Monthly Archives: May 2022

Life-changing 5-min blood test device

Posted on May 22, 2022

Israel’s PixCell Medical (see here previously) has donated a HemoScreen 5-minute blood test device, along with hundreds of cartridges, to Ukraine, as it is ideal for “extreme point of care” use. It is also essential for emergencies and for patients … Continue reading →

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Slowing the progress of ALS

Posted on May 22, 2022

Israel’s Neuromagen (see here previously) has received US FDA Orphan designation for its AGS-499 candidate treatment of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. AGS-499 has shown outstanding promise in lab tests, including using human cells. https://www.biospace.com/article/neuromagen-pharma-ltd-receives-fda-orphan-drug-designation-for-its-ags-499-drug-candidate-to-slow-the-progression-of-als-amyotrophic-lateral-sclerosis-/

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Bar Mitzvah at the Kotel for Ukrainian orphans

Posted on May 15, 2022

Several of the 100 orphans evacuated to Israel from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, celebrated their B’nei Mitzvah at the Kotel (Western Wall) in Jerusalem. They were given tefillin sets and gift certificates for presents and new clothing. The girls had a B’not … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Jewish revolt against the Romans

Posted on May 15, 2022

Israeli archaeologists have discovered caves in the Tekoa valley that were refuge to Jewish rebels during the Bar Kochba revolt against the Romans in the 2nd century CE. They found pottery and a silver coin showing the Temple and Bar … Continue reading →

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The best of Jerusalem, as Israel turns 74

Posted on May 15, 2022

Nowhere can the contrast between Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) and Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day) be seen than on the streets and sites of Jerusalem. http://rjstreets.com/2022/05/08/the-best-of-jerusalem-as-israel-turns-74/

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David Ben Gurion’s escape room

Posted on May 15, 2022

Imagine it’s May 14, 1948, and David Ben Gurion has sent you to his room to collect a very important speech he needs to give. You are then trapped and must open 9 locks by solving clues & doing quizzes.  … Continue reading →

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Especially excellent

Posted on May 15, 2022

Gal Shavi, 22, of Yavneh may have a disability, but he received the coveted President’s Award for Excellence for his outstanding contribution to the IDF and the State of Israel. Gal serves in the IDF’s “Special In Uniform” program, working … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Israelis

Posted on May 15, 2022

Seven Israelis received the 2021 Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize at a special ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The prize honors English-speaking Olim who have made a notable impact on Israeli society. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-705775

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Maroon 5 shows their love for Israel

Posted on May 15, 2022

It was a lovefest for Adam Levine and the crowd at the first of their two Tel Aviv concerts, with the Maroon 5 lead singer raving about his reception by the estimated 55,000 concertgoers.  “I’ve never been in Tel Aviv … Continue reading →

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10-year-old wins World Chess Championship

Posted on May 15, 2022

Eliran Shilon Rahav is considered the greatest Israeli promise in the field of chess, with a historic victory in the world championship up to the age of 10. His coach, Moshe Katzir, said of Eliran, “he is a chess player … Continue reading →

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