Monthly Archives: December 2025

Rita Levi-Montalcini: Defying the Nazis to Nobel Glory

For the eighth and final night of Chanukah, meet Rita Levi-Montalcini, whose brilliance knew no...

Sir Ernst Chain: The Biochemist Behind the Antibiotic Revolution

The seventh night of Chanukah brings us to Sir Ernst Chain. By developing penicillin into...

David Reich: The DNA Detective of Human History

The sixth night of Chanukah introduces us to David Reich, the geneticist who is rewriting...

Esther Lederberg: Unlocking the Secrets of Bacteria

For the fifth night of Chanukah, we wish a happy 103rd birthday to Esther Lederberg,...

David de Pomis – The Renaissance Doctor Who Bridged Worlds

The fourth night of Chanukah brings us to physician, philosopher, and scholar, David de Pomis,...

Jonas Salk – The Man Who Defeated Polio

For the third night of Chanukah, meet Jonas Salk, the brilliant mind who helped bring...

Rosalind Franklin: The Scientist Time Almost Forgot

For the second night of Bright Minds, Bright Lights, we honour a Jewish woman, a...

François Jacob – From the Front Lines to the Genetic Code

In honour of the first night of Chanukah, we shine a light on François Jacob,...

In memory of Peter Jacobs z”l

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Jacobs z”l, founding Chairman...