Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Interview with an Arab Muslim

Posted on May 14, 2023

This video is an excellent response to Amnesty International.  There are many hundreds of similar examples. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVat97QND4 https://www.algemeiner.com/list/the-top-100-people-positively-influencing-jewish-life-2018/muhammad-kabiya/

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Reminder – webinar to help UK pre- & post- Olim

Posted on May 14, 2023

On Tue 16 May, 7pm UK time, UKAA is hosting two free online talks. The 1st concerns insuring your shipment to Israel. The 2nd is on where to buy your home. Register at the link below. or email [email protected] with … Continue reading →

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Biblical Sebastia to be restored

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel is to restore and develop the archeological park of Sebastia (Shomron) which was the capital of the Kingdom of Israel in 879 BCE (see Kings 1, ch 16 v 23-25). https://www.jns.org/israel-to-turn-biblical-sebastia-into-archaeological-park/ https://allaboutjerusalem.com/tour/sebastia-national-park https://www.jns.org/opinion/why-sebastia/

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Judoka Gold in Qatar

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel’s Inbar Lanir on Friday won the women’s 78kg gold medal at the World Judo Championships in Doha, Qatar. She dedicated her win to the Israelis forced into bomb shelters this week due to the rocket fire from Gaza. See … Continue reading →

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Noa makes Eurovision final

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel’s Noa Kirel succeeded in reaching the Eurovision Song Contest final in Liverpool with a dynamic performance in the semi-final of Israel’s entry “Unicorn”. She is now the 6th favorite to win. “Unicorn” was written by Doron Medalie, who also … Continue reading →

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The best Israeli content to watch on Netflix

Posted on May 14, 2023

From war epics and comedy, action-filled adventures to family dramas, there are plenty of amazing Israeli TV shows and films. Here is Israel21c’s top 10. https://www.israel21c.org/best-israeli-content-to-catch-on-netflix/

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International Museum Day

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel gave free entry to dozens of museums to mark International Museum Day 2023. It was a great opportunity for children who also had a holiday from school to celebrate the Jewish festival of Lag B’Omer. https://www.icom.org.il/event/3503 https://www.icom.org.il/1454

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More flights to Israel

Posted on May 14, 2023

Travel to Israel has increased significantly following the start of Delta Airlines’ Atlanta to Tel Aviv route (3 times a week). El Al has begun twice-weekly flights from Tokyo and from Porto Portugal, plus thrice-weekly from Dublin and from Istanbul. … Continue reading →

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Whole chunks from plants

Posted on May 14, 2023

Israel’s Chunk Foods (see here previously) creates whole-cut meat substitutes that are now available in restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles. Chunk Foods recently completed the biggest seed round of funding ever for an Israeli plant-based protein company, … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 14/5/23

Posted on May 14, 2023

8fig raised $140 million; UVeye raised $100 million; Weebit Nano raised $40 million; Avalor raised $30 million; LeapXpert raised $22 million; Chunk Foods raised $15 million; Infinidome raised $9 million; Trobix Bio raised $3 million; Admonis raised $1.6 million.

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