Monthly Archives: February 2023

Preventing kidney failure

Israel is the first country in the world to ban treatments with glyoxylic acid, a common ingredient in hair-straightening products. Scientists at Israel’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center showed that the chemical is absorbed by the skin, often causing pain, vomiting … Continue reading

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Holy work

While waiting for the order to move into the crisis zone, members of the IDF delegation stopped to pray. Then Israel’s Chief Rabbi instructed Israeli Jewish rescue workers to continue operations through the Jewish Sabbath, as Jewish law states that … Continue reading

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120 more Ethiopians make Aliyah

The first 2023 flight of “Operation Zur Yisrael” has just brought 120 new immigrants from Ethiopia to Israel. They had spent a long time in Addis Ababa and Gondar but following Ethiopia agreeing to issue exit visas, they can now … Continue reading

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Lone soldiers are not alone

120+ soldiers from 27 countries participated in the Givati Brigade Association’s Lone Soldiers Day at Metzudat Yoav near Kibbutz Sde Yoav. Personal meetings addressed individual needs. Group workshops explored housing subsidies, living expenses, Shabbat meals and family environments. https://www.jns.org/gathering-of-elite-idf-soldiers-shows-theyre-far-from-lone/ https://www.enjoyingisrael.com/attractions/6548/metzudat-yoav-givati-brigade-center

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Those who bless Israel.

For Christian readers living in the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i56X8-cvXbI

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JNF Global Conference for Israel

I know it’s a long way off, but readers might wish to plan for the JNF-USA’s Global Conference for Israel Nov 30 – Dec 3 in Denver Colorado. See Israeli innovation up close and take part in one of the … Continue reading

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90 more Ukrainian Jews come home

Ninety Ukrainian Jewish refugees have just arrived in Israel on a chartered flight made possible by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ). The refugees originally chose to stay behind in Ukraine but have since been forced out of … Continue reading

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Inside the Knesset Museum

Israel’s Knesset Museum stores many of the 1,200 gifts the Jewish State has received from other countries and important figures.  Here is a glimpse. It will be revealed in full to the public to celebrate Israel’s 74th birthday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08EMkypMSOM https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-what-secrets-does-the-knessets-chamber-of-treasures-hold/

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Judoka gold

Israeli judoka Gili Sharir won the gold medal in the women’s under 63kg category at the 2023 Paris Grand Slam judo competition. Israel’s Gefen Primo won the women’s under 52kg bronze medal.  Israel’s Peter Paltchik also took home the bronze … Continue reading

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Jerusalem Marathon

Mar 17 is the date for the Jerusalem Marathon. Israel’s Emergency EMT NGO United Hatzalah has formed a team that will be running to save lives.  Israelis can also join the team to help raise funds. Register at www.israelrescue.org/jlmmarathon23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WCe7zVYgZo

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