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Nova music festival · 48 stories
A former police officer, Yamit, recounts her survival of the October 7th Nova festival attack, detailing her severe injuries and the ongoing psychological trauma. She describes th…
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Beer Sheva held a memorial ceremony for the victims of October 7th and the subsequent war, honoring fallen soldiers and civilians, sharing stories of heroism, and emphasizing unit…
Former hostage Avinatan Or discussed his breakup with Noa Argamani, stating they both changed during their captivity and separation. Argamani was rescued in June 2024, while Or wa…
Avinatan Or, a former hostage held by Hamas, detailed his elaborate escape attempt and subsequent year of harsh captivity. He utilized diverse skills to plan and execute a digging…
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…
The Beit Meir Yeshiva hosted a Simchat Beit Hashoeva celebration, a traditional Sukkot festival featuring music, dancing, and feasting, within its main hall.
Prominent Sephardic rabbis visited Ashdod Religious Council Chairman Ovadia Dahan to honor his work, especially the renovation and construction of local mikvahs. The event highlig…
Shin Bet chief David Zini urged the Israeli Security Agency to adapt its strategies, stating that the enemy learns and evolves. He emphasized the need for innovation and proactive…
Muriel Zagdon, father of a Nova party massacre victim, described the agonizing week of uncertainty about his daughter's fate and the ongoing struggle to process the trauma three y…
A GamesBeat and Xsolla report ranks Israel among global gaming leaders, with its industry generating an estimated $10 billion annually. The report highlights Israel's innovation…
Israeli singer Rotem Cohen is selling the piano of the late music legend Arik Einstein for 150,000 shekels. Cohen, a successful artist and songwriter, also recently co-hosted Isra…
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, bereaved Israeli families are marking the day with emotional tributes on social media, while also expressing deep anger and fru…
Shin Bet Director David Zini stated at a memorial ceremony that the enemy is learning and adapting, requiring the agency to change rapidly. He urged his staff to innovate and anti…
Global bond yields surged to multi-year highs despite weak U.S. jobs data, while tech giants Nvidia and Tesla saw their stocks climb on strong performance and buyback announcement…
Rabbi Yitzchak Ratzabi observed the Jewish festival of Hoshanah Rabbah on October 5, 2026. The article provides minimal details about the event.
The "Edut 710" project has archived over 2,400 video testimonies from October 7th survivors, detailing their experiences. These personal accounts are being preserved for future ge…
Oz Davidian, who rescued 120 people from the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023, is battling PTSD and continues to receive treatment. He recounts the harrowing rescue…
The sisters of Isabella Gendlin, murdered on October 7th near the Nova festival site, shared their grief and how they are coping by honoring her memory. They spoke of the tragic c…
Singer Herli Eisenbach has released a new, fast-paced winter single titled "Kol Ha'olam." The release comes as he juggles his music career with personal events.
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael and American singer Matisyahu have released a new song, "Carry On," ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks. The song, produced by R…
The 'One Heart' organization hosted a large Sukkot celebration in Jerusalem for thousands of special children and their families. The event featured prominent rabbis, singers, and…
Zikim Beach, a site of the October 7th massacre, has reopened after extensive renovations and now serves as a symbol of resilience, offering therapeutic programs for trauma surviv…
The mother of Yanina Rusinova, a woman fatally stabbed in Haifa, is seeking justice and plans to raise her infant grandson. Her boyfriend, Ali Masswada, is the primary suspect in…
TV host Guy Zu-Aretz posted a tribute to his nephew, killed on October 7, criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's leadership as heartless and lacking responsibility. He detailed hi…
Eli Gorlitzky, a celebrated Israeli actor, singer, and theater figure, died at 91. He had a distinguished career of over 70 years in theater, film, television, and music, beginnin…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to complete the mission against Hamas at a state memorial for the October 7th victims. He honored the fallen, pledged to bring perpetrators…
Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman, a prominent figure in Jewish outreach, celebrated the Sukkot holiday by hosting guests in his Sukkah. The article highlights his traditional observa…
Israel's Military Intelligence chief reported that 4,000 of the 6,000 terrorists involved in the October 7th attack have been killed, with efforts continuing to find the remaining…
On Israel's national day of mourning, the Israeli flag at the Western Wall was lowered to half-mast by Rabbi Avida Bernstein, whose son was murdered at the Nova music festival. Wo…
Several new documentaries are set to premiere in Israel around the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, focusing on the personal stories of victims, hostages, and evac…
The Ramla Municipality is continuing renovations and upgrades at its schools and kindergartens, including during the Sukkot holiday and the ongoing school year. The projects aim t…
The city of Lod is holding memorial events for its residents killed or fallen since the October 7th attack and during the Iron Swords War. The commemorations honor soldiers and ci…
Rapper Ron Nesh defended singer Ofek Adank, who is under investigation for alleged violence against his ex-girlfriend. Nesh claimed Adank should not face trial and suggested discr…
A mural honoring murdered hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Uri Danino was unveiled at Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium. The two, who supported rival football teams, developed a deep bon…
The film "Hagar, The Land" won the main prize at the Haifa International Film Festival's Israeli competition. Other films and actors also received awards, including posthumous rec…
Israel's high-tech sector is achieving higher economic output and productivity with a shrinking workforce, as AI and new tools enable greater efficiency. While job growth has slow…
A young Jewish settler named David from Bethlehem gained fame for his music and bravery, including reportedly killing a lion and a bear. He was appointed court musician to King Sa…
The LONDON FESTIVAL will be held on November 7, 2026, in Hod Hasharon, Israel, featuring tribute bands to iconic British rock artists like The Police, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, a…
Jerusalem-based musician Eelazar Yifrach has released his debut single, "Avi Natan," inspired by the national crisis and the plight of hostage Avi Natan. The song blends personal…
Maayan Adam, sister of a Nova massacre victim, shared her grief on Instagram ahead of her own childbirth, mourning her sister Mayfal Adam who was killed at 26. Adam expressed her…
Former hostage Romi Gonen released footage of her abduction to Gaza on October 7, 2023, sharing her experiences of fear and pain. She was held for 471 days before being released i…
Arbel Ashkenazi, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack, spoke about the profound grief and loss she feels for her childhood friend, Eden Yerushalmi, who was abducted and murd…
Yousef Al-Zayadenah, hailed for saving Israelis at the Nova festival on October 7, is facing the demolition of his family's homes in the Al-Zayadenah area north of Rahat. The demo…
A fundraising campaign has been launched for an infant whose mother was murdered. The child is in temporary foster care, and the funds will go to his grandmother for his care.
Survivors of the October 7th Hamas attacks, particularly from the Nova festival and the towns of Ofakim and Sderot, are releasing new video footage from the day. The videos supple…
Eden Golan, Israel's Eurovision representative, has a diverse background including rhythmic gymnastics, a decade in Moscow facing antisemitism, and early music industry experience…
Jewish revelers celebrated Simhat Torah with music and Torah scrolls at the Nova festival massacre site on Saturday night. The event faced opposition from victims' families, and o…
Israel held a national day of mourning at the Western Wall, lowering the flag to half-mast to commemorate victims of the October 7th massacre and fallen soldiers. Prayers and stud…
