Perhaps it was accidental that Joel Nickerson was selected as the new senior rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple (WBT) on Oct. 6, 2023, the day, he noted, before the world changed forever. “A new level of access was open. I was empowered to ask questions that wouldn’t have been appropriate for me to ask previously. […]
Continue ReadingFrom rivers carving through earth to lava melting rock and water slicing through ice, natural channels form intricate, winding paths. While they may appear similar, a new study led by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin has uncovered a key difference: the curves of river channels are distinct from those shaped by lava […]
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A groundbreaking study by UCSF researchers may have unlocked the secret behind why women tend to outlive men and retain cognitive abilities longer as they age. The discovery sheds new light on brain resilience and aging, offering potential insights into neurodegenerative disease prevention. The key lies in the two X chromosomes that females carry. One […]
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My first trip to Israel in 1977 was life-changing. I had come to learn in a yeshiva, but the experience ignited something much deeper. The land, the history, and the spiritual depth of Israel sparked a passion that I would carry with me for the rest of my life. Although I settled in Los Angeles […]
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A planet’s orbit is a key characteristic, alongside its size and distance from its host star. While Earth follows a nearly circular orbit, many exoplanets—planets beyond our solar system—exhibit highly elliptical orbits. Now, UCLA astrophysicists have analyzed the orbital shapes of exoplanets ranging from Jupiter-sized giants to Mars-sized worlds, revealing a striking pattern: smaller planets […]
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A landmark study has revealed that bacterial vaginosis (BV)—a condition affecting nearly one-third of women worldwide and linked to infertility, premature births, and newborn deaths—is actually a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This discovery could revolutionize BV treatment and prevention strategies. Researchers from Monash University and Alfred Health at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre published their […]
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For as long as I can remember, the Holocaust has represented for me the complete and utter absence of physical freedom. I’ve seen Holocaust films where Jews fought back, found meaning in the smallest things, tried like hell to maintain some dignity and Jewish customs, used their talents to improve their survival odds, and so […]
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Imagine a Nazi sympathizer from Germany living in New York City and studying at Columbia. He’s not a U.S. citizen, but he has a green card. For many months, he has been leading protests on campus with fellow Ku Klux Klan members where he promotes a hateful, racist agenda. After being arrested and targeted for […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 8 – March 15, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingCybereason Secures $120 Million in Funding to Advance Cybersecurity InnovationCybereason, an Israeli startup and a leader in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) technology, has raised an additional $120 million from key investors, including SoftBank Corp., SoftBank Vision Fund […]
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On November 6th, I embarked on a life-changing journey to Uganda with six other students from de Toledo High School. Our mission was to work alongside Semei Kakungulu High School students, sharing knowledge and learning together about spirulina. This remarkable superfood, packed with protein and nutrients, holds immense potential to combat hunger. Exploring spirulina’s potential […]
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