Monthly Archives: September 2018

Israeli summer school for science students

Posted on September 9, 2018

73 international high school graduates came to Israel this summer to participate in a hands-on scientific research program at the Weizmann Institute of Science. More than 3,000 students (Jews and non-Jews) have attended the 4-week course over the years. https://www.jta.org/2018/08/21/news-opinion/united-states/young-scientists-japan-colorado-get-taste-israel-summer-program

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SkyTrain for Netanya

Posted on September 9, 2018

My local council has just approved plans for Israel’s first skyTran pod cable car rapid personal transit system. The 600-meter line is designed to overcome traffic congestion and link-up Netanya’s residential and industrial areas. Each skyTran 2-person pod will operate … Continue reading →

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Drink me

Posted on September 9, 2018

Dehydration results in over 1.5 million outpatient visits, 200,000 hospitalizations, and 300 deaths in the US per year. Israeli startup Water.io has developed “Reminder” – an IoT (Internet of Things) smart cap and sensor for disposable water bottles that blinks, … Continue reading →

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Bringing companies into the digital age

Posted on September 9, 2018

Israeli software company CodeOasis has been quietly transforming company systems for 13 years. Solutions for the likes of IsraCard, Super-Pharm, Wix, Strauss and SodaStream, CEO Amir Golan was interviewed on ILTV about CodeOasis’ innovative services. https://www.youtube.com/embed/hSDE8DYp3D4?rel=0 https://www.codeoasis.com/en/selected-projects/

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Country club for Bedouin Arabs

Posted on September 9, 2018

The Israeli government has built a country club in the Bedouin city of Rahat in Southern Israel. It includes a fitness center, saunas, sports facilities and the first swimming pool in a Bedouin settlement in Israel. The club will serve … Continue reading →

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Saving lives in Myanmar

Posted on September 9, 2018

Two top gynecologists from Tel Aviv’s Sourasky (Ichilov) hospital spent two weeks in Pindaya, Myanmar, helping train local doctors. On their first day they saved two lives. Infant mortality in Myanmar is 40.1 deaths per 1000 live births. The OECD … Continue reading →

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CPR training for Kenya

Posted on September 9, 2018

A team from Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center conducted an advanced resuscitation skills course for local medical and nursing staff in Nakuru, Kenya. The course was conducted with cooperation of Israel’s Technion and included lectures, simulations and individual training. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/251511 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_dVN1zYUTSM?rel=0

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First ever visit by a Philippines President

Posted on September 9, 2018

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and his 400-person delegation to Jerusalem. The two countries signed agreements, in trade, science and caregiving. Mr Duterte praised the work conditions of the 30,000 Filipino care workers in Israel. https://worldisraelnews.com/philippines-president-thanks-israel-for-its-critical-help/

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The quality of life for Israeli Arabs

Posted on September 9, 2018

This article describes excellently the unprecedented advancements during the last decade in the quality of life for Israel’s Arab citizens. It covers health, education, communities, employment and business development. http://www.israelhayom.com/opinions/what-apartheid/

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More on Krembo Wings

Posted on September 9, 2018

I reported previously (12 Aug) that Israeli NGO Krembo Wings had been awarded special advisor status to the United Nations for its work integrating disabled children with other children.  Here now is a new video that highlights the work of … Continue reading →

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