America’s National Park Service issued a warning to travelers about White Baneberry, an exotic but poisonous fruit that can be found growing in many areas round the United States. The plant is known for looking like human eyes, something that might make a good Halloween decoration. Actaea pachypoda, commonly known as White Baneberry or Doll’s […]
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The elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the unrepentant mastermind of the darkest day in Israel’s history, brought a collective sigh of relief. The human embodiment of evil is now gone. Sinwar was especially evil because he sacrificed the lives of his own people in the service of his holy mission: eliminating the Jewish state, […]
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Gratitude fills my heart as I reflect on the incredible people in my life – friends, family, and community. Your support has carried me through so many moments, and I’m reminded that we all need our village. These are the people who show up with kindness, who see the next steps for us when we […]
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And the sons of Israel wept for Moses in the plains of Moab for thirty days, and the days of weeping over the mourning for Moses came to an end. ~ Deuteronomy 34:8 I still weep for Moses.The distant uncle I never knewbut know so much about, whose words I can quoteand often sing, whose […]
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Being back in LA from Israel for the holidays is timed with another exciting Dodgers playoff run. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services at Westwood Village Synagogue (WVS) were beautiful, infused with deeply spiritual prayers and a heartfelt care and concern for Israel. I felt a strong sense of “being with my people.” WVS is […]
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Rabba Sara Hurwitz speaks about the surprising reference to the sukkah in the Birkat Hamazon, the blessing after the meal during the holiday of Sukkot. The blessing says, “May God establish for us the fallen sukkah of David.” She wonders why we reference the desire for a fallen sukkah. Isn’t that kind of request counter […]
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In a swift response to the evolving security landscape, Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant launched a competition to expedite the development of innovative interception technologies. The recent trial at a southern Israeli testing field showcased the results of this initiative, featuring solutions from a diverse group of Israeli companies, including industry giants and promising startups. […]
Continue ReadingLidwave is an Israeli startup that develops 4D-LiDAR-on-chip sensors. The firm raised $10 million Seed funding round led by Jumpspeed Ventures and Next Gear Ventures. LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) is a remote sensing method that uses light to measure distance, shape, and motion of objects. It works by emitting laser pulses and measuring the […]
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Monogoto is an Israeli startup which offers what it describes as “the secure, global cloud-based cellular network.” Mongoto provides global, internet of things (IoT) and machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity using powerful APIs that “enable enterprises and developers to design, build, manage, control and scale their IoT applications quickly and securely.” Monogoto raised $27 million in a […]
Continue ReadingPort is an Israeli startup that offers a portal for engineering teams where they can access, check, review, understand and modify all their infrastructure resources and components. The firm raised $35 million in a Series B round of funding led by Accel, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and existing investors. Port has now raised […]
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