The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/medical-marijuana/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Medical marijuana | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/medical-marijuana/ 32 32 Amid high demand, medical cannabis experts hail ‘game-changing’ relaxation of rules https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-high-demand-medical-cannabis-experts-hail-game-changing-relaxation-of-rules/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:10:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3219564&preview=true&preview_id=3219564 Estimates see upcoming Health Ministry policy changes combined with war-related PTSD cases driving a 70 percent growth in registered patients

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]]> Police bust network of doctors allegedly selling medical marijuana permits https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-bust-network-of-doctors-allegedly-selling-medical-marijuana-permits/ Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:31:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2890867 Authorities say senior medics and brokers provided online service netting thousands of shekels apiece; say drug dealers exploited network to purchase supplies

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]]> Cloned cannabis cells with 12 times more potency are grown in Israeli bioreactor https://www.timesofisrael.com/cloned-cannabis-cells-with-12-times-more-potency-are-grown-in-israeli-bioreactor/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:53:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2859657 Company behind the tech says each gram of its product will stretch much further in treating patients than a gram from cannabis plant — and needs far less water and other resources

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]]> Flight delayed 5 hours at Ben Gurion as passenger demands to smoke weed https://www.timesofisrael.com/flight-delayed-5-hours-at-ben-gurion-as-passenger-demands-to-smoke-weed/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:04:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2836291 Passengers on flight to Romania, including the would-be smoker, rail at airline after announcement that luggage was not coming with them

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]]> Aliens? Root cause of Australia’s pink sky a bit more dope https://www.timesofisrael.com/aliens-root-cause-of-australias-pink-sky-a-bit-more-dope/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:29:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2804022 Speculation over zany heavens abounded on social media; culprit revealed to be medical cannabis farm that did not close its blinds

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]]> Teva makes first foray into medical cannabis sector, with new distribution deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/teva-makes-first-foray-into-medical-cannabis-sector-with-new-distribution-deal/ Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:27:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2673260 Israeli pharma giant signs agreement with Cannbit-Tikun Olam to produce THC and CBD oils for Israeli, Palestinian Authority markets

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]]> ‘I won’t last much longer’: Lawyer begs for gov’t help after 1 month in Belarus jail https://www.timesofisrael.com/i-wont-last-much-longer-lawyer-begs-for-govt-help-after-1-month-in-belarus-jail/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:28:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2662570&preview=true&preview_id=2662570 Maya Rayten-Stol, who was caught with 2.5 grams of medical marijuana at Minsk airport, says she's in excruciating pain and facing tough conditions at Pishchalauski Castle prison

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]]> Colombian leader looks to Israel in push for medical cannabis over cocaine https://www.timesofisrael.com/colombian-leader-looks-to-israel-in-push-for-medical-cannabis-over-cocaine/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 06:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2646952 Iván Duque speaks to Associated Press during his visit to Jewish state, which has a flourishing tech sector exploring marijuana use for health reasons

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]]> Podcast: Pharmacist who opened his mind to Rx marijuana wants Israel to get lit https://www.timesofisrael.com/podcast-pharmacist-who-opened-his-mind-to-rx-marijuana-wants-israel-to-get-lit/ Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:43:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2529017 Until the 1930s, cannabis products were sold in local pharmacies, says Saul Kaye, head of CannaTech and iCan. Now, by not deregulating medical pot, Startup Nation is falling behind

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]]> Medical marijuana best taken in ‘micro-doses’ with no high, Israeli firm says https://www.timesofisrael.com/medical-marijuana-best-taken-in-micro-doses-with-no-high-israeli-firm-says/ Fri, 10 Jul 2020 10:53:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2344069 Product still delivers effective pain relief when taken in tiny quantities, making micro-dosing the best option as it eliminates side effects, claims Syqe Medical

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]]> ‘King of Weed’: Meet the Jewish mogul who’s smokin’ the competition https://www.timesofisrael.com/king-of-weed-meet-the-jewish-mogul-whos-smokin-the-competition/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 23:28:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2255465 Venezuela-born Michael Steinmetz has an engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon, worked for NASA, and was an investment banker for Merrill Lynch. Now he's a top US weed seller

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]]> PM said to back law to legalize public pot-smoking, home-growing for private use https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-mk-pushes-to-legalize-pot-smoking-in-public-home-growing-for-personal-use/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:19:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2093489 Ahead of elections, Netanyahu reportedly set to support Likud MK Haskel's bill softening laws on marijuana; Likud also appoints new adviser to target Russian-speaking voters

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]]> On Israel visit, Florida governor signs agreements in various tech fields https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-israel-visit-florida-governor-signs-agreements-in-various-tech-fields/ Tue, 28 May 2019 17:53:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2084750&preview=true&preview_id=2084750 Ron DeSantis's delegation works with Israeli officials on key issues, including space, agriculture, water and cybersecurity

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]]> Florida governor, Cabinet begin trade mission in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/florida-governor-cabinet-begin-trade-mission-in-israel/ Sun, 26 May 2019 00:38:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2082919 Delegation includes education officials, business leaders, lawmakers and the head of the state's tourism marketing agency

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]]> Questions raised over planned Florida Cabinet meeting in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-florida-cabinet-heads-to-israel-some-worry-sunshine-being-left-behind/ Tue, 21 May 2019 21:38:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2080635 Gov. DeSantis to meet with Agriculture Commissioner and others thousands of miles from Tallahassee, which may not be in line with state's transparency laws

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