Published under ‘life’

I am so inspired by Lizzie’s example of positivity. Watch her video and you will be too.

Jihad vacation

Published under Global, Introspection, Iran, Middle East, Syria Jan 08, 2014

This article (shared below in full) talks about a Saudi man who takes holidays to go fight the Shiites in Syria. It is a compelling read. I initially pondered if a silver lining of the Syrian war was that the extremists on both sides would deplete each other – with Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and Assad’s [...]

Quote of the Week: New Ending

Published under Favorite Quotes Jan 03, 2014

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” -Carl Bard

Going Nuts about Nuts

Published under Health, Science and Technology Dec 20, 2013

It seems as though scientists are discovering new benefits of eating nuts every day — weight maintenance and reduced risk of disease. The excerpts below share some of the latest discoveries. “Consistent evidence for the health benefits of nuts has been accumulating since the early 1990s. Frequent nut consumption has been linked to a reduced [...]

Quote of the Week: On Gratitude

Published under Favorite Quotes Dec 20, 2013

“Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.” —Jacques Maritain

“When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.” —Queen Elizabeth

“If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner.” -Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918- December 5, 2013)  

I just learned that Dov Lautman passed away this weekend.  Dov was one of the foremost Israeli business leaders.  More important, Dov was one of the biggest supporters of Arab-Israeli economic cooperation and of resolving the political conflict between Israel and all of its neighbors.  Dov was a true pioneer in this space – I [...]

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” –Theodore Roosevelt

Made In Israel

Published under Innovation, Israel, Science and Technology Nov 06, 2013

I’m amazed by Israel’s many breakthrough scientific and medical contributions.