Monthly Archives: February 2022

Nasal spray effective against coronavirus

Posted on February 19, 2022

Phase 3 clinical trials confirmed that the Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) from Israel’s SaNOtize represents a safe and effective antiviral treatment that shortens the course of COVID-19 and could prevent the transmission of COVID-19. It also received regulatory approval … Continue reading →

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The moment of discovery

Posted on February 13, 2022

Israeli archaeologists thought they were unearthing a Persian era building in Jerusalem’s City of David. Then they reached the floor of the building and saw on it a crushed vessel that dated from the destruction of the first Temple by … Continue reading →

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An answer to the loneliness epidemic

Posted on February 13, 2022

The Chabad youth movement in Israel has expanded its “Get Chesed” program. Teens and university students volunteer for weekly visits to thousands of survivors and other elderly Israelis, helping to distribute food packages, run errands, and spend time to help … Continue reading →

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Top pick of Israeli crop of charities

Posted on February 13, 2022

Israeli charity Leket’s 2021 achievements include salvaging 25 million kg of unwanted crops from 600 farmers to feed over 55,000 poor families. They and their partners also rescued over 1.3 million surplus hot meals to deliver to the needy. 18,000 … Continue reading →

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60 years of the Chagall windows

Posted on February 13, 2022

Marc Chagall’s stained-glass windows at the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center were dedicated on 6th Feb 1962. Chagall said on that day, “This is my modest gift to the Jewish people who have always dreamt of biblical love, friendship and peace … Continue reading →

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Snow excuses

Posted on February 13, 2022

When the on-call surgeon at Jerusalem’s Hadassah hospital got stuck in the recent snowstorm, the Department director stepped in to save the life of a 3-year-old toddler. And volunteers from Israeli NGO United Hatzalah came in an emergency all-terrain vehicle … Continue reading →

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Art from plastic waste

Posted on February 13, 2022

Beverly Barkat has opened her solo Earth Poetica exhibition at the Israel Aquarium in Jerusalem. It centers around a huge colorful sphere made from plastic waste, to increase awareness of the damage it causes to the marine environment. Beverly’s husband … Continue reading →

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Russian Israeli wins tennis tournament

Posted on February 13, 2022

Aslan Karatsev, won the Sydney Classic tennis tournament, beating UK’s Andy Murray in the final with a near flawless performance. Karatsev plays for the Russian national side but grew up and trained in Israel and speaks fluent Hebrew. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-russian-tennis-player-karatsev-beats-murray-to-win-sydney-tournament/

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Israelis of iron

Posted on February 13, 2022

1,700 athletes from 12 countries participated in the annual Israman triathlon events inside and around the Israel’s Red Sea resort city of Eilat. Israelis won both the men’s and women’s triathlons –  3.8km swim, 180km bike ride, and a full … Continue reading →

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Six of the best

Posted on February 13, 2022

Thanks to the Abraham Accords, Israeli restaurants are now included in the prestigious Abu Dhabi-sponsored “50 best in the Middle East” ranking. Tel Aviv’s OCD was third on the list. George and John (9), HaBasta (14), Animar (17), Pescado Ashdod … Continue reading →

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