Monthly Archives: February 2015

UN-Israeli workshop on renewable energy

Posted on February 22, 2015

The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) organized a workshop to teach successful renewable energy practices and energy efficiency technologies to 23 experts and policymakers from across Eurasia. http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/un-economic-commission-and-israels-mashav-team-up-for-renewal-energy-workshop/2015/02/14/

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Taking inclusion to a larger level

Posted on February 22, 2015

(Thanks to Nevet – www.broaderview.org) A report about two IDF bases where “special” soldiers with disabilities perform important jobs.  IDF service helps integrate the disabled into society and the workforce.  It also educates and changes the attitudes of IDF personnel … Continue reading →

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$9 million donation to fight cancer

Posted on February 22, 2015

Philanthropists Laura and Isaac Perlmutter have pledged $3 million to finance six joint cancer research projects between NY University and Israel’s Technion, plus a further $6 million to establish a state-of-the-art research facility focusing on cancer metabolomics at the Technion. … Continue reading →

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Boost for ice treatment to destroy tumors

Posted on February 22, 2015

Israeli biotech IceCure Medical has received $21 million of funds from Epoch Partner Investments to speed up the sales and distribution of its IceSense3 cryoablation system to treat breast cancer. IceSense3 uses extreme cold to destroy targeted tumors in less … Continue reading →

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Turning darkness into light

Posted on February 22, 2015

(Israel21c) Ben-Gurion University is hosting “Light and Blindness” – a full-day exhibition of research-and-development activities in Israel designed to improve the quality of life for people with visual impairment.  It includes a startup contest and the opening of a trail … Continue reading →

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ReWalk makes miracles possible

Posted on February 22, 2015

(M) Here’s a rare positive Israel article from CNN.  It describes the exoskeleton from Israel’s ReWalk that is changing the lives of paraplegics.  People previously confined to wheelchairs can now walk upright once again.  (Stop video after 2 minutes.) http://money.cnn.com/2014/12/08/technology/innovationnation/rewalk/

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A traffic-light pacemaker

Posted on February 22, 2015

(M) A joint Israeli-UK project is testing whether a pacemaker emitting pulsating blue and yellow light can be used to regulate the beating of newly implanted heart tissue generated by stem cells.  Also interesting because the UK’s Independent newspaper rarely … Continue reading →

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Winning medical advice

Posted on February 22, 2015

(Israel21c)  Israeli startup Medivizor uses patent-pending technology to find the most essential information applicable for each individual’s medical situation.  Medivizor won 4 prestigious competitions in 2014, was highlighted by Forbes and is recommended by doctors to their patients. http://www.israel21c.org/headlines/goodbye-dr-google-hello-medivizor/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe01iuVH0E8

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Enjoy the Jewish “Voice”

Posted on February 18, 2015

(Thanks to Janglo) The new TV series, Hakol Haba (The Next Voice) is a religious version of “The Voice” or “A Star is Born” (Kohav Nolad). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SgL4-v1LCw#t=22

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Sodastream announces healthier beverages

Posted on February 15, 2015

Israel’s Sodastream is launching new lines of products made of all natural flavors and ingredients, less sugar and no preservatives.  The reduced calorie, zero calories, nutritional supplements and lightly sweetened water series will be launched this spring, initially in Israel. … Continue reading →

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