Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Support from Diaspora Jews & friends

Posted on October 29, 2023

This article describes some of the Jewish and non-Jewish organizations who are raising funds to support victims of Hamas terrorism and their families. They include Israel Bonds, Victims of Terror, UJA, JNF-USA, synagogues, Christians United 4 Israel, and even Tieks … Continue reading →

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Financial support for war victims

Posted on October 29, 2023

Israel’s Tipalti (see here previously) has raised and donated 2.5 million shekels in humanitarian relief. The Israeli Children’s Fund (ICF)is giving $100,000 to each child who has lost a parent. Over 200 Venture Capital funds have signed a letter of … Continue reading →

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A wave of new business for the new Middle East

Posted on October 29, 2023

On the 3rd anniversary of the Abraham Accords, this article describes the success of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and its success at providing Israeli entrepreneurs with a platform to explore new markets and foster cross-cultural partnerships. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-760284

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3 Golds at Informatics Olympiad

Posted on October 29, 2023

Israel’s Informatics team won three gold medals and an honorable mention at the International Olympiad in Informatics. It was Israel’s best-ever result at the Olympiad since it first competed in 1996 (see here previously). Israel came overall 4th of the … Continue reading →

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Israeli scientists awarded European grants

Posted on October 29, 2023

Two Bar-Ilan University scientists received a total of $3.6 million from the European Research Council. Dr. Assaf Ben-Moshe studies the properties of mirror images of chemicals. Dr Shahar Alon studies interactions between the immune system and tumors. https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/technology-science/1693920094-israeli-researchers-receive-over-3-5-million-from-european-research-council

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Technology for Israel

Posted on October 29, 2023

Israelis have been working hard to develop systems to support Israelis during the war. Digitaldome.io reports toxic content on social media with a single click. Swords of Steel helps families search for missing loved ones. Remember710 translates Hebrew personal testimonies … Continue reading →

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Haredi support for war effort

Posted on October 29, 2023

The offices of Haredi website Kikar haShabat have been transformed into an emergency control room. They help organize 4,000 ultra-orthodox volunteers who distribute supplies, visit the sick, and donate blood in many Israeli cities. 2,000+ have just volunteered for the … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv restaurants go kosher for the IDF

Posted on October 29, 2023

More than 100 Tel Aviv restaurants have rushed to acquire temporary kosher certification so they could cook thousands of meals each day for soldiers, hospitals, and the evacuees of the Gaza border communities. They’re even closed on Shabbat for the … Continue reading →

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Agriculture accord with Morocco

Posted on October 29, 2023

Israeli Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter and his Moroccan counterpart Mohamed Sadiki have signed an agreement to bolster agricultural cooperation between their two nations. It includes support for tech companies, new food supply chains, rural development, and countering drought. https://www.jns.org/rabat-and-jerusalem-sign-agricultural-accord/

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Better cancer treatment

Posted on October 29, 2023

A trial of the PROphet blood test from Israel’s OncoHost (see here previously) has proved its accuracy and reliability in predicting the best treatment for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. OncoHost has received orders from 29 US cancer … Continue reading →

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