Middle East

Israel, Hungary form scientific society

  By Anav Silverman RAMAT GAN, Israel (Tazpit) – In order to advance scientific cooperation between Israel and Hungary, the Hungarian-Israeli scientific society was formally established at Bar-Ilan University this week. Through scientific, cultural and social programs, the society’s members will seek opportunities to exchange ideas, network, and promote joint science education programs. Both Hungary and

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International, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

TAU: Progress made toward synthetic, wireless retinas

TEL AVIV (Press Release) — The aging process affects everything from cardiovascular function to memory to sexuality. Most worrisome for many, however, is the potential loss of eyesight due to retinal degeneration. New progress towards a prosthetic retina could help alleviate conditions that result from problems with this vital part of the eye. An encouraging new

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

AJC: Israel boycotters should forfeit federal funds

NEW YORK (Press Release)– The American Jewish Committee (AJC )is urging the U.S. Department of Education to take steps to ensure that education institutions receiving Title VI government funding do not boycott Israeli academic institutions. The AJC call follows a Middle East Studies Association resolution endorsing the “right” of scholarly associations to engage in such

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Computer detects patients who lie about symptoms

HAIFA, Israel (Press Release) — It is possible to detect when we provide false information regarding our health conditions through our handwriting, according to a new study conducted at the University of Haifa. The study used a computerized system, which was developed by Prof. Sara Rosenblum from the University of Haifa and that was patented

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Kishorit: A kibbutz for residents with special needs

 By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MEVASSERET ZION, Israel — Founded in 1997 by Shuki Levinger, a social worker, and Yael Shilo, a textile artist who was trying to find a way to ensure the future of her special-needs stepson, Kishorit is today a thriving community situated in the pastoral hills of Galilee. It provides a safe haven as

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Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Middle East

France, other EU states, hinder Mideast peace

By Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel — France, which fancies itself an exemplar of European statesmanship and strategic thinking, has told Israel that France’s unilateral recognition of Palestine’s statehood is what’s best for Israel’s development and security. But the practical result of France and other European states coddling the Palestinian Arabs is that the Arabs

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International, Middle East, Steve Kramer

Tax status challenge to Presbyterian Church USA

NEW YORK (Press Release)– Shurat HaDin, a civil rights organization based in Israel, has filed a whistleblower action against the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  In its 38 page complaint, the group provides substantial evidence that PCUSA violated its non-profit tax-exempt status for engaging in a range of prohibited activities

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Advocate exposes true face of BDS

By Tammi Rossman-Benjamin BERKELEY, California — “Bringing down Israel will really benefit everyone in the world and everyone in society, particularly workers.” These words were spoken by Lara Kiswani, executive director of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center, at a Nov. 12 panel discussion at U.C. Berkeley organized by the BDS Caucus of UAW 2865,

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA