EZMEMS, NanoClear Water Solutions, and SoLED will work with Innovation Africa, whose solar panels pump water from underground aquifers and clean it for villagers
In the town of Beit Dagan, on Tuesday night, a 63-year-old man experienced a cardiac arrest a bit before midnight. Relatives called emergency services for help. United Hatzalah volunteer EMT Levi Goodman was promptly alerted about the emergency and quickly drove to the scene, arriving first at the location in under three minutes. The first
Four years ago, Shevy Vigler, who together with her husband Uriel founded Belev Echad in 2009, fused her dual passions of Jewish outreach and touching the hearts of wounded soldiers by founding Neshek, an organization whose name carries a double entendre. The word Neshek translates literally into “weapons” but is also an acronym for “Nerot
Political reporter Tal Schneider updates us on budget’s approval, rumors of US-brokered deal with Saudi Arabia; military reporter Emanuel Fabian with Herzliya Conference headlines
Prosecutors tell court it is still not known why Mohammad Masarwa got up in the middle of the night and fatally attacked spouse Bara’ah, 2-year-old Amir and 6-month-old Adam
Recently, Israel”s Ambassador to the USA, Michael Herzog, was summoned to a meeting with Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman. This might not seem like a big deal to you – after all, he was simply asked to attend a meeting, right? Wrong! In the diplomatic world of ambassadors, being “summoned to a meeting” is
Retail giant Target is facing a major backlash, including a boycott, after it partnered with a transgender designer for a “Pride Month” collection this month. The chain”s new collection includes swimsuits and rainbow –themed clothing aimed at children, “gender fluid” mugs, a book titled Bye Bye Binary, and a selection of items created by a
Israel Security Agency (Shabak) and Israel Police have arrested an Arab suspected of planning to carry out a massive terror attack in northern Israel. The suspect, an Arab-Israeli and a resident of Umm al-Fahm who had joined Hamas’ ranks, was arrested a few weeks ago, a statement said. He planned to use an explosive device
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis teased the expected launch of her husband’s presidential campaign overnight. Mrs. DeSantis first tweeted a link to an article reporting on the likely announcement Wednesday by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for a presidential bid, writing: “Big if true..,” followed by a smiley face emoji. Hours later, she tweeted a video
While PM maintains authority over Israel Atomic Energy Commission, minister will reportedly be his representative; opposition MK slams putting firebrand lawmaker in sensitive role
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Always said he had no regrets about leaving band to go back to university and become a math teacher; McCartney reluctantly took up the bass and global stardom followed
The International University of Rabat (UIR) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a center of excellence focused on aeronautics, artificial intelligence research and innovation. The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation and partnership in applied research, innovation, co-development and incubation. It follows the signing of a partnership agreement
Why the Tears? The local Hebrew School decided to observe Hanukkah with a special ecumenical celebration, and invited everyone in the neighborhood, of whatever background, to participate in any way they thought appropriate, or to just come and observe, and have some home-baked cookies washed down with grape juice or heavy super-sweet wine. There were
At a Berlin concert Roger Waters compared Anne Frank to Shireen Abu Aqleh, an Al Jazeera journalist shot while in an active combat zone. According to spectators, he also dressed up as an SS soldier and pretended to fire a rifle. MK Danny Danon (Likud) condemned the comparison, saying, “At a Berlin concert, Roger Waters
In the country where Spinoza became a prophet of atheism, Karl Marx investigated the roots of capitalism, the Founding Fathers started their journey, Descartes, Rousseau and Sade published their writings and Locke put his hand to the “Letter on Tolerance”, there is a man transformed into a ghost for criticizing Islam: he is the most
Right-wing prime minister tells economic conference in Qatar that Russian invasion was result of ‘failed diplomacy’ and that Europe needs a new security accord with Moscow
Bucking speculation he may attempt to quietly bury the plan, PM says he hopes ongoing talks with the opposition will yield compromise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Wednesday to put judicial reform back on the government”s agenda, following passage of the state budget. Speaking with Channel 14 Wednesday morning, shortly after the final vote on the spending plan, Netanyahu laid out the Coalition”s goals, emphasizing reducing the cost of living and overhauling the judiciary. “This is
Israel will see temperature fluctuations and possibly rainfall, forecasters have said. Wednesday’s weather will be clear or partly cloudy. Temperatures will rise significantly, and the weather will become warmer than usual for the season. Beginning in the afternoon, harsh northern winds will blow along the coastline, and in eastern Israel there may be light rainfall.
Gantz says new national budget, passed after marathon overnight session, means citizens ‘will pay the price’ for prioritizing Haredi demands over soaring cost of living
Marine experts rush to understand cause of mass die-offs of keystone species that feeds on algae, as pathogenic parasite spreads quickly, killing the creatures within 48 hours
Sources in Israel are concerned that Iran may intentionally raise the level of uranium enrichment higher, Israel Hayom reported. In March, Iran raised the level of enrichment to nearly 84%, but later claimed that this had been a mistake on the part of the inspectors. Meanwhile, Israel is concerned that Iran may return enrichment levels
On Wednesday morning, elderly Holocaust survivors in Toronto, Canada, will take part in the Survivor Torah Project. During the Holocaust, a rabbi in a small Polish town entrusted his community”s Torah to his neighbor, a shepherd, as Jews were being rounded up by the German Nazis. The neighbor faithfully hid the scroll, which survived the
On Tuesday, in the heart of Manhattan, the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) welcomed Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from around the world to join the New York Symposium Against Antisemitism. Notable speakers and collaborators included Natan Sharansky &mdash the Chair of CAM”s Advisory Board, former Soviet prisoner, former Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, and the leader
Hundreds of children participated in the largest initiative of its kind in the world. Learning to Remember is an Israeli initiative run by the Our Descendants and Us organization with the aim of studying 6.25 million verses of Mishna. The conclusion of the Mishna study (siyum) was held on Tuesday, just before Shavuot, the Festival
British novelist Salman Rushdie said on Tuesday that he has started writing again after being attacked in New York last year, the BBC reported. Rushdie was among those recognized at Windsor Castle on Tuesday after being made a Companion of Honor. Asked when he expects to complete his next book, he replied, “Oh, I’ll let
A series of new, disturbing studies from Tel Aviv University reveal a deadly epidemic causing mass mortality of black sea urchins in the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Eilat. The entire population of black sea urchins in Eilat was wiped out over a couple of months. For example, thousands of sea urchins living in
Lawmakers speed through hundreds of objections to finally pass final vote of fiscal roadmap decried as ‘reckless’ by critics opposed to special earmarks for ultra-Orthodox
A wunderkind of metal interior architecture, Steel is creating unique, high quality fixtures like stairs and doors for private clients and large corporations around the world
Islamic Jihad leader Ziad al-Nakhala claimed on Tuesday that senior members of the organization were eliminated by Israel in the recent round of fighting in Gaza because they negligently kept their cellphones with them. Speaking to the Haya Washington website, Nakhala insisted there was no intelligence penetration on the part of Israel into the organization
In his recent appearance at the UN, on May 15, 2023, Mahmoud Abbas, in a serious of other scurrilous remarks, reportedly said, “the Palestinians were descendants of the biblical Canaanites” and that this was proven “in religious scriptures, including the Torah”. The Bible does make mention of the Canaanites in most derogatory terms, including reviling
Parents of American Jewish journalist wait outside Moscow courtroom to catch first glimpse of son, who was ordered to remain in prison until August 30 at least
Tanya/ Iggeres Ha”Kodesh – The Holy Epistle, Epistle 6, Class 1 tanyaonline.com/?p=1934 ____ “He who sows tzedakah has a “reward” of truth” (Proverbs 11).1 “זוֹרֵעַ צְדָקָה שֶׂכֶר אֱמֶת” (בְּמִשְׁלֵי י”א). This means that the attribute of truth is the (G‑d-given) reward for sowing tzedakah. פֵּירוּשׁ, שֶׁשְּׂכַר זְרִיעַת הַצְּדָקָה הִיא מִדַּת אֱמֶת. The term “this means”
An Iranian official said on Tuesday that an attack on his country”s nuclear facilities would mean a widespread war that Israel would bear responsibility for. The official, who spoke to Al Jazeera and was quoted by Ynet, said Israeli threats would not change the course of things. The official was commenting to comments made earlier
The celebrated first Chief Rabbi of pre-state Israel, Rav Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook (1865-1935) is recognized as being among the most important Jewish thinkers of all time. His writings reflect the mystic’s search for underlying unity in all aspects of life and the world, and his unique personality similarly united a rare combination of talents
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided in recent days to appoint Minister Dudi Amsalem to be in charge, on his behalf, of the Atomic Energy Committee, one of the most secret and important bodies in the defense establishment. According to foreign reports, the Atomic Energy Committee is responsible for Israel’s nuclear weapons, on which Israel
Despite Sucharit Bhakdi commenting on ‘the terrible thing about Jews’ and comparing vaccines to Holocaust, court reportedly unsure if remarks were antisemitic or Israel criticism
Co-chair of Sacramento’s Jewish Caucus, State Senator Scott Wiener cites his upbringing as inspiring legislation that will allow religious institutions to build homes on their land
The Beitar Jerusalem soccer team on Tuesday won the state cup for the eighth time in its history, but the club is in danger of losing the trophy due to unruly behavior by its fans following the win. Following the conclusion of Tuesday evening”s match at Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa, in which Beitar defeated
Protesters accuse government of looting state coffers to meet demands from Haredi politicians, at demonstration organized by same activists behind anti-judicial overhaul campaign
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will announce his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday night in a conversation with Twitter owner Elon Musk, a spokesperson for his political team told CNN on Tuesday. The announcement will take place at 6:00 p.m. ET on Twitter Spaces, where the platform”s users can participate in audio
President evacuated under heavy security as awards ceremony canceled due to chaos on field, sparking threat from soccer association to strip team of first tourney win in 14 years
A New York City judge on Tuesday set a trial date of March 25, 2024, for former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records, ABC News reported. The former president appeared, virtually, in a Manhattan court before the judge presiding over his criminal case, according to the report. Trump scowled into
The Knesset on Tuesday night approved the state budget for 2023 in its second and third readings. The budget was approved by a majority of 64 to 55. Later, the Knesset will vote on the 2024 budget and on the Arrangements Law, which incorporates government bills and legislative amendments that are needed in order for
