Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

A concrete challenge

Posted on December 11, 2022

GreenVibe is another Israeli startup (see here for others) that uses smart sensors to optimize quality and speed up the construction process. GreenVibe’s technology focuses on concrete building materials, improving its consistency, strength, availability, and reducing its carbon footprint by … Continue reading →

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Israel Earth Prize

Posted on December 11, 2022

Toyota and its Israeli importer, Union Motors, have opened applications for the new Israel Earth Prize. Five chosen initiatives will each receive a million shekels per year for five years. Solutions sought include carbon emission reduction, conservation, clean transportation, and … Continue reading →

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Finding jobs for minorities

Posted on December 11, 2022

Israel’s Joonko (see here previously) uses AI to scan databases of job applicants from under-represented groups that just missed out on being selected. It then finds them similar vacancies to apply for at other companies. Since 2021, it has been … Continue reading →

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Bedouins in hi-tech

Posted on December 11, 2022

More details about NGO Siraj (see here previously), helping Negev Bedouins enter the Israeli high-tech workforce. Its Executive Director Fahima Atawna has degrees in chemical engineering and public health. Some 10 college graduates also work at Bedouin startup Siraj Technologies. … Continue reading →

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Israeli President welcomed in Bahrain

Posted on December 11, 2022

President Herzog became the first Israeli head of state to make an official visit to Bahrain. His two-day trip included a stop in the United Arab Emirates. “Deeply moving to hear Hatikvah, our national anthem, in Bahrain next to His … Continue reading →

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The 5th safest country for tourists

Posted on December 11, 2022

US insurance comparison website The Swiftest ranked Israel fifth safest in its list of “The 50 Most (and Least) Deadly Travel Destinations. Despite media-driven fear, Israel is very low in homicides, violence, poor hygiene, accidental poisoning, infectious disease, and traffic accidents. … Continue reading →

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Israel to build WHO’s first digital health center

Posted on December 11, 2022

At the opening of the World Health Organization European Conference in Tel Aviv (see here previously) Israel’s President Herzog announced that Israel will be working with the WHO to establish and promote the first International center for digital health. https://allisrael.com/israel-the-who-to-establish-digital-health-center

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Azerbaijan see Israeli Education innovation

Posted on December 11, 2022

ORT – Israel’s leading science & technology education network invited 50 educators from Azerbaijan to its Tel Aviv Innovation Center. They learned about Israeli education techniques such as interactive displays, creating wood models, and autonomous teamwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ioa0r7GkM

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Exporting peace to the world

Posted on December 11, 2022

Following the success of the Abraham Accords, Israel, UAE, Bahrain and leaders of 30 other countries held a global leadership summit in Rome to help others learn how they can use the Abraham Accords model to help make the world … Continue reading →

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US Muslim leaders explore Israel

Posted on December 11, 2022

Israeli non-profit Sharaka (see here previously) has brought a delegation of 13 American Muslim leaders to Israel to build bridges and promote the Abraham Accords. They include Talib Shareef, an imam educated under the Nation of Islam, but not the … Continue reading →

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