Monthly Archives: March 2015

Israeli nanotechnology explained

Posted on March 29, 2015

Israel21c hosted a fascinating discussion of how Israeli scientists are engineering the tiniest parts of matter to make life better for millions of people around the world. Applications include a tiny robot transporting drugs to a cancer cell in your … Continue reading →

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A study, not to be sniffed at

Posted on March 29, 2015

One of the more unusual studies by scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute has uncovered that humans imitate one of the habits of dogs; by sniffing the odor of someone they meet. They do this by subconsciously sniffing their own hand … Continue reading →

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Device to prevent heart failure

Posted on March 29, 2015

Israel’s Vectorious Medical has raised $5 million to take its miniature wireless hemodynamic monitoring sensory implant into human trials. The device measures and reports left atria pressure – a reliable early indication of cardiac deterioration, which medication can treat. http://www.thetower.org/1800oc-israeli-company-gets-5-million-financing-to-develop-heart-monitoring-implant/

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An even bigger heart

Posted on March 29, 2015

Israel’s SHL Telemedicine specializes in providing remote diagnosis and monitoring services for patients suffering from chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Its second German acquisition in two years is GPH, which monitors 10,000 heart patients. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-shl-telemedicine-buys-german-co-gph-1001021356

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Copenhagen Bat Mitzvah girl celebrates in Israel

Posted on March 22, 2015

Hannah Bentow celebrated a second Bat Mitzvah in Jerusalem, exactly a month after her Bat Mitzvah celebrations were tragically cut short by a terror attack outside the Copenhagen synagogue. Hannah’s mother said, “Here, in Israel, we had a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading →

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1200 attend Aliya event in NYC

Posted on March 22, 2015

More than 1,200 people flocked to the Crowne Plaza Times Square for aliyah-related seminars and workshops. They received professional advice from shippers, accountants, financial planners, insurance, healthcare, real estate, universities and more. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4637946,00.html

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From Toledo to Jerusalem

Posted on March 22, 2015

A 22-minute history (with music) of the Sefardi Jews told by Yehoram Gaon, considered one of the best Israeli singers. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Om-2ieoy_Eo

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The official app for Chelsea soccer fans

Posted on March 22, 2015

Israeli-developed sports info app InPlay announced that it would work with UK football club Chelsea to customize content and communities for fans, helping them to engage and access more information about their team. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-tech-gives-rowdy-soccer-fans-new-online-hangout/

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Israel exports salt to Russia

Posted on March 22, 2015

Israel’s Salt of the Earth has reported significant sales growth in the Russian salt market in 2014. The company also expects to double salt exports to Russia in 2015. Salt of the Earth supplies high-quality sea salt to tuna and … Continue reading →

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The most shared website on Facebook

Posted on March 22, 2015

Israel’s PlayBuzz has raised $16 million to expand its quiz games, lists and poll website internationally. Founded by Shaul Omert (son of an ex-Israeli PM) Playbuzz has grown to more than 80 million unique users, with more than half of … Continue reading →

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