Archive for August 2020
Our Achilles Heel
In the pantheon of human body parts, the heel is one of the most maligned. Think about Greek mythology and the
Three Imperatives
In this week’s portion we find an extremely interesting quote: “Now O Israel, what does G-d ask of you?
Saudi Coalition Says It Shot Down Houthi Drone Heading for Kingdom
A Houthi supporter looks on as he carries a weapon during a gathering in Sanaa, Yemen, April 2, 2020. Photo:
The Tables Have Turned, Investors Are Back on Top, Says Israeli Tech Angel
A stock market board. Photo: Katriana Tuliao, Wikimedia Commons. CTech – “Never let a good crisis go to waste,” a
Ok, Google: Tell Me About Israel’s Voice Recognition Technology
Prompts on how to use Amazon’s Alexa personal assistant are seen in an Amazon “experience center” in Vallejo, California, US,
Norman Schrutt
Schrutt – Norman August 5, 2020; loving companion of Tamara Fuchs; loving father of Susan (David) Goldberg and Marcy
Jordan Delays Resuming International Flights After COVID-19 Surge Abroad
Jordanian students who were studying abroad await their luggage after returning home, amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus,
Iran Executes Man Convicted for Killing Guards Soldier in 2017 Unrest
Members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gather around the coffins fellow IRGC members who were killed by a
Yes, Robots Are Coming for Human Jobs, Confirms Israeli Manufacturer
A car factory. Photo: Jens Mahnke. CTech – A new fully-autonomous fleet of autonomous machines designed for use in factories
Israeli Leaders Locked in Budget Battle as Economic Crisis Deepens
Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issue statements, at the Defense Ministry