Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Unexpected heroes

Posted on November 12, 2023

One website containing the stories of 27 Israeli citizens who were thrown into life-saving situations on Oct 7. https://www.israel21c.org/unexpectedheroes/

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Best inventions of 2023

Posted on November 6, 2023

TIME Magazine’s 2023 list of 200 Best Inventions includes six Israeli startups. Beewise (BeeHome4), Wiliot, Salignostics (Salistick), Lumen, UBQ, and Brenmiller (bGen Zero). Another – Sensibo (AirPro) received a special mention. https://nocamels.com/2023/10/six-israeli-startups-make-time-magazines-annual-best-inventions/ https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/

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AI transforms overhead Gaza images

Posted on November 6, 2023

The IDF uses the software platform from Israel’s Edgybees (see here previously) to ensure accurate real-time visual data and protect innocent lives. Edgybees aligns aerial video and satellite imagery with reference data in real time. https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/israels-tech-teams-helping-to-battle-hamas/

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Canadian Jewry raises $100 million CAD

Posted on November 6, 2023

The Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA (JFC-UIA) has raised $100 million CAD for Israel.  It is Canada’s largest ever fundraising campaign on behalf of the Jewish State.  Canada has less than 400,000 Jewish citizens (2021 census) compared to the US’s estimated … Continue reading →

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One family’s prayers answered

Posted on November 6, 2023

The family of IDF soldier Ori Megidish, a hostage in Gaza, brought a new Torah scroll into her bedroom while it was being paraded in her hometown.  One week later, Ori was miraculously rescued unharmed.  We pray for more than … Continue reading →

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Hassidic Rabbi brings aid to IDF

Posted on November 6, 2023

One of the Sadigura Rebbes (there are currently three) travelled from Jerusalem to visit soldiers in the north and show support. With donations from his community, he bought the soldiers ceramic vests. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/379228 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P68cpNMP4t0

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Germany buys Israeli defense system

Posted on November 6, 2023

Israel has signed a letter of commitment for the sale of an Arrow 3 long-range anti-ballistic missile system to Germany for $3.5 billion, the largest single security sale by Israel to date.  Germany will initially transfer 600 million Euros to … Continue reading →

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More global corporate support

Posted on November 6, 2023

Global corporations providing material support to Israel include Walmart ($1 million to Magen David Adom); McDonald’s (100,000 free meals to the IDF, residents, and hospitals); SAP (cash to employees, 250k Euros to MDA & others, agricultural produce from farmers to … Continue reading →

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New VC Fund to aid war effort

Posted on November 6, 2023

A new Venture Capital fund “1948 Ventures” has just been launched.  It will invest in early-stage Israeli-founded companies that develop technologies for civilian use in a war environment. Areas include supply chain, communications, medical devices, and tech to help track … Continue reading →

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Down on the farms

Posted on November 6, 2023

Some 2,500 Israelis have applied to replace the thousands of foreign workers, Gaza Arabs, and drafted IDF reserves, who are unavailable to work in the agriculture industry. They are being recruited by Israeli NGO HaShomer HaChadash (see here previously) which … Continue reading →

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