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A Healthy and Good News Year By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — Today I present to you my predictions for Israel’s medical achievements that will take place in the forthcoming new Jewish Year of 5776. They are reliable predictions, as they mirror actual events that occurred in 5775. I have only sufficient space here to […]
Positively Israel ~ September 9, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & EducationBy Michal Ordman NETANYA, Israel — I usually publicize the positive achievements of the Jewish State. This week, however, I want to illustrate that much of Israel’s work also goes into counteracting the negative side of life in the modern world. Disease prevention is a top priority of Israeli medical research. Israel’s Avraham Pharmaceuticals has
Positively Israel ~ September 2, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & EducationSAN DIEGO (SDJW) – During the month of August, San Diego Jewish World was privileged to publish works by the following writers and photographers. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and to publicly express our appreciation. To access works by these contributors on San Diego Jewish World, type or copy their name into the
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Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Edwin Black, Eileen Wingard, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shor M. Masori, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerBy Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — When I return to Israel from overseas trips I always marvel how fresh and exciting the discoveries and innovations that I collect from the Israeli news are. But last week, even I couldn’t anticipate the vast number of astonishing stories recently reported in the Jewish State. In the operating
Positively Israel ~ August 26, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
SAN DIEGO (SDJW) – During the month of July, San Diego Jewish World was privileged to publish works by the following writers and photographers. We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you and publicly express our appreciation. To access works by these contributors on San Diego Jewish World, type or copy their name
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Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Lloyd Levy, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shor M. Masori, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerIsrael Goes Nuclear By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — In contrast to Iran’s destructive ambitions and manipulative nuclear activities, Israelis are working from the microscopic to the atomic level, in order to develop vital medical treatments and life-enhancing technology. Israeli scientists are working with international organizations to eradicate cancer at the cellular level. One Israeli
Positively Israel ~ July 22, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education
SAN DIEGO (SDJW)—San Diego Jewish World acknowledges and thanks those writers whose bylines and photo credit lines appeared during the month of June and the first few days of July on its website. They included: David Amos Stephen Hazan Arnoff Laurie Baron David Bedein Edwin Black Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Garry Fabian Donald
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Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Edwin Black, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shor M. Masori, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerIt Does Not Add Up By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — The United Nations published a very misleading report recently. No, not that one – I’m referring to the UN report that showed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Israel was 46% lower last year compared to 2013. However, if you read the report, it shows
Positively Israel ~ July 2, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle EastIsrael confronts crises By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel –If you analyze the news for the most serious problems affecting the planet, they would include disease, hunger, drought, natural disasters and terrorism. Israel’s superb work to combat these menaces deserves far more publicity. Here are some recent examples. The risk of contracting cancer is now estimated
Positively Israel ~ June 24, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & EducationHow effective is the BDS movement? By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — One of my readers suggested that I write another anti-boycott article. So I just took excerpts from Israel’s positive news over the last 3 weeks and will let you make up your minds as to whether or not there is a boycott. The
Positively Israel ~ June 18, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & EducationBitzua — Can do! By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — One of the Israelis’ most famous characteristics is a “can do” attitude – “Bitzua” in Hebrew. It is the concept that nothing is impossible, if you have sufficient determination. And over the past few weeks, Israel has shown just what can be done in the Jewish
Positively Israel ~ June 3, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle EastSAN DIEGO (SDJW)—San Diego Jewish World acknowledges and thanks those writers and photographers whose bylines appeared during the month of May on its website. They were: David Amos Laurie Baron Caren Besner Dan Bloom Shoshana Bryen Stephen Bryen Garry Fabian Abraham Foxman Donald H. Harrison Natasha Josefowitz Rabbi Ben Kamin Tony Klug Steve Kramer Lloyd
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Barry Shaw, Donald H. Harrison, Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Eileen Wingard, Eric George Tauber, Eva Trieger, Fred Reiss, EdD, Ira Sharkansky, Lawrence Baron, Mark D. Zimmerman, Melanie Rubin, Michael Ordman, Mimi Pollack, Natasha Josefowitz, Sheryl Rowling, Shoshana Bryen, Steve KramerWho Cares? By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — It’s clear from recent anti-Israel resolutions that the United Nations doesn’t care what happens in the Middle East. In contrast, Israel continues unfazed to perform the good deeds that a caring world really should be cheering. Another two wounded Syrians were brought in for emergency care last
Positively Israel ~ May 28, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share“Israel: The Cream of the Crop” By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — The Jewish festival of Shavuot (Pentacost) celebrates Israel’s wheat harvest and the source of the prosperity it generates. Israel’s agricultural technology is bringing prosperity to those nations willing to recognize the true benevolent nature of the Jewish State. The theme of Expo 2015,
Positively Israel ~ May 20, 2015 Read More »
Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education