Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Animal Assisted Therapy – a win-win

Posted on October 23, 2022

HAMA (see here previously) is among the pioneering organizations in Animal Assisted Intervention in Therapy and Education in Israel. Many of the animals are rescued from abuse and neglect, and have in turn enriched humans suffering from trauma, deep loss, … Continue reading →

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European approval for bone augmentation material

Posted on October 23, 2022

The Ivory Dentin Graft™ dentin graft material from Israel’s Ivory Graft has just received the European CE Mark for use in the repair or augmentation of bone defects. Its similarity to bone makes it an ideal grafting material, e.g., in … Continue reading →

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OrCam for dyslexics

Posted on October 23, 2022

OrCam Learn (see here previously) is a voice-activated, interactive handheld device designed for people with learning challenges. It combines AI with a high-resolution visual sensor, and laser capture. It reads text aloud from any surface, listens to the reader and … Continue reading →

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100 babies born at one hospital on Rosh Hashana

Posted on October 11, 2022

100 babies were born on the Jewish New Year, at Shaare Tzedek Medical Center in Jerusalem – 51 girls and 49 boys. Prof. Sorina Grisaru, Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, said “… there is no greater happiness than starting a new … Continue reading →

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800 orphans celebrate Bar and Bat Mitzvah

Posted on October 11, 2022

As last year (see here previously), 800 children who lost one or more parents celebrated their bar and bat mitzvah at Israel’s Superland amusement park. Israel’s National Insurance Institute (Bituach Leumi) Rehabilitation branch sponsored the event together with Colel Chabad. … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life

Posted on October 11, 2022

50-year-old Eyal, a father of five from Holon, received a stem cell transplant to save his life from an Israeli donor who was a perfect match on Ezer Mizion’s bone marrow database. Eyal’s daughter was so grateful, that she registered … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem’s festive streets

Posted on October 11, 2022

Pre-Yom Kippur services feature prayers to ask for forgiveness – “Selichot”. In Jerusalem, these are major events, taking place at the Kotel, the President’s residence, Sultan’s Pool, and Kikar Safra. After Yom Kippur, preparations for Sukkot (Tabernacles) and tree planting … Continue reading →

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Free Jerusalem

Posted on October 11, 2022

Here is an up-to-date list from NoCamels of 18 free activities in Jerusalem. Old City, Teddy Park, Knesset, Supreme Court, Wohl Rose Garden, Bird Observatory, Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, Gazelle Valley, Montefiore Windmill, Skate park, Ein Karem, First Station, Sacher … Continue reading →

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Israel wins UEFA soccer playoff place

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s senior soccer team beat Albania 2-1 to win a place in the UEFA 2024 qualifying playoffs. Israel’s Tai Baribo scored the decisive goal, two minutes into injury time. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-soccer-team-beats-albania-2-1-securing-spot-in-2024-play-offs/

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Israel qualifies for Euro youth soccer championships

Posted on October 11, 2022

Israel’s Under-21 soccer team beat Ireland 3-1 in a penalty shootout to qualify for the under-21 European Championships.  See them celebrate the deciding goal. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-youth-soccer-squad-defeats-ireland-to-win-spot-in-european-championships/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI0LTG11o54&t=252s

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