Science, Medicine, & Education

Positively Israel ~ May 28, 2015

Who 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

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Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share

Positively Israel ~ May 20, 2015

“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,

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Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Infant care center dedicated at Tifereth Israel

    By David Ogul SAN DIEGO  – Tifereth Israel Synagogue’s Silverman Preschool in the San Diego neighborhood of San Carlos on Thursday, May 14, officially dedicated the Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg Infant Care Center, an addition that enables the rapidly expanding preschool to accommodate newborns and infants of working parents. Enrollment at Silverman Preschool has nearly

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David Ogul, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

Federation coordinates local Nepal relief effort

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is mobilizing a communal response to the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal and caused widespread destruction throughout Southern Asia earlier this week. San Diegans can donate at http://jewishinsandiego.org/nepal-earthquake-relief 100 % of all donations will go directly to those affected by the earthquake.

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International, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share

Rabbi David Singer to head Hillel at UCSD

LA JOLLA, California (SDONA)–Hillel of San Diego announced Sunday the appointment of a new director for its programs for Jewish students at the UC San Diego campus. Rabbi David Singer will begin work in La Jolla in July. He was previously founder and director of Makom, a spiritual community for millennials affiliated with one of Dallas’ largest

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Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education

State weighs subsidies for achieving college students

SACRAMENTO (Press Release) – Comprehensive legislation, SB 15, by Senator Marty Block and Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León to improve access, affordability and undergraduate degree completion in four years was approved Wednesday, April 8, in the Senate Education Committee on a unanimous vote. SB 15 addresses needs across all three higher education systems and

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Positively Israel ~ April 8, 2015

By Michael Ordman NETANYA, Israel — The current news is full of smart Israeli solutions that benefit the world.  It also contains many examples of smart countries, companies and individuals that have recognized this important role of the Jewish State. Israeli biotech SynVaccine is developing smart, safe synthetic vaccines from the tissue of the recipient’s

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Michael Ordman, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education

Couples who exercise keep each other healthier

TEL AVIV (Press Release)— With obesity on the rise in households across America, the demand for weight-loss treatments, personal trainers, and lifestyle coaches is amping up. But when it comes to physical fitness, the best incentive to get in shape might be the very person sitting across from you at the dinner table. New research

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

Cyber- attacks cause high levels of stress

HAIFA (Press Release)–In light of Anonymous’ threat to mount a massive cyber-attack and electronic Holocaust on Israel next week, a group of cyber terror researchers at the University of Haifa warn that cyber terrorism does not end with minor internet disruptions. Rather cyber terror poses an extremely serious threat. “If civilians cannot protect themselves from

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Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education