Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Tel Aviv Night Run

Posted on November 2, 2025

The annual Tel Aviv Night Run, featuring courses lined with DJ stands and illuminated art installations, on Oct 29 was organized by the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality. It is described as a “celebration of sport, music, and urban energy”. It had … Continue reading →

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Kevin Spacey and Jazz concert

Posted on November 2, 2025

Actor Kevin Spacey will perform a show, “Songs & Stories,” accompanied by a jazz band on 19 Nov at Tel Aviv’s Hangar 11. Spacey visited Israel in Dec 2024 with British author Douglas Murray (see here previously). https://www.timesofisrael.com/kevin-spacey-heads-to-israel-with-one-man-show/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ycXNuw5zQA  https://www.eventim.co.il/en/artist/kevinspacey/

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Israel Opera at 40

Posted on November 2, 2025

The Israeli Opera turns 40 this year, featuring seven productions.  Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas (November – the company’s very first production in 1985), Tchaikovsky’s Iolanthe (January), The Dybbuk, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Strauss’s Salome, Verdi’s Nabucco, and finally, Puccini’s Tosca. … Continue reading →

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Punch comedy festival

Posted on November 2, 2025

Tel Aviv’s first-ever stand-up and comedy “Punch” festival, takes place Dec 11-13. Based at the Zionist House, it features homegrown comedians, a special Russian-language stand-up night, and The Harry Potter Stand-Up Show for the whole family.  bit.ly/3WrVOf9 for tickets. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-871931

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Abu Ghosh festival

Posted on November 2, 2025

This year’s Abu Ghosh fest featured 30 concerts and musical events, including the “Sinatra Meets New Orleans” show with Eli Preminger and The Chocolate Factory Band! Part of the festival was held in Tel Aviv due to the renovation work … Continue reading →

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Rare turtle rescued

Posted on November 2, 2025

A very rare softshell turtle was rescued from the Jordan River during Sukkot after his beak became entangled in abandoned fishing wire. The turtle was recovered by the Nature and Parks Authority and treated at the KKL-JNF Hula Valley Wildlife … Continue reading →

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Nvidia employs 5,000 Israelis

Posted on November 2, 2025

In one year, Nvidia (at $5 trillion, the world’s most valuable company) has increased its Israeli workforce from 3,300 (see here previously) to 5,000 and it’s still hiring. Today, Israel is Nvidia’s second-largest R&D hub outside the United States. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/sjberli0eg

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A $1.5 billion solar project in Texas

Posted on November 2, 2025

Israel’s Doral Energy (see here previously) has won a NIS 1.5 billion deal for the construction of a large solar field (553 megawatt output) at Cold Creek in Texas. The project will include storage capacity of 340 megawatt-hours, and will … Continue reading →

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Startup investment – to 2nd Nov 25

Posted on November 2, 2025

Navan raised $923 million; Winvia Entertainment raised $40 million; Reflectiz raised $22 million; Onfire AI raised $20 million; CyberRidge raised $16 million; I mpala AI raised $11 million; Spacial raised $10 million; Wild Moose raised $7 million;

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Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 2nd Nov 25

Posted on November 2, 2025

Israel’s Nagish has acquired sign.mt. US design software company Figma has acquired Israeli AI powered design workflows company Weavy for $200 million.

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