Monthly Archives: January 2020

Program benefits patients and doctors

Posted on January 12, 2020

Since 2015 Bar-Ilan University’s ETGAR program requires its med students to visit patients at home after discharge from hospital. A study shows patients benefit significantly, especially those who are poor, isolated, understand little Hebrew, or lack education. Future doctors also … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned tackling measles in Samoa

Posted on January 12, 2020

The Israeli team of nine doctors and nurses from Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer has returned from helping Samoa combat its measles epidemic. The team emphasized how vital a vaccination program was in preventing similar outbreaks. https://www.jpost.com/HEALTH-SCIENCE/Israeli-team-who-treated-measles-patients-in-Samoa-Get-vaccinated-612185

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Attorney leaves $15 million to Israeli hospital

Posted on January 12, 2020

Although retired attorney Daniel Jacobson led a modest life, he bequeathed 50 million shekels (approximately $15 million) to Tel Aviv’s Sourasky (Ichilov) Hospital.  It will cover 10 new operating rooms and other major upgrades to the hospital. https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-mystery-millionaire-makes-massive-donation-to-israeli-hospital/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdJAPK2lPwg

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The largest Aliya in a decade

Posted on January 5, 2020

34,000 people immigrated to Israel during 2019 – the largest annual figure in the past 10 years. Over the decade Israel received 250,000 immigrants from 150 countries. More than three million people have immigrated to Israel since 1948, with around … Continue reading →

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Holydays in Jerusalem

Posted on January 5, 2020

Here are some of Sharon’s photos of this year’s biggest and best Chanukah happenings this year in Jerusalem.  And her photos show that Jerusalem is for all religions. http://rjstreets.com/2019/12/30/jerusalem-biggest-and-best-of-hanukkah/ http://rjstreets.com/2020/01/01/jerusalem-israel-diverse-and-democratic/

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A real Zionist

Posted on January 5, 2020

Geula Cohen, who passed away recently aged 93, joined the Jewish underground at 17 years old as a radio announcer during the Mandate period. She escaped twice from the British – including from prison.  After Israeli Independence, Geula became a … Continue reading →

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President and Netta sing for Bar/Bat mitzva kids

Posted on January 5, 2020

Eurovision song contest winner Netta Barzilai and Israeli President Reuven Rivlin sang to Bar and Bat Mitzvah boys & girls who had been bereaved or injured in terror acts. A separate ceremony was held earlier for the children at the … Continue reading →

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US Ambassador packs food for the needy

Posted on January 5, 2020

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman joined volunteers at Israeli charity Colel Chabad’s Pantry Packers center in Jerusalem to prepare packages for Israel’s needy. They also re-packed rescued food for 200 elderly Israelis and gifts for 150 orphans. http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/273496 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHRc0S42tqA

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Experiential learning in the Land

Posted on January 5, 2020

At Israel’s JNF Alexander Muss High School, students learn 4,000+ years of Jewish and Israeli history in a matter of months. The school uses experiential learning, teaching history chronologically at an advanced level, utilizing the Land of Israel as an … Continue reading →

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Eilat festivals

Posted on January 5, 2020

Eilat is the warm winter venue for several music festivals. Isrotel Classi-Cameri (Jan 1 – 4); Electronic Music festival (Jan 9 – 11); the Eilat Chamber Music Festival (Jan 22 – 25); Red Sea Guitar Festival (Feb 13 – 15); … Continue reading →

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