Geography of religion

March of the Living launches global interfaith initiative to commemorate Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Geography of religion, Geography of Asia, Places, Auschwitz concentration camp, Genocide education, March of the Living, Marching, Kristallnacht, Jérusalem

On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.

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  • On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.
  • As part of this historic virtual initiative, people from all over the world will be able to add their voice to the campaign.
  • Personal messages and prayers from the virtual campaign will be projected on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
  • March of the Living is the largest annual international Holocaust education program of its kind in the world.

March of the Living launches global interfaith initiative to commemorate Kristallnacht: #LetThereBeLight

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Geography of religion, Geography of Asia, Places, Auschwitz concentration camp, Genocide education, March of the Living, Marching, Kristallnacht, Jérusalem

On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.

Key Points: 
  • On November 9, 2020, March of the Living will mark Kristallnacht with a message of unity and hope, through a unique international campaign.
  • As part of this historic virtual initiative, people from all over the world will be able to add their voice to the campaign.
  • Personal messages and prayers from the virtual campaign will be projected on the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
  • March of the Living is the largest annual international Holocaust education program of its kind in the world.

Yael Eckstein named one of "The World's 50 Most Influential Jews" by The Jerusalem Post

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
Religion, Land of Israel, Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Christian Zionism, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Yael, Aliyah, Jérusalem, Yechiel Eckstein

JERUSALEM, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In September, Yael Eckstein, the president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), was included on the Jerusalem Post's prestigious list of the world's 50 most influential Jews.

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  • JERUSALEM, Oct. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In September, Yael Eckstein, the president and CEO of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), was included on the Jerusalem Post's prestigious list of the world's 50 most influential Jews.
  • The Fellowship also facilitates aliyah (immigration to Israel) for Jews from around the world, and assists impoverished elderly Jews and children in the former Soviet Union.
  • Before her present duties, Yael served as global executive vice president, senior vice president, and director of program development and ministry outreach.
  • Based in Jerusalem, Yael is a published writer, leading international advocate for persecuted religious minorities, and a respected social services professional.

Shiloh Industries, Inc. Receives Court Approval of "First Day" Motions to Support Business Operations

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Retail, Luxury, Department Stores, Home Goods, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Eli, Kingdom of Israel, Shiloh, Tells, Frank Sandford, Religion, Geography of religion

We are pleased to have received the Court authorization we need to continue our operations during the sale process, said Cloyd J. Abruzzo, Interim chief executive officer of Shiloh.

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  • We are pleased to have received the Court authorization we need to continue our operations during the sale process, said Cloyd J. Abruzzo, Interim chief executive officer of Shiloh.
  • I would also like to thank our employees for their continued dedication to our company.
  • Shiloh intends to pay its suppliers in full under normal terms for goods and services provided on or after August 30, 2020.
  • Shiloh has approximately 3,450 dedicated employees with operations, sales and technical centers throughout Asia, Europe and North America.

AJC Releases Arabic Video on Jewish Ties to Jerusalem

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Geography of religion, Geography of Asia, Places, The Holocaust and the United States, Land of Israel, American Jewish Committee, Jérusalem, David Harris

NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released an Arabic-language video about the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, part of the organization's highly successful Arabic video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews").

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --American Jewish Committee (AJC) today released an Arabic-language video about the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, part of the organization's highly successful Arabic video series, 'An al-Yahud ("About the Jews").
  • In addition to exploring the place of Jerusalem in Jewish tradition and religious practice, the video charts the continuous Jewish presence in the city for more than two millennia.
  • "Jerusalem and the Jewish people are inextricably linked," said AJC CEO David Harris.
  • This important video tells the story of Jerusalem through Jewish eyes, introducing audiences across the Arab world to the facts behind the Jewish people's powerful connection to the city.

Yissum Spinouts Raise $79 million in H1 2020 Despite Coronavirus Uncertainty

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Cities in Asia, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mount Scopus, Jérusalem, Nectin, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University

JERUSALEM, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Startups from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem raised $79 million in the first half of 2020, Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University announced today.

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  • JERUSALEM, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Startups from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem raised $79 million in the first half of 2020, Yissum, the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University announced today.
  • Despite the continuing global uncertainty caused by the coronavirus and ongoing lockdowns around the world, 14 Yissum spinouts raised tens of millions of dollars in early stage funding rounds.
  • Investments were made in companies in the cleantech, agriculture and foodtech sectors as well as in life science, AI and education.
  • Yissum spinouts that raised funds during in the first half of 2020 include Tissue Dynamics, an AI organ-on-chip drug development company, and Nectin Therapeutics, an immune-oncology biotech focused on cancer therapies.

Vicarius Raises $5 Million in Seed Funding for its Predictive Cyberthreat Technology

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Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Networks, Internet, Security, Technology, Software, Geography of Asia, Cities in Asia, Geography of religion, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem Venture Partners, Jérusalem

Vicarius, the predictive cyberthreat provider, announced today seed funding of $5 million.

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  • Vicarius, the predictive cyberthreat provider, announced today seed funding of $5 million.
  • The funding round was led by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), with innogy Innovation Hub and Goldbell also investing.
  • The funding will accelerate the companys international growth and operating scale, it will also build out Vicarius Tel Aviv and East Coast US offices and its product offering, making it available to more clients across multiple industries.
  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates that 90 percent of security incidents reported are caused by exploiting defects in the code or design of software.

City of Jerusalem, Axilion Smart Mobility and Microsoft Azure are finalist at the Smart City Expo Award 2019 - Mobility category

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Friday, November 22, 2019
Articles, Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Economic development, Economic geography, Internet of things, Organizational theory, Smart city, Sustainable urban planning, Jérusalem, SMart

JERUSALEM, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Smart City Expo 2019 in Barcelona is hosting over 700 city delegates from 140 countries on Nov. 19-21.

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  • JERUSALEM, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Smart City Expo 2019 in Barcelona is hosting over 700 city delegates from 140 countries on Nov. 19-21.
  • There were 450 projects submitted to the prestigious Smart City Expo 2019 award competition.
  • The city of Jerusalem is the largest city in Israel with over 1.5M residents in the metropolitan & over 2.5M tourists that visit annually.
  • Axilion Smart Mobility aims to revolutionize urban traffic management by transforming traffic signals into a smart, real-time adaptive network.

Largest International Technology Transfer Conference Underscores Leadership of Local Institutions

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Monday, November 4, 2019
Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Cities in Asia, Intellectual property law, Knowledge transfer, Technology transfer, Association of University Technology Managers, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ofra, Jérusalem, Weinberger

JERUSALEM, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest international technology transfer conference, AUTM ASIA, will take place for the first time in Israel, hosted this week by Yissum, the Technology Transfer Company of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem now celebrating its 55th year.

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  • JERUSALEM, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest international technology transfer conference, AUTM ASIA, will take place for the first time in Israel, hosted this week by Yissum, the Technology Transfer Company of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem now celebrating its 55th year.
  • This year's conference willshowcase powerful stories at the intersection of invention, innovation and commercialization to provide valuable expertise and know-how to navigate the next era of tech transfer.
  • Featured speakers at the conference, held at Jerusalem's Ramada Hotel, include:
    Dr. Ofra Weinberger, PhD, Director, Licensing & Commercialization, Columbia Technology Ventures and Assoc.
  • Highlights of the three-day conference include:
    The Hackathon: Tues, Nov 5:Brainstorming New Models for Inter-Institutional and International Knowledge-based Collaborations.

Leading Jewish Thinkers And Activists From Six Continents Convene In Jerusalem To Launch Effort To Achieve Unified Vision For Global Jewry

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Monday, September 9, 2019
Geography of Asia, Geography of religion, Cities in Asia, Jérusalem, Jerusalem Governorate, Land of Israel, Genesis Philanthropy Group

JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.

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  • JERUSALEM, Sept. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More than 30 leading Jewish thinkers and activists from around the world are convening in Jerusalem today to launch Our Common Destiny, a ground-breaking initiative created to strengthen the bonds among Jews worldwide.
  • The project is a joint initiativeof Genesis Philanthropy Group and the State of Israel, under the auspices of Israel's President.
  • This Forum runs Monday, September 9 through Wednesday, September 11, with scholars from six continents.
  • We know the initial draft of the Declaration will be vastly improved by the input it receives from the world Jewish community.