Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

A new kind of facemask

Posted on December 18, 2022

Scientists at Israel’s Technion Institute have invented the Air-screen fluidic facemask. It blocks virus-laden aerosols and droplets by use of a tiny fan to produce a rectangular air jet, or screen, in front of the wearer’s face. An Israeli startup … Continue reading →

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Depression treatment for bipolar disorder

Posted on December 18, 2022

20% of some 7 million US patients with bipolar disorder commit suicide. US-Israeli company NRx is currently undergoing a US trial on 72 bipolar patients involving the simultaneous administering of two anti-depression treatments that do not have hallucinogenic side effects. … Continue reading →

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Reducing stress pre-surgery reduces spread of cancer

Posted on December 18, 2022

Confirming a previous study (see here) Tel Aviv researchers revisited patients five years after cancer surgery and found only 12.5% of the patients who received pre-surgery anti-anxiety therapy developed cancer metastases, compared to 50% in the control group. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-724290 https://english.tau.ac.il/colon_rectal_cancer_2022 … Continue reading →

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Saved by his Book of Psalms

Posted on December 11, 2022

A man injured in the recent terrorist attack in Jerusalem was saved from death when a piece of shrapnel was stopped by the Book of Psalms (Tehillim) in his top pocket. The shrapnel came to rest at Verse 7 of … Continue reading →

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Free “shuk” for the needy

Posted on December 11, 2022

Israeli food security charity Meir Panim (see here previously) has launched a free shuk (Arabic and Hebrew for “market”) in Jerusalem and Tzfat, providing fresh produce for those in need. Free shuks already operate in Or Akiva and Tiberias. There … Continue reading →

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UN exhibit of Jewish exodus from Arab countries

Posted on December 11, 2022

Israel commemorated the “Day to Mark the Departure and Expulsion of Jews from Arab Countries and Iran” with an exhibition at the United Nations. It documents the history of the Jews in Arab countries and Iran, and the post-1947 emigration … Continue reading →

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Gap year in Israel for people with disabilities

Posted on December 11, 2022

Israeli organization Darkaynu, part of the Ohr Torah Stone network of programs, has developed Israel gap year programs for people with disabilities. The latest programs, in Jerusalem and Alon Shvut, comprise 28 students from the US, Canada, England, and Australia. … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem celebrates with India

Posted on December 11, 2022

Among the many recent sights and activities on Jerusalem’s streets, the Israel Museum opened its exhibition, “Body of Faith: Sculpture from the National Museum of India.” It marks the 75th anniversary of India’s independence – just before Israel celebrates its … Continue reading →

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Iron Man Israel attracts 3,000+ competitors

Posted on December 11, 2022

More than 1200 Israeli and international athletes competed in the IRONMAN Israel-Middle East Championship – a 2.3-mile Sea of Galilee swim, a 111-mile bike ride and a 26-mile run. 1,860 competed in a shorter event. Philanthropist Sylvan Adams brought IRONMAN … Continue reading →

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Rugby victory

Posted on December 11, 2022

Tel Aviv Heat, Israel’s first professional rugby union team, defeated UK’s Saracens 29-26 in a friendly match at the Saracens’ home stadium.  Saracens are former European champions. https://www.saracens.com/match-report-saracens-men-26-29-tel-aviv-heat-2/

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