Category: Culture
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Escaping Putin, cyclist Mikhail Iakovlev makes Olympic history for Israel
In a stunning 9.152 seconds, Mikhail Iakovlev achieved a historic milestone for Israel, setting an Olympic record in track cycling. Although his record was quickly surpassed by Matthew Richardson’s world record, Iakovlev’s achievement marked a… Continue Reading
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Promising Israeli breakthrough research boosts rectal cancer cure rates
Preliminary findings from a study at the Davidoff Center at Rabin Medical Center suggest a novel treatment may eradicate rectal cancer in 65% of patients and reduce the need for surgery. Led by Prof. Baruch Brenner, head of the Oncology… Continue Reading
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In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich Village to Lilith Fair
Some of the most iconic American folk singers of the 1960s and ’70s were Jewish: Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, “Mama Cass” Elliot. But what if there had been an entire Jewish family of folk royalty, whose descendants became stars… Continue Reading
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Surviving October 7 firebomb attack, doctor finds solace in healing others
Hamas terrorists firebombed Dr. Elai Hogeg Golan’s home in Kfar Aza, trying to force family out; choosing to endure fire instead of risking abduction, they survived; Dr. Golan took nearly 2 months to regain consciousness and now aids her recovery… Continue Reading
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Jewish American Olympic wrestler displays hostages’ pin after gold-medal victory
Following the amazing victory by Jewish American wrestler Amit Elor, 20, she expressed solidarity with the State of Israel and its people after the October 7 massacre by displaying a yellow ribbon pin in support of the hostages and talking about… Continue Reading
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The science behind the trans outrage over Algerian boxer at Olympics
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s victory over her Italian opponent at the Paris 2024 Olympics last week brought the issue of gender conformity among Olympic athletes into the spotlight, sparking considerable controversy regarding Olympic boxers… Continue Reading
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Saudi fighter who dressed like a boy and made history will fight Israel’ Semberg
Dunya Abutaleb Qualified for Olympics for first time in Saudi history The Israeli delegation to the Paris Olympics includes two athletes who won individual medals in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Artem Dolgopyat, who won gold in Tokyo, added a silver… Continue Reading
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Serena Williams and family denied entry to Paris restaurant, Restaurant issues apolog
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, claimed she and her family were denied entry to the rooftop restaurant L’Oiseau Blanc at The Peninsula Paris hotel during the 2024 Olympics, despite the restaurant being empty. The hotel later… Continue Reading
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Scientists propose a lunar Noah’s Ark to preserve Earth’s biorepository
A team of scientists, led by Dr. Mary Hagedorn, has proposed establishing a lunar biorepository, a cryogenic storage facility on the Moon, to preserve tissues, DNA samples, cells, embryos, and semen of endangered and crucial species. The Moon’s… Continue Reading
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Jewish American wrestler wins Olympic gold medal
Her father was an Israeli record holder in the shot put and now his daughter has become an Olympic champion. Amit Elor, a 20-year-old Jewish American wrestler, won the gold medal on the wrestling mat in Paris on Tuesday. As expected, Elor became… Continue Reading