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Businessman Morris Talansky, witness in Ehud Olmert trial, passes away at 92

According to the verdict, Talansky transferred hundreds of thousands of dollars to former prime minister Olmert over several years.

 U.S. businessman Morris Talansky appears in court in Jerusalem June 28, 2009. Talansky, at the centre of a bribery case against former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, appeared at Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to resume his testimony.
 Roni Douek.

Israel Prize honors Ronny Douek for four decades of social work

 Michal Herzog speaks during a ceremony for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh haShana (Jewish New Year) at the president's house with representatives of the diplomatic delegations to Israel in Jerusalem. September 20, 2022.

With First Lady Michal Herzog present, female entrepreneurs will compete for our Next-Gen Award

 Enrique Eskenazi.

Argentinian Jewish businessman Enrique Eskenazi dies at 99


Home Depot co-founder and philanthropist Bernie Marcus dies at 95

In addition to his philanthropy, Marcus was an outspoken advocate for free-market capitalism and small businesses.

 Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus speaks prior to a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Georgia Aquarium November 19, 2005 in Atlanta, Goergia.

Jewish business leaders transform media landscape with $8 billion deal

Jewish business leaders Korff and Ellison seal an $8 billion deal transforming the media landscape.

 Maayan Badash and Brandon Korff attend the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Record-breaking number of Israelis featured on Forbes' 2024 billionaire's list

The unprecedented rise in the number of Israelis featured on Forbes' list is mainly attributed to the continued growth of Israel's hi-tech industry.

Miriam Adelson at the inauguration of the US embassy in Jerusalem, May 14, 2018

Israeli cyber conference for connected fleets highlights need for cyber detection

 “It's not a question of whether a fleet will be attacked; it's a question of when and at what magnitude," Neta Lampert, Enigmatos CEO

Neta Lampert, CEO of Enigmatos

Iran’s president wants new focus on artificial intelligence

Iran's push into AI sparks intrigue and concerns. President Raisi leads discussions on tech's role in the national economy and security.

 Iran has disrupted online television services and replaced them with a fake news video

Is a start-up boom on the horizon for Israel?

Israel’s entrepreneurs and inventors are still delivering under these nonoptimal circumstances.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

American-Israeli businessman illegally moved sensitive US tech to Russia, charge claims

Ilya Kahn, 66, was arrested on Wednesday for his suspected role in a years-long plot to transfer thousands of semiconductors made in America to Moscow-based ELVEES.

 Illustration picture of memory chips by SK Hynix

Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty stretches over 100 days

Store owner Gal Anav announced the liquidation of his business in a facebook post amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

Reps from Be’eri, Nir Oz refuse to meet with PM

The Be’eri and Nir Oz kibbutzim refused to send representatives to a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Wednesday including regional council heads and representatives from border towns.

Coalition meets

50 Influential Jews: Sylvan Adams - No. 17

What is next for Israel's Self-Appointed Ambassador-at-Large?

 Sylvan Adams.

50 Influential Jews: Two Generations of Philanthropists - No. 12

Soros, Adelson and Shashua: Learn how these three families are shaping the world of philanthropy, each one in their own way.

 George and Alexander Soros, Miriam and Matan Adelson, and Amnon Shashua and Inbar Shashua Bar-Nir.