Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Education, education

Posted on June 12, 2022

It has been Israeli Education Week and Sharon’s camera focused on Jerusalem’s centers of learning. There was certainly much activity (mostly physical) at the Jerusalem College of Technology and the groundbreaking ceremony for its new Machon Lev campus for 3,000 … Continue reading →

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An Odyssey from Odessa to Israel

Posted on June 12, 2022

Last summer, a new Ukrainian immigrant to Israel went back to visit Ukraine and was tempted to return as it was bursting with life, while Israel had many restrictions. Several months later, Ukraine was at war and her children needed … Continue reading →

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World’s largest vegan festival

Posted on June 12, 2022

Tel Aviv’s Vegan Fest, the largest vegan gathering when it began in 2019, has returned after the pandemic. 100+ food stalls offered dishes from vegan restaurants, and featured free cooking workshops, live music, children’s activities, plus workshops on everything from … Continue reading →

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“Paths of the Righteous”

Posted on June 12, 2022

Ari Mittleman is the author of “Paths of the Righteous” about eight non-Jews who have gone above and beyond for Israel and the Jewish people. They include an African American who fought fires on the Gaza border and a Latino … Continue reading →

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Top officials visit Israeli sports expo

Posted on June 12, 2022

Future Sport Israel Expo in Tel Aviv attracted delegates from the most popular sports leagues in the world. They included the NFL, Spanish & Italian soccer leagues and basketball top divisions. They saw Israeli innovations in broadcasting, performance analysis, players’ … Continue reading →

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Latest Israeli stamps

Posted on June 12, 2022

Jacob Richman has posted images of Israel’s new stamps – issued to celebrate the Jewish festival of Shavuot (Pentacost). https://jr.co.il/stamps/shavuot-stamps.htm

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Israel’s Ecovillages

Posted on June 12, 2022

Clil, Adama, and Kadita are just some of the villages in Israel’s Galilee that preserve the land in its wild nature. The houses are self-built, solar-powered, and the villagers grow fruit, grapes, and olives, raise goats and chickens, and process … Continue reading →

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The fastest free trade agreement in Israel’s history

Posted on June 12, 2022

Just two years after the historic Abraham Accords, the new UAE-Israel free-trade agreement removes tariffs on 96% of goods between the two countries. It is expected to increase bilateral non-oil trade to over $10 billion within five years. https://www.jns.org/uae-free-trade-deal-not-only-first-with-arab-country-but-fastest-in-israels-history/

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Surge of interest in the hotel business

Posted on June 12, 2022

Israel’s Tourism Ministry has received 107 applications for grants to build new hotels or expand existing ones. The ministry has a budget of NIS 165 million for such grants, to support the rehabilitation of the country’s tourism industry in the … Continue reading →

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Investment in Israeli startups to 12/6/22:

Posted on June 12, 2022

Vayyar Imaging raised $108 million; Perimeter 81 raised $100 million (new Unicorn); Laminar raised $30 million; Duve raised $10 million;

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