Technion President Uri Sivan wants the world-renowned university to meet 21st-century challenges in human health, energy, environmental sustainability, education and advanced manufacturing.
Jon Medved, who has invested in over 200 startups and recording 36 exits predicts a bright future for Israel's high-tech industry. "I get up every morning and help people make their dreams come true – what more can I ask for?" he says.
An ad paid for by AIPAC results in criticism after it alleged some Democrats in Congress were "pushing their anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli policies" down Americans' throats.
New initiative, called Reconnec-Sion, aims to draw French Jewry closer to Israel. France has about 500,000 Jews, and the vast majority of them are believed to be non-practicing or uninvolved in the Jewish community.
The last Israeli athlete to take gold at the prestigious judo tournament was Arik Zeevi in 2004. Paltchik is considered one of Israel's top athletes and a potential Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalist.
