Monthly Archives: April 2018

More generic alternatives

Israel’s Teva has launched generic versions of the anti-nausea treatment ALOXI and Lialda delayed-release mesalamine.  It is good news for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and ulcerative colitis sufferers respectively. https://www.tevagenerics.com/product/palonosetron-hydrochloride-injection https://www.tevagenerics.com/product/mesalamine-delayed-release-tablets-usp

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Long-lasting MS treatment

Israeli biotech Mapi has developed a formulation of Glatiramer Acetate that Multiple Sclerosis patients only need take once a month, rather than daily. Glatiramer Acetate Depot is still in Phase 3 trials but Mapi has already sold the marketing rights … Continue reading

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Jewish life in Samaria, 1500 years ago

Students of the Ben-Zion Netanyahu Elementary School in Samaria’s Barkan have just found locally two 15-centuries-old decorated oil lamps made of clay with the potter’s fingerprints still embedded in them. The discoveries add to the coins and mosaic stones they … Continue reading

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Israel stands still for Yom Ha’Shoah

At 10 a.m. on Thursday 12th April, citizens of Israels stopped what they were doing to stand for two minutes of silence for Yom Ha’Shoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).  On the roads, the beach, the buses, the workers digging up my … Continue reading

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70 years of achievement

Israel21c has produced a stunning online exhibition of the major successes in each decade of Israel’s first 70 years. It has also produced a timeline of key events. https://www.israel21c.org/exhibition/70-years-of-israeli-achievement/ https://www.israel21c.org/70-years-of-israeli-achievement/

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Tel Aviv hosts largest-ever Eurovision pre-show

30 Eurovision Song Contest participants (three-quarters of the competitors) performed in Tel Aviv on 10th April prior to the May semi-finals and finals in Lisbon Portugal.  Currently the Israeli entry “Toy”, sung by Netta Barzilai, is one of the favorites. … Continue reading

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70 fun facts about Israel for 70 years

Things I didn’t know include world records (per capita) for the most books published, most female entrepreneurs, most university degrees, most Microsoft employees, most museums, most orchestras, most computers, most fruit & veg consumed and most immigrants absorbed. https://www.jewishboston.com/israel-70-fun-facts-for-70-years/

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Druze tourism in Israel

The Druze are a proud and ancient people and one of Israel’s main minority communities. The Druze communities share with tourists from Israel and the rest of the world their ancient traditions and way of life. Watch, eat, and experience … Continue reading

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The World Jewish Museum

Canadian philanthropist Gail Asper is spearheading the building of a $400-million World Jewish Museum (WJM) in Tel Aviv. Its aim is to showcase the achievement of Jewish individuals throughout the ages and is targeted to open in time for Israel’s … Continue reading

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10 Israeli nature reserves

Lovely 2-minute video featuring Einot Tzukim, Hula valley, Ramon crater, Eilat coral reef, Mount Hermon, Beit Shemesh stalactites cave, Ein Gedi, Yotvata Hai Bar, Gan Hashlosha and the Banias. https://www.youtube.com/embed/4SFWuf0eywA?rel=0

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