Chip maker sets up engineering teams to work on system-on-chip, software for self-driving vehicle capabilities as part of US semiconductor’s expanded R&D operations US gaming and computer graphics giant Nvidia has been expanding its R&D operations in Israel and recently established two engineering units to develop software and hardware solutions …
Read More »Housing prices jump almost 20% in 2022, costs of consumer goods up 4.9%
Consumer Price Index shows 0.6% increase last month, inflation climbs to 5.1% in October 2022 compared to October 2021 Israeli housing prices were up nearly 20% over the last year, a new annual record, according to a report released Tuesday by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). Housing prices have …
Read More »All the Jewish players and storylines to watch in the 2022 World Cup
While the US has two Jewish players, that’s about it; Israel will not be at tournament again, but thousands of Israelis could take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit Qatar JTA — It’s a World Cup like no other in recent memory — starting in late November. That’s because …
Read More »Call to Persevere Over Aliyah
“The return of the Jews to their ancient land is a sure sign that the Lord’s return is imminent.” Assisting the return of Jews from the worldwide diaspora is among the many Christian ministries facing great challenges. And with the flood of would-be emigrants from Russia and Eastern Europe threatening …
Read More »Running reduces chance of some cancers by 72%, Israeli scientists find
Peer-reviewed study from Tel Aviv University shows aerobic activity conditions organs to snatch sugar away from tumors, impairing their ability to grow and spread Illustrative image: a man running (BartekSzewczyk via iStock by Getty Images) People who regularly run or engage in other aerobic exercise cut their chance of developing …
Read More »Escalating drug shortage poses danger to Israelis’ health, warns head pharmacist
Some insulin lines, heart medicines, psychiatric drugs and blood pressure pills are unavailable, says Pharmacists Association chair, estimating number of missing products at 150 Israel’s shortage of medicine is intensifying daily and is close to becoming a danger to public health, the chairman of Israel’s pharmacists union has warned. Many …
Read More »Trump no longer main draw, DeSantis a star, at Republican Jewish Coalition convention
Ex-president to address event via Zoom after initially saying he wouldn’t be able to make it; Desantis, Haley and Trump critics receive more coveted spots LAS VEGAS (JTA) — Donald Trump has changed his mind and is ready to speak to the Republican Jewish Coalition. What’s not as clear is …
Read More »When Did Judaism Emerge? Far Later Than Assumed, New Theory Suggests
Most researchers have long dismissed the Exodus and the revelation at Mt. Sinai as foundation myths – leaving us with the question of how and when the first major monotheistic religion developed. And now a new theory springs a shock. A broad review finds no historical or archaeological evidence that …
Read More »AG said to slam brakes on latest effort to name recently convicted Deri as minister
Baharav-Miara said to tell Netanyahu approval needed from Central Elections Committee; Ben Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit, Smotrich’s Religious Zionism to operate separately in Knesset Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara reportedly threw a wrench into Likud chief Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest effort to appoint Shas chairman Aryeh Deri as a cabinet minister in his …
Read More »Are Christian Missionaries Keeping Israelis From Believing in Jesus?
The impact of Christian missionary efforts coming to the land of the Jews can’t be overstated. But is it effective? My Israeli friends tell me ‘NO!’ From a Jewish point of view, “missionary” and “Christian” are synonymous terms. It’s understood that Christians are under a mandate to bring people into …
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