Monthly Archives: September 2025

Millions for Hadassah hospital

Posted on September 14, 2025

Members and supporters of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, pledged $23 million for Hadassah Medical Organization, its Jerusalem medical center, as well as programs in Israel and the US. It includes $5 million for a neurorehabilitation center and … Continue reading →

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Preventing deadly weight loss in cancer patients

Posted on September 14, 2025

Scientists from Israel’s Weizmann Institute, and Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, have discovered the cause of cachexia – deadly weight loss responsible for roughly one-third of global cancer deaths. Targeted blockade of the right vagus nerve could prevent onset of … Continue reading →

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A clean wound heals faster

Posted on September 14, 2025

Israel’s MediWound (see here previously) has successfully completed a Phase III trial that shows its EscharEx topical, non-surgical treatment to wound bed preparation ensures a much quicker recovery for venous leg ulcers. Trials on diabetic foot ulcers are being planned. … Continue reading →

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And mother makes four

Posted on September 14, 2025

Shlomit has left her job as a nurse at Meir Medical Center in order to enlist in the IDF reserves. She treats wounded soldiers in the IDF’s 401st Armored Corps deep inside Gaza where her husband (600 days reserve duty) … Continue reading →

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A total eclipse of the Moon – in Ellul

Posted on September 14, 2025

The Moon passed completely through the shadow of the Earth on Sun 7 Sep.  The full “Blood Moon” was visible in Israel from 8:30pm until 9:52pm. The next time the event will occur is on 31 Dec 2028.  But in … Continue reading →

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Biblical currency

Posted on September 14, 2025

Those familiar with the Biblical book of Genesis will know that Abraham weighed out 400 shekels of silver to purchase the Cave of Machpelah where he buried his wife Sara. Now Israeli archaeologists have proved that silver was used locally … Continue reading →

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$1.6 million donation for Lod seminary

Posted on September 14, 2025

Ben J. and Dorit Genet have donated $1.6 million to the Ohr Torah Stone network for its modern orthodox women’s seminary in the central Israeli city of Lod. Renamed Lod Midreshet Dorit, it supports women wishing to learn Torah, work … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Diaspora and Israel via texts

Posted on September 14, 2025

No, not SMS. Today, an unprecedented number of American Jews are seeking new ways to grapple with the complexity and nuance that is needed to understand Israel. The Jewish Education Project has the answer: return to the core texts of … Continue reading →

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A foothold in Israel

Posted on September 14, 2025

Marina Shear, wife of Newsletter subscriber Glen, can help any reader wishing to make Aliyah or purchase a property in Israel.  She has assembled teams of English-speaking lawyers, mortgage brokers, builders, property managers, inspectors and designers. Read her guide and … Continue reading →

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Financial and other benefits for new Olim

Posted on September 14, 2025

Ok this is not the main reason for making Aliyah, but it’s good to get some help during and after the process.  It’s not a complete list – there are many more – please consult an Aliyah advisor. https://www.jpost.com/aliyah/article-866045

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