Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill Causes Uproar in Israel
Israeli lawmakers are butting heads in the aftermath of a decision earlier this week by the Ministerial Committee on Legislation’s approval of the Physician-Assisted Suicide Bill.
Startup Spotlight: Israeli Device Revolutionizes Malaria Diagnostics
Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease which affects millions worldwide, especially in tropical areas where the insects breed more extensively.
Partnering with God: The Miracle of the Startup Nation
Israel is known for many things around the world. Hummus, falafel and the Israeli pastime of Shesh-Besh (backgammon) are just a small smattering of what has become the flavors of the Land of Israel. However, what is most profound about a country founded only 66 years ago is how Israel has become an international startup superpower.
A Unity of Purpose Among the Nations: Saving Lives One At a Time
Joining the recent Israel365 mission to Israel, volunteers rolled up their sleeves and gave time, effort and energy while they toured around the country hoping to make a difference, even a small one, while visiting the Holy Land.
Israel Faces Blood Shortage Following Holiday Season
Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster, ambulance and blood bank service, has asked the Israeli public to donate blood due to a projected upcoming shortage of all blood types over the Shavuot [Pentecost] holiday this week.
Teva’s Parkinson Drug Now Available in Japan
Japan’s largest pharmaceutical company, Takeda, recently signed an agreement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries to commercialize the Israeli company’s innovative treatment for Parkinson’s disease, rasagiline, in Japan. The rasagiline tablets, which are approved in over 40 countries for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, gained UK and EU-marketing authorization in 2005 and US FDA approval in 2006. […]
Rabbis: Medical Marijuana Kosher for Sabbatical Year
Israel’s medical marijuana community has grown significantly in the past seven years; whereas once a single doctor administered to 62 patients, now nine doctors serve the needs of over 9,000 patients across the country. This growth has led to an interesting question for religious patients: how will the upcoming sabbatical year affect the production of […]
IsraelGives Back to Those in Need in the Holy Land
With Ben’s passing not so long ago, Esther decided it was time to make good on their pact. She wanted to donate over 1 million NIS to a worthy cause in Israel, but was unsure of how to proceed in America in order to be able to do so.
UN “Seriously Concerned” About Palestinian Violence Against Women
The United Nations organization for women’s rights, UN Women, is “seriously concerned” by the rising rates of violence against women, including “honor” killings, in the West Bank and Gaza the Palestinian Ma’an News Agency reported.
Taking the Taboo Away from Sexual Intimacy
There is a little three letter word that when uttered, even simply implied, causes many to cringe and shudder.
