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Archaeologists Find Chamber for Paleolithic Religious Ceremonies in Cave in the Galilee

A rare prehistoric ritual complex has been uncovered in the darkest depths of Manot Cave in the Western Galilee, Israel. The complex is enclosed naturally by impressive stalagmites that create a distinctive entrance to the site and features a unique and impressive rock with geometric engravings resembling a turtle shell. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Obituary: Rabbi Jonathan Stein, z”l

Rabbi Jonathan Stein passed away on Shabbat, November 22, 2024 with his family at his side. He spent the last 50 years in service to the Jewish community, but his family always came first. He served at Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation from 1974 to 1994, at Congregation Beth Israel from 1994-2001, and Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York City from 2001-2014. [Family Statement]

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Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, Press Release, San Diego County, USA

Regional Authority in Israel to Spend $48 Million Reconstructing Kfar Aza

The Tekuma Directorate has approved a budget of NIS 180 million ($48 million) to rebuild Kibbutz Kfar Aza, one of the communities hardest hit by the October 7 Hamas terror attack. The announcement, made on Monday, marks a significant step in the rehabilitation of Gaza border communities devastated by the violence. [Israfan]

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Israel, Press Release, San Diego County

Founders of Western Negev Towns More Resilient than Younger Members after Oct. 7, 2023 Terror Attacks

About 64% of the respondents were residents of the kibbutzim, 33% of them were the next generation of the families that founded the kibbutz or the Moshav, in which they live. 83% were at home that Saturday October 7, and 45% of them directly experienced the infiltration of the terrorists. 52% reported that they had a family member/close friend who was murdered, kidnapped, or wounded during the events of October 7. [Press Release]

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Israel, Lifestyles, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

Israeli Researchers: NMDA Receptor May Be Key to Stable Brain Activity

By setting the “baseline” level for activity in neural networks, the NMDAR helps maintain stable brain function amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes. This discovery may lead to innovative treatments for diseases linked to disrupted neural stability, such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education

December 8 Set for Ben-Gurion Day in the USA Observances

More than 120 organizational partners across the country will join Americans for Ben-Gurion University (A4BGU) for its third annual “Ben-Gurion Day in the USA” on December 8. This year’s event offers a special message of resilience and unity in the face of adversity, and is rooted in the increasingly relevant vision of Israel’s founding prime minister, David Ben-Gurion. [Press Release]

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Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education, Technology, USA

Oxygen Therapy Mitigates PTSD, Tel Aviv University Researchers Learn

The researchers say that their unique therapeutic protocol affects the biological brain “wound” associated with PTSD and effectively reduces symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and irritability. They believe that their findings give new hope to millions of PTSD sufferers and their families all over the world. [Press Release]

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