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Maccabi Tel Aviv Seeks to End Scoring Drought Amidst Historical Parallels

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Hapoel Haifa on Saturday, seeking to end a two-game scoreless streak that mirrors past scoring droughts under coaches Peter Bosz and Shota Arveladze. The te…

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Ex-Maccabi Haifa Striker Dino Ndlovu Loses Millions in Failed International Deal

Former Israeli football player Dino Ndlovu has reportedly lost about one million shekels in a failed international business deal, claiming businessmen with Dubai ties absconded wi…

Politics16h ago

Netanyahu's Bid to Oust Vinter Fails as Rabbis Refuse to Intervene

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to convince Ofer Vinter to withdraw from the elections have failed, as two rabbis he consulted refused to intervene. Netanyahu's associ…

Politics16h ago

Netanyahu's Bid to Oust Candidate Winter Fails as Rabbis Refuse to Intervene

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's attempts to convince Rabbi Ofer Winter to withdraw from elections have failed, as two rabbis he consulted refused to intervene. Netanyahu's ass…

Sports18h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

In the sixth round of the Winner Handball League, Maccabi Rishon LeZion defeated Ironi Rehovot 38:26 to remain the league's only undefeated team. Hapoel Rishon LeZion beat Hapoel…

Sports18h ago

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion Secure Victories in Handball League

Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion both won their respective matches in the sixth round of the Winner Handball League. Maccabi Rishon LeZion remains undefeated after defeating Ironi…

Sports18h ago

Top Teams Win as Handball League Continues

The sixth round of the Winner Handball League saw Hapoel and Maccabi Rishon LeZion secure victories, with Maccabi Rishon LeZion remaining undefeated. Hapoel Rishon LeZion defeated…

Sports19h ago

M.S. Ashdod Holds League Lead After Dramatic Win; Bnei Yehuda Thrashes Kiryat Yam

M.S. Ashdod maintained their lead in the Israeli National League with a dramatic 1-0 win over M.S. Kafr Qasim, secured by a late goal from Dor Micha. Bnei Yehuda also secured a si…

Politics20h ago

Reservists Offer Path to Break Israel's Political Stalemate, Says Yoaz Hendel

Yoaz Hendel, leader of the Reservists-Economic Party, believes reservists are crucial to breaking Israel's political deadlock and preventing more elections. His party aims to be a…

Culture22h ago

Top Rabbis Visit Harish, Boosting Haredi Community Growth

Top Israeli rabbis visited Harish for a strengthening event, highlighting the city's growing Haredi community. The event, held at the expanded "Ahvat Torah" synagogue, included pr…

Economy1d ago

Israeli Soccer League Season Ticket Prices Range From $55 to Over $1,600

Israeli soccer clubs have released their season ticket prices for the 2026/2027 season, revealing a wide range from approximately $55 to over $1,600. Ironi Kiryat Shmona offers th…

Economy1d ago

Bnei Brak Kindergarten Teachers Launch Protest, Delaying Start of School Day

Kindergarten teachers in Bnei Brak will delay the start of the school day by 90 minutes on Monday, October 30th, due to a labor dispute over working conditions. The protest, initi…

Politics1d ago

Top Rabbi Reveals Instructions Received Before Entering Knesset

Moshe Maya, elder of the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, revealed instructions he received before becoming a Knesset member 40 years ago. Maya shared this at a Shas election…

Culture1d ago

Prominent Rabbi's Widow Dies on Her 78th Birthday

Shoshana Roth, widow of Rabbi Eliyahu Roth, a noted Mashgiach at the Beit Shmaya yeshiva, died on her 78th birthday in Petah Tikva. She endured personal tragedies, including the d…

Sports1d ago

Bnei Sakhnin Prepares for Away Match Amidst Winning Streak

Bnei Sakhnin, led by coach Yossi Abuksis, is preparing to face Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Saturday, carrying momentum from a recent unbeaten streak. The team is expected to mai…

Sports1d ago

Bnei Sakhnin Seeks Momentum Against Struggling Kiryat Shmona

Bnei Sakhnin, with seven points from their last three games and three consecutive clean sheets, will play away against Ironi Kiryat Shmona on Saturday. Coach Yossi Abuksis plans t…

Sports1d ago

Bnei Sakhnin Aims to Maintain Momentum Against Kiryat Shmona

Bnei Sakhnin, with seven points from their last three games and three consecutive clean sheets, will play away against Ironi Kiryat Shmona, who have lost their last five matches…

Security1d ago

Systemic Failures Plague Israel's Local Government, Fueling Corruption

Israel's local government system is rife with corruption and fraud due to systemic failures in oversight and financial control. Investigations reveal issues ranging from inflated…

Politics1d ago

Religious Zionist Rabbis Back Smotrich Amid Government Funding Concerns

Rabbis and heads of government-funded educational institutions are publicly endorsing Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party, prompting a petition against alleged misuse of pu…

Politics1d ago

Religious Zionist Rabbis Back Smotrich Amid Funding Concerns

Rabbis and heads of educational institutions, many of whom lead government-funded organizations, are publicly supporting the Religious Zionist Party and its leader, Bezalel Smotri…

Politics1d ago

Agudath Israel's Election Call Delayed Amidst Drafting Dispute

Agudath Israel's pre-election 'Kol Koreh' was delayed due to a dispute over wording that deemed not voting for Yahadut HaTorah a desecration of God's name. Several Rebbes objected…

Sports1d ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Eyes Win Against Hapoel Haifa After Scoring Drought

Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering starting Elad Madmon over Aster Skulker in their Saturday match against Hapoel Haifa, aiming to end a scoring drought. The team seeks a win after t…

Culture1d ago

Supreme Court to Rule on Ponovezh Yeshiva Eviction and Debt

Israel's Supreme Court will hear an appeal on Monday concerning the eviction and a 10 million shekel debt imposed on a faction of the Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Rabbi Shmuel M…

Security1d ago·4 outlets

Brother of Terror Victim Establishes New Settlement Near Attack Site

Seven years after a deadly terror attack, Dvir Sherb, who was injured and whose sister Rena was killed, has moved with his wife to establish a home in the new settlement of "Neot…

Sports1d ago

Hapoel Acre Faces Unprecedented Crisis Amidst Management and Financial Turmoil

Hapoel Acre is in a severe crisis after ten rounds of the National League season, with zero goals scored and only one point. The club has faced numerous managerial and financial u…

Sports1d ago

Israeli Basketball Teams Achieve Mixed Results in European Competitions

Hapoel Tel Aviv rallied from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat Virtus Bologna 90-81 in the EuroLeague, improving to 5-2. Hapoel Jerusalem remained undefeated in the EuroCup with…

General1d ago

Five-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured in Playground Fall in Bnei Brak

A five-year-old girl was moderately injured after falling from a playground structure in Bnei Brak. She fell from a height of about two meters and sustained injuries to her head a…

Security1d ago

Hospital Ordered to Pay Over $270,000 for Stillbirth Due to Negligence

A senior judge has ordered Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak to pay over one million shekels to parents whose baby died in utero due to medical negligence. The court fo…

Politics1d ago·2 outlets

United Torah Judaism Holds Massive Rally Ahead of Elections

Tens of thousands are expected at a United Torah Judaism rally in Bnei Brak on Sunday, November 5th, ahead of the November 7th elections. Senior rabbis have called participation a…

Politics1d ago

Rabbi Jacobson Explores Abraham's Political Stance in Parshat Lech-Lecha Lesson

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson, in a lesson on Parshat Lech-Lecha, explored themes of responsibility and civic duty, questioning who Abraham and Sarah would vote for in Israeli ele…

General1d ago

Gabriel Lima Honors Slain Teammate Lior Asulin at Memorial Match

Former soccer player Gabriel Lima flew from Brazil to Israel for a memorial match honoring his late teammate Lior Asulin, who was murdered three years ago. Lima, who played with A…

Politics1d ago

Education Ministry Data Reveals 25-Fold Budget Gaps Per Student

New data from Israel's Ministry of Education reveals a 25-fold disparity in per-student funding for the 2024-2025 school year, with some students receiving over 96,000 shekels whi…

Culture1d ago

Hasidic Leaders Reconcile After Years of Estrangement

The Satmar Rebbe spoke by phone with his brother-in-law, the Vizhnitz Rebbe, ending years of estrangement stemming from disputes in the Satmar community. The conversation included…

Sports1d ago·1 outlets

New Sponsors Aim to Elevate Hapoel Rishon LeZion to Top Tier in 5 Years

Dudu and Natalie Va'aturi, new sponsors and co-owners of Hapoel Rishon LeZion, aim to elevate the club to the top tier of Israeli football within five years. They are actively inv…

General1d ago·3 outlets

Top Rabbi Visits Rebbe After Attack to Offer Support

Rabbi Dov Landau visited the Rebbe of Strykov on Wednesday to offer support after the Rebbe was reportedly attacked and insulted at a wedding. The incident, which involved physica…

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Bnei Brak Man Charged With Arson for Setting Fire to Occupied Building

A man in his 30s faces charges for allegedly setting fire to an occupied residential building in Bnei Brak, Israel, causing significant damage. The suspect is accused of pouring f…

Economy1d ago

Luxury Penthouse in Beit Shemesh Lists for $6.7 Million

A new luxury residential project in Beit Shemesh, Israel, is experiencing strong sales, with a 550-square-meter penthouse listed for approximately NIS 25 million. Developers Sofer…

Sports1d ago

Ex-Soccer Star Sahar Mizrahi Denies Racist Slurs, Claims Unfair Ban

Former Israeli soccer player and coach Sahar Mizrahi has been banned for ten games, with another 20 suspended, for alleged racist remarks and insulting a referee. Mizrahi denies t…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Ex-Soccer Star Sahar Mizrahi Banned for Racist Abuse

Former Israeli soccer player and coach Sahar Mizrahi received a ten-game ban and a 20-game suspended sentence for alleged racist and offensive conduct towards referee Ayelet Frig…

Sports1d ago

Kafr Qasim's Sons Host MS Ashdod in National League Match

Sons of Kafr Qasim will host MS Ashdod on Friday, October 23, 2026, in a National League soccer match. The team, coached by Azberga, aims to recover from recent losses. Their sche…

Culture1d ago

Rabbinical Ruling Addresses Uncertainty Over Prayer Recitation

Rabbi Shabtai Levi, head of the Beis Din 'Halichot Moshe', has issued a ruling on a prayer uncertainty. The ruling addresses whether an individual who is unsure if they recited th…

Sports1d ago·3 outlets

Israeli Football Coach Banned for 10 Games After Insulting Female Arab Referee

Israeli football coach Saher Mizrahi of Agudat Holon received a 10-game ban and a 20-game suspended sentence for racist and abusive behavior towards referee Ayah Faraj. The incide…

General1d ago

Bnei Brak Municipality Tightens Enforcement on Illegal Parking

The Bnei Brak Municipality is increasing enforcement against illegal parking in the Kiryat Herzog neighborhood due to recurring issues on Tsvi Herling and Norok streets. Unlawful…

Economy1d ago

Commercial Floor in Ultra-Orthodox Housing Project Sold for $9.5 Million

Three ultra-Orthodox businessmen have purchased a 1,200 square meter commercial floor in Beit Shemesh for NIS 35 million. The space is part of the ICON residential project, develo…

Sports1d ago

Israel Basketball Coach Ariel Beit-Halahmy Resigns, Successor Expected Soon

Ariel Beit-Halahmy is resigning as head coach of the Israeli national basketball team at the end of the World Cup qualifiers after four years. Neno Ginzburg is the leading candida…

General2d ago

Parents Refuse Child Diagnosis, Called 'Wickedness and Escapism'

Rabbi Asher Grossman criticized parents who refuse diagnostic assessments for struggling children, calling it "wickedness" and "escapism." He argued that diagnoses are essential t…

Culture2d ago

Northern Israeli City of Ma'alot Tarshiha Sees Growing Haredi Community

Ma'alot Tarshiha, a city in northern Israel, is experiencing growth in its Haredi community, driven by the expansion of a local yeshiva and new housing initiatives. The yeshiva, w…

Culture2d ago

Rabbi Yitzchak Yedidya Shinfeld Offers Unique Insight on Parshat Lech-Lecha

Rabbi Yitzchak Yedidya Shinfeld, of Bnei Brak's Ohel Shlomo VeSarah community, presented a unique commentary on the weekly Torah portion, Parshat Lech-Lecha. The "vort" was publis…