Israeli/Singaporean Researchers Show Harmful Effects of Artificial Sweeteners
After the Children of Israel were delivered from the hands of the ancient Egyptians at the Sea of Reeds and complained that the water was too bitter to drink, the prophet Moshe threw a piece of wood into it, making it sweet. Today, there is a cornucopia of sugar, honey, corn and date syrup and […]
Overuse, not Global Warming, Making Sea of Galilee Shrink
The Holy Land has had five years in a row of drought. While a bit more rainfall is predicted by meteorologists this winter – rain does not fall here in the late spring or summer – the deficit has put the Sea of Galilee in its worst condition in hundreds of years, if not more. […]
Two Israeli Universities in World’s Top 100 Institutions
The prestigious Shanghai Ranking of world universities on Tuesday listed two Israeli academic institutions in the world’s top 100, marking an impressive rise since last year.
Confirming Biblical Prohibition of Gluttony
Religions do not regard gluttony (from the Latin word for “gulping down”) as a virtue. According to the list compiled by the great Middle Ages Jewish scholar and physician Maimonides (the Rambam), of the 613 commandments that Jews must observe, excessive eating or drinking is prohibited (and is listed as #169). In Christianity too, overindulgence at the dinner table is regarded as a transgression and even one of the Seven Deadly Sins.
First Israeli Research Nanosatellite Launched into Space From India
“This is the first time that Israeli researchers will have the opportunity to receive information directly from a completely blue and white satellite, without having to go through other countries or research agencies.”
Scientists Discover Exact Date of Joshua’s Biblical Battle Against Five Kings
Three researchers from Ben Gurion University believe they have discovered the scientific explanation behind the Biblical account of the miracle of the sun standing still for Joshua during battle.
The Disgraceful Link Drawn Between the Holocaust and the Nakba
At the end of the previous school year, I was lecturing at Ben Gurion University about these issues, among other things.
Israel’s BGU Discovers New Diagnostic Approach for Pro Football Players Suffering from Mild ‘Unreported’ Concussions
According to a BGU research group, professional football players have been found to have brain damage from mild “unreported” concussions.
Personality Profiling Methods to Utilize Against Hamas
The ability to understand the minds of political leaders is an important aspect of strategic intelligence. In this context, personality profiling is a common practice that has traditionally relied on the expertise and intuition of human psychologists
