Category: Culture
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Opening up the world for the visually impaired
The ability to walk independently in nature, in a shopping mall, or in any unfamiliar space isn’t a given for people with vision impairment. Award-winning Israeli company RightHear is changing that reality, one venue at a time. Tens of… Continue Reading
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TikToker arrested for ripping down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after she posted on social media about having gotten away with ripping down Greek flags at a New Jersey restaurant that she believed were Israeli. The incident at Efi’s Gyro in Montclair,… Continue Reading
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Israeli women fight for survival and wellne
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month – a global campaign each October to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research – the stories of Israeli women like Gali Michaeli highlight the ongoing fight against this disease and… Continue Reading
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Experts say about 40% of cancer cases are preventable
A new study by the American Cancer Society found that about 40% of cancer cases among people age 30 and over – and almost half of the deaths – are attributed to preventable risk factors. That is, these cases can be prevented through lifestyle… Continue Reading
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Metabolism booster and other health benefits
When it comes to spicy food, people are often divided: some love it, and others love it intensely. But for some, the sensation of burning or stinging isn’t so appealing. Technically, spiciness isn’t a taste; it’s a sensation triggered by the… Continue Reading
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The physics of shrapnel risk
According to Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines, when you hear a rocket siren, you should immediately move to a safe area, a nearby building or the stairwell of your building and remain there for at least 10 minutes. If none of these… Continue Reading
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How to protect ourselves from a bug sting-induced allergic reaction
We all know that the bee’s product, honey is one of the main symbols of Rosh Hashanah, but what people may not know is what happens if we meet the bee in nature. Its sting can cause some of us to have allergic reactions, and even anaphylaxis when… Continue Reading
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Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist who hosted musical Passover seders, dies at 84
Among the legions of Grateful Dead fans mourning Phil Lesh are a small but devoted cohort of Jewish Deadheads with memories of celebrating Passover with him. “To life! To Phil! Our love will not fade away! Eternally… Continue Reading
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First Rolex on the moon sells for $2.2 million at auction
A Rolex watch worn by Apollo 14 commander astronaut Edgar Mitchell during the U.S. space mission that landed on the moon in 1971 sold for nearly $2.2 million at auction. The watch attracted more than 30 bids during the RR Auction’s space-themed… Continue Reading
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Israeli actors star in Netflix biblical flick ‘Mary’
It has recently been revealed that two Israeli actors were cast as leads in Netflix’s biblical coming-of-age epic “Mary,” which also stars Hollywood legend Sir Anthony Hopkins. Actress Noa Cohen, 21, plays the titular character,… Continue Reading