My friend Laura invited me for a girls’ night out with our mutual friend Esther. When she told me the destination, I hesitated. It was a place of dark temptation for me, a place I hadn’t dared visit for years. “Come on,” Laura said, teasingly. “You know you want to.” “I’ll drive,” I said, […]
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High above Earth’s poles, powerful electrical currents known as auroral electrojets surge through the upper atmosphere whenever auroras light up the sky. These intense currents, carrying nearly a million amps per second, can cause major magnetic disturbances on the ground, sometimes leading to power outages and disruptions in communication systems. To better understand these dynamic […]
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At the 97th Academy Awards, Jewish actors Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison won Oscars for Best Actor and Best Actress. It was only the second time in the Academy’s history that Jews took both awards; at the 59th Academy Awards in 1987, Paul Newman won for “The Color of Money” and Marlee Matlin won for […]
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed an innovative system that transforms natural waste materials—such as discarded food scraps, stray branches, and seashells—into a powerful tool for extracting drinkable water from the air. This breakthrough system, known as molecularly functionalized biomass hydrogels, converts organic materials into sorbents, substances that effectively absorb moisture […]
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The 97th annual Academy Awards took place on Sunday night. A bit of mystery was added to all the pageantry. Long before statues were handed out, the anticipation was eclipsed by the glamorous parade of designer finery—not the tuxes, dresses and gowns, but one added accessory: a Red Hand pin worn specially for the red […]
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Israel has earned its reputation as the “Startup Nation” thanks to its thriving high-tech industry. But beyond cutting-edge startups, Israel is also a powerhouse in medical and scientific research. Every month, Israeli scientists drive groundbreaking discoveries, revolutionizing healthcare, biotechnology, and life sciences. From breakthrough treatments to pioneering medical technologies, Israel continues to shape the future […]
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Global Condemnation of the Iranian Regime In its latest stance, the G7 members have unequivocally condemned the Iranian regime’s destabilizing actions. These actions include accelerating uranium enrichment without a credible civilian justification, supporting terrorist organizations in the Middle East and the Red Sea, expanding ballistic missiles and drones, suppressing dissidents beyond its borders, and violating […]
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I recently visited the Theater J in Washington, D.C. to see a sublime piece of theater—Ari’el Stachel’s “Out of Character.” While I cannot recommend the show enough, what truly surprised me was the fact that Theater J is a world class, state-of-the art theatrical venue embedded in the Edlavitch Jewish Community Center (JCC). In fact, I […]
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The Tel Aviv Marathon 2025 kicked off this morning (Friday, February 28), with over 45,000 participants racing through the city’s streets. Now in its 16th edition, the marathon is organized by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality and features seven urban race routes, including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a handcycle race. This year’s […]
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Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup February 22 – February 28, 2025New Startups / VC FundingIsrael’s Quantum Machines Giant Secures $170M Funding as Majority of Industry Relies on Its TechnologyIsraeli startup Quantum Machines, the developer of the Quantum Orchestration Platform, has raised $170 million in Series C funding, bringing its total funding to $280 […]
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