The Republican Jewish Coalition and Jews for Trump sent out appeals to Jewish voters to support the GOP ticket of Donald J. Trump and J.D. Vance. Here’s what they had to say … (Press Releases)
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These findings offer hope for enabling people who are completely paralyzed — due to conditions such as ALS, brainstem stroke, or brain injury — to regain the ability to speak voluntarily. [Press Release]
Thought Activated Speech Developed at Tel Aviv University Read More »
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According to the Psalm, one day and night is sufficient to bear testimony of the glory of God. But when we see the sun and moon performing their daily revolutions, “day after day” and “night after night,” we have an even brighter long-lasting testimony. This cycle of days denotes a system of laws. And if there is a law, there must be a lawgiver. [Turk Hill and Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Psalm 19: God’s Revelation Through Nature Read More »
Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish Religion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share“Step length is a sensitive measure of a wide range of problems and diseases, from cognitive decline and aging to Parkinson’s,” the researchers say. “The conventional measuring devices that exist today are stationary and cumbersome and are only found in specialized clinics and laboratories. The model we developed enables accurate measurement in a patient’s natural environment throughout the day, using a wearable sensor.” [Press Release]
Tel Aviv University Researchers Develop Model to Determine Length of a Person’s Step Read More »
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In this novel, the adult human characters are either good or bad, with few shades of gray. The animals, of course, are all good, although sometimes they can’t restrain their natural urges. The behavior of the children improves over the course of the novel, as they come to understand what is at stake. [Donald H. Harrison]
Animals Protest Zoo Mismanagement in Novel for Youngsters Read More »
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As I tell many people, you are never too old to learn something new, whether it be a new art medium or listening to a discussion about someone’s life experiences. [Cailin Acosta]
Summer is the Season to Try New Jewish Experiences Read More »
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Utilizing the extensive database of approximately 23,000 diseases documented in the Open Targets Platform, the researchers derived new capabilities to predict diseases with subtypes using direct evidence. The Open Targets Platform (OT) integrates biomedical, genetic, and biochemical datasets, including 23,000 diseases, to empower disease ontologies, classifications, and potential gene targets. [Press Release]
AI Model Could Help Formulate Treatments for Rare and Orphan Diseases Read More »
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Prof. Eran Friedler co-invented a system that produces clean water from the air with a colleague, Professor David Broday. Their atmospheric water generator harvests air moisture by an innovative continuous liquid desiccant system. Energy is only invested when condensing the vapor into liquid water. It even works in desert regions and can run on solar energy. They founded a startup, H2OLL, to commercialize the product. [Press Release]
Technion Researchers Pursue 21st Century Water Solutions Read More »
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Mariana Chilton, PhD is a college professor in Philadelphia by day and a suspected thief in the night in a wealthy suburb. She faces charges in Montgomery County Court for swiping pro-Israel signs from a neighboring synagogue and a private home. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Drexel Prof. Arrested on Charge of Stealing Pro-Israel Signs Read More »
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Louis Cy Towne, 85, a medical doctor, cantor, travel enthusiast, and opera lover, bequeathed those great loves to his three children, his daughter Danielle Towne commented Tuesday at well-attended graveside services at the Home of Peace Cemetery. [Cailin Acosta]
Louis Towne, Cantor, Medical Doctor, World Traveler, Laid to Rest Read More »
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In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco in September 2023, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities through water, sanitation, and agricultural initiatives aimed at food recovery, benefitting around 3,350 people. [Yossef Ben-Meir]
High Atlas Foundation Aids in Recuperation after Morocco Earthquake Read More »
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Given the surge in anti-Israel and antisemitic incidents with the growth of the BDS movement and the ongoing war, The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Campus Israel Fellows are supporting Jewish college students by maintaining an authentic and engaging Israeli presence on campuses. [Jacob Kamaras]
Jewish Agency’s Head of North America: Israel Needs ‘Character Witnesses’ on Campus Read More »
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Every four years in the United States, dogs choose an alpha dog to lead them. In the past both candidates were sufficiently tame and thus caused no alarm. That is not the case this year. Two old dogs are competing for the office. [“Elona Baron” as Barked to Laurie Baron}
Hounding the Headlines: The Aging Alpha Dog Choices Read More »
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Here are developments in the United States, Israel, and around the globe of interest to the Jewish community [Press Release]
AJC Global Briefing: July 8, 2024 Read More »
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