Aug 27, 2007

(Image Credit: Israel 21st Century) Israeli researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science may have discovered a key component that may enable them to kill leukemia cancer cells in the human body. (Israel 21st Century) In previous research, Shachar had found that a specific receptor – a protein on the outer surface of healthy B cells – fulfills a...

(Hat Tip: Isrealli.org) Although very similar to a previous video, this one highlights some of the more “every day” technologies that we use in the world, such as USB key chains, to camera phones, to the health industry. Did I mention the music is better the second time around? Enjoy! Note: As soon as I get some time, I’ll be posting some more...

Aug 27, 2007

(Image: Pope Benedict XVI, Credit: Wikipedia) It looks as if Shimon Peres is going to have an audience with the Pope this upcoming September 9th (ironically on the same day Jerusalem is having a rock concert). One wonders what questions he will have for Pope Benedict XVI. (Israel National News) Israeli President Shimon Peres is scheduled to meet with Pope...

Aug 27, 2007

(Image Credit: ImagePrintGolf.com) Several congressional figures, as well as community leaders from New York are embarking on a journey towards the holy land in order to express their support for the Jewish state. (Ynet News) The group includes Congressman Gary Ackerman and Congressman John Hall, as well as religious leaders and representatives of the...

It looks like one of the world’s holiest cities is about to receive some musical entertainment-rock n’ roll style! (Forward.com) Several high-profile musical acts are set to rock the holiest city in the Holy Land. The concert, “Jerusalem Rocks!” will take place September 9 at Teddy Kollek Stadium. Billboard Top 40 powerhouse the Black...

Aug 20, 2007

(Hat Tip: Anglican Friends of Israel) It looks as if another “kosher news weblog” has entered the scene, and by kosher I mean a site highlighting the side of Israeli life that often does not make the small screen. Called IsraelPlug, this site’s purpose is to highlight innovative side of Jews in the holy land. The site has been around since...

Aug 20, 2007

(Image Credit: Israel 21st Century) For those with loved ones who suffer from epilepsy, BioAlert may have a new device that may help make life easier for the victim, as well as their families around them. Called Epilert, this device could help alert parents and medical personal if a person with epilepsy starts going through seizers. (Israel 21st Century)...

With all of the chaos raging in Darfur, Prime Minister Olmert has decided to grant 500 refugees the privilege of being Israeli citizens. (Israel National News) Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced Sunday that he has ordered 500 Darfur refugees be given Israeli citizenship and absorption assistance. Olmert added, however, that other African refugees, who continue...

Ofir Ben Tove, an aerial photographer who served in the Israeli military has some incredible images of the holy land taken from what some may call “God’s viewpoint.” (Forward.com) Photographer Ofir Ben Tov approaches Israel from a lofty perch: the sky. His aerial images create a narrative that connects the biblical sages to modern-day Israelis...

Aug 20, 2007

(Image Credit: Tulpehocken Mountain Spring Water) Israel’s water technology sector may reach over a billion dollars in exports by the end of this year! (Globes Online) A Ministry of Industry Trade and Labor survey of Israel’s water technologies industry predicts that exports will grow 28% to $1.1 billion in 2007. The sector had $850 million in...

Jewish citizens from both the United States and the United Kingdom are now exiting their former lands in order to adopt Israel as their new home land. (Ynet News) Two hundred new immigrants from the US and additional 75 from England arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport Tuesday morning on two specially-chartered flights sponsored by Nefesh...

Aug 14, 2007

With half the planet going “ga ga” over the iPhone (or perhaps not) it looks as if Apple could have included one feature to truly make its phone innovative. A new phone feature developed by an Israeli called “Call My Name” may end up revolutionizing the entire phone industry–at least in Israel that is. (Israel 21st Century) How does...