Monthly Archives: September 2011

Trauma support for Japan

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel’s unique Hibuki (‘hug’ in Hebrew) trauma program will soon help Japanese children recover from the trauma of the tsunami. It is based on the principle that children who actively confront their stressful situations can alleviate their fears and better … Continue reading →

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On tap in the capital

Posted on September 18, 2011

The Jerusalem Beer Festival took place at Jerusalem’s Old train station compound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuPr7kCapv4&feature=player_embedded

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From TA to LA

Posted on September 18, 2011

Jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman left Tel Aviv aged 12 for the West Coast of America but returns every 2 years to Israel. He has accompanied singers including Natalie Cole and Barbra Streisand. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=236917&R=R77

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Heavy metal to Turkey

Posted on September 18, 2011

Not an export or a peace offering. The Israeli rock band Orphaned Land will be performing in Istanbul. The band is popular in Arab countries and considers itself an envoy of the Jewish State. http://www.jpost.com/ArtsAndCulture/Music/Article.aspx?id=237246&R=R77

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Hadassah Hospital’s Healing Tower

Posted on September 18, 2011

Construction of the new 14-storey hospital building is complete. It will replace the current 50 year-old round building, which will become Hadassah’s research and admin centre. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/147661

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Stem cells can treat radiation sickness

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israeli biotech Pluristem Therapeutics has announced that initial animal studies found that its placental stem cells can treat Acute Radiation Syndrome (ARS). http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680388&fid=1725

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Lymphoma trial succeeds

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel’s CureTech Ltd. announced the final successful results of its Phase II clinical trial of CT-011 stem cell treatment of Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680720

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The balloon goes up

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel’s BioProtect has developed a biodegradable balloon that creates a physical separation between tumours and healthy tissues during radiation therapy, reducing damage to healthy tissue. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000680267&fid=1725

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NIS 13 million to renewable energy projects

Posted on September 18, 2011

The National Infrastructure Ministry will be allocating NIS 13 million to entrepreneurial projects in renewable energy. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=237141&R=R103

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Unmanned ships will defend Israel

Posted on September 18, 2011

Israel will use ‘Protector’ unmanned naval patrol vessels built by home-grown Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to guard its oil and gas fields in the Mediterranean. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000679203

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