Monthly Archives: January 2012

FDA buys Israeli software

Posted on January 29, 2012

The US Food and Drug Administration has purchased the laboratory information management system of StarLIMS Ltd. Although the company was taken over by a US company in 2010, the systems are still Israeli. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000718696&fid=1725 http://starlims.com/news-and-events/news/

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Investing in solar energy

Posted on January 29, 2012

The Israeli government is encouraging green energy entrepreneurs by allocating NIS 10 million for planning up to 2,000 hectares of future 50 megawatt solar-power plants. http://www.jpost.com/Sci-Tech/Article.aspx?id=254702

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Tiny Israeli satellites

Posted on January 29, 2012

Israel’s Technion is developing 3 unique “nano-satellites”, each less than 6kg. They will be launched in 2015 and remain in close formation. Professor Pini Gurfil said the experiment will boost the miniaturisation of electronic components, efficient processing and movement in … Continue reading →

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The highest form of charity

Posted on January 22, 2012

The Rambam (Maimonides) wrote that to help someone get out of poverty was the highest level of charity possible. So it was fitting that Professor Eliezer David Jaffa collected the Knesset Speaker’s Prize last week (awarded last year) for his … Continue reading →

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Israeli almonds have healing properties

Posted on January 22, 2012

Just in time for Tu Bishvat – the Jewish New Year for Trees, when the first almond blossoms appear in Israel. Israeli almonds are apparently far larger and contain more protein, calcium and vitamin E than imported varieties. For Israelis, … Continue reading →

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“I have a dream”

Posted on January 22, 2012

To mark Martin Luther King Day, here is a reminder of his support for the Jewish State. http://unitedwithisrael.org/a-dream-for-peace-in-israel/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hwdYRrWAB9E

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“I am Jewish”

Posted on January 22, 2012

(Thanks to Shirlee) Andrew Lustig performs his original five-minute monologue about Jewish identity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJe0uqVGZJA

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A Canadian oncologist in Israel

Posted on January 22, 2012

Professor Karen Gelmon is a senior medical oncologist Vancouver’s University of British Columbia and clinical head of the investigational drug unit at the British Columbia Cancer Agency. She is on her 12th (at least) visit to Israel, working with Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Lost in Jerusalem

Posted on January 22, 2012

Matt Gross, a totally unaffiliated Jew, had zero interest in Israel, and then made his first visit to the eternal city. Read through the 3 pages to find out how he slowly connected. http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/travel/lost-in-jerusalem.html?pagewanted=1&partner=rss&emc=rss

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Mending fences in Israeli society

Posted on January 22, 2012

Latest article describing the work of Chabad in Israel. http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/1731592/jewish/Focus-on-Love-Mends-Fences.htm

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