Monthly Archives: February 2016

Interview with IsraAID’s founder

A recent edition of the AJC Live radio show focused on Israel’s humanitarian work around the globe being carried out by IsraAid, which is supported by AJC. AJC Live interviewed Shachar Zahavi, the Founder of IsraAid. Here is the link … Continue reading

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Arab trade via Israel

In 2015, some 13,000 trucks laden with products from Turkey and Bulgaria passed through Israel on their way to Arab states – an increase of more than 25% on 2014. An additional shipping line is to be added next month … Continue reading

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Kuwaiti reporter praises Israel

Ahmad Al-Sarraf, of Kuwaiti daily Al-Qabas, wrote on Israel’s advantages over the Arabs in democracy, military, science, technology, human rights, freedom of worship and economics. He called on the Arabs to look at the reasons for Israel’s success and superiority, … Continue reading

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Israelis under cover to save Syrian lives

Some 200 or so Israeli volunteers working for the nonprofit Il4Syrians have been secretly operating in Syria since the civil war began in 2011. They have delivered food, medical supplies, sanitation kits, baby powder, survival kits and even 3000 protective … Continue reading

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Disabled can type in Hebrew

The IssieBoard is an adaptive Hebrew iPad keyboard that makes typing easier for children and adults with learning disabilities, visual impairments, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and can even assist immigrants who wish to learn Hebrew. It was developed by a … Continue reading

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Empowering women in workplace and home

Three Israeli groups, Ima Kadima, Women In Wireless and Digital Eve Israel, held their first joint event at Tmol Shilshom Cafe in Jerusalem. The room was crowded with women eager to network with others they had only ever communicated with … Continue reading

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Ethiopian-Israelis get top IDF roles

Derech Kfar (The Village Way) Educational Institute operates preparatory programs that helps Ethiopian Israelis to be assigned as IDF medics, social services NCOs, drill instructors and intelligence NCOs. In its first class of 14, three recruits became commissioned officers. http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4766483,00.html

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Detecting the dangers in ICU

Israeli startup Intensix is trialing an Intensive Care Unit patient monitoring system at Tel Aviv Sourasky (Ichilov) hospital. Using data collected from 8,000 patients over the past 8 years, the system gives an early warning of impending sepsis and organ … Continue reading

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An app to check your eyesight

Israeli startup 6over6’s GlassesOn smartphone app helps check your latest lens prescription without having to visit an optometrist. It can also help those buying spectacles on-line and in developing countries. The app won the startup contest at the mHealth Israel … Continue reading

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Control disease – deactivate genes

Scientists at Israel’s Technion have discovered how to use proteins to suppress unwanted gene activity. It could lead to a cure for cystic fibrosis and sickle-cell anemia, as well as more common diseases that are caused by gene activity or … Continue reading

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