The Israeli Technology That Will Change the World : The Everlasting Solar Battery

 By: Ron B. Grade 9

A battery with infinite power: Yes Israel has that too. A Haifa-based company “Sol Chip” has developed the world’s first solar battery that is able to recharge itself to power wireless sensors and mobile electronics devices. Through a cross pollination of solar-cell and microchip technologies, the company now offers the missing technology that will improve battery life or in many cases completely eliminate the need to recharge or replace the power source. 

Although currently limited to an output of 8.4 volts of power, the solar battery can provide power to a vast array of outdoor devices. Right now, the company is working on integrating their technology into the fields of agriculture, farming, and weather testing and security-related applications.

In my opinion, this battery will change the world as it is today.

This battery will be able to charge everything, at any time. Although, this battery’s limited output is low, the invention itself is amazingly genius! Just imagine yourself with infinite electricity for all your devices!

Another reason why it’s very useful is because if someday there will be a zombie apocalypse, you’ll be able to charge your phone or anything else.

All in all, this solar battery is a very useful thing, and should be in everyone’s hand.  Just in case….

Je Suis Juif by: Wayne Kleinman U.S.A

We walk to the Synagogue and are stopped by an armed guard at the door. He demands to see our passports and IDs.  We show them to him and enter the Sanctuary.  We put on our tfillin and talis, but even with the guard at the door we feel frightened.   Fortunately that doesn’t happen to us because we don’t live in France, Germany, Sweden, or other European Country.  We live in the U.S.A. We just walk through the door, start to pray, and don’t think about our safety, just our prayers. We are lucky.  There are millions of people around the world and on social media saying in solidarity Je suis Charlie. “I am Charlie” for the Charlie Hebdo tragedy.  They were killed because some people didn’t like what they did. The four men who were killed in the kosher supermarket weren’t killed for what they did, they were buying food for the Shabbat.  They were killed for who they were, Jewish. Now the world is saying Je suis Juif, “I am Jewish”.  This was not the first time people were killed in France for being Jewish.  One incident a little less than three years ago Rabbi Jonathan Sandler (age 30) and his two sons Areh (6) and Gavriel (3) were murdered by terrorists in a Jewish School. We should think about our fellow Jews in the diaspora. We should show solidarity for one another at all times, not only in times of tragedy.

One of the oldest Cities in the World

By: Sharon F, Grade 9

Where do you think this ancient tomb is? Athens? Rome? Or is it in Ashkelon? If you guessed the city with the strange name you would be right.You might be surprised to learn that Ashkelon is the most ancient of the three.  Ashkelon is over 5000 years old (the agricultural revolution started only 10,000 years ago) making it one of the oldest cities in the world! Ashkelon was once ruled by nine people, and each one made their mark in the rich history of that city.  So next time you think about going to Athens or Rome think about Ashkelon in Israel or think about visiting another city here.

The Dead Sea

By : Shimon A, Grade 10

Some people who live in Israel think that there are no interesting places in their country. They are wrong; one very interesting place is the Dead Sea.

The Dead Sea, also called the Salt Sea, is a salt lake bordering Jordan to the east, and Israel to the west. Its’ surface and shores are 427 meters (1,401 ft) below sea level; making it the lowest land area on Earth . The Dead Sea is 306 m (1,004 ft) deep, the deepest hypersaline lake in the world. Every year there are thousands of tourists visiting in the Dead Sea for the beautiful beaches and to visit the lowest place in the world? Many people with ailments (e.g. skin diseases) visit the Dead Sea for its’ healing powers.

The Dead Sea is very relaxing. Many people with “incurable” skin diseases go there and are cured. It is one of the only places in the world where people can heal themselves naturally. What I like best about it is that everyone floats in the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is also very historical. Many ancient ethnic groups lived and evolved in that area. One such group was the Essenes who lived around the time of the second Temple.

I think that the Dead Sea is the best place in Israel and all Israeli Citizens have to take care of this area to save it for future generations.

Israeli Company Develops a Healthier Cooking Oil

                                                              

                                                 By: Netanel C, Grade 9

The Israeli company Shemen Ta'asiot (Haifa) has developed a new cooking oil, which is said to be much healthier than the current ones.

The oil, named Prolio Oil is a mixture of oils, with the base being canola oil as "the bread and butter" of the mixture. The mixture which also contains Omega 3 and antioxidants is intended for commercial use only. The company plans to use this new oil in the manufacturing of many currently non-healthy food items.