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What Happened When Jewish Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman Tried to Bring Matzah to Space

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Apr

Jewish astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's attempt to bring matzah to space during his 1985 mission was thwarted by NASA's food coordinator due to concerns about crumbs in zero gravity.

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All the Wrong Moves

Aaron Kheriaty in Tablet · 6 Apr

The article delves into the groundbreaking work of Otto Warburg, a 1920s biochemist who discovered that cancer cells utilize glucose differently than normal cells, a phenomenon now known as the Warburg effect.

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Meet the Israeli scientists leading the fight against colorectal cancer

Larry Luxner in JTA · 26 Mar

Israeli scientists are at the forefront of global research attempting to combat increasing rates of colorectal cancer (CRC), a disease disproportionately affecting Ashkenazi Jews.

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Is AI the Printing Press of the Twenty-First Century?

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin during the 18Forty and American Security Foundation summit explores the challenges and opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents to the Jewish community, drawing parallels to the historic impact of the printing press.

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Can AI Make Better Teachers?

JA Staff in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

The integration of AI in Jewish educational settings is generating enthusiasm and debate among educators at IVDU, a school serving students with learning, social, and developmental challenges.

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The Mashgiach’s Algorithm: Is the Future of Kosher Supervision Smarter with AI? 

Rabbi Gavriel Price in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

AI is increasingly playing a vital role in kosher supervision by assisting OU mashgichim with complex tasks such as ingredient analysis, critical control points in production, and optimizing logistics.

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Israel's wartime technology is the stuff of legend.

Vanessa Berg in Future of Jewish · 6 Mar

Israel's use of advanced wartime technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), has transformed its defense capabilities in recent conflicts.

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The Jewish space lasers are real — well, kind of

Mira Fox in Forward · 2 Mar

In recent developments, Israel has deployed a laser defense system called Iron Beam, sparking both humor and conspiracy theories about the so-called Jewish space lasers.

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Kudos to Hadassah’s Hospitals

Editor in Hadassah · 2 Mar

The Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) has received significant recognition over the past year for its contributions to medical research and patient care.

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How Science Made Me Believe in G-d (YOU WON'T EXPECT THIS)

Chabad.org · 23 Feb

Rabbi Yechiel Krisch shares his journey of integrating his scientific background with his Jewish faith, illustrating how scientific inquiry enhances his religious understanding and belief in God.

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Meet This Scientist Who Believes In G-d

Chabad.org · 23 Feb

This podcast episode features a fascinating discussion with a scientist who seamlessly integrates his belief in G-d with his scientific work.

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Jews and Autoimmune Disease: Ancestry Solves the Mystery

Jewdicious · 22 Feb

Jewish populations, particularly those of Ashkenazi descent, experience higher rates of autoimmune diseases such as Hashimoto's, lupus, and Crohn's, largely due to genetic factors tied to historical population isolation.

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The Hype Machine

Uzy Hadad in Tablet · 20 Feb

The article explores the evolution and impact of transformer-based artificial intelligence models, starting with the seminal "Attention Is All You Need" paper by Google engineers in 2017, which introduced the transformer architecture.

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When Rocks Rock

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 19 Feb

The Rand Mineral Exhibit at the Biblical Museum of Natural History highlights stunning, rare minerals donated by Jonathan and Anne Rand, offering a unique opportunity to see these exceptional natural wonders in person.

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How to Make AI your Resentful Slave

Jewish History Lectures · 13 Feb

The video explores the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, comparing AI to a "resentful slave" in its potential to both serve us and harbor implicit biases based on how we program it.

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Israel’s Latest Power Play (That No One Saw Coming)

Mitch Schneider in Future of Jewish · 12 Feb

Mitzpe Ramon in Israel's Negev desert is being transformed into Space City, a major civilian space research campus supported by NVIDIA and the Israeli government.

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Snails and Gems

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Feb

The Biblical Museum of Natural History is hosting two special events: a Techelet workshop and a new mineral exhibit launch.

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In Praise of the Sea Squirt

Oren Harman in Tablet · 10 Feb

In a reflective piece set in the Sea of Cortez, Oren Harman recounts a transformative snorkeling experience amidst marine life.

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In Praise of the Sea Squirt

Oren Harman in Tablet · 10 Feb

Oren Harman's essay reflects on his transformative experience while snorkeling in the Sea of Cortez, which became a pivotal moment in his life journey after leaving the military.

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For Israel’s foremost chiropterologist, every bat is a mitzvah

Noah Hirsch-Rechter in Forward · 5 Feb

Yossi Yovel, a professor of zoology at Tel Aviv University, is pioneering research in bat echolocation, demonstrating their cognitive abilities and potential consciousness.

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The Screening Machine

Mo Perry in Tablet · 5 Feb

The author reflects on their evolving perception of the medical establishment and preventative health measures in the wake of their mother's breast cancer diagnosis and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Alphabet’s AI bet shows early returns under Israeli-American CFO Anat Ashkenazi

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 5 Feb

Anat Ashkenazi, an Israeli-American financial executive, has made significant strides in her role as CFO at Alphabet, following her successful tenure at Eli Lilly.

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Needle Shock

Alexander Hope in Tablet · 5 Feb

In this provocative piece, Alexander Hope reflects on the peculiar experience of attending a graduate-level nutrition class taught by a non-nutritionist with questionable historical insights and controversial opinions on vaccines.

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The Science of Sleep

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 3 Feb

Cindy Scarr discusses the critical impact of sleep on overall health and the challenges many people face in getting adequate rest, drawing from both personal experience and scientific research.

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Inside Out: Tips for Tresses

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 27 Jan

Cindy Scarr provides a comprehensive guide for maintaining strong and clean hair, with various science-backed techniques.

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