Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Repairing damaged genes

Posted on December 7, 2024

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have studied how RNA creates genes that make proteins. One process utilizes an enzyme called ADAR, which sometimes creates a genetic mutation that leads to cancer or brain disease. The discovery could result in a … Continue reading →

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Transforming antibodies in Washington DC

Posted on December 7, 2024

Israel’s Biolojic Design (see here previously) is joining the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS) to develop therapeutic antibodies at its Washington, D.C. site. JLABS is one of the largest global networks of incubators pioneering groundbreaking healthcare solutions. https://www.ourcrowd.com/startup-news/biolojic-design-joins-johnson-johnson-innovation-jlabs

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The most interceptions in 50 years

Posted on December 7, 2024

According to the CEO of Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, “David’s Sling and Iron Dome systems have intercepted more targets than all the other air defense systems worldwide combined over the past 50 years”. He also reassured everyone, there is … Continue reading →

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Hasmonean brigade starts on Chanukah

Posted on December 7, 2024

The new IDF combat unit for haredi Israelis, (“the Hasmoneans”), will formally be inaugurated on 25 Dec – the first day of the Jewish festival of Chanukah. The festival celebrates the victory of the Jewish Hasmonean army (the Maccabees) over … Continue reading →

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Where Herod’s great-grandson entertained

Posted on December 7, 2024

The latest excavations at Banias national park in the Golan Heights has revealed a cave used by the late 1st century CE by Agrippa II, the great-grandson of King Herod, as an ancient event hall in the Roman style. It … Continue reading →

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Bonei Zion prize-winners

Posted on December 7, 2024

The 10th annual Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize ceremony honored 12 inspiring Anglo Olim who have made exceptional contributions to Israeli society. Winners included Eylon Levy (see here previously) and and Fleur Hassan-Nahoum (see here previously). https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=176321

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Christians support olive harvest

Posted on December 7, 2024

NGOs Genesis 1-2-3 Foundation and NewPersia.org have brought a group of American Christians to Israel as part of the “Root and Branch” initiative, which brings Christians and Jews together to rebuild livelihoods in Israel. They are currently involved in harvesting … Continue reading →

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Respite in San Diego

Posted on December 7, 2024

The San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) has just welcomed 95 students from the Israeli region of Sha’ar Hanegev, which suffered severely from the Oct 7 2023 Hamas onslaught. The Israelis receive respite and the San Diego students build connections to … Continue reading →

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Therapeutic farm for treating trauma

Posted on December 7, 2024

Before Oct 7 2023, Sivan Shefer founded “Dialog with Animals”, just 4 miles from Gaza, training dogs and their handlers to treat people with disabilities. She now runs “Dialog for Life” – one of 15 initiatives of the Restart NGO, … Continue reading →

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From MSG to Sheba hospital

Posted on December 7, 2024

Ishay Ribo performed to thousands at Madison Square Gardens (see here previously). But he is just as at home playing to the wounded and their families in hospitals, or traveling to numerous military bases, and even funerals to use his … Continue reading →

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