Category: Science and Health

As we know, the nazir is forbidden from consuming grape products. The mishnah on which today’s conversation is based first attempts to quantify the minimum amount of grape products that, if consumed by the nazir, would trigger punishment. Next, it considers mixtures, quoting Rabbi Akiva who notes that even if the nazir only ate bread on which a few drops of […]

In recent years, bread has been considered the enemy of nutrition, whether one is dieting or even for people who are trying to be healthy and save calories. But is the attempt to avoid bread of all types necessary or is it just an unsupported nutritional trend? The difficulty of choosing the right bread is […]

Tests for the early detection of colorectal cancer make it possible to prevent its development or to treat it at an early stage, according to the Israel Cancer Association (ICA) that women and men over the age of 50 to perform a simple, free examination at their health fund every year.  Colorectal cancer is the […]

The FBI has assessed that a leak from a laboratory in the central Chinese city of Wuhan likely caused the COVID pandemic, director Christopher Wray said on Tuesday, a claim China said had “no credibility whatsoever.” “The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a […]

Hamantaschen are one of my favorite Jewish foods to bake — and eat. As a child, I remember helping my mother to gently tape wax paper to our wooden kitchen table to prepare for the sticky mess that would ensue when rolling copious amounts of hamantaschen dough. I think this was the only time we […]

Have you decided to make some lifestyle changes and start exercising and eating right? Now you have to choose the professionals who’ll help you develop the best routines and select the right foods.  Choosing a fitness trainer, nutritionist or dietitian isn’t easy when there are so many professionals in these fields. The web is full […]

A new peer-reviewed study has found that people who perceive themselves as more attractive are less likely to wear masks.  Research has shown that conventionally attractive people are associated with more positive personality traits and receive preferential treatment. Research has also shown that people, who are perceived as more attractive, tend to donate less to […]

The world assumed that with the availability of two successful types of vaccinations against poliomyelitis many decades, it would be wiped out – but polio hasn’t been because of anti-vaccination sentiments, which were bolstered by the COVID-19 pandemic that required numerous shots to prevent serious disease. There are 150,000 Israeli children who have not been […]

Tiropitakia, “little cheese pies” in Greek, are feta-filled, phyllo-wrapped bundles. They come in a variety of shapes, and are often formed into triangles. The Greek-speaking Romaniote Jewish community from the Eastern Mediterranean is known for preparing a range of phyllo and cheese-stuffed pastries for holidays and Shabbat. Thankfully, their recipes have been documented in the […]

Some people eagerly wait for winter and rainy days, while some feel sad when it’s cold and there’s little sunlight. Yet remember that in Israel summer lasts for eight months.  One thing is for sure; winter always requires more organization than warm days. It can be hard to go outside and parents face many challenges […]