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Ukrainian refugees become EMTs

Israeli NGO United Hatzalah in Jerusalem has trained 10 members of the Breslev community from Uman Ukraine, to be Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The new graduates hope to return to Uman and use their acquired skills in the region. https://www.jns.org/10-ukrainian-refugees-train-with-united-hatzalah-to-become-emts/

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Stay sharp

A solution that delays cognitive decline and reduces the risk for dementia can have a huge benefit to society. Israel’s CogniShape sends users three scientifically based 5-minute brain-exercises each day to strengthen the mind and sharpen memory. Thousands of US … Continue reading

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Regenerating gums

Israel’s BioChange has developed CellFoam™ technology – a bio-adhesive 3D foam structure that forms a scaffold to stimulate repair of damaged cells. BioChange’s first product is ReGum™ – a regenerative implant, for the treatment of periodontitis in animals. A human … Continue reading

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“My Cholesterol”

Israel’s Hello Heart (see here previously) has launched a new cholesterol management feature. ‘My Cholesterol’ allows users to easily track and understand their cholesterol levels, and provides personalized recommendations, to encourage positive lifestyle changes to improve health. https://www.helloheart.com/press/hello-heart-announces-a-groundbreaking-feature-for-managing-cholesterol

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Proteins in the lungs can fight cancer

Scientists from Israel’s Technion Institute and Sheba Medical Center have discovered that proteins in lung fluid, known as HLA peptides, store information that can detect types of lung cancer. The HLA molecules contain antigens that can stimulate the immune system … Continue reading

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Ancient Israelite settlement discovered

Archeologists have discovered an ancient settlement at Tel Tibnah in Samaria, dating back to the time when the Israelites entered the Land of Israel, over 3000 years ago. It is identified with Timnat Serach where Joshua bin Nun lived and … Continue reading

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125 years since first Zionist Congress

Some 1,400 people attended an event at the Stadtcasino concert hall in Basel, Switzerland, where Theodor Herzl led the First Zionist Congress on Aug 29, 1897. Israel’s President Herzog began his address with the blessing for being in a place … Continue reading

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We are the Blessed generation

Avi Abelow states that it is important to once in a while take a step back from daily life, the headlines and the worries, and see the big picture of life, which is so very good. Great message. https://pulseofisrael.com/2022/08/31/blessed-generation/

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We need to be the best

On the first day of the Israeli school year, President Herzog writes a letter of encouragement to all Israeli children. https://www.israelhayom.com/opinions/we-simply-need-to-be-the-best/

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The fast road to Jerusalem

A new entrance to Jerusalem, Route 16, has been opened and is expected to significantly ease traffic, providing speedy travel between Route 1 and the city’s southern neighborhoods. It has 4 tunnels, 7 bridges, 50,000 acres featuring bike paths, walks, … Continue reading

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