Nine ways innovative Israeli tech helped change the world

Jews have been victimized more than any other people in history, yet have remained optimistic, idealistic, and dedicated to helping build a better world. The Jews' contribution to the world is staggering – and up to 1948, all without political power, a country, or a shared language of everyday speech. When the State of Israel was founded, it was a barren country with no natural resources, little water, and more than half of its landmass desert. The only advantage the new country had going for it was the strength of will and natural creativity of its people. Zionism challenged Jews to take the initiative, and almost eight decades later, Israeli innovations are improving the world and enriching lives everywhere. Here are nine of them:1. Solar water heaterIn the early 1950's, Dr.