Monthly Archives: July 2020

Latest Covid-19 research at HUJ

Posted on July 27, 2020

This video shows some of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s latest medical research into the novel coronavirus. They include the overactive immune response; locating the virus during the incubation period; analysis of virus receptors; and boosting the oxygen needed by … Continue reading →

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The 10 lost tribes are not lost anymore

Posted on July 20, 2020

Excellent lecture by Rabbi Dr Jonathan Lieberman. He suggests that Ezekiel’s prophecy of the return of the lost tribes of Israel is becoming a reality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl-YL4iRAFk

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Ten years of Very Good News

Posted on July 20, 2020

On 18th July 2010, the very first issue of the VeryGoodNewsIsrael newsletter was emailed only to some 30 family and friends.  Current editions now reach many thousands every week. https://verygoodnewsisrael.blogspot.com/2011/07/2010-history-of-good-news-july-dec-2010.html For information in the newsletters, search www.IsraelActive.com by subject or … Continue reading →

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The religious significance of Israel

Posted on July 20, 2020

Last year, in his “Covenant and Conversation” essay on this week’s Torah portion (Masei), ex-UK Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks wrote “Only in Israel can the Jewish people construct a political system, an economy, and an environment on the template … Continue reading →

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The Jerusalem Road

Posted on July 20, 2020

Jerusalem has started building part of an $870 million major highway that will serve as a ring road around Israel’s capital city, with the goal of significantly alleviating traffic throughout the capital. It will complete the “American Road” which was … Continue reading →

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Animated film prize

Posted on July 20, 2020

The Israeli concept film “Cinema Rex” won the Canal + Youth Award at June’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival. The fictional story is about a Jewish boy and Arab girl in 1938 Jerusalem who make friends due to their love … Continue reading →

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A glimpse of Israel

Posted on July 20, 2020

A video featuring Israeli tourist sites, history, nature, togetherness, culture, food, innovation and the beautiful sunset. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzZ_kWFnidY

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Off Broadway, On HaMasger

Posted on July 20, 2020

19th July America-Israel Friendship League in partnership with Center Stage in Ra’anana and Jewish Plays Project presented 3 short performances.  Hudson’s Legacy, Madame Magician, and Refuge Malja. https://aifl.org/events/off-broadway-off-raanana https://www.facebook.com/events/2709052012700937/

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Another $8 million for US-Israeli projects

Posted on July 20, 2020

The Israel-U.S. BIRD Foundation is investing $8 million in 10 new automotive, cybersecurity, healthcare, and other joint US-Israeli projects. The Israeli companies are AEYE Health, Aeronautics, Datumate, Firedome, Genoox, Redler, Senso, Serenus.AI, VayaVision and XRHealth. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3839383,00.html

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Transforming greenhouse production

Posted on July 20, 2020

Israel’s Prospera (see here previously) is partnering German giant Bayer to help improve greenhouse output. Prospera’s AI and big data monitors the production of $5 trillion worth of agricultural produce. Bayer says the partnership will help transform grower operations. https://www.jpost.com/jpost-tech/prospera-technologies-bayer-partner-to-improve-agriculture-output-634543 … Continue reading →

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