Monthly Archives: March 2013

Israel’s “Master Chef” is gourmet kosher

Posted on March 3, 2013

Tom Franz – winner of Israel’s “Master Chef” is proud that his buffet is so good that people who don’t observe Jewish dietary laws can’t detect that it’s kosher. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wSiAURHmGIA

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Restoring mobility to the spine

Posted on March 3, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Premia Spine offers a unique treatment to those suffering from spinal degeneration. Its artificial titanium joint replaces the posterior spinal column totally. No more pain, full mobility and none of the problems that alternative spinal fusion … Continue reading →

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For kids with disabilities, virtual reality isn’t just a game

Posted on March 3, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) A unique-to-Israel use of virtual reality (VR) has been pioneered at ALEH, Israel’s largest network of facilities for children with severe cognitive and physical disabilities. Residents at ALEH’s Moriah facility in Gedera go on field trips in … Continue reading →

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New treatment for psoriasis

Posted on March 3, 2013

Researchers from Ben-Gurion University and Teva have developed an improved version of an experimental medicine for the treatment of the chronic skin disease psoriasis. It inhibits the faulty immune system signal interleukin-17 that triggers the inflammation associated with psoriasis. http://www.israelhayom.com/site/newsletter_article.php?id=7591

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Ex-Turkish finance minister has stem cell treatment in Israel

Posted on March 3, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Kemal Unak?tan spent nearly two-and-a-half months at the International Center for Cell Therapy & Cancer Immunotherapy in Tel Aviv. He received groundbreaking stem cell treatment to wean him off dialysis and avoid a kidney transplant. http://israel21c.org/news/senior-turkish-politician-chooses-israel-for-stem-cell-treatment/

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Safer roads for drivers and animals

Posted on March 3, 2013

A dangerous section of Route 1 between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem is being improved with a 16km new section. The NIS 2.5 billion cost includes an eco-friendly bridge, indistinguishable from the surrounding forests, which will allow animals to cross the … Continue reading →

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New website for environment info

Posted on March 3, 2013

The Israel Union for Environmental Defense has launched a new online website to give eco-conscious Israelis comprehensive information about recycling centers, air and water pollution, cellular antennas, open spaces, beaches and various environmental hazards. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4345400,00.html http://www.svivati.org/

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No pesticides and no pests

Posted on March 3, 2013

(Thanks to Israel21c) Israeli farmers in the Negev have cut their use of chemical pesticides by about 80%. They use natural predators – bugs that don’t harm the crops – to get rid of the pests. Also they allow the … Continue reading →

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Smart Irrigation

Posted on March 3, 2013

Israeli start-up 22Seeds is raising finance for Greenbox – a revolutionary iPhone-controlled wireless irrigation system. From the comfort of your home you can program your irrigation valves, optimize water usage, import water programs, integrate with weather forecasts and much more. … Continue reading →

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Catching the wind

Posted on March 3, 2013

Israeli wind sensor company Pentalum Technologies has raised $5.5 million to expand production of SpiDAR, a cost effective device for remote sensing of wind. The device is 20% of the price of competitors, allowing wind farms to improve electricity production … Continue reading →

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