Monthly Archives: February 2018

Bio-markers indicate pregnancy complications

Posted on February 27, 2018

Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered molecular biomarkers in the blood for preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication that can lead to underweight or premature babies and even death. A new blood test, when available can initiate the early application of simple … Continue reading →

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No-blade dental surgery

Posted on February 27, 2018

Researchers at Israel’s Technion have developed nanotechnology that replaces the dentist’s scalpel with the target release of the enzyme collagenase to break down collagen fibers in the gums. It spares the pain associated with orthodontic surgeries and significantly reduces tissue … Continue reading →

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Bandage goes global

Posted on February 27, 2018

I reported previously (27th Aug) on the amazing WoundClot bandage made by Israeli startup Core Scientific Creations (CSC). Woundclot is now sold in 32 countries, including Italy, India, Vietnam, the UK, Poland, Romania, and France. It was used to save … Continue reading →

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“Lost tribe” returns to pray in Jerusalem

Posted on February 12, 2018

After their exile from Israel 2,700 years ago, members of the “lost tribe” of Bnei Menashe finally arrived in Jerusalem for an emotional, early-morning prayer service at the Western Wall. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-lost-tribe-returns-to-pray-in-jerusalem/

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Na Na – it cannot be!

Posted on February 12, 2018

It’s common to see (and hear) the sub-group of Breslover Hasidim dancing and singing on Israeli streets.  But this sight of one dancing on top of a car with a Palestinian Arab is somewhat unusual. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-an-israeli-and-a-palestinian-dancing-together/

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My choice is Israel

Posted on February 12, 2018

Fred Maroun frequently writes blogs favorably comparing Israel against Arab states. In this article he explains why although he is Arab by birth, he is Zionist by choice. http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/arab-by-birth-zionist-by-choice/

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Israeli gets lead road in Chicago on Broadway

Posted on February 12, 2018

Israeli singer and actress Shiri Maimon is set to play the role of Roxie Hart in the Broadway production of Chicago in September. She will follow Liza Minnelli, Brooke Shields and Melanie Griffith, who have all played Roxie in the … Continue reading →

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Super blue-blood moon over Jerusalem

Posted on February 12, 2018

Although I missed it, the “once in a lifetime” event of a super blue blood moon was visible from Israel. A super moon is when the moon is at its closest to the Earth. A blue moon is a second … Continue reading →

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Liev Schreiber gives master class at TAU

Posted on February 12, 2018

Actor director Liev Schreiber, star of the “Ray Donovan” TV series, came to Israel to attend a friend’s wedding, enjoy some “warmer weather, good humus, and lots of fizzy bobolah!” He also gave a master class in drama at Tel … Continue reading →

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An Israeli boxing prodigy

Posted on February 12, 2018

17-year-old Israeli welterweight boxer David Kaminsky has turned pro, having won 94 out of 102 amateur contests. He has been signed by veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum, founder of Top Rank, who promoted George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather … Continue reading →

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