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What is Yom Ha’atzmaut?

Considering that the State of Israel was born in 1948, it’s fascinating to witness how the country’s culture has evolved in less than a century, embracing traditions that honor both its past and future. This is Israel’s 77th Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) — just 77 years old, yet carrying millennia of history on its shoulders.

Personal information v. ‘right to be forgotten’

CHANUKAH 5785, SECTION B, PAGE 2 By Zachy Hennessy Do you have the right to remove your personal information from the internet? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is...

First person: ‘Objective’ ADHD diagnostic test

Israel, a critical point in the ADHD diagnosis process is the MOXO test: a computerized assessment tool that measures attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity through interactive tasks on a computer or tablet.

IDF reserve duty wreaks havoc for business owners

According to a civil group Brothers and Sisters for Israel, at least 10% of those who had been called up are small business owners. Although the government had rolled out a plan to help small businesses shortly after Oct. 7, the strict eligibility criteria meant some would inevitably fall through the cracks.

‘Sleep influencer’ wakes people up to posture

I’d never given a moment’s thought to my “sleep posture.” I’d never even heard the expression before I met James Leinhardt at Levitex Sleep, a company that has developed a line of specialist mattresses and pillows. But I am now enlightened. I can now pass on some vital insights into the enormous impact sleep has on our day-to-day wellbeing.