Cassandra Gomes-hochberg
The Jerusalem Post
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The impact of a lesser known environment hazard – noise
A recent study conducted by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health recently found that noise increases the risk of overweight and obesity. → Read More
Why are there so many construction site accidents in Israel?
In 2018, Israel ranked third among OECD countries in the number of construction sites fatalities, after only Cyprus and Portugal, with more than double the average. → Read More
What is 5G?
5G not only speeds things up even more, it changes the way devices connect to the internet. → Read More
Scientists reveal first true image of a black hole
A black hole's mass can be that of a large mountain up to millions times the mass of the sun. → Read More
‘Forgotten siblings’ with disabilities reclaim their place in new program
"The program is not a treatment; it’s not a therapy session and it's not a hobby," Gitman told the Jerusalem Post. "It's an empowerment program where the focus is the child, the forgotten sibling." → Read More
Desert tunes: Infusing Israel's Negev with music and life
On the backdrop of the ancient Negev desert, French musician and his ensemble treated their hiking guests to tunes, ranging from Israeli to Russian and Italian folk, jazz and more. → Read More
From the Amazon to the IDF
“My home community, Bnei Akiva and my family were the foundations of my life, the basis of my decision to come and stay, to know that here is where I can do what I must,” said Fernando Larrat Miranda → Read More
US Embassy closes booth at Cairo Int"l Book Fair over antisemitism claims
Considered the most important event in the Arabic publishing world, the Cairo International Book Fair drew a crowd of over 2 million and publishers from over 27 countries last year. → Read More
Netanyahu may visit King Mohammed VI in Morocco
Although Israel is not officially recognized by Rabat, reports about clandestine relations, including security services, between the two countries, have circulated for years. → Read More
Likud wlll attack Olmert and Barak in next campaign step
A special television edition will be broadcast every evening with the participation of ministers and Knesset members from the Likud. → Read More
In the heart of the Negev, where musicians and hikers meet
The 10-day musical journey will take hikers along the desert highlands between Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon, across the Ramon Crater, before they head east to the Arava Valley. → Read More
KKL holds ceremony to honor memory of Jewish-Argentinian lawyer Nisman
Attendees planted trees around the memorial, meant to symbolize friendship and partnership between the two countries. → Read More
Report: U.S. Army acquires two Iron Dome batteries
"The Iron Dome system provides the best value for the US military in terms of the timetable for its acquisition and deployment," the US report said. → Read More
The power struggle between Israel and UNRWA in Jerusalem's refugee camp
Political instability is one among several issues afflicting the lives of Shuafat residents. → Read More
Israel Prize winner Peretz pitched by Moshe Kahlon, Yair Lapid to join politics
“Miriam Peretz has devoted her life to education and imparting the Jewish and Zionist heritage while conducting lectures to youth and soldiers." → Read More
Wiesenthal Center calls on Croatian authorities to ban Holocaust deniers
The Croatian Revolutionary Movement Ustasha was a Roman Catholic, fascist, racist, ultranationalist and terrorist organization that promoted genocide against Serbs. → Read More
'Schindler's List' escape room in Greece offers visitors WWII experience
"How does an amusement that reduces the Holocaust to a game exist — and thrive — for almost two years and without any repercussions?" → Read More
Yifat Shasha Biton appointed Minister of Construction and Housing
She has introduced laws aimed at increasing the protection of the personal safety of infants and toddlers while serving as the chairwoman of the Committee on Children Rights. → Read More
Regev dismisses Bennett and Shaked's New Right as 'reality show'
"Does this seem serious to you? The New Right is a miserable imitation of the real thing — the Likud." → Read More
Winter in Israel: After heavy snowfall, Mount Hermon skiing site to open
"The site will be open for skiing and the conditions will be optimal," Friedman said. → Read More