Monthly Archives: September 2016

Using Virtual Reality to prevents falls

Posted on September 25, 2016

Tel Aviv University researchers have proved that exercise using Virtual Reality (VR) systems can halve the number of incidents of falls in the elderly.  Falls in adults aged 65 and over account for about 2% of all healthcare expenditures in … Continue reading →

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Pain relief machines for women in labor

Posted on September 25, 2016

Yad Sarah, the voluntary organization that lends out medical equipment and offers many other services to the ill, lonely and elderly, has bought hundreds of TENS machines. These provide pain relief for women in labor and will be lent to … Continue reading →

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Floor tiles from the 2nd Temple

Posted on September 11, 2016

The Temple Mount Sifting Project has identified some 600 lavish stone floor tile fragments believed to have decorated the Second Temple in Jerusalem. They were found in rubble dumped by the Arab Waqf following illegal building on the Temple Mount … Continue reading →

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Ancient frescos discovered in the Galilee

Posted on September 11, 2016

1900-year-old frescos (wall paintings) have been unearthed at Zippori, the Jewish capital of the Galilee that was home to many Jewish inhabitants throughout the Roman period.  The frescos are the first, only and earliest evidence of figurative images in wall … Continue reading →

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Honoring Israel’s rescue forces

Posted on September 11, 2016

Knesset members from across Israel’s political spectrum gave an official salute and thanks to Israel’s United Hatzalah and Israel’s search and rescue teams. MK Nurit Koren said, “The scholars of the Talmud coined the term ‘he who saves a life … Continue reading →

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Israeli nurse to Israeli nurse – a love story

Posted on September 11, 2016

Nurse Elie Schiff dedicated her Aliya to Israeli nurse Dafna Meir, who was murdered by a Palestinian Arab terrorist in Jan 2015. Her connection to Dafna continues to inspire her now that she has met the family and attended the … Continue reading →

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Mosaic United

Posted on September 11, 2016

Mosaic United, formerly the Israel-Diaspora Initiative, is investing millions of dollars into strengthening Diaspora Jewry and its engagement with the State of Israel. Its first project is a series of grants to Chabad on Campus, Hillel International and Olami. http://mosaicunited.org/our-vision/#our-mission … Continue reading →

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Judo Olympic medalist raises $50,000 for charity

Posted on September 11, 2016

Israeli Judoka Olympic bronze medalist Yarden Gerbi auctioned her signed Olympic uniform nametag and raised 196,000 shekels (over $50,000) to support children suffering from cancer at the Dana Children’s Hospital in Tel Aviv. http://israelseen.com/2016/09/01/israeli-judoka-yarden-gerbi-raises-50000-for-children-cancer-wing/ http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Sports/Gerbi-basks-in-bronze-glow-of-glory-463752

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How amazing is Israel

Posted on September 11, 2016

In under 3 mins, this video shows how easy tourists can go from Israel’s holy sites through to experiencing floating in the Dead Sea, skiing, Tel Aviv, wineries, clubs, bars, hiking, the desert, the beaches, Masada, the people and of … Continue reading →

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One of the best dressed Olympic teams

Posted on September 11, 2016

They didn’t win a medal for it, but the outfits of Israel’s Olympic team were impressive.  Their stylish blue-and-white athletic jackets were a real hit. http://www.algemeiner.com/2016/08/08/israels-olympic-athletes-rank-second-best-dressed-after-mongolia-by-usa-today-list/# http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/17-best-parade-of-nations-outfits-from-the-opening-ceremony

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