Is a beloved Jerusalem movie theater facing closure?

[ad_1] The threat of closure has long hung over Lev Smadar cinema in the capital’s German Colony neighborhood. In November 2016, the historic movie theater – constructed in 1928 – was saved as a result of the persistent struggle by residents and representatives on the city council. Under the leadership of then-deputy mayor Ofer Berkowitz […]

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Israelis form smallest-ever light source with switchable colors

[ad_1] A “significant breakthrough” in color switching for nanocrystals that unlocks exciting possibilities for a simple, energy-efficient display design and for tunable light sources for many technologies has been achieved by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). Colored light and its tunability are the basis of many essential modern-day technologies from lighting and […]

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Job satisfaction relies primarily on workplace relations – study

[ad_1] While the current period carries the weight of the hi-tech sector’s continued decline and economic turbulence throughout the country, up until two years ago Israelis were pretty satisfied with their jobs, according to a recent study conducted by Taub Center researcher Haim Bleikh, which has shed light on job satisfaction trends among Israeli workers […]

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Netflix introduces a new app feature to make streaming easier

[ad_1] Netflix has introduced a new feature on their app called My Netflix, which is intended to help subscribers choose what they want to watch. As the streaming industry becomes increasingly more competitive, streaming services are having to find new ways to keep their subscribers engaged.  While Netflix is currently a juggernaut in the streaming […]

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Israel’s energy minister calls for more natural gas drilling

[ad_1] Energy Minister Israel Katz called on the country to increase natural gas drilling in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday. Environmental experts, however, say that doing so is “out of sync” with global aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the face of global boiling. Katz visited the Leviathan Gas Field for the first time […]

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Mountaintop Productions buys 51% stake in Movie Mobile

[ad_1] Israeli businessman Hezi Bezalel is expanding his reach into the film production market with his company Mountaintop Studios purchasing a 51% stake in Movie Mobile Studio for over NIS 12 million. This purchase has made Mountaintop Productions Israel’s only production company to own both TV studios and rental equipment, with the goal of becoming […]

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Bank of Israel warns judicial reform poses longer-term risk to economy

[ad_1] On Wednesday the Bank of Israel issued its biannual financial stability report for the first half of 2023, covering a period marked by declining rates in both currency and commerce. The report underscores that the uncertainty surrounding the government’s legal reform legislation has increased the risk premium of the economy. This has been accompanied […]

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Israel’s SolarEdge signs to deliver renewable energy to Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Israel’s largest solar energy company, SolarEdge, has signed a joint venture with Ajlan & Bros Holding (AHB) to adopt solar energy in Riyadh. The joint venture will support the deployment of smart renewable energy solutions in Saudi Arabia and aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, aiming to reduce the country’s dependence on oil […]

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Israeli judicial reform strife will harm the housing market – opinion

[ad_1] The residential housing construction market is facing a severe crisis, evidenced by a 43% decrease in building starts. Additionally, the number of unsold flats held by contractors has risen to over 57,000, equivalent to two years of sales. Furthermore, there has been a 46% decline in the volume of real estate transactions. This crisis […]

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