Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Number 1 for R&D investment

Posted on June 26, 2022

In the latest IMD World Competitiveness Rankings, Israel is 25th overall of the 63 countries surveyed but World Number One for its total expenditure on Research & Development. Also 2nd for cybersecurity, 3rd for public expenditure on education, and 5th … Continue reading →

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Battling wildfires in Cyprus

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel is sending two special planes, 17 firefighters, and equipment to Cyprus to help the country combat blazes ravaging the north of the island. The decision was made following a request from the Turkish Cypriot authorities. The fire brigades of … Continue reading →

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Protecting millions in Ghana from floods

Posted on June 26, 2022

The 3D mapping and analysis technology from Israel’s GeoX (see here previously) is being used by a World Bank project to help Ghanaians avoid floods and mudslides. It is also helping design a dam for the Odaw River to protect … Continue reading →

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Jews, Moslems & Christians

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israeli archaeologists working in the Negev Bedouin city of Rahat have identified and excavated a 7th century mosque – one of the oldest in the world. It is located 2km from another 7th-century rural mosque that was excavated in 2019 … Continue reading →

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A coexistence garden

Posted on June 26, 2022

300+ Arab and Jewish Israeli children have created a sustainable garden at the Al-Hayat School in the Israeli Arab town of Kfar Qassem. Jewish kids from nearby Kfar Saba joined the Kfar Qassem kids in the Peres Center for Peace … Continue reading →

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A female Muslim IDF officer

Posted on June 26, 2022

Very interesting to watch this video about Ella Waweya. Interviewed by Yoseph Haddad in Arabic with English subtitles, Ella is the ideal spokesperson to emphasize that Israel is an amazing inclusive country for all its minorities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8FVSsAxNP8

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Climb every mountain

Posted on June 26, 2022

Danielle Wolfson, the first Israeli woman to climb Mt Everest (see here previously), is now aiming for Mt Denali, the highest peak in North America. She has already scaled Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Danielle is sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Promoting rights at the UN of people with disabilities

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israel and Germany joined forces to host an event at the United Nations to promote the rights of people with disabilities. They sent a strong message to the international community regarding the ability of sports to connect communities and individuals. … Continue reading →

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Sniffing out cancer

Posted on June 26, 2022

Israeli biotechnology startup SpotitEarly is developing a technique for early detection of cancer (lung, prostate, breast, and colon). Trained dogs sniff the patient’s breath and within seconds an AI system gives the result. SpotitEarly is conducting extensive trials at Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Center for Translational Medicine

Posted on June 26, 2022

Rambam Health Care and Israel’s Technion Institute have established the Wolfe Center for Translational Medicine and Engineering. Doctors, scientists, and engineers will work together from bench to bedside, translating research into tools and train the next generation of doctors and … Continue reading →

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