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.
Female Soldiers Given Second Option at Choosing Life
On February 20th, 1985, a discussion took place in the Israeli Knesset regarding the issue that rabbis were putting psychological pressure upon orthodox Jewish women to not enlist in the IDF.
Israel-Based Lab Develops Blood Test to Detect Breast Cancer
Breast cancer afflicts 1 out of every 8 women in the US, killing thousands every year. According to the American Cancer Society, the key to survival is early detection.
Israeli Company Reinvents the Wheel – Literally
An Israeli company has literally reinvented the wheel, with incredible results.
‘Kangaroo Care’ No Longer a Hopped-Up Theory
A new Israeli study demonstrates that skin-to-skin contact with premature infants, long known to be beneficial, has a positive long-term impact as well.
Knesset Members Speaks Out in Favor of Legalizing Marijuana
In a recent interview, Knesset Member Tamar Zandberg not only admitted to smoking marijuana but signed on a proposed bill to decriminalize the drug in Israel.
Israeli Researcher: More Sleep Means Less Cancer
Arab Israeli pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Fahed Hakim wants us all to get more sleep. According to research he conducted, sleep may help the body fight cancer.