• Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief ( JCDR ), a coalition of Jewish organizations , provides disaster relief around the world . They have raised money for the Asia Tsunami Relief , the El Salvador earthquake in 2003 and other world disasters .
4 . What are some of the Israeli contributions to technology ?
Israel is a world leader in high-tech innovations . Here are a few examples of contributions to technology .
• Voice mail
• Pentium Microprocessor was designed and produced in Israel
• Microsoft-Windows operating system was designed in Israel
• Lasers for non-invasive treatment of varicose veins , acne , and hair removal .
• PillCam – a tiny capsule enabling camera visualization of a patient ’ s intesitnes without endoscopy .
• Emergency Bandage that uses a built-in pressure bar to stop bleeding .
• Package tracking using technology to scan tags and barcodes with high-powered cameras .
• Solar thermal distributed power plants to supplement the main energy systems in hospitals .
• DiskOnKey USB flash drive
• Selman Surgical Rehearsal Platform , a neurosurgery simulator that enables surgeons to rehearse microsurgical procedures before making an incision .
• Check Point Software Technologies enabling cyber-security
• Digital printing
• Drones
• Non-stick coatings for aircraft
This month , we celebrate with appreciation the many contributions of our Israeli community .
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36 iF Magazine | March 2017