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Leading Rabbis Embark on Historic Journey to Radin, Vilna, and Volozhin

A delegation of prominent rabbis is traveling to Radin, Volozhin, and Vilna for a spiritual journey focused on prayer, reinforcing Torah study, and connecting with historical cent…

Politics8h ago

Top Rabbi Sparks Outrage With Anti-Zionist Remarks

Rabbi Dov Lando, a prominent Lithuanian Haredi leader, has sparked a political firestorm with comments denigrating Zionism and the State of Israel, suggesting it would have been b…

Security11h ago·1 outlets

Biden Official: Full Hostage Release Was Never Realistic Early On

A senior Biden administration official, Brett McGurk, stated that the early release of all hostages was unrealistic and that Hamas intended to hold some for years. He also claimed…

Culture12h ago

Top Yeshiva Leaders Visit Rabbi Povarsky's Sukkah During Sukkot Holiday

Prominent Lithuanian yeshiva leaders visited Rabbi Boruch Dov Povarsky's sukkah during Sukkot. Another event celebrated Rabbi Chananya Breitkopf, with attendees praising his spiri…

Culture13h ago

Ponevezh Yeshiva Holds Simchat Torah Celebration

The Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak celebrated Simchat Torah with its traditional "Hakafot Shniyot" ceremony on October 5, 2026, featuring dancing and singing with Torah scrolls.

Security13h ago

Attempted Terror Attack Foiled at West Bank Farm; Perpetrator Neutralized

An attempted terror attack was thwarted at the Hanina Farm outpost in the Benjamin region when a Palestinian assailant set a car on fire and threatened residents with a knife. The…

Security13h ago

Arson at Southern Sewage Plant Highlights Growing 'Protection Racket' Threat

An arson attack on a southern Israeli wastewater treatment plant, causing sewage to flow into a major stream, has exposed a growing problem of criminal extortion targeting nationa…

Security16h ago

Knife-Wielding Terrorist Neutralized in Benjamin; Search Underway for Second Suspect

An Israeli civilian neutralized a knife-wielding terrorist who had set a car on fire in the Benjamin region on Monday. A search is ongoing for a second suspect. The head of the Be…

Politics17h ago

Somali President Rules Out Recognizing Israel

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that his nation will never recognize Israel and expects Israel to leave disputed territories. He also praised Turkey as a crucial a…

Security19h ago·2 outlets

Jerusalem Light Rail Red Line Halts Service After Power Cable Tears

Jerusalem's Red Line light rail was temporarily shut down Monday morning after a power cable tore in Neve Yaakov. The incident is the latest in a series of disruptions plaguing th…

General19h ago·2 outlets

Jerusalem Light Rail Service Halted After Power Cable Tears

Jerusalem's Light Rail Red Line service was stopped because a power cable tore in the Neve Yaakov area. Operations are suspended between Neve Yaakov and Hadassah Ein Kerem.

Security20h ago

Transport Ministry Accused of Negligence in Foreign Flight Security

Political commentator Amit Segal criticized the Ministry of Transport for failing to use a national passenger screening database to identify pilots from hostile countries. Recent…

Security21h ago10

IDF Marks October 7 Anniversary with Moment of Silence

The IDF's General Staff held a memorial ceremony and moment of silence at the Zikim Base on Monday morning to honor victims of the October 7 massacre. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir is…

World22h ago

Grandparents Step In as Parents After Oct. 7 Attacks

Grandparents are stepping in to raise children orphaned by the October 7th attacks, facing immense grief, complex child-rearing challenges, and the struggle to reconcile their new…

Security23h ago

IDF Chief of Staff Vows Lessons Learned After October 7 Massacre

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir marked the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, vowing to learn from the event and ensure such a tragedy never recurs. He also praised the un…

World1d ago

Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7th Massacre

Israel is marking three years since the October 7th massacre with memorial ceremonies and visits to cemeteries by bereaved families. The nation remembers the over 1,300 who fell i…

Politics1d ago

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal, Upholds Commercial Center Deal for Neve Ilan

Israel's Supreme Court has ordered the Neve Ilan moshav to proceed with a commercial development deal with Nakar Jerusalem Corridor, rejecting the moshav's appeal and claims of ir…

Economy1d ago

Medical Device Firm Founded by Lumens Founder Seeks Liquidation

Medical device startup Filterlex Medical, founded by Lumens founder Dr. Shimon Eckhouse, has requested liquidation due to 1.3 million shekels in debt. The company reportedly never…

Security1d ago

Syrian Officer Claims Eli Cohen Buried Near Damascus Barracks

A Syrian security officer claims Israeli spy Eli Cohen was buried near a Damascus barracks, a location chosen to prevent Israeli recovery of the body. Cohen was executed in Syria…

Security1d ago

Drunk Driver Caught for Eighth Time Without License

Police in Israel arrested a driver for the eighth time for operating without a license and the third time for drunk driving. The driver, who had never been licensed, was found wit…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Haifa Police Shut Down Illegal Casino and Brothel

Haifa police have shut down an illegal brothel and an illegal casino operating out of apartments in residential buildings as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit activities.

Security1d ago

Former PA Minister Denies Claims of Warning Netanyahu About Gaza Invasion

Former PA minister Soufian Abu Zayda denied claims that he warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an impending Hamas invasion of Gaza. Abu Zayda stated he never sp…

Security1d ago

Proposed Aviation Security Authority Never Established Despite Recommendations

Two past committees recommended establishing a state authority for aviation security to consolidate responsibility, but the body was never created. The Ministry of Transportation…

Culture1d ago

Shuli Rand Admits to Daughter He Experiences Envy

Singer Shuli Rand, in a video with his daughter Odelia, admitted to experiencing envy and discussed ways to overcome it. The video also included them singing a song by Naomi Sheme…

Security1d ago·2 outlets

Southern Resident Arrested for Suspected Arson at Wastewater Facility

A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of arson at a wastewater treatment plant in southern Israel. The fire caused significant damage and led to wastewater flowing into a str…

General1d ago

Age Guidelines for Leaving Children Home Alone

There is no specific law in Israel defining the minimum age for leaving children home alone. Experts advise parents to consider the child's age, maturity, and environmental factor…

Culture2d ago·1 outlets

Massive Hakafot Shniyot Ceremony Held at Ponevezh Yeshiva

Thousands of students attended a large Hakafot Shniyot ceremony at the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak to conclude Simchat Torah celebrations. The event was led by the yeshiva's pre…

Culture2d ago·3 outlets

Massive Hakafot Shniyot Ceremony Held at Ponevezh Yeshiva

Thousands of students attended a large Hakafot Shniyot ceremony at Ponevezh Yeshiva, led by its president and Rosh Yeshiva, to mark the end of Sukkot.

Culture2d ago

Tel Aviv University Exhibition Features Unseen Works of Six Israeli Artists

Tel Aviv University's Genia Schreiber University Art Gallery is hosting "Something to Hold On To," an exhibition displaying never-before-seen private works and archival materials…

Security2d ago·7 outlets

Suspect Arrested in Negev Wastewater Plant Arson Linked to Protection Racket

Police arrested a 52-year-old man from the Bedouin diaspora suspected of arson at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant in the Negev. The fire, allegedly set due to the refusal to…

Economy2d ago

Israel's Luxury Real Estate Market Sees Slowdown, Prices Remain High

Israel's luxury real estate market, defined by properties over 10 million shekels, saw around 630 transactions last year, with Tel Aviv accounting for over 60%. While prices per s…

Security3d ago·2 outlets

Wastewater Treatment Plant Fire Halts Operations, Threatens Southern Israel Waterways

A fire at the Shuqet wastewater treatment plant in Israel's Negev has halted operations, releasing raw sewage into local rivers and potentially reaching the Mediterranean. Arson i…

Culture3d ago

Israel Holds Nationwide 'Hakafot Shniyot' Celebrations

Israel is celebrating "Hakafot Shniyot" (second circuits) nationwide following the Sukkot holiday. Numerous events are taking place in synagogues, yeshivas, and community centers…

World3d ago

Israel Must Reconnect With Its Identity and Purpose Post-October 7

An article reflects on the October 7th attacks as a wake-up call for Israel, urging a reconnection with national identity and purpose beyond political divides. It calls for a rene…

Economy3d ago

Bnei Brak Real Estate Market Defies Norms With Unique Haredi Demands

Bnei Brak's real estate market is shaped by the unique needs of its ultra-Orthodox population, prioritizing community, religious observance, and lower-floor living. Despite extrem…

Politics3d ago3·2 outlets

Balad Chairman Withdraws Knesset Candidacy Amidst Disqualification Push

Balad Chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh withdrew his Knesset candidacy after the Supreme Court indicated a majority favored his disqualification, following his controversial post-October…

Culture4d ago

Jewish Philosophy of Purpose Applied to Real-Life Scenarios

The article posits that Jews are never "stuck," but rather always in a place where they can fulfill a purpose, citing historical and recent examples of individuals acting decisive…

Culture4d ago

From Pilot Training to Torah Scholar: The Remarkable Life of Rabbi Pinchas Halevi

Rabbi Pinchas Halevi's life story spans from Israeli Air Force pilot training to becoming a prominent Torah scholar and preserver of Yemenite Jewish traditions. The article detail…

Culture4d ago

International Brands Launch Pop-Up Pink Booth in Tel Aviv

Fashion website TERMINAL X and skincare brand CLINIQUE have opened a temporary pink pop-up booth in Tel Aviv's Neve Tzedek neighborhood. The installation offers a special pink-the…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

IDF Kills Hamas Operatives Involved in October 7th Beeri Kibbutz Attack

The IDF reported killing two Hamas operatives involved in the October 7th attack on Kibbutz Beeri and the kidnapping of hostages. One of the targeted individuals, Muhammad Jamal M…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Hundreds Pray at Spring Where Israeli Man Was Murdered

Hundreds of Israelis gathered at the Banaba Spring near Neve Tsuf for a prayer service in memory of Netanel Shakron, who was murdered there. The event, organized by regional counc…

Culture4d ago2

Fashion Boutique Revives Historic Kapulsky Name

Aviv Kapulsky, a descendant of the founders of the historic Kapulsky patisserie chain, has opened a fashion and lifestyle boutique in Tel Aviv. The store, named KAPULSKY, offers c…

Culture4d ago

Thousands Attend 'Birkas Shmuel' Torah Event Marking Yeshiva Expansion

Thousands attended a 'Birkas Shmuel' event during Sukkot to celebrate the institution's third anniversary and the expansion of its yeshiva in Beitar Illit. Prominent rabbis and su…

Security4d ago2

IDF Rejects Gaza Civilian Deaths Film as Distorted

The Israeli military has rejected the documentary "NAZA" as a distorted portrayal of its operations in Gaza, asserting that its directives prohibit targeting civilians and that AI…

Culture5d ago

Top Rabbis Convene for Torah Study Session in Bnei Brak

Top Israeli rabbis, including Rabbi David Landau, participated in a lengthy Torah study session in Bnei Brak during Sukkot, drawing thousands to the streets and tens of thousands…

Sports5d ago

Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya Signs New Players, Welcomes Back Former Stars

Hapoel Baqa Al-Gharbiyya football club has seen player departures, including Bahjat Bashir and Walid Darwish, while welcoming new player Mohammed Omar Bayadsi and the return of Ka…

General5d ago

Police Officer Relents, Forgoes Ticket After Emotional Plea

A Haredi woman, facing multiple traffic violations including an expired license, successfully pleaded with a police officer not to issue a ticket. The officer, moved by the woman'…

Security5d ago·2 outlets

Mother of Murder Suspect Investigated for Presenting Forged Court Order

The mother of a murder suspect was investigated for allegedly using a forged document to gain access to her hospitalized daughter. The suspect's daughter is also on trial for aidi…