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OBSERVATIONS
Observations: The Cadaver Business in the US — Why Not
to Leave one's Body to Science
By M Plaut
The Torah teaches us that even after the soul leaves, it is
not through with its body and what happens to its Earthly
remains is of ongoing concern to the departed soul even in
its new abode. Because of this it is vital to ensure that all
of the remains are buried together, and as soon as possible.
This is one of the major chessed functions of Zaka: to
gather up absolutely all of the remains of those murdered by
terrorists in order to bring them to kever Yisroel.
This is very important to the departed soul.
Observations: Life Expectancy
by P. Yedid
Third World poverty has far-reaching effects of various
kinds, and manages to take a significant chunk out of life
expectancy in impoverished nations. In Africa, for example,
life expectancy is 47 years, compared to 78 years in Europe.
African experts are making considerable efforts to confront
the problems the continent faces, and every year they meet in
Dakar to discuss strategies in the battle against poverty.
We Must Teach Our Students Ancient Accadian And
Syriac
by B. Adler
An article published in Ha'aretz discussed the various
academic studies available at Israeli universities. The
universities are up in arms at Ha'aretz's approach to
this topic: "You can't talk about more or less important
subjects, since all study groups are meant for research and
the acquisition of profound knowledge."
Observations: Natural Insecticides
by Y. Barak
How are bats transformed into mobile insect suppression
machines to replace the chemical pesticides that pose a
danger to water sources, wild animals and the public health
in general?
Observations: Wonders of Creation — Sophisticated
Cold Protection in the Negev
by Yated Ne'eman Staff
How do animals survive the extreme conditions in the desert?
New studies reveal glimpses of the wonders of Creation:
"smart" means of protection that allow animals and plants to
live and function under conditions of dry heat or freezing
temperatures.
Observations: Revolutionary New Toothpaste can Fill
Cavities Without Drilling
To The Editor:
After many years surveying the "liberal" media it is virtually
impossible to avoid concluding that it applies double-
standards to Israel. I think I can summarize the assumptions
underlying their position as follows:
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