Monthly Archives: April 2022

Singapore to open embassy in Israel

Posted on April 3, 2022

Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will upgrade its consulate in Israel to a full embassy, as part of a series of agreements reached between the two governments. The two countries are keen to conduct joint projects … Continue reading →

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Israeli woman to host UAE lifestyle TV program

Posted on April 3, 2022

The Khaleej Times, the United Arab Emirates’ longest-running English newspaper, has named Israeli broadcast host Michal Divon, as host and executive producer of its new digital show “Dubai This Week.” It promises unique access to the Emirates and celebrity interviews. … Continue reading →

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Arab women learn Hebrew

Posted on April 3, 2022

Israeli nonprofit Lissan (Arabic for “language” or “tongue”) promotes gender and social equality in Jerusalem. It oversees the “Women Speaking Hebrew” program where 40 volunteers teach Hebrew to some 400 Arab women, empowering them and giving them more independence. https://www.israel21c.org/arab-women-in-jerusalem-study-hebrew-for-a-stronger-future/ … Continue reading →

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Israel’s Arab sector is modernizing

Posted on April 3, 2022

Dr Nasreen Haddad Haj-Yahyais director of the Arab Society in Israel program at the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI). She highlights Arab students, graduates and PhD candidates at university compared to 2010. Other positives include the medical profession and Arab women … Continue reading →

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Women move up in the IDF

Posted on April 3, 2022

Good video showing the opportunities for women in the Israel Defense Forces. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yl3HTEpeKhM&t=256s

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Mentoring for women in hi-tech

Posted on April 3, 2022

Israel’s Melio (see here previously) recently launched MentorMe – its mentoring program for female developers that brings together highly-experienced women with those at the beginning of their careers, to learn and discuss the challenges they face. 50 women were selected … Continue reading →

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Ukraine field hospital treats thousands

Posted on April 3, 2022

Israel’s “Shining Star” field hospital has been established by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Health, and Sheba Medical Centre, assisted by Israel’s healthcare system. In its first week it treated 1,100+ adults and children, including a … Continue reading →

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Second booster reduced deaths by 78%

Posted on April 3, 2022

Israeli HMO Clalit, Sapir College and Ben-Gurion University studied 563,465 Israelis aged 60-100 who were eligible for the fourth coronavirus vaccine. They reported a 78% decrease in COVID deaths. In a 40-day period. https://www.timesofisrael.com/study-indicates-4th-shots-were-key-to-saving-lives-among-over-60s-in-omicron-wave/ https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/coronavirus/article-702441

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International research grants

Posted on April 3, 2022

Ben Gurion University’s Dr. Shai Pilosof has won a $100,000 grant from the International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSP) for researching animals and environment. His colleague Dr Benjamin Palmer is investigating the diversity of color in the natural world. … Continue reading →

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Accurate diagnosis

Posted on April 3, 2022

Tel Aviv University researchers have discovered that after a minor head injury many children later displayed symptoms that were often misdiagnosed as ADHD. 200 children were monitored and 25% were found to suffer chronic persistent post-concussion syndrome, requiring much different … Continue reading →

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