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3rd ERC grant for nanotech cancer treatment

Posted on March 29, 2026

Bar-Ilan Prof Rachela Popovtzer has been awarded her third European Research Council (ERC) grant. The Proof of Concept grant supports development of her GOLDEN-RT nanotechnology platform for more precise, effective, and safer cancer treatment, https://www.biu.ac.il/en/article/584251

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Making medicines inside the body

Posted on March 29, 2026

Researchers at Israel’s Technion Institute have generated, in lab tests, live, harmless bacteria that produce fragile therapeutic proteins directly inside the body, and not destroyed in the stomach. Using microneedle patches they could treat war wounds, cancer, diabetes, and many … Continue reading →

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More weddings

Posted on March 29, 2026

The number of marriage registrations in Israel has increased by 6.4% in 2025 compared to 2024. The increase in northern and southern conflict areas was even more significant, e.g. Kiryat Shmona rose by 164%. Sha’ar Hanegev recorded a 67% increase. … Continue reading →

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Children of foreign workers enlist

Posted on March 29, 2026

Following petitioning by 50 teens born in Israel, the law has been changed to allow the children of foreign workers to serve in the IDF. For years, young men and women, like them, born, raised, and educated in Israel, have … Continue reading →

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The first tour group to walk the Pilgrimage Road

Posted on March 29, 2026

Pilgrimage Road, leading from the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount – constructed during the Second Temple period – was officially opened for tourists following the recent completion of the excavations. See the first group of tourists climb up … Continue reading →

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Meet Tel Aviv

Posted on March 29, 2026

Nefesh B’Nefesh hosted 300+ Olim at its Tel Aviv Center in the Azrieli Tower for “Meet Tel Aviv: A Community Fair for Olim” in partnership with JNF-USA. It connected Olim living in Tel Aviv with organizations, resources, and networks essential … Continue reading →

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Can’t get home for Pesach

Posted on March 29, 2026

IsraelForPesach.com was launched to connect people unexpectedly staying in Israel over Passover with families willing to open their homes for holiday meals and accommodation. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-891146#google_vignette https://israelforpesach.com/

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Half a million saplings

Posted on March 29, 2026

Last month it was Tu B’Shvat – the new year for trees. To mark the occasion, KKL-JNF distributed over 550,000 saplings. It also hosted tree-planting events, guided tours, botanical activities and visits to seed nurseries, promoting environmental awareness and a … Continue reading →

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ICEJ President is a Pillar of Jerusalem

Posted on March 29, 2026

Dr. Jürgen Bühler, President of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, received the “Pillars of Jerusalem” award from Jerusalem’s Mayor Moshe Lion. It recognized the ICEJ’s work in boosting Aliyah and in deepening ties between Christians and Jews. https://www.icej.org/blog/dr-buhler-receives-pillars-of-jerusalem-award/

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Jewish charity guide – new edition

Posted on March 29, 2026

The new online edition of the UK Jewish Charity Guide has just been launched. Co-edited by Edgware’s Sharon Graham and Netanya’s Alan Gold, it covers Israel, the arts, culture, sports, education, health and welfare, disability, human rights, mental health, religion … Continue reading →

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