Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is central to Jewish life, although the Torah provides few specific instructions for its observance beyond prohibiting work. (Cailin Acosta)
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A new study conducted jointly by the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) and Shaare Zedek Medical Center offers encouraging findings, showing that advanced diabetes technologies may enable many people with type 1 diabetes to fast safely. (Press Release)
Possible collaborative research areas include, but are not limited to, developing resilient buildings capable of withstanding earthquakes, blasts, and fire; enhanced glass and windows for shattering reduction; and smart sensors for detecting toxic and solubilized volatiles, including pesticides, persistent chemicals, air or water pollutants. (Press Release)
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A siddur does not merely tell Jews what words to say. Its primary purpose is to help congregants understand what they are saying and why: the meaning of what the siddur contains, their biblical and historical sources, and why ancestors suggested they read them. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
Koren Publishers’ new siddur: An appraisal Read More »
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The project recently completed its first successful flight test, marking an important milestone in the development of a system that could significantly improve emergency response by providing real-time detection and precise localization of fire outbreaks, particularly in large, remote, or difficult-to-access areas. [Press Release]
Israel develops wildfire-fighting drones Read More »
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Verse serves as a thoughtful reminder of the value of genuine, face-to-face human connection. While virtual relationships can foster meaningful interactions, the film suggests they can also become idealized and disconnected from reality. (Cailin Acosta)
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The world asks, How many people know your name? Jewish wisdom asks, Whose life is better because you lived? [Betzy Lynch]
JCC prompts the spreading of Jewish values in a process known as ‘zechut’ Read More »
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Imagine a restaurant that is so captivating that the only time people pick up their phone is to take pictures of the food. [Sandi Masori]
Le Petit Chef brings animation and fine dining together Read More »
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Adi Shamir (July 6, 1952) is an Israeli cryptographer and inventor. [Wikipedia]
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Why would Israel request a reduction in US aid which is used to purchase defensive and offensive weapons? There are several reasons but most important is for Israel to retain its ability to protect itself without being overly dependent on other countries. [Steve Kramer]
Israel decides to cut requests to U.S. for foreign aid Read More »
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Lamplighter’s Community Theatre hosts Playwright and Director, Lisa Balderston, who has written a provocative and suspenseful play about the use and abuse of AI at a private Christian university. {Eva Trieger}
If students are barred from using AI, does the same rule apply to their professors? Read More »
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Now, artificial intelligence has forced humanity into a different kind of confrontation, not merely with technology, but with the possibility that human imagination itself may no longer be sufficient to understand what comes next. [Shahar Masori]
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A review by the ADL Center on Extremism of the killers’ apparent respective manifestos reveals adherence to several ideologies, most prominently white supremacist accelerationism and inceldom, as well as virulent Islamophobia and antisemitism. Their writings, which have been shared on gore sites like WatchPeopleDie (WPD), also illustrate general misanthropy and an immersion in online nihilistic violent extremist (NVE) ecosystems. [Press Release]
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As I read the message the memory of the composer, Verdina Shlonsky, and her articles about French composers she had known in Paris, came flooding back. I recalled her as a kind, elderly lady who lived in a small apartment on the top floor of an old Tel Aviv building with virtually no furniture other than a piano and a couch. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
An echo from the past Read More »
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