Hydroponics, Aeroponics Save World’s Resources

Across the world, we are conducting unsustainable practices and use of land for agricultural growing. The High Atlas Foundation, a foundation for the lasting and prosperous development of Morocco, has been working to address this problem. They have been following responsible procedures and using new technology to increase efficiency through primarily women and youth led campaigns. In addition, they have been working to address the problem of climate change through monitoring trees they have planted for carbon offsets. [Carter and Henry Prillaman]

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International, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, The World We Share, USA

Mayors denounce flier urging residents to unite church’s sale, potential influx of Orthodox Jews

Published by NJ.com Elected officials in Monmouth County are denouncing an anonymous flier that called on residents to unite against what it said was a potential move by members of Lakewood’s Orthodox Jewish community into Upper Freehold Township. “I think it’s sickening,” Upper Freehold Mayor LoriSue H. Mount told NJ Advance Media, referring to the

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USA

Greenbergs Fund Center at Johns Hopkins to End Blindness

After losing his sight as a college student, Sanford “Sandy” Greenberg, an emeritus trustee of The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine, vowed to end blindness “permanently and for everyone.” Now, to further that goal, Johns Hopkins Medicine’s Wilmer Eye Institute has launched the Sanford and Susan Greenberg Center to End Blindness, with support from several philanthropists, including Wilmer board member Allan Holt and his wife, Shelley. [Wilmer Eye Institute]

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Science, Medicine, & Education, USA

The Legacy of Hannah Senesh

I saw the film Hannah’s War about the heroine and martyr Hannah Senesh on TV. I feel that it is a film everyone should see. It is very moving. Hannah Senesh is one of Israel’s most important heroines. She was born on July 17, 1921 in Budapest, Hungary, and died on November 7, 1944 in Budapest, murdered by a firing squad at age 23, after refusing a blindfold, but looking straight at the pro-Nazi Hungarian firing squad that killed her. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]

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International, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Middle East

Jonah Hill Would Like You to Stop Commenting on His Body, “Good or Bad”

Published by InsideHook By Bonnie Stiernberg Like most of us, Jonah Hill’s weight has fluctuated over the years. But unlike most of us, his body has been the subject of plenty of unfair scrutiny and commentary from strangers on the internet. As you might imagine, that’s gotten a bit tiresome, and on Wednesday, the actor

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Jewish Celebrities

Could Adam Schefter Leave ESPN to Join Caesars Sportsbook?

Published by InsideHook By Evan Bleier With his ESPN contract up soon and controversy swirling thanks to his involvement in the ongoing NFL email scandal, Adam Schefter may gamble his future is brighter with a new job and sign with Caesars Sportsbook. According to Front Office Sports, Caesars Sportsbook is preparing to go after pro

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Jewish Celebrities

Howie Mandel Rushed To The Hospital After Collapsing At A Starbucks In Los Angeles, Doctors Are Reportedly ‘Running Tests’

Published by OK Magazine A scary moment! Howie Mandel was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital after he collapsed in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 13. The 65-year-old fainted outside a Starbucks in Woodland Hills, Calif., and paramedics were called to the scene, reported TMZ. STRUTTING HIS STUFF! HEIDI KLUM TEACHES HOWIE MANDEL HOW TO

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Jewish Celebrities

US, Israel warn Iran of force if nuclear diplomacy fails

Published by The Bangkok Post WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden’s administration hinted Wednesday it could use force if diplomacy fails on Iran’s nuclear program, rallying more closely than ever behind warnings by Israel. As negotiations with Iran remain at a standstill, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held three-way talks with the top diplomats

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Middle East