Monthly Archives: September 2015

Glaucoma treatment goes global

Posted on September 15, 2015

Israel’s BioLight has announced the first sale of XLVision Sciences’ IOPtiMate to a medical center in Peru. The innovative CO2 laser system has previously been purchased by hospitals in Hong Kong, Poland, Hungary and Romania. (See Sep 2014 newsletter) http://www.bio-light.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/PR-Peru-final.pdf

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MDA training for Israeli-Arab sector

Posted on September 15, 2015

Israel’s emergency services Magen David Adom has completed its first training course for 15 young medics who will provide emergency response to Eastern Jerusalem. The medics are bilingual in Hebrew and Arabic. The program was the initiative of Ziad Jadla, … Continue reading →

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Exercise to cure fatty liver disease

Posted on September 15, 2015

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) commonly known as “fatty liver disease” is the most common liver condition in the Western world. A study by Israeli doctors showed that 40 minutes resistance training, three times a week for three months reduced liver-fat and … Continue reading →

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$230 million aid for Israeli-Arabs

Posted on September 6, 2015

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to give a one-time budgetary supplement of 900 million shekels ($230 million) to Israeli-Arab councils. It is designed to “integrate Israel’s Arab citizens into Israeli society as equals among equals”, said the PM. … Continue reading →

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I am an Israeli

Posted on September 6, 2015

I echo everything that Roi says in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWtKoAVfL9M

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Go forth and multiply

Posted on September 6, 2015

Six-year-old white rhinoceros Keren Peles has given birth to a female calf at the Ramat Gan Safari. She is the 27th rhino born at the safari, which belongs to an international consortium of zoos working to pull the white rhino … Continue reading →

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The impact of religion on the Startup Nation

Posted on September 6, 2015

Interesting opinion piece that suggests Judaism’s historical greater respect for economic liberty and commerce than for military power is one reason for Israel’s modern day success. http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Culture-religion-and-Israels-economy-413748 http://blog.acton.org/archives/81436-israel-and-the-significance-of-religion-on-culture-and-economics.html

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2000-year-old podium found in Jerusalem

Posted on September 6, 2015

Archeologists have excavated a podium on a 2,000-year-old Jerusalem street in the Old City, leading from the Siloam Pool to the Temple Mount. Four large stone rectangles form steps up to a platform, commonly used for public announcements in biblical … Continue reading →

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59 lone soldiers make Aliya

Posted on September 6, 2015

A Nefesh B’Nefesh chartered flight with 232 olim from North America, including 59 lone soldiers, landed at Ben Gurion airport. Many intend to serve with elite IDF units. And thanks to Friends of the IDF for organizing a day out … Continue reading →

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Yalla – let’s go!

Posted on September 6, 2015

NFL star Julian Edelman shares his enthusiasm for the Jewish State in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odynJMMu9HA

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