Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

A great year for donated shares

Posted on February 9, 2025

The shares that startups donated to Israel’s Tmura (see here previously) resulted in more than NIS 10 million being given to worthy causes in 2024 – the second highest since it was founded in 2002. Most went to groups involved … Continue reading →

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Therapies bypass the liver

Posted on February 9, 2025

Tel Aviv University researchers are able to encode cell therapy to target specific diseases without causing toxic side effects on the liver. Their first example encapsulates mRNA nanoparticles in lipids that are only absorbed in the intestine, telling it to … Continue reading →

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Targeting autoimmune diseases

Posted on February 9, 2025

Israel’s Pepticom (see here previously) is to accelerate the development of its oral IL-17 inhibitor program, targeting improved treatments for autoimmune diseases. https://www.afhu.org/2025/01/09/revolutionizing-ai-driven-peptide-therapeutics-strengthening-pipeline-for-next-generation-drug-discovery-based-on-research-at-the-hebrew-university/

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Can you smell the coffee?

Posted on February 9, 2025

Researchers at Israel’s Weizmann Institute found that lack of a sense of smell often leads to depression, anxiety and other health issues which link to a reduced lifespan. They also discovered that sighing every 5 minutes or so helps prevent the … Continue reading →

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I chose faith

Posted on February 9, 2025

In footage of her helicopter flight from Gaza to hospital, released hostage Agam Berger wrote and displayed a message to the world. It said, “I chose a path of faith and I returned through a path of faith.” Agam observed … Continue reading →

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A 1900-year court case

Posted on February 9, 2025

A 1,900-year-old papyrus (the longest ever found in the Judean desert) recently deciphered for the first time reveals a Roman trial of two Jews (Saulos and Gedalias) in the land of Israel on the eve of the Bar Kochba revolt … Continue reading →

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Nb’N’s 2024 achievements

Posted on February 9, 2025

Last year, Nefesh b’Nefesh helped 3,700 North American Jews make Aliyah. It launched IMAP (International Medical Aliyah Program) which helped 519 doctors and healthcare professionals make Aliyah. And it gave the Maor Youth Prize (see here previously) to 9 exceptional … Continue reading →

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Thai officials offer thanks at the Kotel

Posted on February 9, 2025

A delegation of senior Thai government officials, including Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, plus Thailand’s military chief of staff, visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem, after five Thai hostages were freed from Hamas captivity. https://www.jns.org/top-thai-officials-visit-western-wall-after-citizens-freed-from-gaza/

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Torah scrolls for battle conditions

Posted on February 9, 2025

Israel’s Military Rabbinate has unveiled a portable Holy Ark containing a Torah scroll. Army rabbis designed it to be worn like a backpack, which can be converted into a small podium, or bimah, for reading scripture. It is weatherproof and … Continue reading →

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IDF’s new leader

Posted on February 9, 2025

Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir quoted King David’s Psalm 18 in his first speech after being nominated as the next IDF chief of staff. “I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them; and did not turn back till they were … Continue reading →

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