Monthly Archives: August 2025

Israeli Druze doctor makes discovery

Posted on August 4, 2025

At Rambam Hospital this week an Israeli Druze doctor discovered that several wounded Syrians admitted for treatment were, in fact, his own relatives, family members he had never met. After receiving initial treatment in Syria, they were transferred to Israel … Continue reading →

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ZAKA trains 100 US sheriffs

Posted on August 4, 2025

More than 100 sheriffs from 30 states received training in Florida from Israeli volunteer emergency response and disaster victim recovery organization, ZAKA (see here previously). The aim was to help law-enforcement agencies understand the religious requirements of victims of violence. … Continue reading →

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Sleep device for trauma survivors

Posted on August 4, 2025

IDF veteran Ben Fuxbruner has developed Kimba to help trauma survivors reclaim restful sleep. Named after Ben’s K9 military dog who died in Gaza in 2014, Kimba combines wearable sensors and scent-diffusion technology to improve sleep quality. https://unitedwithisrael.org/ptsd-treatment-for-better-sleep-invented-by-injured-idf-soldier-in-memory-of-k9-companion/ https://www.kimba.ai/

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Dealing with jellyfish

Posted on August 4, 2025

This article gives advice on how to avoid the poisonous stings from jellyfish (Hebrew – Meduzot) during the summer season on Israeli beaches. It is vital to visit the website, www.meduzot.co.il for the latest information of location of the swarms. … Continue reading →

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Never too old

Posted on August 4, 2025

51-year-old Luci Bahat, decided to study medicine at Ben Gurion University, despite her age. The mother of four, holds a master’s degree and works as a nurse at Kaplan medical center. She will now study with 32 other students. Her … Continue reading →

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Filipino ex-hostage names baby “Israela”

Posted on August 4, 2025

Released Filipino hostage, Gelienor “Jimmy” Leano Pacheco, has welcomed a new daughter – and named her Israela, as a tribute to the people and the State of Israel. Pacheco was abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct 7 … Continue reading →

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High demand for Israeli homes from Diaspora Jews

Posted on August 4, 2025

It’s not surprising that the recent huge increase in global antisemitism has prompted large numbers of diaspora Jews to invest in Israeli property. https://video.i24news.tv/en/9e44d596-82e6-4c4c-8a1c-96f84ae49bd5/content/6376336926112

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Masa doesn’t pause – it adapts, supports, and grows

Posted on August 4, 2025

Whether in wartime, pandemic or peace — Masa’s programs empower Jewish young adults from 60-plus countries to live like locals in Israel and shape a shared future. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-861324

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$5 million for new Zionist village

Posted on August 4, 2025

Massachusetts philanthropist and author of Finding Happiness, Todd Patkin, is to invest $5 million in JNF’s $350 million World Zionist Village in Be’er Sheva (see here previously), the first global hub for Zionism. https://www.jnf.org/jnf-blog/post/blog/todd-patkin-author-of-finding-happiness-invests-5-million-in-world-zionist-village

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Where the Canaanites made their knives

Posted on August 4, 2025

A groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Kiryat Gat has revealed a 5,500-year-old flint blade manufacturing workshop – the first of its kind found in southern Israel. The excavation uncovered long, finely-crafted blades and their source from large flint cores. https://worldisraelnews.com/discovery-of-early-bronze-age-workshop-sheds-light-on-canaanite-industry/

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