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Sacha Baron Cohen in character as Borat
July 13, 2021, 9:28 am
Sacha Baron Cohen launches legal action against US cannabis firm
Borat actor says the company is using his comedy character on a billboard despite him never having used the drug - describing it as an 'unhealthy choice'
By Jewish News Reporter
Cannabis plants. Photo credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
February 10, 2021, 3:03 pm
Israeli cannabis firm lists £6.5 million shares on London Stock Exchange
MGC Pharmaceuticals looks to break into the UK market despite laws in the field lagging behind the rest of the world
By Jewish News Reporter
Marijuana
May 17, 2020, 11:35 am
Israel gives final OK for export of medical cannabis
Israel, which permits the use of medical cannabis and has largely decriminalised its recreational use, gave final approval for sending it abroad this week
By JTA
Marijuana
April 1, 2019, 8:27 pm
Israel’s plan to partially decriminalise marijuana goes into effect
Use of cannabis in small amounts will no longer be an offence in personal homes, while public possession will carry fine
By JTA
Cannabis plants. Photo credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
December 30, 2018, 10:53 am
Israeli MKs legalise export of medical marijuana
Knesset passes law allowing the drug's export of cannabis pending approval by the cabinet
By JTA
Marijuana
December 3, 2018, 4:26 pm
Beth Din gives kosher approval to Israeli company’s cannabis oil
Product developed by cannabis biotech company CiiTECH sells for around £40 per 10ml bottle and can now be consumed by British Jews
Marijuana
July 27, 2018, 10:52 am
Torah For Today! This week…  Medical cannabis
Rabbi Ariel Abel takes a topical issue and delves into the Torah for Judaism's view on the issue
By Rabbi Ariel Abel
Cannabis plants. Photo credit: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
June 20, 2018, 4:07 pm
Israeli cannabis industry chief welcomes UK review on medical marijuana
Saul Kay of iCAN heralds British government's decision to grant a 12-year-old boy with severe epilepsy access to medical cannabis
By Jewish News Reporter
April 20, 2017, 2:03 pm
Israeli mum in London to press for cannabis autism treatment
Abigail Dar, who said the drug worked wonders for her 23-year old son Yuval, is now fundraising for further research
By Jewish News Reporter
Marijuana
April 8, 2017, 8:31 am
Hebrew University launches cannabis research centre with high aspirations
The university in Jerusalem will expand its marijuana research, in a bid to take a leading role in the burgeoning field.
By JTA
Marijuana
December 5, 2016, 10:46 am
Medical cannabis inhaler to be marketed in Israel
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will distribute medical marijuana to help patients cope with pain
By JTA
October 14, 2016, 11:26 am
Does my BUT look big in this? Is cannabis kosher..
One big issue, two opposite opinions, and this week, we look at taking crime out of cannabis
By Stephen Oryszczuk
October 13, 2016, 4:28 pm
Israel’s going to pot
Dubbed “ground zero for cannabis research,” we look at how the £8billion Cannabis industry is transforming medicine and, indeed, recreation in Israel
By Stephen Oryszczuk
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