Aviv Geffen Celebrates His Son's Bar Mitzvah and Breakthrough Discoveries

1. A Promise Fulfilled: Aviv Geffen Celebrates His Son's Bar Mitzvah

After expressing his wish for his son to "come up to the Torah", artist Aviv Geffen celebrated his son Dylan's Bar Mitzvah over the weekend with a small ceremony. Close friend and musician Evyatar Banai joined to help the young bar mitzvah boy put on tefillin. Continue reading, click here.

Geffen and his son, Dylan (Photo: from Aviv Geffen's Instagram)

2. A Breakthrough? Israeli Researcher Identifies Drug that Suppresses Coronavirus

Collaboration between researchers in Israel and the United States has led to significant progress in understanding the coronavirus and identifying an existing drug that might neutralize it: "If our results are confirmed in clinical trials, a drug treatment could turn the disease into a common cold". Continue reading, click here.

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3. The Dog Dragged the Toddler: A Mother's Surprise

When Catherine Sibilec from Australia adopted a giant Doberman that had been abused by its previous owners, she never imagined how the dog would change her view on pets. Just days later, the dog seemed to be dragging her toddler daughter around, but when she got closer, she realized the dog had actually saved her child's life. Continue reading, click here.

4. Police Leaders Make Peace with 13-Year-Old's Family

Batya's father, Yehoshua Guter, stated he wants the incident to deliver a message of peace and unity in Israel. "I want us to unite and move forward," he said. The police station commander gave the family a special tour and introduced the girl to the police officer involved. Police Rabbi: "The officers work tirelessly to protect Israel's health – their service is sacred". Continue reading, click here.

The meeting between the family and police leaders (Photo: Police spokesman)

5. Heartbreaking: "I Infected Someone with Coronavirus and They Died"

Rabbi Asher Weiss relates the story of a man who came to him in tears, almost certain he had transmitted the coronavirus, resulting in someone's death. "He came to me sobbing," the rabbi explained, pleading with everyone to adhere to health guidelines. Continue reading, click here.

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6. Ruling From Rabbi Kanievsky: Music Allowed for Those in Isolation

With coronavirus spreading rapidly, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky allowed those in isolation to listen to music even during the traditionally somber period known as "The Three Weeks". Continue reading, click here.

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8. Expecting Twins? Think Again: It's Quadruplets!

A month before the due date, a couple was shocked in their doctor's office: "We made a mistake in our diagnosis. You're expecting quadruplets". Continue reading, click here.

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10. Contracted Coronavirus, Body Systems Failed – Then a Miracle: Rabbi Rafael Naphtali Moses was infected with the coronavirus and his condition deteriorated, requiring life support for three weeks. After his friends strengthened themselves with the healing blessing "Asher Yatzar", an uplifting message arrived from the hospital. Continue reading, click here.

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