Monthly Archives: February 2014

Arab, female and an IDF commander

Posted on February 9, 2014

Mona Lisa Abdo is Arab, Christian, Israeli and a brave defender of all citizens of the Jewish State. She wasn’t required to enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces, but her determination to protect Israel motivated her to volunteer. She has … Continue reading →

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Israeli missile tracking technology gives NBA statistics

Posted on February 9, 2014

(Thanks to Nevet – www.BroaderView.org ) The US National Basketball Association uses the SportVU system to track every dribble, pass, and off-ball movement 72,000 times a contest. Israeli scientist Miky Tamir, whose background is in missile tracking and advanced optical … Continue reading →

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“Friends” star in adaptation of Israeli sitcom

Posted on February 9, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) David Schwimmer is set to take the lead role in the new ABC comedy, “Irreversible”. The series is based on Bilti Hafich – an Israeli show about how life changes when a baby joins the lives of … Continue reading →

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Israeli film wins Sundance film award

Posted on February 9, 2014

Tel Aviv University student Yuval Hameiri won the Short Film Jury Award: Non-Fiction category at the Sundance Film Festival, one of the world’s largest cinematic competitions for independent filmmakers. “I Think This Is the Closest To How the Footage Looked,” … Continue reading →

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Shalom, Mirembe!

Posted on February 9, 2014

(Thanks to 12 Tribe Films) The Abayudaya Jewish Community of Uganda and Israeli artist Irene Orleansky partnered to create “Shalom, Mirembe!” as part of a music collection from Israelites and Jews of Africa and Asia. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQu0j_Yjzrs

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Da Vinci is alive in Tel Aviv

Posted on February 9, 2014

Leonardo Da Vinci’s genius comes to life throughout February with “Da Vinci – Alive” – a multi-sensory traveling exhibition at Maxidome, Exhibition Grounds, Tel Aviv. Visitors will get a unique hands-on understanding of the scientific principles behind Leonardo’s incredible works. … Continue reading →

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How ultrasound affects brain cells

Posted on February 9, 2014

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have used ultrasound to generate electric charges in the cell membranes of the brain and stimulate nerve activity. It has tremendous potential, from treatments for epilepsy, to giving sight to the blind. http://www.technion.ac.il/en/2014/01/unlocking-the-brains-secrets-using-sound/

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Why cancer resists treatment

Posted on February 9, 2014

Researchers at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center have discovered why most patients with estrogen receptor–positive metastatic breast cancer, who initially respond to endocrine treatments like tamoxifen, will eventually develop resistance to them. The finding can help develop new treatments. http://www.ascopost.com/ViewNews.aspx?nid=10729

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Transplants for 4 children on 1st Jan

Posted on February 9, 2014

While most of the world was bringing in the civil New Year, doctors at Schneider Children’s Medical Center were giving new life to 4 children. 10-year-old Miran received a new heart and lungs; a four-year-old was given a new liver … Continue reading →

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Killer HIV virus can save lives

Posted on February 9, 2014

Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have identified how the HIV virus suppresses the T-cell immune response. It has helped them develop a peptide (small protein) that reduces the severity of Multiple Sclerosis – a disease characterized by an undesirable autoimmune … Continue reading →

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