TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]
    Year ended December 31,  
    2 0 1 2     2 0 1 1  
    U.S. $ in thousands  
             
A.        Fees and related benefits and compensation expenses in respect of options granted to a member of the Board who is a related party     239       173  
                 
B.        As for transactions with Ramot, see Note 3.