Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Hope for Huntington’s disease patients

Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute have identified two small molecules capable, in the laboratory, of penetrating the blood-brain barrier and reducing the levels of a defective protein that causes Huntington’s disease. https://www.jns.org/israeli-researchers-take-step-toward-cure-for-huntingtons-disease/ https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/life-sciences/toward-treatment-huntington%E2%80%99s-disease https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.1038/s44321-023-00020-y

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110 new medications and technologies

Israel’s 2024 subsidized health basket will see an expansion of genetic testing, treatment for adult ADHD, innovative diabetes management, and new treatments for cancer and chronic and rare diseases. The 110 additions will help 317,000 more people at a cost … Continue reading

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Rescued hostage returns to IDF service

Ori Megidish, the IDF lookout kidnapped on Oct 7 and rescued 23 days later, will return to military service – at her own request. She told US donors, “I believe in G-d, I felt that He would save me. When … Continue reading

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He lied to his wife to rescue survivors

On Oct 7, IDF veteran Eran Masas, from Haifa lied to his wife that he had been called up by the army. He put on a uniform, took his sidearm and drove 220km to the Gaza border. He then coordinated … Continue reading

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Aliyah Fair

Take the next steps of your Aliyah journey with Nefesh B’Nefesh at the NBN Aliyah Fair on Mon Mar 11 in New Jersey. Join the thousands of American Jews making Aliyah in 2024. https://www.nbn.org.il/aliyah-fair/

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What’s new in Jerusalem

New events and sights in the timeless capital of Israel include the upcoming Jerusalem Marathon, the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations National Leadership Mission, the Taub Center Conference at Shalva, and the Dome of the Tiferet Israel … Continue reading

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Biblical Kings on display

The “King David and Solomon Discovered” exhibit currently in Oklahoma USA includes many items from Jerusalem excavations by the late Dr. Eilat Mazar of the Hebrew University (see here previously). One of them, a Phoenician pendant, is the earliest gold … Continue reading

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I survived for a reason

Watch an example of the incredible spirit of Israeli soldiers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6nTy72rJo0

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We will still sing

Some 7,000 Netanya children came to the city stadium to demonstrate unity and solidarity and express their desire to see the return of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists. See other videos of adults and children displaying that Israelis will … Continue reading

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Displaced boy finds 2,000-year-old coin

11-year-old Nati Tokiyar from Kibbutz Magen was evacuated to the Dead Sea to avoid Hamas rockets from Gaza. As he was exploring the area, he found a coin of Hasmonean king and high priest Alexander Jannaeus (104-76 BCE). The Israel … Continue reading

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