The Israeli Trauma Coalition in collaboration with the On Life media organization has launched its “Life in the Shadow of War” project this week, aiming to help citizens cope during times of protracted war. Since the war began on October 7, the project will help citizens by publishing and distributing material to help citizens cope […]
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Foreign investors should have confidence in investing in Israel today, even amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, former US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin told The Jerusalem Post on Thursday. Mnuchin came to Israel on a business trip for the first time since the October 7 massacre with his business partner, former US ambassador David Friedman. […]
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A previously unknown connection between light and magnetism that discovery could lead to super-fast, light-controlled memory technology and innovative sensors that detect the magnetic part of light has been discovered by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) scientists. This “breakthrough” is expected to revolutionize how we store data and build devices in various industries. Prof. Amir […]
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In a noteworthy accomplishment, Israel Bonds reached a historic milestone in 2023, exceeding $2.7 billion in global investments. This achievement, more than doubling the organization’s average annual sales, marks a significant moment in its 72-year history. Despite the tragic events of October 7, Israel Bonds showcased resilience, achieving substantial milestones during a challenging period. During […]
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Is the Israel-Hamas war keeping you awake? You are not alone. Data from Israel’s health insurance funds and pharmacies reveal a significant increase in the consumption of sleep medication, under a doctor’s prescription or in alternative forms. Experts warn that this increase can add to the risk of addiction and damage to the normal sleep […]
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The new CHAI Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) will contribute 100% of its profits to Magen David Adom, The Jerusalem Post has confirmed. “In honor of the CHAI ETF launch, we are proud to contribute to Magen David Adom for their amazing work,” Defiance Investments Chairman Matthew Bielski told the Post. Defiance, an American ETF firm, and […]
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In a decisive move aimed at bolstering economic growth amid ongoing geopolitical challenges, the Bank of Israel Monetary Committee, led by Governor Prof. Amir Yaron, has announced a 0.25% reduction in the interest rate to 4.5%. This marks the first interest rate cut in Israel since the initial days of the Covid-19 pandemic in March […]
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Some 200 Israelis have contracted the JN.1 coronavirus variant, a highly contagious sub-variant starting to dominate the latest wave of COVID-19 infections, Maariv reported on Monday. The Health Ministry confirmed the report, adding that Israel has seen a small rise in morbidity rates…around 200 cases of the sub-variant were recorded in Israel.” The Centers for […]
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On Thursday, the Finance and Health ministries decided to add some NIS 4 billion to the Health Services Basket. It represents a real addition of NIS 2b. to the budgets of the four public health funds, compared with 2023. The insurers will receive the money in advance as part of the arrangement for adding money […]
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Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, investors are seeking refuge from market instability in an unexpected place: whiskey barrels. The economic challenges posed by the war have led to a surge in interest among Israelis to invest in this alternative asset. MyWhisky, a company specializing in whiskey investing, has reported a growing interest […]
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