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The PillCam By Deborah Katz Even in the medically-advanced 20th century, properly diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases was difďƒž difďŹ cult as doctors couldn’t see inside the full length of a patient’s small intestines without opening the patient up. (The small intestines are 20 feet long.) Then came the PillCam. Invented in 1990 by an Israeli engineer, the PillCam is swallowed by a patient and naturally excreted 24-36 hours
later after taking approximately 50,000 pictures during its journey in the body. Gavriel Iddan, the man behind the invention, conceived of the idea in 1981 after talking with an Israeli doctor who told him of the limitations inherent in traditional endoscopies (which used a camera attached to a long ďƒ&#x; exible tube). Iddan said he used military technology to make the PillCam, which was approved for medical use until 2001 and has been given to over two million patients since then.
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popped a balloon. Other minor injuries were reported in the commotion that had ensued. It really could have been worse. Those involved in a human stampede can be severely hurt. The effects of this type of hysteria can be deadly. The story of the Town Center fracas might seem to be an isolated event. *QYGXGT it KV is KU a C reflection TGƀGEVKQP of QH the VJG times VKOGU However, that we are living in. We all face the possibility of having to deal with some sort of terrorism or other attack at some place or time. The realization is quite sobering. As Jews, we may feel more vulnerable. Unfortunately, our collective history shows this to be warranted. It is our responsibility to take precautions to best handle whatever comes. That mindset indicates a refusal to succumb to inevitable victimhood. The next scare might be the real deal. We must be prepared. Does your synagogue have a plan of action in case of an attack? Does your child’s yeshiva or day school have a specific EKſE RTQVQEQN VQ HQNNQY KP ECUG QH GOGTIGPprotocol to follow in case of emergency, and do they have practice drills? Are your local Jewish institutions in touch with law enforcement, and have they ever worked together to map out a procedure to follow in case of emergency? Individual responsibility is extremely critical. Do you pay attention to your surroundings, including where the exits are in rooms and buildings? Without causing undo fear, have you sat down and discussed these issues with your children, friends, and family? The actual statistical probability of a certain individual being present and involved in this type of incident is quite minimal. However, the objective is to have all bases covered before anything actually occurs. Panic happens when we are hit with the unexpected. Meanwhile, let’s all strive to keep calm and carry on.
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Keep Calm And Carry On I am not really an advocate of a stiff upper lip, and I have been known on occasion to emote. I guess it is par for the course of being a Jewish mother and grandmother. However, the lack of a cool head and a measured response to a stressful situation can be quite problematic. Reasoning and sound UQWPF LWFIOGPV Ć€[ QWV VJG YKPFQY YJGP judgment fly out the window when one is coming unglued. The wild melee that recently occurred at the Town Center in Boca Raton, Florida, was a perfect example of the dangers inherent in chaos. While the story ended up as a ludicrous mixup, there are many lessons to be learned from the incident. The local police department received multiple reports of gunshots at the mall. Crazed shoppers ran for cover in a rush brought on by the prospect of the presence of a mass shooter. The Town Center was placed on lockdown. A SWAT team VGCO UGCTEJGF VJG CTGC # RQNKEG QHĹżEGT searched the area. A police officer found a man in the parking lot adjacent to Bloomingdale’s department store. He was bleeding heavily from a head injury. The “victimâ€? was not able to give an accounting of what had happened. He was slipping in and out of consciousness. Surveillance videos, however, were soon able to reveal the “crime.â€? The wounded man was shown slamming his JGCF QP C FQQT CU JG HTCPVKECNN[ Ć€GF HTQO head on a door as he frantically fled from VJG OCNN 6JG KPLWT[ YCU C UGNH KPĆ€KEVGF the mall. The injury was a self-inflicted accident. Investigators were also able to pinpoint the source of the “gunshot.â€? A janitor pushing a garbage cart had
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Florida The College Of Jewish Studies Presents: “A Tale of Two Exiles: Tibetans and Jews” In Lecture Series Rome occupied Israel in the first century. China occupied Tibet during the 1950s. Both peoples spent their years of exile preserving their cultures as best they could, dreaming of a return to their homelands. How do Jewish and Tibetan experiences of exile compare? What do we have to tell one another? The Chaim Yakov Shlomo College of Jewish Studies (CYS) will be holding a lecture entitled “A Tale of Two Exiles: Tibetans and Jews.” The event will be held at The Shul, 9540 Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Tibetan-Jewish encounters – how Tibetans view Jewish experience and how the two peoples have been learning from one another – and hear a firsthand account of decades of such conversations. Professor Nathan Katz, Ph.D., academic dean of CYS, is a distinguished professor emeritus at Florida International University. He served there as the Bhagwan Mohair professor of Jain Studies, director of Jewish Studies, director of the program in the Study of Spirituality, and founding chair of the department of Religious Studies. Katz is the author of 15 books, including the award-winning Who are the Jews of India? and Spiritual Journey Home: Eastern Mysticism to the Western Wall. He has been awarded four Fulbright grants and is considered the leading scholar on India’s Jewish communities. He has studied, taught, and lived in
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South Asia for eight years and now leads Jewish-interest tours of India. Suggested donation is $10 per lecture. For more information, call 305-868-1411 ext. 311 or email lyd-
Calendar of Events WHAT: ALL IN FOR JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options) Men’s Poker Tournament - Win fabulous prizes including vacations, golf outings, restaurants, and more! WHERE: The Children’s Ability Center, 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL WHEN: Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. COST: $250 per person – includes poker chips, bar bites, and open bar. Dietary laws observed. CONTACT: Jessica Stein at 954-253-0147 or jstein@jafco.org ===================================== ====== WHAT: Sharsheret, the Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community, invites you to attend the Sharsheret Florida Annual Gala, recognizing guest of honor Dr. Eli Avisar, community partner The Shul of Bal Harbour, and featured speaker Dr. Debbie Friedman WHERE: Design Center of the Americas, 1855 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, FL WHEN: Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m. CONTACT: Call 866-474-2774 or email info@ sharsheret.org ===================================== ========= WHAT: Hebrew Academy’s 72nd Annual Light the Path Gala WHERE: Frost Science Museum, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL WHEN: Sunday, November 17 – VIP reception - 6:30 p.m.; Roaming Cocktail Dinner - 7-8:15 p.m.; Program - 8:30 p.m. COST: General Admission $250 - Young Alumni (30 and under) $118 CONTACT: hebrewacademymiami.org/lightthepathgala ===================================== ============= WHAT: Entebbe Inside Edition is a firsthand
account of one of Israel’s most daring and miraculous rescue operations with Rami Sherman, Entebbe Operations Officer. Hear his riveting personal account and the lessons for Israel’s ongoing battle against terror WHERE: Boca Beach Chabad, 120 NE 1st Ave. WHEN: Sunday, November 17 at 10 a.m. COST: $18 includes light breakfast - Sponsorships $180-$540-$770-$1,000 CONTACT: Call 561-394-9770 or visit www. chabadbocabeaches.org ===================================== ============== WHAT: Kef Israel Children’s Play - Interactive Bilingual Play for Children Ages 2 and up - A Fun Trip to Israel WHERE: David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 South Pine Island Rd, Davie, FL WHEN: Sunday, November 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. COST: $10 NOTE: The play will also be shown at: Michael Ann Russell JCC, 18900 NE 25th Ave., Miami, on Sunday, November 17 from 4-6 p.m. ===================================== ================ WHAT: Torah Academy of Boca Raton presents the 13th Annual Dr. Brian Galbut Golf Tournament - Mega Raffle & Deluxe BBQ - Featuring a shot at $1,000,000! WHERE: Boca Lago Country Club, Boca Raton, FL WHEN: Monday, November 18 CONTACT: Call 561-465-2200 or visit www.birdeasepro.com/tabrgolf/ ===================================== ======== WHAT: Young Israel Congregation Sister-
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Florida Violins Of Hope Concert The Shul, located at 9540 Collins Avenue, in Surfside, Florida, is proud to present “Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust,� a concert featuring a private collection of restored violins donated or bought from Holocaust survivors. The concert will take place on Monday, December 2 at 8 p.m. This is the first time these string instruments, many of which were played in the camps, will be played in South Florida. The concert is being co-sponsored by The Shul and the Young Israel Congregation located in Surfside, Florida. “We are really working hard to reach out to the local Jewish community to spread the word about this concert,� shares Kayla Friedman, the concert co-chair. Partnering institutions include CAJE, the Galbut JCC, the Jewish Museum of South Florida, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Holocaust Education Teacher Institute. Renowned Israeli violin maker Amnon Weinstein has devoted the past 20 years to restoring the violins of the Holocaust. Each violin which was donated or purchased from Holocaust survivors has a unique and inspiring story. A short video presentation before the concert will explain the ongoing work of the Vio-
lins of Hope Project. World-famous violinist Gary Levinson, senior principal associate concertmaster of the Dallas Symphony, will conduct the concert, which will showcase a number of these sacred string instruments – a concert that represents the victory of the human spirit over evil and hatred. The evening’s repertoire will include Jewish compositions composed during this dark time of history. Local Jewish day schools will have the opportunity to listen to the “Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust� concert at another venue. Admission is $54 per person. Sponsorships are available for $180, $360, and $540. Sponsors will receive preferred seating and their names will be listed in the program. A portion of the proceeds will be presented to the Violins of Hope organization. Log onto YouTube to watch a video about the Violins of Hope Project (go to https://youtu.be/fvecu91Da3M) and learn more about it. For more information or to buy tickets, please call 305-866-0203 and ask for Florence or Yakira, or email yakira@yicbh. org.
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CONTACT: Call 305-866-0203 or email yicsisterhood@gmail.com ===================================== ========== WHAT: Cooking with Susie Fishbein: Susie teaches us how to prepare several dishes, followed by a dessert reception and book signing WHERE: Anshei Emuna Congregation, 16189
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