raised $20 million; Refine Intelligence raised $13 million; Guidde raised $11.6 million; lunar.dev raised $6 million; Entrio raised $3.5 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers – to 19/11/23:

Posted on November 20, 2023

Israeli solar panel cleaning companies Solar Drone and Bladeranger have merged.

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We’re doing OK

Posted on November 20, 2023

Most large Israeli companies are staying strong during the war. They include Teva, whose results far exceeded market expectations. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/rkpnrmfqa  

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Helping NGOs and making a profit

Posted on November 20, 2023

Israel’s Monday.com (see here previously) supports some 360 different civilian-led projects including coordinating volunteer activities and locating homes for displaced people.  Despite having 100 employees in the IDF and reserves, Monday.com made $7 million last year. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/h15lenent

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