Category
chemistry
U.S. cancer research group lauds Israeli scientist Alexander Levitzki
Jewish Journal
April 9, 2013
Alexander Levitzki of Hebrew University was named the recipient of the 2013 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Chemistry in Chemical Research.
Jewish doctor from New York co-recipient of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Jewish Journal
October 10, 2012
Robert J. Lefkowitz, a Jewish physician and path-breaking biochemist from New York, has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry jointly with Brian K. Kobilka, a researcher at California’s Stanford University.
Israeli among 4 Jewish scientists to win Nobels
Jewish Journal
October 5, 2011
An Israeli scientist won the 2011 Nobel Prize for chemistry, and Jewish scientists also took prizes in physics and medicine.
No Deposit, No Return
Debra L. Eckerling
August 4, 2006
Dating is difficult enough without asking for a guarantee. Imagine my surprise when the last guy I went out with wanted just that.
Five Jews Nab Nobel Science Wins
Tom Tugend
October 14, 2004
When David J. Gross, a winner of this year\’s Nobel Prize in physics, was asked whether he was Jewish, he told a reporter, \”What do you think? Of course!\” The same affirmative answer applied to five out of six 2004 science Nobel Laureates. Two are Israelis, three are Americans — all from Southern California universities — and two of these Americans have close ties to Israel.
Un-Orthodox Date
Marilyn Anderson
July 22, 2004
What nice Jewish girl hasn\’t heard this from her mother: \”You should meet a nice Jewish boy!\”
My mom was no different.
She would constantly urge me, \”Go to synagogue. A Jewish mixer. Or a Shabbat dinner. That\’s where you\’ll meet lots of nice Jewish men.\”
But I never cared for organized events. I prefer to meet my men through more everyday-casual-maybe-it-will-happen situations, which is how I met Carl.
Red Flag From Cupid
Mark Miller
July 3, 2003
Not very romantic? I was stunned. Did I miss something here? Is it our anniversary? It\’s our first meeting, for crying out loud!
Living Through Chemistry
Marlene Adler Marks
July 18, 2002
The ancient rabbis practiced a relatively simple form of medicine: cabbage for sustenance, beets for healing.
New Articles
Why I’m Adding a Flower to the Seder Plate This Year
Laura E. Adkins
April 18, 2024
“Let My People Go” A Passover Prayer of Freedom for the Israeli Hostages
Rabbi Naomi Levy
April 18, 2024
Day 188: How Could This Pesach Be Celebrated with Joy?
Yehoshua J. Altman
April 18, 2024
To Be Both Slave and Soldier
Tracy Frydberg
April 18, 2024
What Is So Great About the Shabbat Before Passover ?
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
April 18, 2024
More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.