Monthly Archives: May 2022

Neurological discovery

Posted on May 29, 2022

Researchers at Tel Aviv University found that a mutation in genes ADNP and SHANK3 causes conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and neuro-degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. They also found that an experimental therapy Davunetide can counter the effects of the mutation. … Continue reading →

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4 sisters are Lone Soldiers

Posted on May 22, 2022

A Boston family just made history when its 4th and youngest daughter made Aliyah, serving in the Israel Defense Forces at the same time as her three older sisters. It is the first recorded occurrence of a family from the … Continue reading →

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Herzl’s manuscript displayed in Jerusalem

Posted on May 22, 2022

On the 120th anniversary of its publication, the priceless original German manuscript of Theodor Herzl’s novel “Altneuland” is on display for the first time in public at the Herzl Center in Jerusalem. The novel describes the modern Zionism founder’s vision … Continue reading →

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Another beautiful morning in Jerusalem

Posted on May 22, 2022

A positive message for the times when not everything is perfect. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/326712

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The streets are busy again

Posted on May 22, 2022

Jerusalem’s events include the annual bike ride, visits by Ecuador’s President and Kosova’s Foreign Minister, Lone Soldier Sefer Torah dedication, Nefesh b’Nefesh Bonei awards, and the International Book Forum. Sharon also toured the new MDA National Blood Services Center in … Continue reading →

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Take a tour under Jerusalem

Posted on May 22, 2022

See the result of the latest excavations underneath the City of David in Jerusalem. Uniquely, as opposed to most tourist attractions, the City of David site changes constantly and reveals more of the fascinating history of the Bible. https://www.israelunwired.com/take-an-unforgettable-tour-underneath-jerusalem/

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Planting the seeds of content

Posted on May 22, 2022

The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem and KKL-JNF held a special tree-planting ceremony at the Eshtaol Nursery in the Jerusalem Hills. The seedlings were planted in pots and will only be transferred to the ground after the end of the Shemitta … Continue reading →

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Arab-Israeli wins kickboxing world championship

Posted on May 22, 2022

Loai Sakas, an Israeli Christian Arab won the under-75 kg kickboxing gold medal at the world championship kickboxing championships in Turkey. After his victory, Sakas draped himself with the Israeli flag, saying that his goal in representing Israel is to … Continue reading →

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VR experience at Jerusalem’s First Station

Posted on May 22, 2022

Israel’s Yaturu, in partnership with the Aspaklaria Theatre, have opened a new VR interactive experience at the First Station in Jerusalem. It tells the story of Jerusalem throughout the generations and includes an interactive game. https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/325790

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Who by fire?

Posted on May 22, 2022

Matti Friedman discusses his new book on Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary tour for IDF troops on the Yom Kippur War front lines in 1973. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 24 at 19:30 at Jerusalem’s First Station (Tachana Rishona) … Continue reading →

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