Monthly Archives: March 2022

Delegation from Moldovia visits Israel

Posted on March 13, 2022

To help understand how a hospital is run during an emergency, a delegation of senior medical officials from Moldova visited Rambam Health Care Campus in Haifa. The visit had been planned long before the start of the recent Russian / … Continue reading →

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Linking diet, bacteria, and the heart

Posted on March 13, 2022

An international study, led by Ben Gurion University Professor Iris Shai, has shown that the green Mediterranean (MED) diet modifies the bacterial population in the gut. These changes in the microbiome can bring substantial health benefits, including reduced cardiac risk. … Continue reading →

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Space medicine course

Posted on March 13, 2022

Professor Sara Eyal of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has launched Israel’s first university course for therapy development research in space, or “space medicine.”  Her first session attracted some 40 students from different disciplines such as medicine, pharmacy, nursing, and … Continue reading →

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Healthcare agreement with Bahrain

Posted on March 13, 2022

Israel and Bahrain have signed an agreement for health care cooperation in epidemics and emergency management, education, and research.  It will cover the fields of information sharing, digital health, medical innovation, and genetic research. https://unitedwithisrael.org/israel-and-bahrain-sign-agreement-on-health-collaboration/

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Purim extravaganza for special kids

Posted on March 6, 2022

The ADI Negev Nahalat Eran Rehabilitation Village in southern Israel held a special early Purim celebration for children with disabilities. The children’s specially designed Purim costumes were made thanks to volunteers with the Israeli nonprofit TOM – Tikkun Olam Makers. … Continue reading →

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“This time we have a country”

Posted on March 6, 2022

Many of the 200,000 Ukrainian citizens eligible to immigrate under Israel’s law of return will be transported to Israel, thanks to funding from The Jewish Federations of North America, Keren Hayesod and other global donors. Israel also rescued 100 Jewish … Continue reading →

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32 lives saved in one month

Posted on March 6, 2022

In Dec 2021, Israel’s largest health support organization Ezer Mizion facilitated transplants that saved 32 lives in 10 countries.  Nearly 400 lives were saved in 2021.  Over 1.1 million donors are now registered in the world’s largest Jewish bone marrow … Continue reading →

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Falafel kerfuffle

Posted on March 6, 2022

An 80-year-old man collapsed in Petach Tikvah after a falafel (fried chickpea ball) got stuck in his lungs. Two passing paramedics tried CPR, the Heimlich Maneuver, fluids, and a respirator, to restore the man’s pulse. Finally, they used an intracanal … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Purim with Israel

Posted on March 6, 2022

For readers of this newsletter in the US, this link will help you find events organized by the Israeli American Council to enjoy the Jewish festival of Purim. https://iac360.org/event/purim-2022/

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Biblical discoveries of 2021

Posted on March 6, 2022

Good summary of ancient Jewish archaeological finds in Israel last year. They include a 2nd Temple period synagogue, more Dead Sea scrolls, King David’s purple die, Gideon’s inscription, an 8th century BCE earthquake site. Plus the Yavne site of the … Continue reading →

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