Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

The wheel of fortune

Posted on January 15, 2023

Three years ago, one of a group of Israeli cyclists died when he had a heart attack, miles from the nearest hospital. Since then, the group carries a portable defibrillator on all trips. It recently saved the life of another … Continue reading →

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1,000 knee implants

Posted on January 15, 2023

Since its first trial in 2019, Israel’s Active Implants (see here previously) has performed nearly 1,000 implants of its NUsurface synthetic meniscus in Israel and Europe. It expects FDA approval to allow launch in the US in 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB8aWsXbGhg https://www.israel21c.org/new-hope-for-people-who-kneed-a-new-meniscus/

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Boosting oxygen levels

Posted on January 15, 2023

Latest on the ART device of Israel’s Inspira Technologies (see here previously) to instantly boost oxygen levels of patients having trouble breathing, reducing the need to induce comas and place them on ventilators. The machine removes low oxygen blood from … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem builds

Posted on January 8, 2023

One day all the construction projects in and around Jerusalem will be completed. Sacher Park, the Jerusalem Gateway, the Light Rail extension. New projects include Sultan’s Pool and the Pool of Siloam excavation. Sharon even made a video of the … Continue reading →

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The first new Israelis of 2023

Posted on January 8, 2023

Liel and Sergey of Rehovot celebrated the birth of their third son just after midnight on Jan 1st at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf HaRofeh) near Tel Aviv. And see the second article for other babies born on the first … Continue reading →

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Surge in demand for Masa journeys

Posted on January 8, 2023

Hundreds of Jews aged 18 to 30 from the former Soviet Union have joined Masa Israel Journey’s two-to-12-month study, service, and career development programs.  The demand for pre-Aliyah programs was so great it had to be funded by a $3 … Continue reading →

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Ofra Haza is one of the best singers ever

Posted on January 8, 2023

Israel’s Ofra Haza, who passed away in 2000, was named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the best 200 singers of all time. It called her “The Madonna of the Middle East.” (But not “Israeli”) The Youtube is her … Continue reading →

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Judoka gold in Jerusalem

Posted on January 8, 2023

Israeli judoka Baruch Shmailov won the 66kg men’s gold medal at the Judo Masters tournament in Jerusalem, defeating French contestant Daikii Bouba in the finals. The tournament is the 3rd most important competition in judo, after the Olympics and the … Continue reading →

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Ravel, Berlioz, Bizet

Posted on January 8, 2023

On Jan 11 the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra promises a wonderful evening with conductor Yves Abel and mezzo soprano Rachel Frenkel featuring Le Tombeau de Couperin by Ravel, Les Nuits d’été by Berlioz and Symphony in C by Bizet.  Discounted tickets … Continue reading →

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Jewish women of consequence

Posted on January 8, 2023

A series of free Zoom lectures by Prof. Moshe Rosman of Israel’s Bar-Ilan University, highlighting the lives of four Jewish women who lived in the early modern period (16th-18th centuries).  On Jan 8, 15 and 22.  Registration required. https://www.bac.org.il/events/?seriesID=1008 https://jewish-history.biu.ac.il/en/node/575

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