Israeli Hospital Saves Lives of Two Pregnant Women in Critical Condition from Gaza
It is rare to find two women from Gaza, within weeks of each other, with their unborn child facing life-threatening problems necessitating the expertise of Israeli specialists at Rambam Health Care Campus—but that is what happened. Two and half weeks ago, “A” from Gaza, 29 years old and pregnant with her third child, was brought […]
Grammy Winner Ricky Skaggs Saves Lives in Israel
When people usually visit Israel, there is usually a wish list of places they want to go, historic and religious sites they want to see, as well as tasting some deliciously authentic Israeli food. This past week, one of country music’s biggest names visited the Holy Land and made an unusual pit-stop during his trip. […]
Pro-Life NGO Calls for Abolishment of Abortion Committees in Israel
A recent report by the Israeli Ministry of Health showed that abortion rates in Israel have been declining for the last quarter century. However, Israel continues to have some of the most liberal abortion laws compared to other western countries. This week, the Knesset held a conference sponsored by the Knesset Committee on the Status […]
Abortion Rates in Israel Declining
The Israeli Health Ministry recently released a report that spread some good news when it comes to a very controversial topic. The rate of abortions among Israeli women, which has been in decline for the past quarter century, has continued to decrease through data received up to the end of 2012. Israel, which has fairly […]
56,000 Happy Mothers and Healthy Babies
Finding out that you are pregnant can be one of the greatest and most exciting things in life. Knowing that in nine months you could be looking into the eyes of your very own tiny newborn is a feeling like no other. However, unplanned pregnancies can often be the opposite, especially if financial pressures stand […]
Study Finds It’s Cheaper to be Healthier in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of fruits and vegetables in Israel are lower – sometimes even significantly lower — when compared to prices of fruits and vegetables in the United States and Western European countries including France, Germany and Britain. Eleven fruits and vegetables were surveyed […]
Israeli Pharmaceutical Company on the Front Lines of Fighting Diabetes
Oramed, a Jerusalem-based pharmaceutical company, announced last week that the results of its latest trial phase were promising, putting it one step closer to its goal of developing the world’s first oral insulin pill. Oramed is currently racing Denmark’s Novo Nordisk, Great Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline and France’s Sanofi to reach this milestone. Insulin is a hormone […]
56,000 Fewer Abortions and Not a Single Protest
Israel has some of the most liberal laws on abortion in the western world. Around 40,000 abortions are carried out each year; that is about 110 abortions every single day. There is no protest or public outcry; there is no real debate in the public discourse. No pro-life or pro-choice movements. Recent legislation is making […]
Beacon of Light and Innovations
Israel’s beacon of light is displayed in this amazing video. See the innovations coming out of Israel, contributing to the healing of diseases and advancements in medical research to benefit the world.
“King of Fun” Stewart Rahr Donates 50 Ambucycles to United Hatzalah
JERUSALEM – Stewart Rahr, a.k.a “The King of Fun”, surprised a jubilant group of United Hatzalah supporters by quadrupling his initial donation of 12 life-saving ambucycles at a ceremony held in his honor on Tuesday, January 28. The self-made billionaire, 67, from New York donated 50 ambucycles worth $1.3 million during a dedication ceremony on the […]