Monthly Archives: February 2019

Microsoft’s Israeli virtual healthcare system

Posted on February 23, 2019

Microsoft’s Israeli R&D team, supported by several US medical partners, have launched the Microsoft Healthcare Bot. This innovative AI-powered virtual health assistant service aims to empower healthcare organizations to build and deploy virtual health assistants. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Israeli-developers-behind-Microsofts-AI-powered-healthcare-bot-580249 https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3756073,00.html

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Eliminating transmission of genetic diseases

Posted on February 23, 2019

The Pre-Implantation Genetic Unit of Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center uses the latest technology to ensure IVF patients have healthy babies. All procedures are in accordance with Jewish law and religious authorities are consulted when necessary. https://www.jpost.com/Magazine/Advanced-procedures-bring-hope-to-couples-with-genetic-diseases-579959

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Indian Jewish manuscript displayed in Israel

Posted on February 16, 2019

The National Library of Israel has acquired a manuscript used originally by the India’s Bene Israel Jewish community. The 180-year-old book contains 94 pages of prayers in Urdu, from circumcision through to burial, transliterated into Hebrew script and then translated … Continue reading →

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Start the day the Jewish way

Posted on February 16, 2019

In ancient Israel, the section of morning prayers called Pesukei Dezimra were sung. This video is a musical version of Psalm 150. Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel’s new e-book features musical morning psalms and he invites you to tour the Judean mountains … Continue reading →

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Police save stray cat

Posted on February 16, 2019

Israeli Police detectives in Eilat were on duty when they noticed a stray cat whose head was trapped in a tin can. They carefully cut the can and released the cat. The cat didn’t stay around long enough to thank … Continue reading →

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Israel’s young ambassadors

Posted on February 16, 2019

StandWithUs has launched the 13th year of its Israel Fellowship. It has recruited 150 articulate and diverse young Israelis, who have finished IDF service, to build bridges and educate people of all faiths and ages about Israel. By the end … Continue reading →

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Listen to Israel’s music

Posted on February 16, 2019

The National Library of Israel, together with the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and the Digital Finjan project, have released Shiri (“my song”), a mobile phone app for listening to some 40,000 classic Israeli songs.  Available for download from the … Continue reading →

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Paralympic swimmer shatters world record

Posted on February 16, 2019

Israeli Paralympic swimmer Mark Malyar, 19, has set a new world record for 1,500 meters Paralympic swimming.  Malyar, who has cerebral palsy, competed in the Wingate open competition and improved the previous record set in 2011 by almost 23 seconds. … Continue reading →

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Celebrity chefs get the Birthright treatment

Posted on February 16, 2019

Culinary entrepreneur Herb Karlitz has brought a delegation of senior US chefs, food critics, stars of popular dining programs in America, and owners of well-known restaurants to explore Israel’s food experiences. https://www.timesofisrael.com/celebrity-chefs-get-the-birthright-treatment-on-foodie-trip/

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Netta’s latest video has 6 million views

Posted on February 16, 2019

The video of Israeli Eurovision winner Netta Barzilai’s new song “Bassa Sababa” had received over 1.8 million views just three days after its release on 31st Jan.  As of 13 Feb, this had soared to over 6 million hits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jV1sjm9Lz_Q … Continue reading →

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