Monthly Archives: March 2025

260 doctors attend MedEx in New Jersey

Over 500 Jewish doctors and healthcare professionals, including 260 doctors, gathered at the 10th annual MedEx event in Teaneck, New Jersey. The International Medical Aliyah Program (IMAP) started MedEx to bring 2,000 Jewish doctors to Israel. In 2024 alone it … Continue reading

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Anti-virus nasal spray for the US

Israel’s Enovid (see here previously) has now launched its SaNOtize Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray as NOWONDER in the US. NOWONDER delivers advanced nasal cleansing, viral protection (e.g. against COVID-19), and sinus health support. https://www.openpr.com/news/3895202/sanotize-launches-nowonder-nasal-spray-in-the-u-s

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Brain study can transform speech to text technology

An Israeli-led research team has analyzed how the brain processes speech and transforms sounds into conversation. It could lead to new advancements in speech recognition technology, tools for people with speech disorders, and personalized assistive devices. https://worldisraelnews.com/speech-to-text-tech-could-be-transformed-by-new-israeli-brain-mapping-study/

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Developing immunity against cancer

Israel’s Purple Biotech (see here previously) has partnered with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, to develop CAPTN-3, a platform of activated antibodies. The aim is to enhance tumor-specific immunity against various cancer types. https://purple-biotech.com/press-viewer/?i=142208

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Blood test to detect cancer

Israel’s OncoRedox is developing a new platform for the early diagnosis and monitoring of cancer and chronic diseases. Its disposable sensor plus AI-powered technology is designed to detect and profile cell-free metabolites within minutes, providing a unique metabolic fingerprinting. https://www.peregrinevc.com/portfolio/oncoredox/ … Continue reading

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Ex-hostages give Purim gifts to cancer children

Heroic former hostages Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy joined Rabbi Asher Levi to bring joy to cancer patients at Schneider Children’s Medical Center, delivering Purim gifts and sharing a powerful message: “Giving to others gives us strength.” https://unitedwithisrael.org/watch-released-female-hostages-give-out-purim-gifts-to-children-battling-cancer/

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Special Purim celebration

Israel’s first lady Michal Herzog hosted children with disabilities at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem together with their families for a special pre-Purim celebration. Designers from Holon Institute of Technology and Israel’s Wix made costumes for Beit Issie Shapiro’s “Dream … Continue reading

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The King of Purim costumes

Tel Aviv’s Aviram Carmeli is the king of Purim costumes, and each year his outlandish outfits are more elaborate than the last. They include a bearded Miley Cyrus on a wrecking ball, and Aang “The Last Airbender” on a giant … Continue reading

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The demographic reality

The number of annual Jewish births in Israel (including Judea & Samaria) surged by 73% from 1995 to 2024 compared to a 18% increase of annual Arab births in Israel during the same period. The Jewish fertility rate (3 births … Continue reading

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NbN’s ZEI

Aliyah organization Nefesh b’Nefesh (NbN) has launched its Zionist Education Initiative (ZEI) at its Jerusalem campus. It includes workshops on Zionism, Jewish history, and Aliyah; leadership training; dynamic programming for schools, camps, and communities; and exciting campus activities. https://www.nbn.org.il/zei/   https://www.nbn.org.il/zei/zei-programming/

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