Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Arabs and Druze in the IDF

Posted on February 18, 2024

Eye-opening article for those who are unaware that minorities have equal rights in Israel. https://unitedwithisrael.org/the-unity-among-druze-and-israelis/

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Chassid ex-commando is head of security

Posted on February 18, 2024

Asaf Peleg walks to his Chassidic synagogue and to take his daily ritual bath wearing a long black coat and fur hat – an M16 over his shoulder and a pistol and walkie-talkie at his waist. The ex-IDF commando is … Continue reading →

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Digital pen pals connect during wartime

Posted on February 18, 2024

Over 4,000 Jewish high schoolers from Israel and around the world participate in the One2One initiative. They engage in a series of five weekly English conversations of at least 30 minutes each. One2One uses an algorithm to match up students … Continue reading →

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Doctors removed 3lb tumor from 4-year-old

Posted on February 18, 2024

Surgeons at Israel’s Emek Medical Center in Afula successfully removed a huge Wilms tumor (see here previously) weighing 1.3 kg from a four-year-old child. The tumor, in the right kidney, measured 16 cm by 12 cm and constituted over 7% … Continue reading →

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Another breakthrough in dementia research

Posted on February 18, 2024

Tel Aviv University researchers found a method of preventing memory deterioration in the animal model of Alzheimer’s disease. They detected physiological changes that appear 10 to 20 years prior to cognitive decline. They also hope to prevent cognitive issues from … Continue reading →

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Egyptian girl treated in Israel

Posted on February 18, 2024

The daughter of an Egyptian official was injured in a traffic accident and hospitalized in Cairo. She was then transferred to Hadassah Hospital, where there is a dedicated ward for complex trauma in children. Israel approved the transfer as a … Continue reading →

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Hadassah’s new rehab center

Posted on February 18, 2024

Wounded IDF soldiers from Gaza are being treated at the new Gandel Rehabilitation Center in Jerusalem, part of the Hadassah Medical Organization, which opened in January 2024. Construction sped up after Oct 7, thanks to $29 million from the government … Continue reading →

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Neurofeedback device effective for treating PTSD

Posted on February 18, 2024

In a recent trial, the Prism neurofeedback device from Israel’s GrayMatters Health (see here previously) significantly improved the condition of 67% of the chronic PTSD patients in its recent trial. Almost one third achieved remission after three months of therapy. … Continue reading →

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A gut feeling

Posted on February 18, 2024

Researchers from Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have uncovered a potential link between Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the composition of the gut microbiome. Certain bacteria were more prevalent and diverse in those with ASD. It could lead to the development of … Continue reading →

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Bedouin Oct 7 heroes honored

Posted on February 18, 2024

Military service for members of the Bedouin tribes is not mandatory, yet more than 1,500 are presently serving in the IDF. Public figures came to the Friends of Zion Museum in Jerusalem as a tribute to 13 civilian Bedouin who … Continue reading →

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