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Number 59
2010/23
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June 7, 2010
Sivan 25, 5770
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"E-Ring" (Employment Related Information and Networking Group) provides information, opportunities for networking, and emotional
support to those engaged in the job-seeking process. It is open to
all, free of charge, and provides speakers from local organization on
topics related to job-seeking and training. The next meeting will take
place on Friday, June 18th at 1 p.m. at the JCCDC. Employers' Relation Coordinator for Vassar College, Susan Smith, will do a workshop on Interviewing Skills. The meeting for July meeting will take place on Friday, July 23 at 1.p.m. For further information, please contact Linda Tafapolsky, Psy.D., Director of Jewish Family Services at 845-471-9817 or jfs@jewishdutchess.org.
E-Ring is a program of Jewish Family Services, a division of the Jewish Federation of Dutchess County |
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MICROALGAE COULD CONTROL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
Israeli scientists have isolated a strain of microalgae which produces large amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids that could be used to reduce blood pressure, chronic inflammation and blood cholesterol level, lowering the risk of heart attacks.
The researchers from Beersheba's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) discovered that the algal mutant, a microscopic algae found in freshwater, is capable of accumulating up to 15 percent (dry weight) of a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), called Dihomo-γ-Linolenic Acid, or DGLA for short. They believe the algae is the only known plant source capable of producing such significant amounts of this fatty acid.
The scientists believe their find could have a significant impact on treatment for a range of severe diseases.
"The discovery of the IKG-1 microalgal mutant and its high content of DGLA could impact treatment of life-threatening diseases, such as chronic inflammations, multiple sclerosis and arteriosclerosis," says Dr. Ora Horovitz, vice president of business development for BGN Technologies, the technology transfer and commercialization subsidiary of BGU.
The microalgal laboratory of BIDR specializes in microalgae and has developed a range of products that harness Negev resources like brackish water and abundant sunlight.
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Opportunities for Jewish Activities
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Monday, June 7th - JFS Bereavement Group
Monday, June 7th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel
Tuesday, June 8th - Talmud Study at Vassar Temple
Tuesday, June 8th - Interfaith Council Meeting
Wednesday, June 9th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn. 11:30 AM at the JCC
Thursday, June 10th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck
Thursday, June 10th - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0430 for more information
Saturday, June 12th - Peter Seeger in Concert with Western Wind at Shir-Chadash
Sunday, June 13th - Jewish Health, Jewish Medicine at Temple Beth-El
Sunday June 13th - Too Many Mitzvos? Why is Judaism so nitpicking? Rabbi Becher at Schomre Israel
Sunday, June 13th - Jewish Alliance of Northern Dutchess Bike and Picnic
Monday, June 14th - JFS Bereavement Group
Monday, June 14th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel
Monday, June 14th - Major Gifts Event in support of the 2010 JFDC Community Campaign
Tuesday, June 15th - Talmud Study at Vassar Temple
Wednesday, June 16th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn
Thursday, June 17th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck
Thursday, June 17th - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC. Call 471-0430 for more information
Monday, June 21st - JFS Bereavement Group
Monday, June 21st - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel
Tuesday, June 22nd - Talmud Study at Vassar Temple
Tuesday, June 22nd - JFDC Board Meeting
Wednesday, June 23rd - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn
Thursday, June 24th - Prayer and Torah Study in Rhinebeck
Thursday, June 24th - Yiddish Group at the JCCDC
Monday, June 28th - JFS Bereavement Group
Monday, June 28th - Adult Hebrew Classes at Schomre Israel
Tuesday, June 29th - Talmud Study at Vassar Temple
Tuesday, June 29th - Vassar Sisterhood Book Club
Wednesday, June 30th - JFS/JCCDC Lunch and Learn
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