Monthly Archives: January 2026

1,000 doctors made Aliyah in last 2 years

Posted on January 25, 2026

541 physicians made Aliyah in 2025 through the International Medical Aliyah Program – over 1,000 in the past two years, during a time of war. The National Conference for Immigrant Physicians in Israel aims to accelerate their integration into Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Helping heal traumatized children

Posted on January 25, 2026

NGO Early Starters International Israel has created a therapeutic space, in the northern Israel town of Shlomi, for children recovering from trauma. The space integrates all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste – to create an environment … Continue reading →

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Hebrew U’s top 10 for 2025

Posted on January 25, 2026

Hebrew University scientists in 2025 invented adhesive that bonds to almost anything, yet is released by a microwave oven. Also created hundreds of novel antibacterial entities that bacteria have never encountered. And combined theobromine and arainosine to stop deadly flu … Continue reading →

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Early detection of IBD flares

Posted on January 25, 2026

Nachi Natan at Israel’s Weizmann Institute has developed Navigut – genetically engineered bacteria that sends a signal in urine tests if it detects gut inflammation. His colleague Ofir Bar’s Wellnitor is a wearable patch designed to monitor stress levels that … Continue reading →

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Combat fridge

Posted on January 25, 2026

IDF reservist and industrial design graduate Oz Lotati, developed a portable blood bank fridge powered by standard military radio batteries, vehicle outlets, or solar, engineered to withstand combat conditions. Oz said, “I saw with my own eyes what it means … Continue reading →

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Wounded IDF soldier proposes to his nurse

Posted on January 25, 2026

IDF soldier Itamar, critically wounded in Gaza after Oct  7 2023, endured a long road of recovery. He was supported every step of the way by volunteer nurse Maya. When Itamar had fully recovered he proposed to Maya. The answer, … Continue reading →

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Training course for Priests and Levites

Posted on January 25, 2026

Mamlechet Kohanim runs a basic training course using life-sized replicas of Temple vessels – including an altar and menorah. Meanwhile, Beyadenu trains Levites to sing on Temple Mount (where members ascend to areas permitted under Jewish law), as per the … Continue reading →

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The IDF’s Hoshen plan

Posted on January 25, 2026

The IDF’s new 5-year plan includes groundbreaking advances in AI, robotics, and space defense, to revolutionize Israel’s military capabilities. The plan has been dubbed “Hoshen” in reference to the biblical breastplate that the Jewish High Priest consulted to interpret messages … Continue reading →

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Largest-ever Israel fair for gap-year students

Posted on January 25, 2026

Nefesh B’Nefesh held its largest Israel Fair, “Here Next Year” with 600 gap-year participants, all interested in exploring pathways to Aliyah and long-term life in Israel. Some 32 booths focused on Aliyah, Israeli universities, Sherut Leumi national service and more. … Continue reading →

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Lessons for NATO from Gaza war

Posted on January 25, 2026

Maj. (ret.) Andrew Fox served for 16 years in the British Army. He writes that the 2023-25 war in Gaza provides timely lessons for NATO forces, their governments and their allies for intense combat in densely populated cities. IDF medical … Continue reading →

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