Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Blast-proof panels

Posted on November 12, 2023

The bomb-proof material produced by Israel’s Ortech (see here previously) has been launched just in time. Ortech’s panels have reinforced the 156-room Amigour sheltered housing for Holocaust survivors in the southern city of Be’er Sheva. They are also being used … Continue reading →

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Have a safe flight

Posted on November 12, 2023

Israel’s Cyviation is the world’s first company to focus on cybersecurity for aircraft. It covers everything from crew training to incident management. It has just opened a HQ in New York and secured a US patent for its tech to … Continue reading →

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Identifying drone malfunctions

Posted on November 12, 2023

Israel’s Maris-Tech (see here previously) has just received a $156,000 grant from the Israel Innovation Authority. It will help it continue its joint project with Ben-Gurion University to identify and predict drone faults and malfunctions. https://nocamels.com/category/news-briefs/#post-125141

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Inclusive school wins global education prize

Posted on November 12, 2023

At the Max Rayne Hand In Hand Jerusalem School, Jewish and Arab students learn together in both Hebrew and Arabic. It has been crowned winner of the T4 Education World’s Best School prize for overcoming adversity. See also here previously. … Continue reading →

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200 global companies Stand with Israel

Posted on November 12, 2023

From Accenture to Zoom, including Adidas, American (Airlines, Eagle & Express), Apple, Amazon, Boeing, Chanel, Google, IBM, Intel, Meta, MasterCard, Microsoft, Nasdaq, NFL, Nvidia, Netflix, Oracle, SAP, Siemens, Sony Music, Tesla, UPS, and Walmart. https://som.yale.edu/story/2023/list-companies-have-condemned-hamas-terrorist-attack-israel

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Blood brothers

Posted on November 12, 2023

Commander of the German Air Force, Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz, came to Israel to be briefed by his Israeli counterpart Major General Tomer Bar. While he was here, he traveled to Sheba Medical Center in Tel HaShomer so that he … Continue reading →

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Join the harvest

Posted on November 12, 2023

There is a shortage of agricultural labor in central Israel, as many foreign workers have returned to their home countries. Ex-Taglit-Birthright Israel trip participants (age 18 – 40) are invited to harvest Israeli crops for free accommodation and transport. Also, … Continue reading →

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Come and help

Posted on November 12, 2023

Here are some organizations that may have volunteering opportunities in Israel. Leket (harvesting, sorting & distributing food for the needy); Hospitals (e.g., Hadassah) and a special program organized by JNF-USA.  Almost half of all Israelis volunteered in the first two … Continue reading →

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Pets rescued

Posted on November 12, 2023

Many stories have surfaced of pets from devastated kibbutzim and towns in the south being found and brought to animal rescue centers. From the “Iron” parrot of Aza, to the petting zoo animals from Be’eri.  Many have been reunited with … Continue reading →

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Wartime solutions for special needs

Posted on November 12, 2023

Israel’s ESNA (Emergency Special Needs Assistance) Initiative acts as a universal portal for disabled people who have a specific need or request but cannot search for it themselves. A Zoom meeting room is open every day from 8am to 10pm, … Continue reading →

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