Cthulhu Mythos & Call of Cthulhu

Funding for Israeli Mental Health startups grew 150% last year, and the number of companies increased by 50% ('source: StartupNation Central). That surge in a reaction to October 7th. But what comes next? The sector is at a *crossroads*. The focus is now monetization, partnerships and go-to-market. On Sunday, February 22nd, join thought leaders, including from the US, providing insights about mental healthtech go-to-market, partnerships and investment. Register **[HERE](https://luma.com/mjulduzo)** If you can not attend in person, please find livestream link **[HERE](https://finnpartners.zoom.us/j/92732994213?pwd=3MjCDvxKVsUDTE0zRQftStCHu9zLe6.1&from=addon)** **Agenda**: \- Israel 2026 Mental Health Landscape \([Gila Tolub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtolub/)) \- US Go\-To\-Market \([Esther Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-howard-7352b3b3/)) \- MAFAT / IDF Perspective \([Alona Barnea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alona-barnea/)) \- Investors Perspective \(VC panel: [Lena Rogovin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-rogovin-b003b7/), [Josh Schulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshschulman/)) \- Moderator: [Goel Jasper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper/), FINN Israel **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Time**: 9am doors open; 9:30-11:30 content Step away from the desk and engage with investors and global thought-leaders. Join "BrainHealth at the Crossroads", Feb 22nd, 9-11:30am in Tel Aviv.

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

***\*\*To register for the meetup, please register via Luma using the link below\*\**** Register via Luma -> [https://luma.com/1vzetmmg](https://luma.com/qxaze4a6) 18:00 - Mingling 🎉, SWAG 🎁, pizza 🍕, and beers 🍻 18:30 - lectures 19:50 - Give a way one Node.TLV 20025 ticket 🎉 # [Daniel Clayborough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clayborough-894496103/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BVog6gDcMRzqVPME9ZEkz1w%3D%3D) \| **Frontend Team/Tech Lead at Agora** \| Standardizing Large JS Codebases in the AI Era # ​\*\*[Ariel Shulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shulman/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Software Engineer at Factify \| **Postgres Beyond the Rows** ​You’re likely underutilizing the most powerful piece of your infrastructure. ​While most devs treat Postgres as a reliable container for rows and columns, it’s actually a sophisticated engine capable of handling complex data challenges. ​From mastering deep, nested hierarchies with lightning-fast traversal to image deduplication and similarity search at scale (no vectors!). ​In this session we will move beyond standard queries to show how built-in indexing and specialized data types can replace external microservices, and simplify your stack. Come see why the most powerful tool in your stack is likely the one you’re already running. ## ​\*\*[Nadav (Kremer) Beker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-kremer/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Tech Lead at **Finonex**\| **How Observability Killed My Performance** ​Logs, traces, metrics, correlation IDs — observability promises clarity when systems get complex. But in Node.js, these tools are not free, and used without care they can become a serious performance bottleneck. In this talk, I’ll share real-world lessons from production Node.js systems where adding observability actually degraded performance. We’ll look at the hidden costs of logging, async logging, AsyncLocalStorage, distributed tracing, and high-cardinality metrics — and why these issues often only appear under real load. ​ ​-------------- Kindly be informed that attendance at the meetup is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Although a place has been reserved for you (after click on attend button), please note that it **does not guarantee your spot.**

Embedded Israel and RISC-V International are happy to invite you to a joint event, this February in Bar-Ilan university. Agenda: 16:30 - 17:00 Networking 17:00 - 17:30 RISC-V Overview 17:30 - 18:00 RISC-V at Speedata 18:00 - 18:30 RISC-V at NVIDIA - Elad Perez & Adi Maymon 18:30 - 19:00 Tesla RISC-V Chip and other Automotive/HPC/AI RISC-V solutions 19:00 - 20:00 Pizza & Beer (Thanks to Synopsys) To attend the event you have to also register here: [https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/](https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Funding for Israeli Mental Health startups grew 150% last year, and the number of companies increased by 50% ('source: StartupNation Central). That surge in a reaction to October 7th. But what comes next? The sector is at a *crossroads*. The focus is now monetization, partnerships and go-to-market. On Sunday, February 22nd, join thought leaders, including from the US, providing insights about mental healthtech go-to-market, partnerships and investment. Register **[HERE](https://luma.com/mjulduzo)** If you can not attend in person, please find livestream link **[HERE](https://finnpartners.zoom.us/j/92732994213?pwd=3MjCDvxKVsUDTE0zRQftStCHu9zLe6.1&from=addon)** **Agenda**: \- Israel 2026 Mental Health Landscape \([Gila Tolub](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gtolub/)) \- US Go\-To\-Market \([Esther Howard](https://www.linkedin.com/in/esther-howard-7352b3b3/)) \- MAFAT / IDF Perspective \([Alona Barnea](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alona-barnea/)) \- Investors Perspective \(VC panel: [Lena Rogovin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-rogovin-b003b7/), [Josh Schulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshschulman/)) \- Moderator: [Goel Jasper](https://www.linkedin.com/in/goel-jasper/), FINN Israel **Venue**: Herzog law firm, 6 Sadeh Street, Tel Aviv **Time**: 9am doors open; 9:30-11:30 content Step away from the desk and engage with investors and global thought-leaders. Join "BrainHealth at the Crossroads", Feb 22nd, 9-11:30am in Tel Aviv.

בסדנה נכיר את הכלים העיקריים בתוכנה חינמית ועשירה לעיצוב וקטורי ונלמד לעצב פריטים שימושיים. נעצב יחד שני תוצרים אמיתיים - קערה ומחזיק טלפון - ונייצר אותם בלייזר. במהלך הסדנה נפתח ביטחון בעיצוב וקטורי, כך שנוכל להמשיך ולעצב באופן עצמאי בבית ולהגיע למייקלאב כדי לחתוך את העיצובים שלנו במכונת הלייזר. עלות: 250 ש"ח למבוגר/ת (לתושבי יהוד-מונוסון: 220 ש"ח למבוגר/ת.) שימו לב: לא מספיק להרשם במיטאפ יש להרשם גם בקישור הבא , שם תמצאו גם פרטים נוספים https://www.makelab.org.il/registration/inkscape

***\*\*To register for the meetup, please register via Luma using the link below\*\**** Register via Luma -> [https://luma.com/1vzetmmg](https://luma.com/qxaze4a6) 18:00 - Mingling 🎉, SWAG 🎁, pizza 🍕, and beers 🍻 18:30 - lectures 19:50 - Give a way one Node.TLV 20025 ticket 🎉 # [Daniel Clayborough](https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-clayborough-894496103/overlay/about-this-profile/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BVog6gDcMRzqVPME9ZEkz1w%3D%3D) \| **Frontend Team/Tech Lead at Agora** \| Standardizing Large JS Codebases in the AI Era # ​\*\*[Ariel Shulman](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-shulman/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Software Engineer at Factify \| **Postgres Beyond the Rows** ​You’re likely underutilizing the most powerful piece of your infrastructure. ​While most devs treat Postgres as a reliable container for rows and columns, it’s actually a sophisticated engine capable of handling complex data challenges. ​From mastering deep, nested hierarchies with lightning-fast traversal to image deduplication and similarity search at scale (no vectors!). ​In this session we will move beyond standard queries to show how built-in indexing and specialized data types can replace external microservices, and simplify your stack. Come see why the most powerful tool in your stack is likely the one you’re already running. ## ​\*\*[Nadav (Kremer) Beker](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadav-kremer/overlay/about-this-profile/) \|\*\* Tech Lead at **Finonex**\| **How Observability Killed My Performance** ​Logs, traces, metrics, correlation IDs — observability promises clarity when systems get complex. But in Node.js, these tools are not free, and used without care they can become a serious performance bottleneck. In this talk, I’ll share real-world lessons from production Node.js systems where adding observability actually degraded performance. We’ll look at the hidden costs of logging, async logging, AsyncLocalStorage, distributed tracing, and high-cardinality metrics — and why these issues often only appear under real load. ​ ​-------------- Kindly be informed that attendance at the meetup is on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. Although a place has been reserved for you (after click on attend button), please note that it **does not guarantee your spot.**

Embedded Israel and RISC-V International are happy to invite you to a joint event, this February in Bar-Ilan university. Agenda: 16:30 - 17:00 Networking 17:00 - 17:30 RISC-V Overview 17:30 - 18:00 RISC-V at Speedata 18:00 - 18:30 RISC-V at NVIDIA - Elad Perez & Adi Maymon 18:30 - 19:00 Tesla RISC-V Chip and other Automotive/HPC/AI RISC-V solutions 19:00 - 20:00 Pizza & Beer (Thanks to Synopsys) To attend the event you have to also register here: [https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/](https://community.riscv.org/e/mrf3fe/)

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: TBD Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

Private Group. Closed to the Public Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy. In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected. The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve. I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. (NOTICE - Location change!) This session will be at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Library in the Conference Room 2.

Join us on the last ay of February for a fun day of gaming !!!

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/a/9/6/600_348310902.jpeg Instructor - Crow, HPS Class fee is $30 at the door or approved exchange RSVP with Advance pay of $25 (discounted) by PayPal on the web or by contacting Enchanted Elements (614) 437-2642. Reservations made directly to Enchanted Elements will be added to the class list manually not online. Private Instruction ~ Closed to the Public ~ Initiated Members Only Please come prepared for ritual. Blessings ~ Crow

The Forge does have a full bar and kitchen. There is no cover charge but they do request all attendees to purchase a minimum of ~$20 per person. Soft drink refills are $1 each. Please support our hosts so we can continue to provide great events for the group! The Forge has a large library of games available for us to enjoy. Hosts and regulars will also provide numerous popular games but please bring any games you would like to teach and/or play. Doors open at 6, and we expect gaming to be rolling by around 630. Please promptly end your games and clear out the space at 10pm when the bar closes. We encourage socializing but do not permit disruptive behavior of any kind. Thank you for your continued commitment to providing a fun and welcoming space to veteran, newbie, and rookie gamers in the Columbus area. Parking can be challenging. There is a parking lot behind the neighboring Mexican restaurant that is free and easy to walk from but it's a bit hidden.