Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

AI English lessons for Jerusalem Arabs

The Jerusalem Municipality has engaged Israeli AI language platform MagniLearn (see here previously) to teach English to its Arab residents. MagniLean’s “linguistic engine” understands a student’s weaknesses (e.g., grammar, reading, etc.,) and adapts its lessons accordingly. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-730908 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9L33IUlBgM

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The humanitarian work of Sheba hospital

If you thought all Israeli medics had left Turkey and Ukraine, this video will inform you otherwise.  Sheba has mobile medical units travelling around Ukraine. Sheba staff are working in Turkish hospitals. They are also bringing back wounded and injured … Continue reading

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On your bike, Tel Aviv

Normally anti-Israel CNN has ranked Tel Aviv one of the world’s most bike-friendly cities. It says, “Israel’s sophisticated, Bauhaus-styled city on the Mediterranean Sea has the makings of a bicycling paradise.” Meanwhile, the Israel21c article lists Yalla Bike’s favorite bike-lane … Continue reading

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Saving the African wild donkey

Around 500 African wild donkeys exist in the world, and Ramat Gan Safari Park in Tel Aviv is a key player in keeping the species from extinction. The park recently celebrated the birth of Broko, which translates to “blessing” in … Continue reading

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PA Arab woman plays in Israeli basketball league

Mirna Sayeh, 22, from Bethlehem becomes the first female Palestinian Arab basketball player in the Israeli Premier League. She joined the ASA Jerusalem women’s basketball team and was expected to play in the match against Elitzur Ramla. https://www.archysport.com/2023/02/israel-womens-basketball-a-palestinian-will-play-for-the-jerusalem-team/ https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/article/sjrgdgcas

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Special help for rescue teams

The speedy response of Israel’s teams sent to rescue victims of the Turkish earthquake was primarily due to members of the IDF Special In Uniform program. The highly trained soldiers with physical and mental disabilities and autism worked all hours … Continue reading

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Medication that gets directly to the problem

Israel’s LDS Biotech has developed the Lyotropic treatment delivery system. Medications can be applied directly to the problem area without causing damage to organs such as the liver. It was successful in compassionate use and clinical (human) trials are being … Continue reading

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A new target for protection against Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University found a new approach for treating Alzheimer’s disease. They developed a new molecule VBIT-4 that prevents the over-expression of the protein VDAC1, which controls mitochondrial activity and cell life and death. https://in.bgu.ac.il/en/pages/news/Alzheimer-VDAC1.aspx https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36578022/ https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/mind-and-spirit/article-732059

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Keeping an eye on your loved ones

Israel’s SenterCare claims to have the only unobstructive technology that can differentiate between people in the same home. It notifies about safety incidents, with AI to predict falls and recommend interventions. Its aim is to preserve and prolong the senior’s … Continue reading

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AI to help you live longer

Several Israeli startups are involved in helping people to live longer. Longevity.AI has developed a comprehensive system for hospitals, health funds, and other medical organizations that allows them to track and monitor the health of their patients in real-time. It … Continue reading

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