Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Breakthrough valve replacement device

Posted on February 25, 2024

The US FDA has just granted Breakthrough Device status to Israel’s PI-Cardia (see here previously) for its ShortCut ™ device that facilitates Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240122184265/en/Pi-Cardia-Receives-FDA-Breakthrough-Device-Designation-for-ShortCut%E2%84%A2

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More accurate detection of diabetes

Posted on February 25, 2024

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) have developed a new method of analyzing pancreatic cell types and help discover diabetes early. Their DNA methylation-based analysis is far more accurate than current analysis that relies on protein markers. https://www.afhu.org/2024/02/12/new-study-by-hebrew-university-researchers-addresses-an-alternative-to-traditional-protein-marker-diabetes-detection/ … Continue reading →

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2,000-year-old stone box is historic

Posted on February 25, 2024

An extremely rare stone box, dating back to Jerusalem’s 2nd Temple, was found on the Pilgramage Road in Jerusalem’s City of David. Stone vessels cannot become impure and were often used in Temple times. The box’s burnt exterior fits with … Continue reading →

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Fly the flag

Posted on February 25, 2024

Israel’s National airline El Al is granting free tickets to various destinations in Europe, to IDF soldiers who have completed 30 days reserve duty since the outbreak of the war. In addition, they will have priority in boarding flights and … Continue reading →

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Purim Katan

Posted on February 25, 2024

Rabbi Doron Perez of Mizrachi describes how Fri Feb 23 is Purim Katan – the day when miracles happen. Like us all he prays that all Israeli hostages are freed – including his son! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQnD_ZBHNy0

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Thousands of volunteers

Posted on February 25, 2024

Since Oct 7, thousands of Jews from the Diaspora have boarded El-Al planes to show their love and solidarity by volunteering in Israel. They include from Masa Israel Journey, Taglit-Birthright Israel, and Operation Hug. El Al supports these volunteer programs … Continue reading →

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Bedouin hero gets full residency rights

Posted on February 25, 2024

Bedouin Arab Abu Ar’ar was born in the Gaza Strip, so wasn’t Israeli. On Oct 7, he hid as Hamas terrorists murdered his wife. He heard them planning an ambush on nearby IDF soldiers and went to warn them, saving … Continue reading →

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More lost property found in Gaza

Posted on February 25, 2024

An IDF paratrooper has found a bag in an Arab house in Khan Younis in Gaza. It was a souvenir from a Chabad conference of teachers (Kinus Mechanchim) held in Gush Katif over 25 years ago. The paratrooper gave the … Continue reading →

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Wounded Fauda star’s two reasons to celebrate

Posted on February 25, 2024

Idan Amedi, singer and actor in the Israeli TV series Fauda, celebrated his 36th birthday – twice 18 (Chai = life), sharing photos of his injuries sustained in Gaza.  He said both his survival and recovery were miraculous. Doctors say … Continue reading →

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The miracle of the Gaza shaft

Posted on February 25, 2024

Click “subtitles” at the bottom of this video to watch an IDF unit describe one of the many incredible narrow escapes that Israeli soldiers have had in the war against evil. A Hamas bomb exploded 10 meters from the soldiers’ … Continue reading →

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