Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Sports and more on Jerusalem’s streets

Posted on July 31, 2022

The recent excitement on Jerusalem’s streets has been mainly because of the Maccabiah Games, the Jerusalem Night Run, the Paul Anka concert, and the Jerusalem Film Festival. Meanwhile preparations are underway for August’s International Jerusalem Puppet festival. https://rjstreets.com/2022/07/24/jerusalem-celebrates-sports-and-more/

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The Maccabiah was more than medals

Posted on July 31, 2022

A good (JNS) article and an I24 interview that emphasizes that sporting success was only one aspect of the recent Maccabiah Games in Israel.  It was an opportunity for thousands of Jewish athletes to connect and celebrate with their peers … Continue reading →

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Israeli students win UK BAFTA award

Posted on July 31, 2022

Israeli film students Shulamit Lifshitz and Oriel Berkovits from the Ma’aleh School in Jerusalem won a British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) student award. Their film “Girl No. 60427” features a young girl who discovers her survivor grandmother’s … Continue reading →

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Israeli culture in Czech Republic

Posted on July 31, 2022

Střelecký Island, in the heart of Prague, recently became an island of Israeli culture in a unique open-air festival organized by the Israeli Embassy. Some 15,000 people enjoyed Israeli bands, soloists, folk-dancing, Krav Maga (self-defense), pita baking, poetry, children’s activities … Continue reading →

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Israeli Jazz in Barcelona

Posted on July 31, 2022

This year’s JAZZ IM festival in Barcelona was dedicated to Israel. The Israeli embassy supported two Israeli jazz ensembles in the festival – the Tal Gamlieli Trio, and the Guy Mintos Trio. The organizers streamed the shows since all their … Continue reading →

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Uncovering “lost” art

Posted on July 31, 2022

Three previously unknown (and unfinished) sketches by celebrated 20th-century artist Amadeo Modigliani were discovered at the University of Haifa’s Hecht Museum, hidden beneath the surface of one of his paintings. His works were X-rayed prior to an upcoming exhibit in … Continue reading →

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The first Israeli-Saudi deal

Posted on July 31, 2022

Israeli-founded SolarEdge has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Ajlan & Bros Holding Group Abilitii. The two companies are to “explore investment in renewable energy,” according to the Saudi ministry. SolarEdge’s $14.7 billion market cap makes it one of Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Apple’s 3rd Israeli R&D center

Posted on July 31, 2022

Apple is expanding its Israel operations, with a new development center in Jerusalem. The U.S. technology giant already has 2,000 employees in Herzliya and Haifa. Its new site will reportedly focus on hardware and Mac chip development. Apple’s M1 chip … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 31/7/22

Posted on July 31, 2022

Balance (GetBalance.com) raised $56 million; Diagnostic Robotics raised $45 million; Frontegg raised $40 million; Viably raised $21 million; Cisco invested $10 million in Island.io; INCRMNTAL raised $4.1 million;

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Exits, takeovers & mergers to 31/7/22

Posted on July 31, 2022

Israel’s PerimeterX is merging with US HUMAN Security for a combined value of $1.5 billion. Israel’s Tremor International has bought Israeli-founded Amobee from Singapore Telecom for $239 million. Saudi Arabia’s Mithaq Capital now has over 20% of the shares of … Continue reading →

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