Monthly Archives: May 2019

Helping surgeons prepare

Posted on May 13, 2019

US-Israeli startup Theator uses computer vision and machine learning algorithms to help surgeons prepare for procedures by reviewing previous cases. Its Minute system edits videos of surgical procedures to highlight the key steps and “outcome-critical” components to reduce medical errors. … Continue reading →

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Honoring Israelis who beat the odds

Posted on May 13, 2019

Including Dr Zarka (see above) this year’s Yom Ha’Atzmaut ceremony honored 12 Israelis who had succeeded against all odds. These included Dr. Hodaya Oliel, who has become the first medical doctor in Israel with cerebral palsy and Menashe Zalka, an … Continue reading →

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American blood brothers

Posted on May 13, 2019

The American Friends of Magen David Adom has begun building a new National Blood Service Center in the central Israel city of Ramle. The 5.5-acre state-of-the-art site will make it possible for MDA to continue to serve the blood needs … Continue reading →

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Another 220 Ukrainian Olim

Posted on May 13, 2019

Ahead of Israel’s Independence Day, 220 new immigrants have just arrived from Ukraine. They came on three separate flights organized by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews. 42 have chosen to live in the “Gaza envelope” (e.g. Sderot) in … Continue reading →

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Over 60 million Friends of Zion

Posted on May 13, 2019

The Christian Zionist organization “Friends of Zion” is one of the largest pro-Israel groups in the world and has just surpassed 60 million members on social media. Its Jerusalem museum is well worth visiting. https://www.fozmuseum.com/ https://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Friends-of-Zion-Museum-honors-US-fight-against-antisemitism-588887

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New postage stamps

Posted on May 13, 2019

New Israeli postage stamps issued on 1st May featured the Mimouna festival, the song Hava Nagila, Memorial Day (Yom Hazikaron) and endangered mammals. https://jr.co.il/stamps/index-2019.html

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Hundreds of Haredim attend Yom HaZikaron services

Posted on May 13, 2019

Some 800 members of the ultra-Orthodox (Haredi) community and soldiers attended the first-of-its-kind Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem. They included both of Jerusalem’s chief rabbis, other rabbis, and members of the ultra-Orthodox Netzah Yehuda battalion. https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-hundreds-gather-in-jerusalem-to-honor-ultra-orthodox-fallen-soldiers/

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All stop for Yom HaShoah

Posted on May 13, 2019

Almost every Israeli citizen paused to reflect – even all traffic on the busy Tel Aviv Ayalon (freeway) came to a halt – at 10am on 2nd May when the two-minute siren sounded across the country. It was to mark … Continue reading →

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The best restaurant in the US

Posted on May 13, 2019

Philadelphia eatery Zahav has won the James Beard Foundation award for outstanding US restaurant. Co-founded by Israeli-born chef Michael Solomonov, Zahav’s website describes it as “a modern Israeli restaurant that brings the authentic flavors of Israel’s cultural heritage to Philadelphia.” … Continue reading →

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An Israeli gold medal for ice-hockey

Posted on May 13, 2019

Israel’s national team won the gold medal in the International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship Division II Group B tournament held in Mexico City. Israel beat Mexico, New Zealand, Georgia, Iceland and North Korea and won promotion to Division 2A … Continue reading →

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