Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Japanese Christian supporters

Posted on October 3, 2022

Members of the Makuya Japanese Christian group came to Jerusalem to show support for Israel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXVzp6LRT-I

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A kosher hotel in Jerusalem

Posted on October 3, 2022

Nothing surprising here, you may think.  But this building in the Old City of Jerusalem was once a Jewish kosher hotel, right up to the 1930s as can be seen from the grooves where mezuzahs used to be.  And after … Continue reading →

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Israeli wines have a bright outlook

Posted on October 3, 2022

Two prominent articles on Israeli wines in the latest issue of the prestigious Wine Spectator magazine. https://www.winespectator.com/articles/a-bright-outlook-for-israel-tasting-report-on-israeli-wines-101522 https://www.winespectator.com/articles/alphabetical-guide-to-the-wines-of-israel-101522

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Stay safe, get tough

Posted on October 3, 2022

Israel’s Natan Levy (see here) uses his physical skills to fight antisemitism. He is competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship martial arts competition. He says, “In Israel, you don’t get antisemitism in school or the workplace, but every Jew in … Continue reading →

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Economy grows by 6.8%

Posted on October 3, 2022

Israel’s GDP grew 6.8% on an annualized basis in the second quarter of 2022 thanks to recoveries in the tourism, aviation, hospitality, restaurant, and transport services sectors. GDP is 7.4% higher than at Jun 2021 – the highest growth recorded … Continue reading →

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Preventing food waste in seven countries

Posted on October 3, 2022

Latest news about Israel’s Wasteless (see here previously). It is now saving supermarkets in seven countries from throwing out expired food by using its AI to reduce prices dynamically as the expiry date approaches. https://nocamels.com/2022/09/supermarkets-use-ai-to-cut-prices/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPXr6RWkubA

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Investment in Israeli startups to 25/9/22

Posted on October 3, 2022

Deep Instinct raised $62 million; AccessFintech raised $60 million; 4M Analytics raised $30 million; Noble (BeNoble.ai) raised $18 million; 1MRobotics raised $16.5 million; BioBetter raised $10 million; Pente Networks raised $10 million; Tymely raised $7 million; Nilos raised $5.2 million; … Continue reading →

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Exits, takeovers and mergers to 25/9/22

Posted on October 3, 2022

Google has acquired Israel’s Breezometer (an app I frequently use) for over $200 million. US cybersecurity CrowdStrike has acquired Israel’s Reposify.

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Traveling together, so book together

Posted on October 3, 2022

Israel’s Joyned (see here previously) has launched Joyned Booking, a travel tech solution that enables travelers to engage with friends while booking their trips. It turns travel websites into an interactive F&F booking experience. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/joyned-boosts-travel-websites-online-sales-by-connecting-friends-and-family-to-decide-together

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Redefine Meat is going places

Posted on October 3, 2022

Plant-based New-Meat from Israel’s Redefine Meat (see here previously) is now available in over 500 restaurants, hotels and other foodservice locations across Israel and eight European countries including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and (just recently) Finland. https://www.israel21c.org/israeli-plant-based-meat-reaches-finland-now-in-500-sites/

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