Monthly Archives: July 2020

Fix the heart before treating cancer

Posted on July 12, 2020

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute have made a breakthrough discovery that cancer progresses much faster in patients with heart problems. To improve their survival chances, these patients should have their heart treated first before beginning cancer therapy. https://unitedwithisrael.org/major-israeli-cancer-discovery-treating-heart-problems-early-a-key-to-survival/

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Another fast Covid-19 test

Posted on July 12, 2020

Israel’s AID Genomics has developed a coronavirus test kit that gives results in just 30 minutes. It uses different enzymes from current tests with much higher sensitivity. AID Genomics has partnered with the Chinese-owned BGI Group, which will be distributing … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Jews’ return to Zion

Posted on July 5, 2020

Archaeologists have unearthed, just outside Jerusalem’s Old City, evidence of resettlement after the Babylonian exile of 586 BCE. A clay “official” seal impression, and a pottery sherd seal, indicate that Jews were rebuilding Jerusalem in the 6th century BCE. https://www.timesofisrael.com/2500-year-old-seals-may-show-jews-rebuilding-jerusalem-after-1st-temple-exile/

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Journey to Judaism

Posted on July 5, 2020

Three videos of Israel’s top jazz singer Elana Watson, who was born to Christian Zionists in June 1967 (during the six-day war); then moved to Israel and converted to Judaism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyH-krfRzec (Elana reading her story – 8 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_TqJH3laYQ  (longer … Continue reading →

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Eli Beer is back at work

Posted on July 5, 2020

Eli Beer, CEO of Israeli emergency medical organization United Hatzalah, is back saving lives despite still recovering after almost dying of Covid-19. He said “I have a big responsibility to raise more funds to grow the organization. I have no … Continue reading →

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CT-Scan on ancient mummies

Posted on July 5, 2020

Two small Egyptian mummies, some 2,500 to 3000 years old, from Haifa Museum, were brought into Haifa’s Rambam hospital for CT-scans to reveal more information about them. One mummy turned out to be a falcon with a broken spine. The … Continue reading →

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More support for increased Aliya

Posted on July 5, 2020

To help the growing numbers of Olim (immigrants to Israel), Aliya organization Nefesh b’Nefesh is to build a 2,200-square-meter Aliyah Center in the heart of Jerusalem. It will include space for Hebrew classes, exhibits, performances, and lectures on Israeli culture … Continue reading →

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Giraffe born on World Giraffe Day

Posted on July 5, 2020

The longest day of the year (Jun 21st) is designated World Giraffe Day. This year it coincided with the birth of a 50kg, 1.5m baby female giraffe at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. The South African giraffe is a vulnerable species. … Continue reading →

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IPO virtual concert

Posted on July 5, 2020

Dane Helen Mirren hosted a wonderful on-line concert featuring musicians from the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra. Stars included Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zukerman & Amanda Forsyth, Itzhak Perlman, Khatia Buniatishvili, Sir András Schiff, Gil Shaham, Adèle Anthony and many more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib3O-9Sp6ss https://www.ipo.co.il/en/ipo-global-gala/

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From Persia to Jerusalem

Posted on July 5, 2020

As reported here previously, the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem has re-opened. Its first exhibition is called “Banai: A Musical Journey from Persia to Jerusalem.”. It focuses on modern-day Israel, on the well-known Banai family and their influence on … Continue reading →

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