Brian Blum

Jerusalem

Writer and Editor at Freelance

I am a writer, editor and freelance journalist living in Israel. My new book TOTALED is now available on Amazon. https://t.co/f7KoKEdGe2

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Diversity becomes the key as Hebrew University celebrates 100 - ISRAEL21c

1 week ago | israel21c.org | Zachy Hennessey |Brian Blum |Abigail Klein Leichman

This April, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJ) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Its establishment one century ago transformed a decades-old dream into one of Israel’s premier academic institutions and a globally recognized center of research. In celebration of the university’s centennial anniversary, HUJ’s senior leadership opened trading at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on April 6.
Fighting cancer: How a hospital stay at Hadassah feels like an international flight - opinion

2 weeks ago | jpost.com | Brian Blum

Throughout my cancer journey, one of my biggest fears has been needing to be hospitalized.The “rule,” when you’re undergoing chemotherapy like mine, is that if your fever spikes beyond 38 degrees C (100.4 degrees F) and it’s after hours (nights, weekends), you need to race to the emergency room, as the chemo depresses the body’s ability to fight off potentially fatal infections.
When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion

1 month ago | jpost.com | Brian Blum

The stent hadn’t helped after all; the impacted kidney had, in fact, been irreversibly damaged and was now functioning at a paltry 20%. Why? The cancer was back, and worse. He introduced himself as Yuvi Hachiyuchi – Hebrew for “Yuval the smiley guy” – which was not far off.
My first fentanyl: What it was like being sedated by the infamous narcotic - opinion

1 month ago | jpost.com | Brian Blum

I don’t remember when I fell asleep or when I woke up, but I was in another room. My wife, Jody, said that when I started talking again, I would repeat the same stories three, four, or even five times in a row. That’s what a little fentanyl will do to you.
Reasons to bless the bad that came from Oct. 7

2 months ago | msn.com | Brian Blum

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Horrors and heroes: Reasons to bless the bad that came from Oct. 7 - opinion

2 months ago | jpost.com | Brian Blum

The Mishna suggests that even the most personal of tragedies can and should receive a blessing. There is a principle in the tractate Brachot of the Mishna that suggests something seemingly outrageous. One is obligated to praise God for both the good and the bad.
8 essential English-language podcasts to understand Israel's war - opinion

2 months ago | jpost.com | Brian Blum

Over the course of Israel’s multi-front war with Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and beyond, I’ve received much of my news from podcasts. If, before Oct. 7, 2023, I was hooked on pop culture, history, and science-minded audio programming such as Fresh Air, RadioLab, and This American Life, my AirPods lately have been tuned to a more Israel-focused digital frequency. Here are eight essential English-language podcasts that have kept me in the know.
Yoni Bloch's fantasy peace video gives the faintest glimmer of hope - opinion

Jan 24, 2025 | jpost.com | Brian Blum

Much of what is shown in the video is artificially generated, envisioning the emotional response in Israel - and in Bloch’s rendering, worldwide - to the release of the hostages.
Dozens of Israeli consumer-tech startups dazzle at CES

Jan 14, 2025 | israel21c.org | JONATHAN FRENKEL |Brian Blum

The Consumer Technology Association’s annual mega CES conference in Las Vegas every January traditionally kicks off the year by showcasing the technological trends expected to drive the next 12 months. Though CES is constantly adding new verticals, it’s still the dominant consumer-tech verticals such as mobility (including auto tech), digital healthcare and IoT that draw audiences.
Cancer is not a ‘battle’: Reframing the experience of people with cancer and its symptoms - opinion

Jan 10, 2025 | jpost.com | Brian Blum

Referring to cancer as a “battle” minimizes the many real issues faced by cancer patients who must live with nausea, pain, fatigue, and more. In 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on cancer,” with the goal of “conquering” the disease by the time of the US Bicentennial.

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Articles

Diversity becomes the key as Hebrew University celebrates 100 - ISRAEL21c

Fighting cancer: How a hospital stay at Hadassah feels like an international flight - opinion

When cancer treatment goes wrong: An irreversibly damaged kidney and worsened lymphoma - opinion

My first fentanyl: What it was like being sedated by the infamous narcotic - opinion

Reasons to bless the bad that came from Oct. 7

Horrors and heroes: Reasons to bless the bad that came from Oct. 7 - opinion

8 essential English-language podcasts to understand Israel's war - opinion

Yoni Bloch's fantasy peace video gives the faintest glimmer of hope - opinion

Dozens of Israeli consumer-tech startups dazzle at CES

Cancer is not a ‘battle’: Reframing the experience of people with cancer and its symptoms - opinion

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