Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Cancer care for Anglo Israelis

Posted on July 21, 2024

Sharsheret Israel helps English-speaking women in Israel with breast cancer to navigate treatment and support. Based on the US model, Sharsheret Israel is piloting its services including psychosocial support, cancer treatment navigation, education, support groups and more. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-808079 https://sharsheret.org/israel/

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One-day retreat to prevent PTSD

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israeli NGO The Protective Partnership has started a free one-day retreat in Herzliya, called the Villa. Led by Dr Ronny Simons, it uses Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to strengthen the brains of IDF soldiers to protect against … Continue reading →

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The hub of the brain

Posted on July 21, 2024

Researchers from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have identified the brain’s claustrum as vital for controlling behaviour e.g., responsiveness and impulsivity. It also regulates sleep and the new knowledge can open up new pathways for treating ADHD, schizophrenia, OCD, and … Continue reading →

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How good are your arteries

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israel’s AccuLine is developing CORA – an accurate, non-invasive, swift, and low-cost test for early detection of coronary artery disease and prevent heart attacks. It detects 2 novel bio-signals in combination with AI-powered signal processing and proprietary augmented waveform display. … Continue reading →

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Non-invasive glucose monitoring

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israel’s HAGAR’s GWave is the world’s first non-invasive continuous glucose monitoring technology that uses radiofrequency (RF) waves to measure glucose levels in the blood. Its latest trial had 97% accuracy compared to blood tests (see here). See other Israeli monitors … Continue reading →

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180 Nova survivors at Haredi Shabbaton

Posted on July 21, 2024

180 secular Nova survivors joined a Shabbaton in Jerusalem run by the haredi Kesher Yehudi (“Jewish Link”) whose founder Tzili Schneider said, “The media says we’re separate. We’re not. We’re one people.” https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/news-detail.php?SECTION_ID=1&ARTICLE_ID=173308 https://www.jns.org/180-nova-survivors-join-shabbaton-in-jerusalem-with-haredim/

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Lifting our spirit

Posted on July 21, 2024

Ziv Shilon lost an arm in Gaza in 2012, but he didn’t lose his spirit. Here, he performs hagbah (lifting the Torah scroll) in the Chabad of Savyon, Nothing stops these heroes – they are now a defining and meaningful … Continue reading →

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Baby names

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported the most common Jewish baby girl names in 2023 were Avigayil (1,278), Ayala (1,171), Tamar (1,113), Sara, Maya, Noa, Yael, Esther, Libi and Chana. For boys, David (1,760), Lavi (1,415), Yosef (1,324), Rafael, Ariel, … Continue reading →

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Roman ring found on Mount Carmel

Posted on July 21, 2024

13-year-old Yair, hiking on Mount Carmel, uncovered an 1,800-year-old ring engraved with a goddess of war from ancient Roman and Greek mythology. It was found near the ancient Kdumim quarry site that lies below the Mishmar HaCarmel Farm. https://www.jns.org/israeli-boy-finds-1800-year-old-ring-on-mount-carmel/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5pliOS3WlI

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Excavating Zanoah

Posted on July 21, 2024

Israeli archaeologists have published their findings from excavating Moshav Zanoah in Central Israel. It contains many artifacts including an inscription “of the King”, thought to be King Hezekiah (c 700 BCE). Zanoah is mentioned in the Book of Nehemiah (ch.3 … Continue reading →

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