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Zotshka Hasidim Celebrate Grand Wedding with New Melodies and Emotional Prayers

The Zotshka Hasidic community celebrated a festive Shabbat with new melodies and emotional prayers ahead of the eldest son of the Zotshka Rebbe's wedding, culminating in a large p…

Zotshka Hasidim Celebrate Young Rebbe's Torah Ceremony and Festive Parshpil

The Zotshka Hasidic community celebrated the Torah aliyah and wedding festivities of the Rebbe's youngest son with new melodies, heartfelt teachings, and joyous dancing last Sabba…

Former Ally Amichai Shikli Reveals Tense Private Talks with Netanyahu’s Successor Bennett

Three Brothers Charged with Extorting Northern Israeli Farmer for 80,000 Shekels and 1.6 Tons of Cherries

Three brothers from Lod have been charged with extorting a northern Israeli farmer for 80,000 shekels and 1.6 tons of cherries, following their arrest earlier this month. The farm…

Zusha Duo Captivates Hasidic Community with Millions of Listeners and Sold-Out Israel Shows

The Hasidic folk-soul duo Zusha, led by Shlomo Gaisin and Zachariah Goldschmidt, sold out three concerts in Israel, drawing millions of listeners with their blend of electronic mu…

Former Applied Materials Israel CFO Must Pay Up to 50% Tax on Stock Sale Profits

Henry Saul Schwartzbaum, former CFO of Applied Materials Israel, must pay up to 50% income tax on profits from selling company shares granted via stock options, as ruled by the Ce…

Family Dispute Erupts Over Control of Israeli Security Equipment Firm Silynxcom

Three elder siblings of Silynxcom founders sued their younger sister and her husband, the CEO, alleging they were excluded from their inheritance shares in the security equipment…

Flydubai Agrees to Compensate Passengers After Connecting Flight Cancellations

Flydubai settled a class-action suit after passengers with canceled connecting flights were denied full refunds. The airline will identify affected travelers from the past four ye…

27-Year-Old Worker Severely Burned in Jerusalem Solar Water Heater Explosion

A 27-year-old worker in Jerusalem was seriously burned after a solar water heater exploded during his work. He was treated on-site and taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in seri…

Massive Fire Engulfs Hundreds of Cars in Kiryat Arba Industrial Area

A major fire erupted Saturday evening in a car dismantling yard in Kiryat Arba, involving hundreds of vehicles and exploding gas cylinders. Firefighters, with IDF support, are wor…

Deadly Blood Feud in Lod Claims Over 10 Family Members Amid Ongoing Violence

Israeli Police Arrest Drivers Posting Dangerous Traffic Violations Online

Israeli police arrested drivers from Kafr Manda, Lod, and Jerusalem for posting videos of dangerous traffic violations online. The arrests are part of a national campaign using ad…

Netanyahu Moves to Oust Legendary Airport Workers' Union Leader Amid Political Turmoil

Following a disruptive strike at Ben Gurion Airport, Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the dismissal of Pinchas Idan, the powerful airport workers' union leader, pending Likud part…

Yitzhak Carmeli Shares Harsh Nights and Armed Guards on African Journey Tracking Lost Tribes

Israeli explorer Yitzhak Carmeli shares experiences from his African journey tracing the Lost Ten Tribes, describing nights in guarded savanna lodges and primitive mud huts in Uga…

Netanyahu Blames Airport Workers' Union Head for Ben Gurion Airport Shutdown Amid Election Campaign

On August 20, 2026, Ben Gurion Airport faced a major shutdown due to a sudden labor crisis. Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Pinhas Idan, the airport workers' union leader, and ord…

Top Seven Scenic Hotels to Visit After the Summer Vacation Rush

Travel expert Merav Talmor-Kashi recommends seven scenic hotels worldwide for trips after the summer vacation rush, offering fewer tourists and pleasant weather. Destinations incl…

Naftali Bennett Vows to Dismantle Monopolies but Faces Complex Realities

Naftali Bennett has vowed to dismantle monopolies in Israel, citing his past role in breaking the Nesher cement monopoly. While his rhetoric is strong, experts highlight the compl…

27-Year-Old Woman Moderately Injured by Pressure Cooker Explosion in Beitar Illit

A 27-year-old woman in Beitar Illit was moderately injured by burns after a pressure cooker exploded in her home and was treated by United Hatzalah before hospital transfer.

Israeli Court Upholds Detention of Eldar Dayan’s Suspected Killers Amid Ongoing Investigation

The Lod District Court extended the detention of Eldar Dayan’s two suspected killers until August 24, citing solid suspicion despite no final forensic cause of death. The investig…

Longtime Likud Figure Pinhas Idan Holds Key Influence Over Israel's Ben Gurion Airport Operations

Pinhas Idan, a veteran Likud member and longtime head of the workers' committee at Ben Gurion Airport, is at the center of recent travel chaos caused by staff shortages and sudden…

Shimi Klein Releases New Hasidic Single 'Veyashmi' on Belz Rebbe's Melody

Shimi Klein has released 'Veyashmi,' a new Hasidic single featuring a melody by the Belz Rebbe and sacred Shabbat prayer lyrics. The song combines traditional spiritual themes wit…

Shalom Lemar and Dudi Kalish Release Emotional Single for High Holy Days from Historic Brooklyn Synagogue

The 'Heilig & Muzikalish' project released 'Areshet,' a heartfelt single by Shalom Lemar and Dudi Kalish, filmed at Brooklyn's historic Beit El synagogue for the Jewish High Holy…

Tzvika Mor Reveals Son Eitan’s Secret Meetings With Netanyahu After Hamas Captivity

Tzvika Mor discussed his son Eitan’s recovery after Hamas captivity, including his Arabic skills and secret meetings with Netanyahu. Eitan blends into Arab communities and survive…

Futsal Player Ravid Shamai Signs With Ironi Tiberias in Israeli Premier League

Ravid Shamai, a 22-year-old futsal player, has signed with Ironi Tiberias, marking a historic direct move from futsal to Israel's Premier League. He is registered for the upcoming…

Tel Aviv Court Rules Property Rights No Longer Automatic Barrier in Urban Renewal Permits

The Tel Aviv District Court ruled that property rights claims cannot automatically block urban renewal permits, ordering a local committee to reconsider a Tama 38 permit applicati…

Negev Man Charged for Selling and Re-Stealing Stolen Cars Sent to Palestinian Territories

Tarek Elabid from Kseifa is charged with selling stolen cars as legitimate, then stealing them back and transferring them to Palestinian Authority areas. He used forged documents…

Parents Sue Maccabi Health Services Over Doctors’ Failure to Warn of Dangerous Pregnancy Drug

Parents have sued Maccabi Health Services, claiming nine doctors failed to warn a pregnant woman about the dangers of PTU medication, leading to her premature baby's severe disabi…

Six Foreign Agricultural Workers Injured by Unexploded Ordnance Near Metula Amid Ongoing Northern Border Conflict

Six foreign agricultural workers were injured by unexploded ordnance near Metula in northern Israel, highlighting ongoing risks for farmers amid the northern border conflict. Seve…

Son Shoots Father in Neck with Improvised Arrow in Family Dispute in Neve Yamin

Moshe Levi shot his father in the neck with an improvised arrow from a fishing spear gun in Neve Yamin after escalating family disputes over drug-related demands. The father was c…

Israeli Police Seize Drugs Worth 2 Million Shekels in Lod, Arrest Two Suspects

Israeli police seized drugs worth about 2 million shekels, including heroin and ecstasy, in Lod and arrested two local suspects during a targeted operation.

Tel Aviv Court Extends Detention of Crime Boss Yossi Mosli Amid Ongoing Clan Conflict

The Tel Aviv District Court extended the detention of crime boss Yossi Mosli over his suspected role in a violent fight injuring a delivery worker. The case is part of an ongoing…

Bnei Yehuda and Ashdod Lead Tight Race in Israel's National League Season Preview

The Israeli National League season begins with Bnei Yehuda and M.S. Ashdod as top promotion contenders, while several teams vie for playoff spots and others fight relegation. The…

Old Explosive Device Near Metula Injures Five Foreign Civilians, One Critically

An old explosive device exploded near Metula, injuring five foreign civilians, with one in critical condition. Israeli security forces are investigating the origin of the device a…

Israeli-Ethiopian Rapper Teddy Neguse Reflects on Activism, Family, and Music Career

Israeli-Ethiopian rapper Teddy Neguse from Lod discusses his music career, activism in Ethiopian-Israeli protests, family life, and personal growth. He is involved in new music pr…

11-Year-Old Boy Finds Rare Megalodon Tooth in New Jersey Rocks

Jala Band Releases New Desert-Inspired Melody for 'Adon HaSelichot' Prayer

Jala, a band from Tekoa, has released a new desert-inspired melody for the Selichot prayer "Adon HaSelichot," continuing their blend of traditional Jewish prayers with unique musi…

Israeli Couple Awarded Minimal Compensation After Flight Cancellation in Dubai Amid Security Crisis

An Israeli couple stranded in Dubai after their flight was canceled due to a security operation sought 37,700 shekels from El Al but received only about 6,500 shekels in compensat…

Yeshivat Hatzitim Releases Memorial Prayer Clip Honoring Yehuda Sherman

Yeshivat Hatzitim released a prayer and music clip honoring Yehuda Shmuel Sherman, a student who died for settling the land in northern Samaria, combining melodies and prayers to…

Two Young Children Stabbed by Suspected Neighbor in Beit Shemesh Home

Two children aged five and six were stabbed by a suspected neighbor in their Beit Shemesh home on August 17, 2026, with one child unconscious upon emergency responders' arrival.

Israeli Police Officer Convicted of Recklessness and Negligence After Shooting Suspect

The Central District Court convicted Israeli police officer Ohad Mordechai Goldberg of recklessness and negligence after he shot a subdued suspect in the back during an arrest at…

Court Releases Crime Boss Yossi Musli After Assault Arrest in Tel Aviv Area

Yossi Musli, a crime boss under house arrest, was released by court after being arrested for assaulting a delivery worker. Evidence showed he did not order the delivery or commit…

Israeli Courts Order Builders to Deliver Delayed Eilat Homes Despite Payment Disputes

Israeli courts have ordered a construction company to deliver delayed homes in Eilat to buyers despite disputes over payment amounts and unpaid delay compensation. The rulings rej…

Mezhbizh Hasidim Hold Rosh Hashanah Gatherings at Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem

The Mezhbizh Hasidic community is holding its main Rosh Hashanah prayers and celebrations at Jerusalem's Begin Heritage Center, with lodging nearby, marking a unique venue choice…

Religious Zionist Yeshivot Emphasize Torah Study for All, Beyond Just Attendance

As yeshivot hesder reopen across Israel in Elul, leaders emphasize that Torah study must be an active, lifelong pursuit for all Jews, not just attendance in study halls. Drawing o…

Politicians Embrace T-Shirts Over Suits to Signal Political Change

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and other global politicians are adopting casual T-shirts over suits to symbolize political change and connect with voters. This tren…

Israeli Court Orders Investigation Into Husband’s Alleged Asset Transfer Through His Mother

An Israeli district court ruled that a woman’s claim that her husband transferred joint assets to his mother’s name must be investigated, overturning a family court dismissal and…

Netanyahu's Longstanding Support for Ukraine Contrasts With Former Government's Approach

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has maintained a consistent pro-Ukraine stance, supporting its territorial integrity and security ties, unlike the previous Israeli gover…

Northern Israel Hosts Free Lodging for Reservists and Families to Ease Wartime Strain

Mia and Ron Sinai opened a renovated guest complex in northern Israel offering free lodging and support to reservists and their families, easing the strain of prolonged military s…