Monthly Archives: January 2023

Boosting oxygen levels

Latest on the ART device of Israel’s Inspira Technologies (see here previously) to instantly boost oxygen levels of patients having trouble breathing, reducing the need to induce comas and place them on ventilators. The machine removes low oxygen blood from … Continue reading

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Jerusalem builds

One day all the construction projects in and around Jerusalem will be completed. Sacher Park, the Jerusalem Gateway, the Light Rail extension. New projects include Sultan’s Pool and the Pool of Siloam excavation. Sharon even made a video of the … Continue reading

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The first new Israelis of 2023

Liel and Sergey of Rehovot celebrated the birth of their third son just after midnight on Jan 1st at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf HaRofeh) near Tel Aviv. And see the second article for other babies born on the first … Continue reading

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Surge in demand for Masa journeys

Hundreds of Jews aged 18 to 30 from the former Soviet Union have joined Masa Israel Journey’s two-to-12-month study, service, and career development programs.  The demand for pre-Aliyah programs was so great it had to be funded by a $3 … Continue reading

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Ofra Haza is one of the best singers ever

Israel’s Ofra Haza, who passed away in 2000, was named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the best 200 singers of all time. It called her “The Madonna of the Middle East.” (But not “Israeli”) The Youtube is her … Continue reading

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Judoka gold in Jerusalem

Israeli judoka Baruch Shmailov won the 66kg men’s gold medal at the Judo Masters tournament in Jerusalem, defeating French contestant Daikii Bouba in the finals. The tournament is the 3rd most important competition in judo, after the Olympics and the … Continue reading

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Ravel, Berlioz, Bizet

On Jan 11 the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra promises a wonderful evening with conductor Yves Abel and mezzo soprano Rachel Frenkel featuring Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel, Les Nuits d’été by Berlioz and Symphony in C by Bizet.  Discounted tickets … Continue reading

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Jewish women of consequence

A series of free Zoom lectures by Prof. Moshe Rosman of Israel’s Bar-Ilan University, highlighting the lives of four Jewish women who lived in the early modern period (16th-18th centuries).  On Jan 8, 15 and 22.  Registration required. https://www.bac.org.il/events/?seriesID=1008 https://jewish-history.biu.ac.il/en/node/575

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Things to do in Israel in January

In Israel’s coolest month, Tourist Israel recommends visiting Eilat. January events include the Tel Aviv Power Africa Expo, and the Israman triathlon in Eilat. https://www.touristisrael.com/things-to-do-in-israel-in-january/3792/ https://www.cantonfair.net/event/13031-tel-aviv-power-africa-expo https://www.israman.co.il/?lang=en

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Puppet show for children in Serbia

Recent celebrations marked 30 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Serbia. They included a performance at the International Festival of Children’s Theatres in Subotica of the play “Up and Down Story” by the Israeli Koom-Koom Theater. https://en.koomkoom.org/mala-mata https://www.jpost.com/365days/-theatre/article-725290 https://en.koomkoom.org/

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