Monthly Archives: February 2017

Heating assistance for the elderly

Posted on February 20, 2017

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) has again stepped in this winter to provide some 14,000 poor elderly Israelis with home-heating assistance amid the cold winter weather. Vouchers were given to elderly in need in 100 municipalities. http://www.ifcj.org/news/fellowship-blog/The-Fellowship-Provides-Heating-Assistance-to-14-000-Elderly.html

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One of the best countries for families

Posted on February 20, 2017

I reported previously (May 2016) that ex-pats voted Israel the 4th best country to raise their kids, according to InterNations’ Family Life Index. This year, Israel rose to 3rd on the list, behind Finland and the Czech Republic.  Good childcare … Continue reading →

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Israeli eye surgeon is Iraqi’s last chance

Posted on February 20, 2017

Top Israeli surgeon Dr Ygal Rotenstreich of Sheba Medical Centre flew to the UK in a last-ditch attempt to save the sight of an Iraqi father-of-seven. The Iraqi stayed anonymous but was told in Turkey that Israel is at the … Continue reading →

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Better connections for patients needing dialysis

Posted on February 20, 2017

Israeli medical device startup Laminate Medical Technologies has developed a blood vessel support device implanted in patients needing dialysis. It prevents blockages and repeat operations to re-insert connections to dialysis machines.  Laminate has just raised $8 million of funds. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-laminate-medical-technologies-raises-8m-1001176025

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Volunteer EMT’s record 236 calls

Posted on February 20, 2017

Avraham Levi is a self-employed entrepreneur who works full time, has a wife and two children and volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with United Hatzalah. This past month in January, Levi broke records when he responded to 236 … Continue reading →

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Three promising Nazareth medical startups

Posted on February 20, 2017

Nazareth-based Venture Capital fund NGT3 is preparing for sale three exciting medical startups featured previously in this newsletter.  Aqueduct helps fast, painless cervical cancer checks, Guide In helps safe intubation and ParaSonic’s ultrasonic comb clears head lice. http://www.timesofisrael.com/up-for-sale-nazareth-based-vc-seeks-buyers-for-3-startups/

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New Israeli sugar-free vegan sweetener

Posted on February 20, 2017

Israel’s Lampados International is launching Liteez – a new sweetener delivery system, shaped like a meringue. It’s egg-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan and rich in prebiotic fibers. For sweetening tea and coffee or enjoyed as an ultra-low calorie sweet treat. … Continue reading →

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Repairing defects before birth

Posted on February 20, 2017

Surgeons at Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital can detect and correct abnormalities in the fetus from eight weeks after conception.  Irregular heartbeats, anemia, twins sharing placentas, congenital hernias, repairing spinal cord. Israeli doctors are saving life before it has even begun. http://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2016/12/22/repairing-defects-birth/

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The first all-Haredi paratrooper company

Posted on February 12, 2017

The first-ever all-Haredi paratrooper company of 40 soldiers was sworn in at an IDF ceremony at the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. Rabbis associated with the Nahal Haredi Foundation, which provides support to Haredi soldiers, praised the new paratroopers as … Continue reading →

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Torah is alive in Jerusalem

Posted on February 12, 2017

This new video from the Pardes Institute connects an incident in the Talmud with the sights and sounds of modern day Jerusalem.  Should Torah be taught in the market place? https://www.youtube.com/embed/RVHDtUPhrEI?rel=0

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