Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Fighting superbugs

Posted on August 25, 2024

Latest article about Israel’s NanoSynex (see here previously) and its antibiotic diagnosis test. The $11 million funding from investors, the IAA and Europe has helped it develop the product to test up to 20 patients at once and determine the correct … Continue reading →

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Cancer pain treatment now used in US

Posted on August 25, 2024

The US is now recommending the innovative pain relief treatment for pancreatic cancer patients developed at Israel’s Sheba Medical Center (see here previously). 125 international patients received radiation treatment to the celiac plexus nerve. 53% reported significant benefit. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-811486 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(24)00223-7/abstract

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Oct 7 hero rehabilitates IDF soldiers

Posted on August 25, 2024

On Oct 7, Lt Yehonatan Skariszewski fought Hamas terrorists and guided over 100 Nova festival survivors to safety. He now works for NGO “For the Home, For Tomorrow,” training ex-combat soldiers in manual skills as therapy to counter anxieties following … Continue reading →

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Huge quarry unearthed in Jerusalem

Posted on August 25, 2024

A massive 2nd Temple period stone quarry from the time of King Herod is being excavated in the Har Hotzvim Industrial area in Jerusalem. Archaeologists have uncovered stone slabs, many 2.5 meters long and 40cm thick. Also a stone implement … Continue reading →

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150 French Jews make Aliyah

Posted on August 25, 2024

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews arranged an El Al flight to bring 148 men, women, and children, seven babies, and one small dog to begin new lives in Israel. They will take up residence in Netanya, Raanana, Hadera, … Continue reading →

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Speeding up the Aliyah process

Posted on August 25, 2024

Israel is to issue temporary licenses to lawyers, accountants, and teachers, enabling new immigrants to work in their professions immediately on arrival in the country. More than 10,000 Aliyah case files have been opened by North Americans since Oct 7 … Continue reading →

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From Tisha b’Av to Tu b’Av

Posted on August 25, 2024

The emotional rollercoaster of the Hebrew month of Av was more noticeable this year. Positive Jerusalem events included Summer Nights at the Tower of David, the Puppet Festival, “Infinity” near the Pais Arena, Jerusalem of Gold, plus Tu b’Av itself … Continue reading →

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Look what they found in the drainage channel

Posted on August 25, 2024

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists, excavating a drainage channel in Jerusalem, have uncovered relics of life prior to the sacking of the city by Roman legions in 70 CE. A glass vial, grape pips, eggshells and ceramic lamps still with soot … Continue reading →

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Reduced university tuition fees for reservists

Posted on August 25, 2024

Some 500 Tel Aviv University 1st-year students beginning their studies in the coming academic year who have served at least 30 days in the reserves since the beginning of 2024 will be entitled to a tuition discount of NIS 2,500, … Continue reading →

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Helping rebuild Israeli communities

Posted on August 25, 2024

Russell Robinson, CEO of JNF USA, describes how his organization is building a community center 2km from Gaza. Self-funded volunteers on JNF-USA trips are cleaning up schools so that children can resume their studies. In the north, JNF-USA is building … Continue reading →

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