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Father Shares Heartbreaking Texts With Daughter Murdered at Nova Festival

Aharon Shem Tov shared the final text messages exchanged with his daughter, Inbar Shem Tov, who was murdered at the Nova festival on October 7. Inbar initially reassured her fathe…

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Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks with Memorials and Protests

Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with memorial events and protests demanding a state investigative commission. Families of victims and hostages gathere…

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Prominent Rabbi's Wife, Bashe Esther Frish, Dies at 90

Bashe Esther Frish, wife of the late Rabbi Daniel Frish and mother of Rabbi Avraham Frish, passed away at age 90 on October 26th. Known for her piety and support of her husband's…

Culture5h ago

Nova Party Victims Remembered Through Favorite Recipes

The families of three victims from the Nova music festival massacre are being honored through their favorite recipes, shared by the "Nova Tribe Community" association. The project…

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Families of Oct. 7 Victims Mark Three Years of Grief and Anger

Families of October 7th victims and protesters marked three years since the massacre with demonstrations across Israel, including outside the Knesset. Speakers expressed grief, an…

Economy6h ago

Israel Debates Property Tax Cut for Real Estate Investors

Israel's government is deliberating whether to maintain or reduce the 8% property purchase tax for real estate investors by year-end. Contractors urge a cut to stimulate the marke…

Economy16h ago

Tax Authority Head Urges Lower Purchase Tax on Investment Apartments

Shai Aharonovich, Director of the Tax Authority, is advocating for a reduction in the purchase tax on investment apartments from the current 8%-10% to 5%-6% due to a real estate m…

Security18h ago

Eyal Golan to Perform for Police Amid Sex Crime Investigation

Israeli singer Eyal Golan, who is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct, is scheduled to perform in a new show that is being marketed to police officers. Golan's attor…

Politics20h ago

Israeli Companies Face Legal Battles Over Independent Director Appointments

A legal battle over the appointment of independent directors has concluded at Israeli infrastructure firm Everate following a Supreme Court decision, but continues at real estate…

Culture20h ago

October 7 Survivors' Stories Brought to Stage and Screen by New Memorial Project

The October 7 Global Memorial Project, founded by Eytan Schwartz, has launched an international initiative to preserve the memory of the Hamas massacre through theater, film, and…

Politics23h ago

Tax Authority Cites System Overload for Halting Real Estate Deal Database Access

Israel's Tax Authority has temporarily blocked public access to its real estate transaction database, citing system overload from a high volume of downloads. The authority is cons…

Security23h ago

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7 Massacre

Israel is establishing multiple memorial sites and exhibits to commemorate the October 7th massacre, recognizing its ongoing impact. These include the "Return in October" museum w…

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Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7th Massacre

Israel is establishing various memorial sites and exhibits to commemorate the October 7th massacre, including museums, installations, and the preserved sites of attacks. These ini…

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Jerusalem Children's Event Sparks Controversy Over Temple Mount Sermon

A children's event in Jerusalem, presented as a demonstration of an ancient Temple ritual, became a platform for a sermon encouraging visits to the Temple Mount, sparking controve…

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Givat Shmuel Students Bring Joy to Hospital Patients Through Clown Therapy

Fifth-grade students from Alon Elementary School in Givat Shmuel are participating in a medical clowning volunteer program at Sheba Medical Center Tel HaShomer. The initiative aim…

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Business Family Expands into Fast Food with Multiple Acquisitions

Business family M. Baruch & Sons has acquired stakes in two Israeli fast-food businesses, "Don Prado" pizza and "Wings Crispy," as part of a plan to build a national fast-food gro…

Politics1d ago

Israeli TV Host Slams Book Authors as 'Bloodletters' Amid War

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal harshly criticized authors of the book "Mr. Abandonment," calling them "bloodletters" for a campaign against Prime Minister Netanyahu during wartime. H…

Culture1d ago

Hassidic Rebbes Celebrate Holidays with Joyful Gatherings

Hassidic communities across Israel celebrated the end of Sukkot with festive meals, prayers, and Hakafot Shniyot. Notable events included a gabbai dressed as a shepherd, a histori…

Politics1d ago

Printing Plant Works Around the Clock for Knesset Elections

The Ord Press printing plant in Kiryat Gat is producing over 450 million ballot papers for the upcoming Knesset elections, employing 400 workers for the large-scale logistical ope…

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Hostage Survivors Witness Stage Play of Their Ordeal

Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel attended a staged reading of a play based on their ordeal, "Love at the End of the Tunnel," at Habima National Theatre. Actors Muni Moshonuv…

Culture1d ago

Hasidic Rebbes Celebrate Sukkot Together in Jerusalem

Hasidic Rebbes from Kaliv and Skulen visited each other's synagogues in Jerusalem during Sukkot, showcasing neighborly relations. Various Hasidic communities across Israel celebra…

Culture1d ago

Hassidic Rebbes Celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah with Joyful Celebrations

Hassidic Rebbes led their communities in joyous celebrations for Sukkot, Hoshana Rabbah, and Simchat Torah across Israel. Events included prayer, dancing, and the use of historic…

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Thousands Attend Sukkot Celebration at 'Birkat Shmuel' Yeshiva

Thousands attended a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration at the 'Birkat Shmuel' yeshiva in Israel, marking its third anniversary. The event featured prominent rabbis and announcemen…

Security2d ago

Israeli Child's Photo With FlyDubai Pilot Gains New Meaning After Hijacking Attempt

An Israeli child's photo with a FlyDubai captain, taken weeks before a hijacking attempt, has gained new meaning. The captain, Captain Smith Muchhar, is now hailed as a hero in Is…

Culture2d ago

Hasidic Rabbi Throws Blessed Apples to Followers on Simchat Torah

The Rebbe of Toldos Aharon threw blessed apples to thousands of Hasidim on Simchat Torah evening, a custom believed to bring salvation. The spiritual event was documented by photo…

Culture2d ago·2 outlets

Nof HaGalil Rabbis Gather for Festive Sukkot Event

Rabbis from Nof HaGalil gathered for a Sukkot celebration hosted by the city's Chief Rabbi, Menachem Mendel Nachshon, who was elected a few months prior with wide community suppor…

Politics2d ago

Allow Public to Sue State-Owned Company Directors

A former chairman of a state-owned company is under investigation for fraud, prompting calls for citizens to be allowed to file derivative lawsuits against directors of state-owne…

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Retired General Alleges Egyptian Intelligence Collaborated With Hamas

Retired Brigadier General Oren Solomon claims an internal Israeli military intelligence report suggests Egyptian intelligence collaborated with Hamas before October 7th. Solomon c…

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Netanyahu Corruption Trial Moves to Five-Day Week Ahead of Judge's Retirement

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has moved to a five-day weekly schedule to expedite proceedings before the presiding judge's retirement in March 2028. The cou…

Culture2d ago

Hassidic Rebbes Lead Celebrations for Sukkot Holidays

Hassidic communities celebrated the end of Sukkot, including Hoshana Rabbah and Simchat Torah, with prayers and gatherings led by their Rebbes. Events featured dancing, singing, a…

Culture2d ago

New Song 'Dodi Yard LeGano' Honors Fallen

A new song, 'Dodi Yard LeGano,' has been released to honor those who died for being Jewish, blending sorrow with hope for redemption. It is part of a recent wave of emotionally re…

Sports2d ago·1 outlets

Hapoel Eilat Signs Kenyan-South Sudanese Forward Nuni Omot

Hapoel Eilat has signed forward Nuni Omot for the remainder of the season. The experienced player previously played in Israel for Maccabi Ramat Gan and joins from a Chinese team.

General2d ago·1 outlets

Superland Visitors Complain of Severe Mosquito Infestation

Visitors to Superland amusement park in Rishon LeZion are complaining of severe mosquito bites, with some requiring medical treatment. Attendees reported widespread itching and we…

Culture3d ago

Prominent Rabbi's Daughter, Chava Minka, Passes Away at 73

Chava Minka, daughter of the late Rabbi Yaakov Pinchas Shrir and wife of Raziel Minka, passed away at age 73. She was known for her charitable deeds and support of her husband's r…

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Former Hamas Hostage Emily Damari Shares Harrowing Captivity Photos

Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari released graphic photos from her captivity on the three-year anniversary of her abduction. The images show her injured inside Gaza's Shifa Hospit…

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Why Were Warnings Ignored? The Failure to Heed Intelligence Before October 7th

Female intelligence observers and Sergeant V from Unit 8200 repeatedly warned commanders about Hamas's war preparations before October 7th. Their warnings were dismissed due to a…

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Ambassador Leiter Reflects on Resilience from Son's Hospital Bed

Ambassador Yechiel Leiter shared a message from his son Neriyah's hospital bedside, linking the son's critical condition to an ideology he believes drives violence against Jews an…

Sports4d ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Eilat Nears Deal With Former Maccabi Ramat Gan Forward Nuni Omot

Hapoel Eilat is close to signing forward Nuni Omot, who previously played for Maccabi Ramat Gan. The team will also be without Aaron Wheeler for at least a month due to a knee inj…

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New Farm Established in Memory of Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

A new agricultural farm, "Eitan Farm," was inaugurated in memory of fallen officer Lieutenant Eitan Ben Yitzhak. The farm will preserve 6,000 dunams and house six pioneering famil…

Security5d ago

Israel Rebuilds Open-Source Intelligence Unit After Oct. 7 Failures

Israel has re-established its Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) unit, previously dismantled in 2021, following the intelligence failures leading up to the October 7th Hamas attack…

Politics5d ago

Court Precedent Hinders Disqualification of Candidates Supporting Enemies

An article argues that the Supreme Court's stringent legal precedents make it difficult to disqualify candidates like Sami Abu Shehadeh who support armed struggle against Israel…

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Passengers Thwart Hijacking; Netanyahu's Warnings Under Scrutiny

An El Al flight from the UAE to Israel was successfully resolved after passengers thwarted a hijacking attempt. The incident has fueled political debate over Prime Minister Netany…

Culture5d ago

Thousands Attend Torah Scroll Dedication in Kiryat Ata

Thousands gathered in Kiryat Ata for the dedication of a new Torah scroll at the Makov Hasidic synagogue. The event included prominent rabbis and a celebratory meal.

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Jerusalem Sukkot Celebrations Draw Thousands to Rabbi Sternbuch's Sukkah

Thousands of people visited a large sukkah in Jerusalem hosted by Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch during Sukkot, participating in religious events and receiving blessings. Prominent rabbis…

Security5d ago

Trump Denies Knowledge of Warnings to Netanyahu Before Oct. 7

Former U.S. President Donald Trump denied believing reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned by Egypt and the UAE before the October 7th attacks. In Israel, Netan…

Culture6d ago

Rabbi Addresses Reciting Hoshanot Before Morning Prayers

Rabbi Shabtai Levi addresses the halachic question of whether the Hoshana prayers can be recited before the morning Shacharit service on the night of Hoshana Rabbah.

Culture6d ago

Joyful Celebration Held at Or Yehuda Talmud Torah for Sukkot Festival

The "Siach Yaakov" Talmud Torah in Or Yehuda hosted a "Simchat Beit Hashoeva" festival during Sukkot, attended by students, families, faculty, and local dignitaries. The event fea…

Economy6d ago

Azrieli Group Launches New Senior Living Facility in Rishon LeZion

The Azrieli Group has launched a new senior living facility, Palace Rishon LeZion, representing an investment of approximately 590 million shekels. The facility adds 274 units to…

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Father Shares Heartbreaking Texts With Daughter Murdered at Nova Festival

Israel Marks Third Anniversary of October 7 Attacks with Memorials and Protests

Prominent Rabbi's Wife, Bashe Esther Frish, Dies at 90

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Families of Oct. 7 Victims Mark Three Years of Grief and Anger

Israel Debates Property Tax Cut for Real Estate Investors

Tax Authority Head Urges Lower Purchase Tax on Investment Apartments

Eyal Golan to Perform for Police Amid Sex Crime Investigation

Israeli Companies Face Legal Battles Over Independent Director Appointments

October 7 Survivors' Stories Brought to Stage and Screen by New Memorial Project

Tax Authority Cites System Overload for Halting Real Estate Deal Database Access

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7 Massacre

Israel Establishes Memorials to October 7th Massacre

Jerusalem Children's Event Sparks Controversy Over Temple Mount Sermon

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Business Family Expands into Fast Food with Multiple Acquisitions

Israeli TV Host Slams Book Authors as 'Bloodletters' Amid War

Hassidic Rebbes Celebrate Holidays with Joyful Gatherings

Printing Plant Works Around the Clock for Knesset Elections

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Israeli Child's Photo With FlyDubai Pilot Gains New Meaning After Hijacking Attempt

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Nof HaGalil Rabbis Gather for Festive Sukkot Event

Allow Public to Sue State-Owned Company Directors

Retired General Alleges Egyptian Intelligence Collaborated With Hamas

Netanyahu Corruption Trial Moves to Five-Day Week Ahead of Judge's Retirement

Hassidic Rebbes Lead Celebrations for Sukkot Holidays

New Song 'Dodi Yard LeGano' Honors Fallen

Hapoel Eilat Signs Kenyan-South Sudanese Forward Nuni Omot

Superland Visitors Complain of Severe Mosquito Infestation

Prominent Rabbi's Daughter, Chava Minka, Passes Away at 73

Former Hamas Hostage Emily Damari Shares Harrowing Captivity Photos

Why Were Warnings Ignored? The Failure to Heed Intelligence Before October 7th

Ambassador Leiter Reflects on Resilience from Son's Hospital Bed

Hapoel Eilat Nears Deal With Former Maccabi Ramat Gan Forward Nuni Omot

New Farm Established in Memory of Fallen Officer Eitan Ben Yitzhak

Israel Rebuilds Open-Source Intelligence Unit After Oct. 7 Failures

Court Precedent Hinders Disqualification of Candidates Supporting Enemies

Passengers Thwart Hijacking; Netanyahu's Warnings Under Scrutiny

Thousands Attend Torah Scroll Dedication in Kiryat Ata

Jerusalem Sukkot Celebrations Draw Thousands to Rabbi Sternbuch's Sukkah

Trump Denies Knowledge of Warnings to Netanyahu Before Oct. 7

Rabbi Addresses Reciting Hoshanot Before Morning Prayers

Joyful Celebration Held at Or Yehuda Talmud Torah for Sukkot Festival

Azrieli Group Launches New Senior Living Facility in Rishon LeZion