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Israel Sending Firefighting Planes to Embattled Greece

Israel will dispatch two firefighting aircraft to Greece to help combat wildfires Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis described on Monday as “a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions.” Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett informed Kyriakos of the move on Monday, according to a statement from Bennett’s office. [JNS.org]

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Good News from Israel (August 1, 2021)

In the August 1, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: 
–An Israeli device enables people without hands to operate electronic devices.
–Two Israeli families and one from the UAE exchange kidneys.
–Two Israeli airlines have begun scheduled services to Morocco.
–Israeli high-school students won 3 golds at Math Olympiad.
–At least two more new billion-dollar Israeli startups.
–A rare Sumatran orangutan went AWOL before giving birth at an Israeli safari park.
–Despite the pandemic, hundreds of new immigrants arrive in Israel. [Michael Ordman]

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Ramona’s Rescue, Rehab, and Release Program for Wild Animals

Upon arriving at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center, I was greeted by a spitting image of Steve Irwin, the late Australian crocodile hunter.  Andy Blue, the campus director, showed me to his office where we discussed both the history of the center and his career.  His small dog Tug scurried around the room and gave me a scrutinizing sniff before granting his approval with a tail wag.  On the wall behind Andy was a painting of Tug dressed in a Napoleon war suit.  I could tell I was in for a fascinating time! [Teresa Konopka]

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Good News from Israel (July 25, 2021)

In the July 25, 2001 1 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: 
–Very Good news for 4 Israeli Covid-19 vaccines and treatments.
I–srael signs major cybersecurity agreement with Morocco.
–An Israeli startup converts food waste into useful bioplastics.
–Netflix buys a new Israeli series and Iranians will be able to watch Fauda.
–Five more gold medals for top Israeli gymnast.
–Israeli parachutists mark centenary of the birth of Hanna Szenes.
[Michael Ordman]

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Israeli Company Installs Water-From-Air Test Project for Navajo Nation

The Israeli company Watergen has implemented a pilot project, installing a GEN-M water generator at Rocky Ridge Gas & Market (RRGM), located in the Hard Rock Community of the Navajo Nation. The project was facilitated by store owner Germaine Simonson, Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA), StandWithUs, Bright Path Strong (BPS), and 4D Products & Services (4D), in coordination with Arlando Teller, former Arizona State Representative and current Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs for the U.S. Department of Transportation. Arizona State Representative Alma Hernandez (LD3) assisted with the launch of this joint effort as well. [StandWithUs news release]

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Good News from Israel (June 27, 2021)

In the June 27, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–UK National Health Service to trial Israeli cancer treatment test.
–Israeli grandmother is honored for fostering 217 babies.
–Israeli anti-malaria system wins top IBM AI prize.
–Israeli software powers Intel’s 5G microprocessors.
–Israeli sensors can detect when plants are unhappy.
–Three more billion-dollar Israeli companies in one week.
–Israel’s team of 81 Olympic athletes is the largest ever.
–Honduras is the fourth country to open an embassy in Jerusalem. [Michael Ordman]

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Good News From Israel (June 20, 2021)

In the June 20, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:

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On a Dog’s Post-COVID Life

have been receiving many Barks (the dog equivalent to Tweets) from curious dogs (cats don’t have a monopoly on curiosity!) who wonder why I haven’t written a column since December.  Like my human companions, I have been confined at home except for my daily walks. Now that we can return to a semblance of normality, here’s how my life will be different. [Elona Baron as told to Laurie Baron]

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Good News from Israel (June 13, 2021)

In the June 13, 3021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include:
–Israel has now had several days with no new coronavirus cases.
–An Israeli eye-scanning device performs blood tests without blood.
–Israel was overwhelmingly voted onto the UN Economic and Social Council.
–Israelis use bacteria to keep crops fresh – in the ground and on the shelf.
–2021 investment in Israeli startups has already exceeded the total for all of 2020.
–Divers can explore Israel’s new unique underwater nature park
–Evidence that the land of Israel was an ancient trade center
[Michael Ordman]

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One-Day U.S. Screening of Documentary on the Warsaw Zookeepers Who Hid Jews

An unusual, although not unprecedented, rollout for the documentary Of Animals and Men will occur on Tuesday, June 22, in theaters around the nation when the film telling “the true story behind The Zookeeper’s Wife” will be given a one-day only showing. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Carbon dioxide in the air at highest level since measurements began

Published by Reuters By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Despite a massive reduction in commuting and in many commercial activities during the early months of the pandemic, the amount of carbon in Earth’s atmosphere in May reached its highest level in modern history, a global indicator released on Monday showed. Scientists from the National Oceanic and

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Good News from Israel (June 6, 2021)

In the June 6, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, highlights include:
–An Israeli Covid-19 treatment cures 10 severely ill patients in one day.
–An Israeli study proves that being positive can increase longevity.
–An Israeli airline is commencing flights to Marrakesh.
–Israelis have developed synthetic spider silk and “no-bee” honey.
–Foreign tourist group tours to Israel have restarted.
–The first Israeli woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
–Take a hi-tech look inside Jerusalem’s refurbished Tower of David Museum.
(Michael Ordman0

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Biden administration halts oil drilling in Alaska wildlife refuge

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US President Joe Biden’s administration announced Tuesday it was halting petroleum development activity in the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, reversing a move by former president Donald Trump to allow drilling. The Interior Department said it was notifying firms of the freeze, pending a comprehensive environmental review that will determine

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San Diego Jewish Academy Goes Solar

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA), a pluralistic community K-12 school with a thriving early childhood center, marked a major milestone in the school’s ambitious Sustainability Initiative (SI) celebrating the completion and activation of its 800 kW solar project, further placing the school on the road to electricity independence.  [SDJA news release]

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