Monthly Archives: June 2017

Two kibbutzniks founded a NASDAQ biotech

Posted on June 25, 2017

Israelis Dror Ben-Asher and Ori Shilo founded the biotech RedHill BioPharma – named after the earth-red hill that the kibbutz overlooked. Now their company is successfully trialing treatments to cure Crohn’s disease, Helicobacter pylori, stomach cancer and much more. http://www.timesofisrael.com/kibbutz-duo-turned-entrepreneurs-on-quest-to-whip-gut-bugs/

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Competition to diagnose cervical cancer

Posted on June 25, 2017

I reported previously about Israeli startup MobileODT (was MobileOCT)  that uses smartphones to detect cervical cancer. Now Intel is offering a $50,000 prize to the best algorithm and Artificial Intelligence that can diagnose cancer from MobileODT’s smartphone images. http://www.timesofisrael.com/intel-holds-competition-to-help-spot-cervical-cancer/

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500,000 names of Jerusalem supporters drape Old City walls

Posted on June 4, 2017

Half-a-million people signed United With Israel’s declaration that Jerusalem must remain united as the eternal capital of the Jewish State. UWI presented a book with the names to Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat and banners with the names were draped around … Continue reading →

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Cable car to Western Wall approved

Posted on June 4, 2017

The Israeli Cabinet has approved a $56 million plan to construct a cable car from West Jerusalem to the Western Wall. The 1.4km route from the First Station complex to the Dung Gate will take just 4 minutes, improving accessibility … Continue reading →

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Cabinet meeting in Western Wall tunnels

Posted on June 4, 2017

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, the Israeli cabinet held its weekly meeting in the Western Wall Tunnels. http://www.jewishpress.com/multimedia/photos/cabinet-at-the-kotel/2017/05/28/

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Uncovering a 4,000-year-old house near Jerusalem

Posted on June 4, 2017

Dr. Steven Ortiz of the Tandy Institute for Archaeology reveals the latest findings at the Tel Gezer archaeological site in the foothills of the Judaean Mountains. Gezer is listed in the Book of Joshua as a city belonging to the … Continue reading →

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June events in Israel

Posted on June 4, 2017

Pet Shop Boys on 10th June, Rod Stewart on 14th June and Tom Jones on 28th June are the concert highlights for June. Then the Jerusalem Festival of Light runs from 28th June to 6th July. https://www.touristisrael.com/pet-shop-boys-in-tel-aviv-israel/10261/ https://www.touristisrael.com/rod-stewart-israel-tel-aviv/1000/ https://www.touristisrael.com/tom-jones-concert-in-tel-aviv-israel/6241/ https://www.touristisrael.com/jerusalem-festival-of-light/1054/

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Amazing photos

Posted on June 4, 2017

Images shot by two Israeli photographers were shortlisted among the top 10 in the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards Open competition. They were Dina Alfasi’s “Air” and Bar Kaufman’s “Red Heart of Africa”. In addition, Gal Gross’ “Silhouette” was judged … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem gazelle herd triples in size.

Posted on June 4, 2017

Staff at the Pri Har “Gazelle Valley” nature park in Jerusalem are celebrating the recent birth of two new fawns, as these cute offspring bring the number of antelope to 20. Two years ago, there were just six gazelles in … Continue reading →

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Christian docudrama about Israel is a hit

Posted on June 4, 2017

The Christian Broadcasting Network docudrama “In Our Hands: The Battle for Jerusalem” generated $1.6 million in its single day of release across US theaters. The film .follows the 55th paratrooper brigade responsible for liberating Jerusalem from Jordanian control. http://www.jpost.com/Six-Day-War-Anniversary/Christian-channels-Docudrama-on-Six-Day-War-becomes-box-office-hit-494214

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