The ruling regime in Iran continues its war-mongering policies—fueling the Gaza war to distract from domestic uprisings while supporting proxy forces like the Houthis and Hezbollah. At the same time, mass executions and environmental destruction persist across the country. Under these circumstances, the Iranian year 1404 (according to the solar calendar beginning March 21) will […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 29 – April 4, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingIsraeli AI Startup Unframe Secures $50M to Drive Global Expansion and InnovationIsraeli AIUnframe, an Israeli AI startup offering an all-in-one turnkey platform for global enterprises, has officially emerged from stealth mode with a $50 million funding round. The […]
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Retym (pronounced “Re-Time”), an Israeli startup and cutting-edge semiconductor company, has officially emerged from stealth mode with over $180 million in total funding across multiple rounds. In its latest Series D funding round, led by Spark Capital, the company raised $75 million, further strengthening its position as a leader in AI infrastructure innovation. Specializing in […]
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Freedom, Beauty and Truth – Comments before Passover (coinciding with Torah portion VaYikra) Passover is our holiday of freedom. Our tradition provides a wonderful insight on the nature of freedom through a play on words. We find this wordplay in the Talmud, based on Exodus 31:16. That verse describes Moses coming down from Mt. […]
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Rabbi Mordechai Lebhar, the rosh kollel at LINK in Pico-Robertson, understands that the term “rosh kollel” — leader of committed learners — may intimidate some Jews. But LINK, he said, is an outreach kollel. “It doesn’t matter if you are minimally observant, not observant at all or observant,” he said. “Everyone is welcome in the […]
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Israeli archaeologists from the Megiddo Expedition have discovered in Tel Megiddo what they believe to be the first archaeological evidence of the legendary biblical battle between Judean King Josiah and Egyptian Pharaoh Necho. The battle, which took place in Megiddo, northern Israel, is described in the Second Book of Kings and is historically linked to […]
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Taiwan’s Centera Photonics Inc., a provider of silicon photonics optical solutions for data center interconnects, has announced the world’s first 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) transceiver module featuring the Israeli startup NewPhotonics’ NPG10201 PIC transmitter-on-chip (TOC). This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the adoption of integrated silicon photonic-based communication solutions, offering higher efficiency and […]
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Algeria has charged as a terrorist Boalem Sansal, a former high-ranking Algerian government official, and its most internationally acclaimed writer since Nobel Laureate Albert Camus. Citing his publications and comments to journalists, Algeria has now denied him access to his lawyer Francois Zimeray, saying he is “too Jewish.” Algeria’s shocking barring of French Jewish Zimeray from […]
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’, maintaining a Negative Outlook. The decision reflects ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges that could impact Israel’s financial stability. This comes after Fitch downgraded Israel’s rating last August. Despite global uncertainties, Israel’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong fiscal policies, a robust tech […]
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A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments: March News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 183 March has been a month of exciting projects, meaningful travels, and cherished moments with family and friends. My Quark Expeditions Antarctica adventure was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the magic of my seventh continent with a wider audience. At Zibby’s […]
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