Monthly Archives: December 2013

Saving lives in Israel and the world

Posted on December 1, 2013

Good summary in the UK Sunday Telegraph of the work of Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom both nationally and globally. http://business-reporter.co.uk/2013/10/saving-lives-in-israel-and-across-the-world/

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Israeli technology treats PA sewage

Posted on December 1, 2013

Israeli water treatment company Mapal Green Energy is building a a sewage water reclamation system for the Palestinian Arab village of Uja, near Jericho. It will recycle domestic sewage and water for use in agriculture. http://www.greenprophet.com/2013/11/mapal-green-energy-palestinian-wastewater/

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Ikea Israel helps toddlers with disabilities

Posted on December 1, 2013

Ikea in Israel has raised funds to help two Israeli charities (Akim and Chimes) renovate an educational and therapeutic center for toddlers with disabilities in Jaffa. http://www.jpost.com/National-News/IKEA-in-Israel-helps-renovate-therapy-center-for-toddlers-with-disabilities-329696

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“Everything is wonderful here”

Posted on December 1, 2013

Please take a look at the redeveloped Independence Square in my hometown of Netanya. (Turn down the speakers if the music isn’t as attractive as the visuals.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYE7zZFCPM&feature=em-uploademail

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The Beatles as never seen before

Posted on December 1, 2013

Another unique performance from Rabbis Arie and Gil Gat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laFlmWtWxyM

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Heritage coin wins international prize

Posted on December 1, 2013

The NIS 2 Silver Proof commemorative coin in the UNESCO “World Heritage Sites” series issued by the Bank of Israel and dedicated to the water supply system at Tel Megiddo has won a prize at the tenth annual Vicenza Numismatica … Continue reading →

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Straightening babies’ feet

Posted on December 1, 2013

Another Israeli medical products mentioned last week is the UNFO foot brace. The device is worn below the ankle and rectifies infant foot deformities (metatarsus adductus or metatarsus varus) within six weeks. It is far superior, safer, and less stressful … Continue reading →

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Cannabis cures Crohn’s?

Posted on December 1, 2013

Israel is a pioneer of the medical properties of cannabis / marijuana. A study by scientists at Tel Aviv University and Kfar Saba’s Meir Hospital has shown it to give Crohns’ disease sufferers significant relief from their symptoms. Some of … Continue reading →

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Intensive Care Unit on a motorcycle

Posted on December 1, 2013

Israel’s emergency service Magen David Adom in Jerusalem has introduced unique ICU motorcycles. These are fully equipped with rescue and ICU capabilities so that MDA paramedics can get to patients faster and stabilize them until ambulances arrive to evacuate them … Continue reading →

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Doctors seeking doctors

Posted on December 1, 2013

Israeli start-up Qure has developed a smartphone app that allows doctors worldwide to locate and communicate with their fellow professionals. Qure maps physicians globally with a navigation tool to find a particular expert. It then provides a closed network for … Continue reading →

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