Israel’s welfare service system suffers from serious under-budgeting, a shortage of skilled manpower, and unequal distribution of resources across cities, according to a new study at Jerusalem’s Taub Center for Social Policy Studies to mark World Social Work Day on Tuesday. The event is the key day in the year that social workers worldwide stand […]
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It’s common knowledge today that fiber, which comes from vegetables or whole-grain products, is a healthful and important part of our daily meals. But what is fiber, and why is it good for you? Fiber—cellulose, the stringy stuff that leaves, stems, roots, stalks, and tree trunks are made of—helps keep our intestinal flora (bacteria known […]
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Although the tendency among ultra-Orthodox (haredi) Jews, including teachers, rabbis, parents, and institutions, to present boys with cigarettes on the Purim holiday and their bar mitzvah has lessened, the deadly practice still continues. The practice is meant to show the boys that “they have become a man” or to do unaccustomed things on the holiday. […]
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“I’ve given up on dieting,” a neighbor confided in me. With two sons and a daughter in the army, her resolve to watch her weight ended on Oct. 7. A veteran dieter, she had lost 20 kg. a year ago, but since the war began she found herself drowning her worries in chocolate, French fries, […]
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Last week, soldiers and reservists excitedly prepared for the start of a unique surfing course for those who have been recently released from combat, opened by the municipality of Kfar Saba. Aside from surfing lessons, the course also includes dialogue sessions with a psychotherapist. “There is a huge investment here by the municipality of Kfar […]
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The significance of the title of Marcus Burnstein’s book Bummer will, I am afraid, be lost on many readers born and raised in North America. Other Anglos – as we in Israel indiscriminatingly dub all English-speaking people – will get it. A “bum” in American English is something quite different from a “bum“ in British […]
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Dairy cows in Israel are among the most prolific milk producers in the world – but there’s always room for improvement. They require a great deal of care while living on a farm. Dairy cattle are often restrained for veterinary procedures, but retraining them can cause fear responses that can make the procedure challenging for […]
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Since the October 7 massacre, many victims have been struggling with their mental health. It is now evident that the trauma of war and security tensions have led to an increase in the use of narcotics. According to a recent survey conducted by Maccabi Healthcare Services, 56% of smokers reported that their cigarette use increased […]
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There is no problem with eating fruit after a meal, before a meal, or with a meal. It is not clear where this myth came from, but it is a ridiculous and unfortunate myth, Dr. Maya Roseman recently shared. There is no difference between fruits and vegetables in terms of nutrition. Botanically, for example, a […]
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A single dose of an antibiotic called doxycycline taken after sex reduces the chances of developing an infection by half, according to a new study published in the United States and presented at the viral diseases conference in Denver, Colorado. This method reduces the high rate of infection of sexually transmitted diseases, including the sexually […]
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