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Dramatic Footage Shows Mount Meron Area Resembling Volcanic Crater
Dramatic video footage shared on Instagram depicts the Mount Meron area in northern Israel resembling a volcanic crater. Mount Meron is a significant religious site, notable for a…
Hasidic Group Holds Annual Prayer Gathering and Fundraising Drive in Meron
The Toldos Aaron Hasidic group completed its annual fundraising, raising millions of shekels. Thousands then traveled to Meron for prayer services and received blessings from the…
Hundreds Pray for Healing of Sick Israelis at Mount Meron Gathering
Over 300 sick individuals, their families, and international donors gathered at Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb in Meron for a prayer service led by Rabbi Elimelech Biderman. The e…
Algeria Cuts Ties with UAE; Israel Supreme Court Overturns Appointments
Algeria has cut diplomatic ties with the UAE, while Israel's Supreme Court has overturned appointments to the Second Authority for Television and Radio. Separately, the British Fo…
Top Rabbi to Lead Special Prayer Mission at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's Tomb
Rabbi Meir Tzvi Bergman is leading a special prayer mission to the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. The mission aims to secure divine salvation for supporters of his yesh…
Hapoel Eilat Falls to Bnei Herzliya in Comeback Victory
Bnei Herzliya defeated Hapoel Eilat 101-98 in a comeback victory, while Hapoel Emek narrowly beat Maccabi Ramat Gan 77-75 in the Winner Cup basketball tournament.
UK Sanctions on Settlements Spark Warnings of Rising Antisemitism
The UK's imposition of sanctions on West Bank settlements has led to a dispute between British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis, with the Rabbi w…
Top Rabbis Released from Hospital Amidst Political Tensions
Several prominent Hasidic rabbis have been released from hospital, bringing relief to their communities. This news coincides with political turmoil within the ultra-Orthodox Aguda…
Arab Israelis Face Shorter Lifespans Amidst Budget Cuts to Health Programs
Arab men in Israel live an average of 4.4 years less than Jewish men, with higher infant mortality and lower doctor-to-patient ratios. Significant budget cuts to programs aimed at…
UK Foreign Secretary Dodges Question on Rosh Hashanah Synagogue Visit
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron affirmed continued intelligence cooperation with Israel while dismissing criticism from the Chief Rabbi. He gave a reserved answer when ask…
UK Foreign Secretary Defends Sanctions on Settlements, Vows Continued Intelligence Ties with Israel
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron described Israel's retaliatory measures against UK sanctions on settlements as "regrettable and damaging" but affirmed that intelligence co…
Druze Community Gathers for Annual Pilgrimage at Mount Meron Shrine
Thousands of Druze pilgrims are expected to visit the shrine of Nabi Sabalan in Hurfeish, northern Israel, for an annual religious gathering. The event highlights the community's…
Hapoel Jerusalem Basketball Star Zusman Out for Weeks with Ankle Sprain
Hapoel Jerusalem basketball player Yuval Zusman will be sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle sprain. The team is also managing the long-term recovery of star Jared Harper a…
Hamas Praises, Yet Criticizes, UK Sanctions on West Bank Settlement Goods
Hamas welcomed British and other countries' sanctions on West Bank settlement goods as a positive but insufficient step. The group also acknowledged the British Foreign Secretary'…
UK's Intelligence Reliance on Israel Contrasts with Sanctions
A 2015 Israeli intelligence tip led to the foiling of a Hezbollah bomb plot in London, a fact now highlighted amid recent UK sanctions against Israeli settlements. The article con…
Torah Scroll Dedicated at Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai's Tomb in Meron
A new Torah scroll was dedicated at the tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron, Israel, through the efforts of Rabbi Shraga Schnitzer, chairman of Ohel Rashbi Meron.
Hasidic Rebbes Lead Penitential Prayers Ahead of High Holy Days
Hasidic rebbes across Israel led the first "Slichot" prayers in preparation for the High Holy Days, with thousands of followers attending services in various cities. Events includ…
Hasidic Leader Leads Pilgrimage to Holy Sites in Tiberias and Meron
The Grand Rabbi of Ashlag, Bnei Hichla, led a Hasidic pilgrimage to the tombs of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness in Tiberias and Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in Meron. The group engaged in pray…
UK Imposes Sanctions on West Bank Settlements, Citing Human Rights Abuses
The UK has imposed sanctions on West Bank settlements, including an import ban and measures against companies involved in their expansion. This move, joined by several other count…
Ultra-Orthodox Politics Roiled by Internal Disputes and Elections
The ultra-Orthodox political parties Degel HaTorah and Agudat Yisrael are embroiled in internal disputes and election preparations, including reported oustings of MKs and factiona…
Leading Rabbis Lead Services as High Holidays Approach
Leading rabbis and Hasidic rebbes across Israel and the US led early Selichot services ahead of the High Holidays. Political tensions also surfaced within the Agudat Yisrael party…
Leading Rabbis Hospitalized, Haredi Politics Simmer Ahead of High Holidays
Several prominent Hasidic rabbis were hospitalized or ill, impacting religious services ahead of the High Holidays. Political infighting within the Agudat Yisrael party also surfa…
Toronto Film Festival Prepares for Protests Over Oct. 7 Film
The Toronto International Film Festival is preparing for potential protests with the screening of Israeli director Avi Nesher's film "Our Loves," which depicts the October 7th att…
Hasidic Rebbes Lead Selichot Services Amidst High Holy Days
Hasidic Rebbes across Israel and globally led "Selichot" prayer services over the weekend, drawing hundreds of thousands of followers in anticipation of the High Holy Days. Servic…
Hasidic Rebbes Lead Selichot Services Across Israel and Abroad
Hasidic Rebbes led the first Selichot services of the season across various communities in Israel and abroad, with thousands in attendance. The services often included fervent pra…
Hasidic Rebbes Lead Selichot Prayers Amidst High Holy Days Preparations
Hasidic Rebbes across Israel and abroad led the first Selichot prayers, marking the approach of the High Holy Days. Services were held in various communities, with leaders deliver…
Hasidic Leaders Lead Selichot Prayers Across US and Israel
Hasidic leaders and communities across the United States and Israel commenced the Selichot prayers, a pre-Rosh Hashanah penitential service. Major gatherings were held by Satmar i…
Shas Rejects Purge of Incumbent MKs Amid Internal Political Strife
The Israeli ultra-Orthodox party Shas has rejected proposals to remove incumbent Knesset members, following significant public backlash and internal political maneuvering. The Cou…
Ultra-Orthodox Pilgrims Defy Draft Evasion Warnings for Ukraine Trip
Young Haredi men in Israel are defying rabbinical warnings and risking arrest at Ben Gurion Airport to travel to Uman, Ukraine, for Rosh Hashanah. Security forces are preparing fo…
Jewish Children Raised in Arab Villages Need Rescue, Yad L'Achim Appeals
The organization Yad L'Achim is working to rescue hundreds of Jewish children being raised in Arab villages, disconnected from their heritage. Ahead of the High Holy Days, they ar…
NBA 2K Simulations Predict Surprising Championship Success for Deni Avdija and Portland
NBA 2K simulations by Sports Illustrated predict Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers will win the championship three times and reach the finals eight other times in the upc…
US Envoy Slams UK Foreign Secretary Over Gaza Aid Claims
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee accused British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband of antisemitism and falsehoods regarding alleged Israeli blockades of medicine to Gaza. Israel's Foreign…
UN Ambassadors Moved to Tears During Israel Visit, Gain New Understanding
A delegation of six UN ambassadors visited Israel, touring sites of the October 7th attacks and expressing deep emotional reactions. The trip aimed to foster understanding of Isra…
Hasidic Rebbes and Rabbis Mark Shabbat with Commemorations and Celebrations
Hasidic rebbes and communities are observing Shabbat with commemorations for yahrtzeits, celebrations for recent weddings, and special prayer services. Several new synagogues are…
Esther Cameron's New Poetry Collection Explores War, Grief, and Faith
Esther Cameron's new Hebrew poetry collection, "In a Besieged City," explores themes of war, grief, and faith in contemporary Israel. The book, by a poet who converted to Judaism…
Four Injured, Two Critically, in Major Road Accident Near Meron
A severe road accident on Highway 89 near Meron on September 3, 2026, resulted in four injuries, including critical conditions for a man and a child. Medical teams treated and tra…
MK's Vandalism of Palestinian Memorial Sparks Debate on Israeli Empathy
Israeli MK Zvi Sukkot's vandalism of a Palestinian memorial has ignited debate, contrasting with a 1967 decision to preserve a similar monument in Jerusalem as an act of empathy f…
UK Considers Trade Ban on West Bank Settlement Goods
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron indicated that the UK is considering a trade ban on goods from West Bank settlements within weeks. The move comes amid international tensio…
UK to Announce Measures Against Israel Soon, Foreign Secretary Says
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron stated that the UK will soon announce measures against Israel. The specifics of these actions were not disclosed, but the announcement indi…
Israel Warns UK of Retaliation Over Potential Sanctions
Israeli Foreign Minister G Gideon Sa'ar threatened retaliation against the UK if it imposes sanctions over settlement construction in the E1 area. The UK is considering sanctions…
Hassidic Rebbes Mark Holidays with Community Events and Blessings
Hassidic Rebbes across Israel have been actively involved in community events, including inaugurations, weddings, and holiday preparations. Rebbes from Vizhnitz, Nadvorna, Pinsk K…
Respected Jerusalem Educator Chava Basya Michaela Kober Dies at 84
Chava Basya Michaela Kober, a respected Jerusalem educator and devout woman, passed away at 84. She was known for her dedication to teaching, her piety, and her support of her lat…
Haredi Rabbis Attend Various Celebrations and Events Across Israel
Various Hasidic Rebbes and rabbis participated in numerous religious and communal events across Israel and the US in late August, including yeshiva openings, Bar Mitzvahs, wedding…
Breslov Hasidim Plan Major Rosh Hashanah Gathering in Meron Amid Travel Restrictions
Breslov Hasidim are organizing a larger Rosh Hashanah gathering in Meron, Israel, due to travel restrictions preventing many from reaching Uman, Ukraine. Preparations include acco…
Rebbe Visits Youth Camp, Other Hasidic Leaders Attend Events
Several Hasidic rebbes were active in community events, including visiting youth camps, delivering sermons, and attending family celebrations like weddings and memorial services…
Hapoel Jerusalem Eyes Cameron Payne as Harper Replacement
Israeli basketball club Hapoel Jerusalem is looking to sign American point guard Cameron Payne as a temporary replacement for the injured Jared Harper. Payne has previous experien…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Jerusalem Entrance Over Sabbath Disputes
Ultra-Orthodox protesters blocked Jerusalem's entrance on August 24, 2026, protesting Sabbath desecration, while police maintained order. Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz condemned the…
Vizhnitz Rebbe Visits Meron Amid Numerous Hasidic Wedding Celebrations This Shabbat
This Shabbat features numerous Hasidic wedding celebrations across Israel and the US, with the Vizhnitz Rebbe from Monsey visiting Meron for prayers and festivities. Several rebbe…