Monthly Archives: November 2014

Rabbi Glick

Posted on November 23, 2014

Rabbi Yehuda Glick was shot 4 times at close range in the stomach, lungs, neck and arm by a terrorist on Oct 29.  Following multiple surgeries, Rabbi Glick is about to be released from hospital. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/yehudah-glick-medical-update-3/2014/11/17/ http://www.jewishpress.com/news/israel/hospital-to-release-yehuda-glick-on-sunday/2014/11/21/

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Employment in Israel

Posted on November 23, 2014

Students and young professionals thinking of moving to Israel from the US received plenty of advice at the “Impact Israel” conference in New York.  The message was – come to Israel for the economic and job opportunities, but stay for … Continue reading →

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Just around the corner from Temple Mount / Al Aksa

Posted on November 23, 2014

(Thanks to Sharon – The Real Jerusalem Streets).  Life in Jerusalem goes on.  On Nov 12, the moat surrounding the Tower of David was opened to the public after 15 years of careful excavations.  It reveals Jewish history back to … Continue reading →

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Bringing life to the desert

Posted on November 23, 2014

Allison Speiser traveled from the Merchav Am community in Israel’s Negev desert to tell the Perth community about fulfilling the wish of Israel’s founders – to “make the desert bloom”.  Allison is shown speaking here at the JNF event “Bringing … Continue reading →

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A billion dollar company in the making

Posted on November 9, 2014

Israeli start-up ThetaRay uses complex maths for the early detection of security breaches, enabling the shutdown of systems before damage can be done.  Its customers and investors include GE, Hapoalim and Citi. It is in talks with Wells Fargo and … Continue reading →

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Israel funds cancer research

Posted on November 9, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has made 94 new research grants for the 2014/15 year, totaling a record $3,453,332.  Since 1977, ICRF has made 2,115 grants, totaling over $52 million.  Successes include 3 top cancer treatments … Continue reading →

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Detecting preemie respiratory distress

Posted on November 9, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c)  Israeli startup Pneumedicare has developed the Pneumonitor to monitor premature babies on ventilation machines.  A ventilator can cause pneumothorax, in which the infant’s tiny air sacs over-inflate and burst.  Pneumonitor’s alarm sounds an hour before any problem … Continue reading →

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Discovery of the infertility gene

Posted on November 9, 2014

Tel Aviv University scientists have discovered that the genetic deletion of the protein Interleukin-1 (IL-1) improves fertility.  It could help increase the effectiveness of IVF treatment. The discovery was made accidentally during research at TAU into IL-1’s role in the … Continue reading →

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Violinist continues to improve

Posted on November 9, 2014

Naomi Elishuv made headlines in September when she played the violin while Israeli surgeons implanted two electrodes in her brain to stop her tremors.  Doctors say Naomi is recovering impressively and they hope the type of implant will soon be … Continue reading →

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Treatment for prostate problems

Posted on November 9, 2014

BPH won’t kill you – it stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia – but it can make life uncomfortable for 50% of men over 50 years old and 80% of men over 80.  ClearRing from Israel’s ProArc Medical can address BPH … Continue reading →

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