Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Clouds, cactus, color, crowds, and cats

Posted on June 26, 2022

As you can “see” there were many atmospheric photo opportunities beginning with the letter “C” on Jerusalem’s streets last week. https://rjstreets.com/2022/06/19/jerusalem-clouds-cactus-color-crowds-and-cats/

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Israeli culture around the world

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel’s Foreign Ministry, together with The Jerusalem Post, have launched a website “365 Days of Israeli Culture Around the World”. “Our goal in creating this site is to show the positive side of Israel,” said Nurit Tinari, head of the … Continue reading →

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Gold medal gymnasts

Posted on June 26, 2022

16-year-old Israeli gymnast Daria Atmanov won a gold medal and three silvers at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Tel Aviv. The Israeli team also won a gold medal in the group competition. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sports/article-709784 https://www.jns.org/israeli-rhythmic-gymnastics-team-takes-gold-at-european-championships/

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More gold for Israeli para-swimmer

Posted on June 26, 2022

Last week Israel’s Ami Dadaon won the 50-meter freestyle at the Para Swimming World Championships in Portugal, setting a new world record. He continued his success this week, winning gold medals in the150-meter individual medley and 200-meter freestyle. https://www.israel21c.org/3-golds-for-israeli-swimmer-at-para-world-championships/

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London Design Biennale winner

Posted on June 26, 2022

The Jerusalem Post has just reported that the Israeli Pavilion’s exhibit “The Boiler Room” won the Public Medal at the third London Design Biennale at Somerset House in London. The Biennale took place last year and the exhibit is now … Continue reading →

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The most building starts in 27 years

Posted on June 26, 2022

There were 68,970 building starts in Israel between April 2021 and March 2022, up from 63,274 in 2021 and the highest figure since 1995. In the year to March 2022, there were 159,900 new homes under construction in Israel – … Continue reading →

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The first Israeli company to be registered in Dubai

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel’s Rapyd (see here previously) has been registered at the Dubai International Centre (DIFC) and is set to become the first Israeli company set to be regulated in the UAE. The Dubai Financial Services Authority has granted an in-principle approval … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 26/6/22

Posted on June 26, 2022

Lusix raised $90 million; Playmaker raised $40 million; Evinced raised $38 million; Cyberint Technologies raised $28 million; SpearUAV raised $17 million; RevealSecurity raised $16 million; Crowdvocate (Base) raised $15 million; Fairtility raised $15 million; Dig.security raised $11 million; Wilco raised … Continue reading →

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Takeovers, mergers & exits to 26/6/22

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel’s Priority Software (see here previously) has acquired Israel’s SilverByte for NIS 120 million. US telecom giant Comcast is acquiring US-Israeli Levl for around $50 million. Levl will become the basis for Comcast’s first R&D center in Israel. Israel’s Global-e … Continue reading →

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Tackling obesity in children

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel’s Sweet Victory (see here previously) has produced a children’s version of its chewing gum designed to stop sugary treat cravings. Sweet Victory partnered Swiss flavor manufacturer Givaudan to create a supplement that fits kids’ taste buds. https://innovationsfood.com/sweet-victory-botanical-gum-targets-kids-sweet-tooth/

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