Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

AI tool transforms Hebrew texts

Posted on August 22, 2022

Many Rabbinic texts are difficult to read, even for Hebrew speakers. Rashi script, no punctuation, and abbreviations are just some of the issues. Israeli-American computer scientist and Talmud scholar Prof. Moshe Koppel has launched Dicta Maivin (dictation expert) to resolve … Continue reading →

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Just a game

Posted on August 22, 2022

Archaeologists have found a rare collection of knuckle bones used for gambling and divination in Southern Israel, dating back approximately 2,300 years to the Hellenistic period. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bxJRWFtsnk

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Israel wins European team marathon

Posted on August 22, 2022

Israel won gold in the men’s team marathon event at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. Israel’s Marhu Teferi and Gashau Ayale won silver and bronze respectively in the individual competition. Israel’s fastest three runners had the best combined time. … Continue reading →

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Another gold for Anastasia

Posted on August 22, 2022

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko (see here previously) successfully defended her title, winning the gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley at the European Championships in Rome. She previously won the event in 2021 in Budapest. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-714883

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Another friendly Iranian Judoka

Posted on August 22, 2022

Iranian judoka Alireza Bahranifard made friends with Israeli judoka Sagi Muki. Like fellow Iranian Judoka Saeid Mollaei (who now competes for Azerbaijan), Alireza has now emigrated from Iran and currently resides in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa1C6hI0ljc

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Jerusalem under the Sturgeon Moon

Posted on August 22, 2022

“Sturgeon” – the last supermoon of 2022 – gave rise to several cultural events in Israel’s capital. Free klezmer shows, Shakespeare in the rough, and Parties in the Park. And see the new Vietnamese Ambassador present his credentials to the … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 21/8/22

Posted on August 22, 2022

Flow (Adam Neumann) raised $350 million; DriveNets raised $262 million; Guesty raised $170 million; HiBob raised $150 million; Pliops raised $100 million; Shopic raised $35 million; GrowSpace raised $25 million; Agora  raised $20 million; BioAg raised $18 million; BigPanda raised … Continue reading →

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 21/8/22

Posted on August 22, 2022

Israel’s Stratasys acquired Covestro AG for $43.8 million; Unity Software is acquiring Israeli-founded ironSource for $4.4 billion. Remitly Global acquired Israel’s Rewire for $80 million; Israel’s eToro acquired US options trader Gatsby for $50 million.

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Vegan steak in London

Posted on August 22, 2022

Israel’s Redefine Meat (see here previously) is introducing its 3-D printed vegan flank steaks and other plant-based meat alternatives at several London restaurants including Mr. Whites, German Gymnasium, Chotto Matte, and Gillray’s Steakhouse and Bar. It is also available at … Continue reading →

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Selina opens more Israeli hostels

Posted on August 22, 2022

Israeli-founded Selina (see here previously) has opened two new locations in Israel. The Selina Desert Garden in Mitzpe Ramon in the Negev has 20 glamping tents, a large Bedouin tent, plus family rooms with a jacuzzi. The other hostel is … Continue reading →

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