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Forensic Seismology Breakthrough: Tel Aviv University Study Reveals Seismic Signals Preceding October 7th Hamas Attack

November 29, 2024David Rutman

Researchers from Tel Aviv University‘s Porter School of the Environment and Earth Sciences have uncovered critical seismic evidence that preceded the October 7th terrorist attack. The study provides unprecedented insights into pre-attack movements by analyzing data from three seismic stations in southern Israel. The groundbreaking research detected unusual seismic signatures approximately 30 minutes before the […]

I-EcoGuard: Israeli Arab Entrepreneurs Revolutionize Sustainable Greenhouse Farming Technology

November 28, 2024David Rutman

With all of the talk about Israel Startup Nation people forget that Israeli Arabs are also an integral part of the Israeli high-tech sector. I-EcoGuard is an Israeli agritech startup founded by Israeli Arabs focused on developing innovative solutions for sustainable and efficient greenhouse farming. Their core technology is a smart greenhouse cover that utilizes […]

A Moment in Time: “Thanksgiving

November 27, 2024David Rutman

Dear all, One of these timers is accurate. One is not. Which is which? We often realize that time is relative. Some moments speed by. Others drag their feet. The last ten minutes of Shakespeare in High School English class often seemed like five years. But the first five years of Maya and Eli’s life have gone by in […]

Complaint Alleges That UCLA Student Gov’t Cultural Affairs Commissioner Discriminated Against Jewish Students

November 27, 2024David Rutman

A Petition of Consideration was filed to UCLA’s Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) Judicial Board on Nov. 25 alleging that USAC Cultural Affairs Commissioner (CAC) Alicia Verdugo discriminated against Jewish students when hiring staff members in the fall. Ha’Am, a student-run newsmagazine at UCLA, first reported on the petition; the publication’s editor-in-chief, Bella Brannon, filed […]

Turning Unused Gift Cards into Opportunities-Why Selling Them Makes Sense

November 27, 2024David Rutman

Gift Cards Photo by karolina grabowska, pexels by Contributing Author We all have them—gift cards sitting in drawers, wallets, or even email inboxes, waiting to be used. They’re from thoughtful friends, relatives, or work rewards. But what happens when those cards aren’t aligned with what you truly need? Instead of leaving them untouched, consider the […]

Sephardic Torah from the Holy Land

November 27, 2024David Rutman

For most Americans, Thanksgiving morning is often associated with watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and some football games, all the while preparing the festive meal. But for the members of the historic Congregation Shearith Israel (the Spanish & Portuguese Sephardic Congregation in Manhattan), an additional feature of Thanksgiving morning is, appropriately, a religious service […]

Scientific Breakthrough: Weizmann Researchers Uncover Nocturnal Health Hazards

November 26, 2024David Rutman

A groundbreaking discovery from the Weizmann Institute of Science has shed light on the mysterious timing of health conditions like asthma and heart attacks. The study, from Prof. Gad Asher’s laboratory at the Weizmann Institute of Science’s Biomolecular Sciences Department and published in Cell Metabolism, reveals that a key component of our circadian clock regulates […]

Interest Rates Hold Steady: Bank of Israel Keeps Rate Unchanged at 4.5%

November 26, 2024David Rutman

The Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel decided to leave the interest rate unchanged at 4.5% “In view of the continuing war, the Monetary Committee’s policy is focused on stabilizing the markets and reducing uncertainty, alongside price stability and supporting economic activity,” said the Bank of Israel. “The interest rate path will be determined […]

Thanksgiving Leftovers to Shabbat Dinner

November 26, 2024David Rutman

One of the best things about Thanksgiving are the leftovers. Simply give them a makeover for the perfect Shabbat meal. For instance, your traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce can become the star of Shabbat. “Cranberry sauce makes a delightful dressing for salmon or chicken, bringing a festive twist to your meal,” Aderet Dana Hoch, registered dietitian […]

PepsiCo Acquires Full Ownership of Hummus Maker Sabra in Deal with Israel’s Strauss Group

November 25, 2024David Rutman

PepsiCo has announced that it will acquire the remaining 50% stake in Sabra and Obela from Israel’s Strauss Group, making it the sole owner of both companies. Sabra and Obela are currently 50/50 joint ventures between PepsiCo and Strauss Group, focused on producing, distributing, and selling refrigerated dips and spreads. The deal is worth approximately […]