Author: David Rutman

In 2024, the United States experienced a record-breaking surge in antisemitic incidents, with a total of 9,354 cases reported—the highest number ever recorded in the 46-year history of the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. This marks a 5% increase from 2023, when 8,873 incidents were documented. At the same time, coinciding with Holocaust […]

Israeli cybersecurity startup Reco, a leader in Dynamic SaaS Security, has announced the closing of a $25 million funding round, led by Insight Partners with participation from Zeev Ventures, boldstart ventures, Angular Ventures, and new investor Redseed. This latest investment brings Reco’s total funding to $55 million. The funding follows an impressive 5x growth in […]

Israeli cybersecurity startup Sentra, a leading provider of cloud-native data security platforms, has announced the successful completion of a $50 million Series B funding round. The round was led by Key1 Capital, with continued support from existing investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Zeev Ventures, Standard Investments, and Munich Re Ventures. This latest investment brings Sentra’s […]

Healthee, an Israeli startup offering an AI-powered platform transforming healthcare cost management, has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Key1 Capital, with continued support from all existing investors. This latest investment signals strong market confidence in Healthee’s vision to reshape how organizations manage healthcare costs through […]

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen and his investment firm RC Ventures are facing a lawsuit filed by the company formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond, seeking to recover $47.2 million in trading profits allegedly gained through insider trading. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan ruled that the case will proceed, stating […]

Israeli airline Israir has achieved a significant milestone by receiving temporary approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights between Israel and the United States. The approval, valid for two years, marks a critical step toward the airline’s goal of obtaining a permanent operating license on the highly competitive Tel Aviv–New York […]

In a major crackdown on illegal antiquities trafficking in Israel, authorities have seized approximately 200 ancient coins, arrowheads, and complete pottery vessels during a raid on the home of a Dimona resident. The suspect is believed to be involved in the illicit trade of historical artifacts, a serious offense under Israeli law. The recovered items, […]

Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor and well-known American religious and political leader, has officially assumed his role as the United States Ambassador to Israel. On Monday, Huckabee presented his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, marking the formal start of his ambassadorship. Appointed by President Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee brings decades of public service […]

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on Monday, following a prolonged illness. His death prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes worldwide. Jewish leaders also expressed their condolences today, including the heads of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) and […]