Keep an Eye Out for this New Israeli Technology

If you live in a large city, you know the frustration of sitting in snarled traffic, watching government projects extend far over-budget and over time. I see it in my city...how about you? Over the years, there has been a huge influx of Jews returning to Israel. Construction is rampant and, jokingly, the crane (as …

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Innovation Nation: ReWalk, EyeControl and OrCam

  Israel continues to excel in the innovation and advancement of life-changing technology.  See what they are doing for those with spinal cord injuries, paralysis and loss of sight. Amazing! https://www.facebook.com/687388637980711/videos/1739366239449607/   See other cool Israeli medical innovations: AlphaOmega - medical equipment that helps pinpoint Parkinson's and other brain disorders. SoftWheel - a wheelchair that …

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Israel: Innovation Nation – Energy in Africa

Tikkun Olam: Acts of kindness performed to perfect or repair the world; making the world a better place. It's a traditional Jewish concept taken very literally by many Israelis!  Israel is known as the "innovation nation," and they didn't come by it accidentally.  Since before the re-birth of Israel, the Jews have had to figure out …

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Israel: Innovation Nation – Non-Invasive, Focused Ultrasound Guided by MRI

Imagine having tremors brought about by Parkinson's or other debilitating conditions cured in a matter of minutes, with no invasive surgery or medication. That was Kobi Vortman's vision that led to the development of INSIGHTEC's focused ultrasound platform guided by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).  According to INSIGHTEC's website: Focused ultrasound waves, guided by magnetic resonance imaging are …

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