Monthly Archives: August 2015

Liver-on-chip device to replace animal testing

Posted on August 23, 2015

Another liver cell innovation from scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (see Aug 2nd) who have partnered with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute to build a a liver-on-chip device mimicking human physiology. Soon, toxicity tests no longer need performing on animals. … Continue reading →

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Device allows ALS sufferers to communicate

Posted on August 16, 2015

Not everyone can afford the complex technology that ALS sufferer Stephen Hawkins uses to communicate.  Israel’s EyeControl provides a much cheaper option using a laser device connected to spectacles.  It achieved its $30,000 funding target on Indiegogo in under 20 … Continue reading →

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From England to Israel, by bicycle

Posted on August 16, 2015

Kevan Green, a member of my local Netanya synagogue, cycled the 2,900 km from Romford, Essex to Laniado Hospital in Netanya, Israel in four weeks, beginning on his 30th wedding anniversary. He raised £17,000 for the hospital and was featured … Continue reading →

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The best place to view the Heavens

Posted on August 16, 2015

Thousands of Israelis stayed up all night to watch the skies and enjoy a magnificent, unobstructed view of the Aug 12th Perseids meteor shower. Six thousand gathered at the Mitzpe Ramon crater in the Negev where there was no interference … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists discover Goliath’s birthplace

Posted on August 16, 2015

Israeli archaeologists at Bar-Ilan University have discovered an entrance gate and other remnants of the Philistine city of Gath, which was mentioned in the bible as the home of the giant Goliath, who fought and lost against the man who … Continue reading →

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The Facebook wedding

Posted on August 16, 2015

The death of the bride’s father led many invited guests to believe that the wedding was canceled and only 10 relatives turned up. One of them used Facebook to request strangers to fulfill the mitzvah of making the bride and … Continue reading →

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91-year-old Israeli wins senior world championship

Posted on August 16, 2015

Three months after being named European champion, 91-year-old Israeli long-distance runner Semion Simkin won the world championship for senior runners in Lyon, France. Simkin finished the 6.2 miles in 1:20:01, over 21 minutes ahead of the runner up. http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2015/8/11/91-year-old-israeli-man-wins-world-championship-in-running-for-seniors

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62 medals at Special Olympics

Posted on August 16, 2015

Israeli athletes this week won 62 medals at the Special Olympics in Los Angeles. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated all the athletes, saying “Even those who did not win, to reach the games and compete, this says that you have … Continue reading →

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Kanye West to perform in Israel

Posted on August 16, 2015

Rapper Kanye West will perform in Israel on Sept. 30 in Ramat Gan’s stadium. Three months ago, Kanye visited the Jewish state with his wife, reality TV star Kim Kardashian, and their daughter North, who was baptized at an Armenian … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Beer Festival

Posted on August 16, 2015

Enthusiasts of the amber nectar should make their way to Independence Park in Jerusalem on Aug 26 to sample over 150 different beers at the Jerusalem Beer Festival. There will also be food and entertainment from live bands including Hadag … Continue reading →

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