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Top Rabbis Endorse Noam Party Ahead of Elections

Leading rabbis, including Tzvi Tau and Shlomo Aviner, have publicly endorsed the Noam party, urging public support for its success in the upcoming elections. The rabbis cited conc…

Economy16h ago

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Indices Decline Amid Volatility, Exchange Stock Soars

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange closed the week with declines in its main indices, including the TA-35 which dropped 1.01%. The stock of the exchange itself, however, surged 4.09%. Tr…

Culture16h ago

New Episode of 'Friday Magazine' Program Airs on Hala TV

Panet is airing a new episode of its weekly program, 'Friday Magazine,' hosted by Aida Jaber. The show covers significant events, reports, and stories from the past week. The prog…

Culture17h ago

Leading Rabbi Sternbuch Ordains New Scholars for Kollel Network

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch convened dozens of new scholars joining the "Teshuvot Ve'hanhagot" kollel network, which unites students from diverse Jewish communities. He addressed the sh…

Culture20h ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen Rules on Opening Drink Bottles on Shabbat

Rabbi Yigal Cohen, head of Yabia Omer institutions, ruled on the permissibility of opening drink bottles on Shabbat. The ruling was part of a daily halacha segment addressing Shab…

Sports21h ago

Iranian Boxer Withdraws From World Championships to Avoid Israeli Opponent

Iranian boxer Amir Mohammad Rostampour withdrew from the Junior World Boxing Championships in Montenegro to avoid competing against Israeli boxer Joseph Chalalashvili. Several Isr…

Health21h ago

Israel Launches Spiritual Support for Families to Boost Organ Donations

Israel is experiencing a decline in organ transplants, with a 5% drop in 2025 and a 10% decrease in families agreeing to donation. A new national program, a collaboration between…

Economy22h ago

New District Planned for Northern Rishon LeZion with Housing and Business Space

The Israel Land Authority is planning a new urban district in northern Rishon LeZion called "Nahalat Tzafon," which includes approximately 1,550 housing units and 720,000 square m…

Culture23h ago

Rebbetzin Elisheva Shtettner, Wife of Harsha Yeshiva Head, Passes Away

Rebbetzin Elisheva Tova Shtettner, wife of Rabbi Uri Shtettner, head of the Harsha Yeshiva, died after a long illness. Her funeral was scheduled for Friday at 11:30 AM from Ma'ale…

Security23h ago

Lebanon Holds Key to Fate of Missing Jews, Son Says

Moshe Jamos is continuing his family's quest to learn the fate of his father, Shlomo Murad Jamos, a former leader of Beirut's Jewish community who has been missing since the 1980s…

Security1d ago3

Two Palestinians Killed, Two Israeli Soldiers Dead in West Bank Shootout

Two Palestinians were killed and two Israeli soldiers died in a gun battle near Hebron on Friday. Three other Israeli soldiers were wounded. The Israeli military stated the assail…

Sports1d ago

Europa League: Israeli Player Assists in Milan's Rout

Bournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League, becoming the first English team in 50 years to win their first three European matches. Israeli defender Anan Khalaily assis…

Sports1d ago·2 outlets

Israeli Winger Anan Khalaily Earns Mixed Reviews After First Assist for Crystal Palace

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily provided his first assist for Crystal Palace in a 2-2 Europa League draw against Besiktas. He received varied player ratings, with FotMob giving him 7…

Sports1d ago

Israeli Winger Anan Khalaily Shines in Crystal Palace Draw

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily provided an assist in Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw with Besiktas, helping the team end a losing streak. He received ratings of 6.8 from SofaScore and 7.1…

Politics1d ago

Rabbi Yosef's Temple Mount Warning Linked to Rabbinate Authority Struggle

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's recent letter warning against voting for parties supporting Temple Mount visits, citing the punishment of *karet*, is analyzed as a struggle for rabbinic aut…

Sports1d ago·2 outlets

Hapoel Be'er Sheva Suffers Heavy Defeat in Empty Stadium

Hapoel Be'er Sheva was defeated 0-4 by Union Saint-Gilloise in a Europa League match played in Dusseldorf, Germany, without fans. The Israeli club was denied home matches by both…

Sports1d ago

Israeli Player Anan Khalaili Shines in Crystal Palace's Europa League Match

Israeli player Anan Khalaili assisted a crucial goal and contributed to Crystal Palace's comeback against Besiktas in the Europa League. Despite praise for his offensive skills, K…

Politics1d ago

Sderot Mayor Backs Plan for New Gaza Neighborhood

Sderot Mayor Alon Davidi visited activists from the Nachala Movement who set up camp near Gaza's northern perimeter, urging approval to build a new neighborhood there. The group b…

Culture1d ago

Umm Al-Fahm Neighborhood Committees Discussed on Hala TV

Mustafa Muslim was a guest on Hala TV's "This Day" program to discuss the activities of neighborhood committees in Umm Al-Fahm. He detailed the initiatives and projects organized…

Culture1d ago

Al-Ba'na High School Achieves Top Ranking in Matriculation Exam Results

Al-Ba'na Comprehensive High School in Al-Ba'na was ranked among the top 20 towns in Israel for its matriculation exam results. School director Dr. Mohammed Khalil discussed the ac…

Sports1d ago

Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem Stays Perfect Atop Women's League

Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem defeated Hapoel Tel Aviv 4-1 to maintain their perfect record atop the Israeli Women's Premier League after four matches. M.S. Kiryat Gat also won 4-1, se…

Politics1d ago

Lawyer Discusses Opposition to Land Confiscation for Highway 6 Plan

Lawyer Shahadeh Makhoul discussed efforts to oppose land confiscation for the Highway 6 plan. Speaking on Hala TV, Makhoul, who is part of the Defense Committee against Land Confi…

Security1d ago

IDF Rabbinate Appoints New Senior Officials Amid Public Debate

Aviran Demri was also appointed as head of the Military Rabbinate's staff. Schwartz's appointment comes amid public debate over his career path, with some questioning his field ex…

Culture1d ago

Rabbis' Election Directives Not Halachically Binding, Analysis Finds

A legal analysis examines whether Jewish law requires following a rabbi's voting instructions in elections, referencing biblical commandments to obey religious authorities. Most e…

Politics1d ago

Arab Towns Face Violence, Election Uncertainty, Experts Discuss Solutions

Lawyer Shadi Al-Sah and Samir Othmaneh discussed tackling violence in Arab towns and its impact on residents' safety. They also addressed the upcoming elections, where polls sugge…

Culture1d ago

Sakhnin School Leads Arab and Jewish Institutions in Matriculation Exams

Al-Bashayer National School for Science and Leadership in Sakhnin achieved an 82.4% matriculation exam success rate, leading all Arab and Jewish schools in Israel. Director Dr. Am…

General1d ago

Education Ministry Releases Matriculation Exam Results, Expert Analyzes

The Ministry of Education has published state-wide matriculation exam results, prompting analysis on their meaning and the validity of "Efficiency and Development" exams. Educatio…

Politics1d ago

Former Ambassador Bahij Mansour Discusses Upcoming Knesset Elections

Bahij Mansour, former ambassador and head of the council of Isfiya, spoke on Hala TV about the upcoming Knesset elections. He analyzed how election results are finalized, the fron…

Politics1d ago

Arab Towns See Fierce Party Competition for Votes

Political and social activist Faisal Mahajna spoke on Hala TV about the intense competition between parties in Arab towns seeking Arab votes. The discussion explored the strategie…

Economy1d ago

Rami Levy Named Cheapest Supermarket Chain in Israel

Rami Levy has been identified as Israel's cheapest supermarket chain based on a "Zuli" index comparing 12 essential products in 41 cities. The chain's average basket cost 202.30 s…

Sports1d ago·3 outlets

Israeli Basketball Association Seeks Neno Ginzburg as National Coach

The Israeli Basketball Association is negotiating to appoint Neno Ginzburg as the national team's new coach, replacing Ariel Beit-Halahmy. Chairman Amos Frishman confirmed discuss…

Culture1d ago

Prominent Rabbi Visits Scientific Institute for Halachic Technology

The Rosh Yeshiva, a prominent Torah leader, visited the Scientific Institute for Halachic Technology to observe its work. He met with the institute's head, Rabbi Abraham Moshe Hal…

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…

General1d ago

Tzohar Kashrut Launches Training Course for Female Supervisors

Tzohar Kashrut has launched a new training course for women to become kashrut supervisors, a role historically dominated by men. The program, developed with the Migdal Oz Women's…

Sports1d ago·6 outlets

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…

Security1d ago

Sakhnin Residents Live in Fear Amidst Escalating Violence, Mayor Warns of Exodus

Residents of Sakhnin, Israel, are experiencing intense fear due to a surge in violent crime, including daytime shootings and public displays of weaponry. Mayor Mazen Ghanayem warn…

Culture1d ago

Religious Zionists' Deep Connection to the Land of Israel Explained

The article explains the deep interest Religious Zionists have in the Land of Israel, arguing it is not their sole focus but a central tenet. It draws parallels with biblical figu…

Security1d ago

Motorola Solutions Buys Israeli Drone Defense Firm D-Fend For $1.5 Billion

Motorola Solutions acquired Israeli drone defense firm D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion. D-Fend's technology disables unauthorized drones for security purposes, though it doesn't…

Security2d ago

Minibus Overturns Near Beit Shemesh, Injuring Nine

Nine people were injured Thursday morning when a minibus overturned near Beit Shemesh, including one man in serious condition. MDA paramedics treated and evacuated the injured to…

Politics2d ago

Haredi Leader's Diary Reveals Contrasting Views on Election Day

A diary from the first Israeli Knesset elections in 1949 shows Rabbi Moshe Ye'ekutiel Alpert viewing election day as a holy occasion, voting in his Sabbath best. His writings cont…

Politics2d ago·2 outlets

Prominent Rabbi Criticizes Halachic Ruling Permitting Olive Harvesting in Palestinian Groves

Rabbi Yehuda Gilad strongly condemned a halachic ruling by Rabbi Dov Lior that allows Jews to harvest olives from Palestinian groves in Judea and Samaria. Gilad argued that damagi…

Security2d ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision Near Nahalal Junction

A 26-year-old motorcyclist sustained moderate injuries, including to his limbs, after being struck by a vehicle near the Nahalal Junction. Emergency medical services treated and t…

Sports2d ago

Striker Igor Zlatanović Proves Crucial for Hapoel Be'er Sheva

Hapoel Be'er Sheva's striker Igor Zlatanović proved his vital role by scoring two late goals to secure a 2-1 victory against Hapoel Jerusalem. Coach Ran Kozuch emphasized Zlatanov…

Culture2d ago

Top Rabbi Praises Technological Halachic Institute's Work

Rabbi Avraham Salim visited the Scientific Technological Institute for Halacha, praising its global work in applying science to Jewish law. He met with institute head Rabbi Avraha…

Culture2d ago

Artist Discusses Haifa's Theater and Art Scene

Artist and theater director Osama Masri spoke on Hala TV about the current state of artistic and theatrical activities in Haifa. He addressed the impact of recent events on the cu…

Politics2d ago

Education Infrastructure Funding Lags Significantly, Equality Center Reports

The Equality Center reported that only 14% of a 2.4 billion shekel budget for educational infrastructure development has been spent. Salem Abbasi from the center discussed the rea…

Politics2d ago

Supreme Court Questions Real-Time Vote Data Transfer to Parties

Israel's Supreme Court is reviewing a decision allowing real-time transfer of voter turnout data from polling stations to political parties. Justices expressed concern that this c…

Politics2d ago

Tarshiha Elections: "Tarshiha First" Leader Discusses Atmosphere

Alber Andraws, head of the "Tarshiha First" list, discussed the election atmosphere in Tarshiha on Hala TV. He shared insights into the campaign dynamics and public engagement wit…