At the Aleh Center in Bnei Brak, children with severe disabilities receive therapy from their involvement in Pesach preparations. Matzah-making enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and sensory processing. It also deepens their connection to their Jewish heritage. https://unitedwithisrael.org/passover-preparation-becomes-therapeutic-journey-for-children-with-special-needs/

Three reservoirs that brought water to Jerusalem during the Second Second Temple period were opened to the public during Passover for the first time since 1995 when they were transferred to the control of the Palestinian Authority. (See Ecclesiastes 2:6 … Continue reading →

The official logo for the torch-lighting ceremony at the 77th anniversary of the State of Israel reflects the theme “Bridges of Hope”, and the connections within Israeli society. The Magen David (Star of David) is fused with the number 77 … Continue reading →

Researchers have discovered the tools proving that the blue (tchelet) and purple (argaman) dyes were produced in industrial quantities in the Land of Israel in biblical times. They have documented how the material was produced for hundreds of years at … Continue reading →

As you may have guessed, Israel is using AI to help conduct military operations during the war.  It allows commanders to ask intelligence questions and get vital answers fast. Aaron Cohen tells more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO5-ACBBwVs

Ruthie Bloom and Mark Regev dedicate their weekly program during Pesach / Passover to giving positive news. The baby boom, the high happiness level, the economy, innovation driving hi-tech acquisitions, strong family values, deep community bonds, and patriotic youth, leading … Continue reading →

Sheba Medical Center has successfully replicated its Tel Hashomer “Returning to Life” rehabilitation center (see here previously) at Haifa’s Beit Halochem. Therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plus therapy dogs, physical training, and community integration. https://sheba-global.com/sheba-and-fidf-open-mental-health-center-in-haifa/ https://zdvo.org/beit-halochem-haifa/

As part of a new FIDF initiative together with the Ministry of Defense, IDF veterans suffering trauma such as PTSD receive a specially trained therapy dog. They are able to sense when the individual begins to suffer panic attacks or … Continue reading →

The residents of Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on the Gaza border defended valiantly against Hamas terrorists on Oct 7 2023. Its religious / secular mix attracted 20 new prospective families to their recent open day. https://www.timesofisrael.com/open-day-at-religious-secular-kibbutz-on-gaza-border-draws-20-families-wanting-to-join/

Israeli surgeons at Sourasky (Ichilov) Medical Center used a US technique for the first time in Israel, to fix a titanium screw to the bone of a wounded IDF soldier. The technique, called osseointegration, significantly reduces pain and friction from … Continue reading →