Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Israeli archeologists excavate in Morocco

Posted on May 7, 2023

The Abraham Accords have allowed Israeli researchers to excavate two huge ‘genizas’ found in rural Morocco. Israelis who once lived in abandoned Moroccan villages are now able to investigate remnants of their Jewish life in Morocco and that of their … Continue reading →

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Digitizing ancient Israel inscriptions

Posted on May 7, 2023

US Brown University, and the University of Virginia before that, have digitized over 5,000 texts and their translations from the land of Israel between 500 BCE and 514 CE.  They were written mostly on mosaics and stone, and are largely … Continue reading →

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Practical advice for UK Anglos pre- and post- Aliya

Posted on May 7, 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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Tour Jerusalem on a Red Bus

Posted on May 7, 2023

The new Red Bus City Tour offers narrated sightseeing tours of Jerusalem in a choice of 29 languages. The 90-min tour visits the Old City, Mount of Olives and Mount Scopus. Or 2.5 hours to City Hall, Sacher Park, Knesset, … Continue reading →

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FIFA supports Israeli soccer programs

Posted on May 7, 2023

FIFA – the top governing body in the world of soccer – has awarded $30,000 to Israeli non-profit “The Equalizer” (see here previously) for its 3 soccer programs. FIFA has also renewed its support for the Peres Center for Peace … Continue reading →

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Visit Arad

Posted on May 7, 2023

The desert city of Arad has changed since the article’s author first visited in 1989. Its coffee bars, healthy environment, wellness therapy, art studios, wineries, brewery, restaurants, hiking trails, hotels and glamping sites provide plenty to interest tourists and visiting … Continue reading →

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Prize for Jewish Literature

Posted on May 7, 2023

Israeli writer Iddo Gefen has won the $100,000 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature for his short-story collection, “Jerusalem Beach.” Iddo is a cognitive psychology doctoral student at Columbia University. His book is a series of snapshots of contemporary life … Continue reading →

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Trade with New Jersey is worth billions

Posted on May 7, 2023

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority reports that trade between New Jersey and Israel increased by 11% in 2022 to $1.72 billion. It also highlighted that Israeli investments were valued at approximately $551m. and had created 1,900 local jobs since … Continue reading →

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Volvo invests in Israeli driver safety startup

Posted on May 7, 2023

Volvo Cars Tech Fund joined the current $6M target funding round for CorrActions (see here previously). Its CEO said “CorrActions fits the bill perfectly and focuses on a mission that is close to our heart: making cars and traffic safer.” … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 7/5/23

Posted on May 7, 2023

Pinecone raised $100 million; Healthy.io raised $50 million; Magenta Medical raised $55 million; Novidea raised $50 million; Coro.net raised $45 million; Foretellix raised $43 million; ADASKY raised $30 million; Trullion raised $15 million; Neteera raised $13 million; Ctrl raised $9 … Continue reading →

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