On the other hand

Usually, the day after we pray for rain at the end of Succot, the heavens open up, and the long-awaited precipitation descends. Read more

On the other hand

Olim from New Zealand, Australia and Britain will be familiar with that quintessential popular food called fish and chips. Read more

On the other hand

This week we travelled to the north of Israel to visit our youngest son. Read more

Israel and US announce ‘Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology’

Israel and the US announced on Wednesday the beginning of a strategic partnership in the field of advanced technology that “will put Israel shoulder-to-shoulder with its leading ally, the US,” just hours before US President Joe Biden landed at Ben Gurion Airport to begin his in the region. Read more

On the other hand

We have just prayed for rain (in Israel) and already one can discern a change in the weather. Read more

On the other hand

The High Holydays this year in Israel will be remembered for two events impacting all of us whether we like it or not. Read more

On the other hand

Schools are back and a collective sigh of relief from parents can be heard throughout the land. Read more

An innovation agreement signed between Israel and New Zealand

An Agreement on Cooperation in Technological Innovation, Research and Development has been signed today between the Government of the State of Israel and the Government of New Zealand resulting to pursue a sustained effort to promote innovation, research and development, technological and economic cooperation between Israel and New Zealand. Read more

On the other hand

Students are enjoying their long hot summer vacation and schools, universities, as well as other educational facilities, are taking a well-earned rest. Read more

On the other hand

Despite the best intentions of our politicians to deprive pensioners, health, welfare and education of millions of shekels by scheduling yet another unwanted election there are still scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs working to develop cutting edge technologies. Read more

New assistance for the disabled and elderly

Bar-Ilan University is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Monday by introducing a new technology that facilitates access to buildings, classrooms and restrooms for the physically disabled and the elderly by automatically opening doors for them.  Read more

Take my arm

An innovative new type of robotic arm that could be useful in outer space or in the orchards has been developed by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers. Read more

On the other hand…writes Michael Kuttner

In a week when blacklists and boycott attempts abound and the Europeans demonstrate yet again how Poles apart we are, the Jewish State gets on with the job of promoting innovation and repairing humanity. Read more

Innovation funding agreement underway for New Zealand and Israel

A new innovation agreement is currently being forged between the New Zealand and Israeli governments. Read more

NSW joins Israel to launch R&D innovation program

NSW businesses will have access to grants of up to $250,000 to support joint Research and Development (R&D) projects between NSW and Israel, under a new innovation program. Read more

Israel Innovation Authority aims to double high-tech workforce in 10 years

The Israel Innovation Authority released its 2017 annual report yesterday, detailing the government’s plans to double the country’s high-tech workforce during the next decade. Read more