Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Israel Space Week

Posted on May 22, 2023

The first Israeli mission to the Moon ended in a crash landing. But the new generation of Moon landers for SpaceIL’s Beresheet 2 is inspiring a new generation of Israelis. https://video.i24news.tv/#/content/6327467640112

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Lifeless PA Arab revived

Posted on May 22, 2023

A 63-year-old Palestinian Arab man was brought to the Hashmonaim Crossing by relatives after suffering a cardiac arrest. Israeli security guards immediately initiated CPR. United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs plus other paramedics eventually managed to get a pulse and the patient … Continue reading →

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Visa agreement with Japan

Posted on May 22, 2023

A work-vacation visa agreement has been signed between Japan and Israel. Each year 200 young Israelis aged 18 – 30 can combine work and studies in Japan for up to one year. In addition, Israeli high-tech, cyber, health, and agriculture … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Post Conference in NYC

Posted on May 22, 2023

The Jerusalem Post’s annual conference takes place in New York City on Jun 5. The extensive list of scheduled speakers includes top Israeli diplomats, politicians, entertainers, high-tech innovators and thought leaders. Tickets are available at the following site. https://congress.jpost.com/the-jerusalem-post-new-york-conference-2023/

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Training Bedouin to save lives

Posted on May 22, 2023

Israeli emergency NGO United Hatzalah, with support from the Rifman Institute, have been giving first aid training to students in Bedouin communities in the south of Israel. They are then able to respond to emergencies, assist UH responders and be … Continue reading →

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Bad guys doing good

Posted on May 22, 2023

On 4th May (“May the Fourth be with you”) in an Israeli capital city not so far away… Star Wars fans flocked to the Tower of David Museum. They met villains from the 501st legion of Star Wars fame who … Continue reading →

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Hospitals to speak our language

Posted on May 22, 2023

Israel’s Yad L’Olim has obtained permanent state funding for public hospitals to employ medical experts who speak the languages of Olim as their mother tongues to assist Olim patients with translations. They include English, French, Russian, and Amharic (Ethiopian). https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/371517 … Continue reading →

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Successful skin cancer treatment

Posted on May 21, 2023

A small trial of Alpha DaRT from Israel’s Alpha Tau (see here previously) was 100% successful in treating 10 patients with skin cancer. All were 100% clear at 12 weeks with no recurrence or toxicities in 24 weeks. https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/05/11/2667240/0/en/Alpha-Tau-Announces-the-Publication-of-its-US-Multicenter-Pilot-Skin-Cancer-Trial-Results-in-JAMA-Network-Open.html https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2804784

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Hospital testing goes virtual

Posted on May 21, 2023

Israel’s Sheba Medical Center has partnered with Israel’s Mpcheck and Israel’s Teva to allow Teva’s employees to perform medical tests at their workplace or at home. Sheba Virtual Hospital’s “Beyond” tests include blood, urine, cervical cancer, hearing and more. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-741898 … Continue reading →

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Speak to an AI expert anytime

Posted on May 21, 2023

Israel’s Wolfson Medical Center in Holon is using artificial intelligence to monitor female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in partnership with Israel’s XOLTAR ai. Patients receive personal, round-the-clock support tailored to their individual needs based on AI analyzed data. https://nocamels.com/2023/05/cancer-patients-get-revolutionary-ai-carers/ https://xoltar.com/ … Continue reading →

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