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Jun 25, 2018, 7:09 AM

Innovative Israeli farming program benefits Africans

Many people throughout the world may not believe there is much hope for making a living for high school drop-outs. Indeed, they may be destined to a life of poverty and struggle. However, this is not always the case...

May 2, 2018, 10:25 AM

Israeli ed-tech takes big steps in East Asia

Just as it is widely known that Israelis emphasize the of importance of education in their culture, it is perhaps, just as well-known that many Asian countries similarly stress the importance of quality education in their societies. And perhaps this...

May 11, 2017, 6:40 AM

Israeli Startup Culture’s Influence on the Big Apple

Illustrative photo of New York City. (Kobi Gideon / FLASH90)

One of the places to find a significant number of Israeli startups outside of Israel is New York City, known for being a place of abundant opportunity; this is well-shown in 2,000+ Israeli startups springing up in the city

Mar 8, 2017, 8:30 AM

Israel is at the forefront of cardiac and chest trauma innovation

Perhaps it is no secret that Israeli researchers are pioneers in innovation in a diverse array of fields. And perhaps one of the medical fields in which a sizable number of patients around the world could reap the benefits...

Feb 4, 2017, 10:12 AM

IsraAid, First-Aid and the Heart of Israel

Despite its small geographic size, the tiny nation of Israel has high ambitions. Some of its notable ambitions are to help those affected by disasters. It is always a pleasure to see the heart of Israel exemplified. Perhaps this...

Sep 23, 2016, 4:59 AM

Could the English be long lost cousins of Jews?

I feel compelled and cannot bring myself to be silent on this subject. As an American who is of primarily both English and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, I feel that although I am not here to tell anyone what to...

Jul 23, 2016, 7:51 PM

Israel is Becoming a Hotbed of Psychiatric Innovations

Freud's couch, in the Freud Museum, London. (photo credit: CC-BY Konstantin Binder/Wikimedia)

With more and more people being diagnosed with a form of mental illness, Israel is increasingly becoming a hotbed of innovations designed to improve the well-being of people with mental illnesses

Jul 8, 2016, 6:35 AM

It’s Time to Stop Believing All the Lies about Israel

It seems that in modern times, many people around the world are falling victim to believing vicious lies about Israel. Many critics and enemies of Israel routinely and passionately sell lies to the world-wide public that Israel is evil —...

May 12, 2016, 4:12 AM

Israel is at the forefront of education technology

Illustrative image of a boy searching for books in Jerusalem's Intercol school supply store (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)

Israel is arguably a place of converging innovative ideas. It seems there is a new culture of education technology startups springing up throughout the country. Because technology is increasingly becoming a part of peoples' daily lives, countries in North...

May 10, 2016, 7:05 AM

How the Bible Supports Your Support of Israel

While people and leaders throughout the world are repeatedly throwing Israel under the bus, and while anti-antisemitism is growing around the globe, I firmly believe that the United States should always stand with Israel. I realize that some readers may...

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Allison Barksdale is a senior convergence journalism major at Abilene Christian University who has a heart for Israel and enjoys writing about Israel's numerous contributions in her spare time.