Culture
Tech Innovators Come Together To Help Israel’s Wounded Warriors
Israeli giants of industry such as 3D printer Stratasys and defense technology company Elbit have spent the last eight months developing innovative solutions – not to benefit their businesses, but to ease ongoing issues faced by wounded veterans. Restart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Israel’s wounded veterans, recruited these companies to […]
September 18, 2023
A Rosh Hashanah Toast To Israel’s Wine Innovators
Israel has long been known for its innovation, earning its moniker of startup nation for its technological advances in medicine, climate change, agriculture and more. And that innovation has reached the country’s wine market, with sellers and growers alike turning to unique methods of growing, development and even hiring workers. And as Jews all over […]
September 14, 2023
Israeli Organization ‘Hacks’ Solutions For Autistic People
Hundreds of people gathered recently at Israel’s largest college to hear 10 entrepreneurs show off their fledgling startups designed to make the lives of autistic people easier. The 10 had spent the previous six months developing their ideas in an accelerator program held by Hackautism, an organization that helps entrepreneurs to create viable startups to […]
September 10, 2023
In Northern Israel, Tech Veterans Are Nurturing Arab Innovation
In an area of northern Israel known as Wadi Ara, in the Arab town of Ar’ara, sits a British Mandate-era stone building. An abandoned schoolhouse that became an illicit hangout, this newly renovated structure is today the focal point of a plan to foster innovation among Israel’s Arab population, spearheaded by members of the community. […]
August 27, 2023
Startup Maps Tastes To Create Your Ideal Meal Every Time
An Israeli startup has found a way of mapping how each food tastes – its levels of sweetness, saltiness and even sourness – with the aim of creating the perfect meal tailored to your taste buds every time. MAMAY Technologies uses an AI-powered algorithm capable of determining the “objective” taste of a food or beverage […]
August 23, 2023
Israeli Startup Using Movie Magic To Teach Classroom Lessons
Imagine learning about Mars from the Martian, leadership from the Lion King and inspiration from Inside Out. For some students this could be a reality, thanks to an innovative learning platform devised in Israel that uses blockbuster movies to teach multiple subjects to school and higher education students. AcadeMe+ creates educational lessons for colleges and […]
August 02, 2023
How Israel’s High-Tech Sector Went To War Over Court Reforms
On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a day after the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) passed legislation reducing the influence of the judiciary over the decisions of the political echelon, the major newspapers in Israel all sported the same cover: a page of solid black broken only by a small slogan in white at the bottom that read […]
July 27, 2023
Tower Of David: Modern Tech Brings Ancient History To Life
It took six years and $50 million, but last month the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem finally opened its renovated doors to an immersive experience that uses cutting edge technology to bring to life thousands of years of history. The museum – a distinctive feature of the Jerusalem skyline that welcomes visitors to the […]
July 19, 2023
First AI-Generated Video Hits Israeli TV For ‘Red Skies’ Series
Today, the ability to create videos with artificial intelligence is open to anyone with a computer and the internet – and now the entertainment industry is catching up. But this has opened up a debate about what such programs mean for the creative industry, and whether they will really be able to replace the writers, […]
July 10, 2023
Herb-Infused Chocolate Supports Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Imagine eating chocolate that did not cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Israeli startup SOLVEAT says it can offer just that, with its edible blend of herbal extracts that can be used in chocolate and other foods to support healthy blood sugar levels. SOLVEAT’s clinical team observed that the chocolate that includes the startup’s […]
July 09, 2023
Beating Post-Lunch Sleepiness With A Botanical Buzz
An Israeli entrepreneur has developed a drink that he claims will end the notorious “post-lunch dip” that leaves many drowsy, less alert, and unproductive. This troublesome tiredness is actually the result of a natural phenomenon that helps the body regulate the sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. As darkness sets in, the body’s biological […]
July 04, 2023
Topless Footwear: Support Of A Shoe, Ease Of A Flip Flop
There’s nothing more convenient than sliding on a pair of flip flops during the hot, sticky summer months. But their convenience comes with a price. They slide off too easily, they don’t provide support for your heels or toes, and wearing them too much may actually cause tiny tears in the ligaments and muscles in […]
June 19, 2023
Urban Matchmaker Helps You Make The Most Of Your City
Tidy mind, tidy desktop. Not me. I have dozens of tabs open on my computer. I have no idea if the information I want is on a WhatsApp message, one of several email accounts, a LinkedIn post, a voice note, or on a scrap of paper in my pant pocket. So I was intrigued to […]
June 11, 2023
Bringing The World’s Greatest Chefs Into Your Kitchen
Steve Avery is bringing the world’s greatest chefs into thousands of home kitchens. He’s on a mission to share their secrets with ordinary cooks, who are fed up scouring the internet for recipes that might be great. And might be terrible. YesChef is an online education platform that currently features the culinary wisdom of seven […]
May 02, 2023
IDF Veteran’s Best Friend: Dogs Ease Pain Of PTSD
Tonight is Yom HaZikaron, the day Israel remembers and honors the soldiers who fought and fell to protect it. The national remembrance day commemorates the 24,068 IDF soldiers, police officers, prison wardens, victims of terrorism, and Israeli intelligence agents who have been killed since 1860. But there are nearly 60,000 wounded and disabled veterans who […]
April 24, 2023