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Israeli Medical Interns Favor Internal Medicine, Avoid Geriatrics and Oncology Amid Growing Demand

A 2025 survey of Israeli medical interns shows a strong preference for internal medicine, pediatrics, and family medicine, while critical fields like geriatrics and oncology remai…

Satmar Rebbe Performs Midnight Ritual and Visits Summer Camps Amidst Hasidic Events

The Satmar Rebbe performed the midnight mitzvah of sending away the mother bird in Kiryas Joel and visited Bobov 45 summer camps in the Catskills. Numerous Hasidic events, includi…

Israel Faces Above-Normal Heatwave With Rising Temperatures Through Thursday

Israel is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures rising above normal levels through Thursday, peaking in heat stress before easing slightly on Friday.

Ronen Ganon Plans to Transform Ace Hardware Chain into Israel’s Costco with Expanded Food and Home Goods

Ronen Ganon, a Haredi real estate entrepreneur from Safed, plans to transform the Ace hardware chain into an Israeli Costco by adding food and home goods departments and expanding…

Vol-Dan Network Sends Delegation to Polish Meat Factory to Ensure Quality for Holiday Season

Vol-Dan sent a delegation to a top Polish meat factory to oversee production and kosher certification ahead of the holidays, ensuring high-quality meat supply and preventing short…

Yossi Dagan Launches V26 Campaign to Boost Right-Wing Voter Turnout Ahead of Elections

Yossi Dagan and his partners from the "My Likud" group have launched the V26 campaign to boost right-wing voter turnout across Israel, especially in low-turnout areas. Building on…

Parents of Missing Woman Heymenot Kasao Urge Shin Bet to Take Over Investigation

The parents of Heymenot Kasao, missing since February 2024, have asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to take over the stalled investigation and meet with them, citing police failure t…

Dan Hotels Boosts Revenue with New York Acquisition Despite Quarterly Loss

Dan Hotels' acquisition of a New York hotel boosted its second-quarter revenues by 13%, but financing costs and currency effects led to a net loss. The company continues to face c…

Rabbis Samuel Eliyahu and David Lau Affix Mezuzot at Amichai Shindler’s Restored Home in Kerem Shalom

Rabbis Samuel Eliyahu and David Lau affixed mezuzot at Amichai Shindler’s restored home in Kerem Shalom, marking his return after recovering from critical injuries sustained on Oc…

Israeli 'Bermuda Triangle' in Galilee Raises Concerns Over Missing Persons Cases

The northern Israeli region known as the "Israeli Bermuda Triangle" has seen a notable number of disappearances, prompting calls for enhanced surveillance and public education. Au…

Israel Experiences Brief Relief from Heat as Temperatures Drop Today Before Rising Tomorrow

Israel experiences a brief drop in temperatures today, easing heat especially in the north, before temperatures rise again on Monday above seasonal norms, with stable weather expe…

Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Buses in Safed and Meron Over Sabbath Transit

Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Safed and Meron blocked buses operating on the Sabbath, leading to physical clashes and police intervention. Activists and local residents opposed the…

65,000 Hikers Visit Israeli Nature Reserves Despite Intense Heatwave

Around 65,000 people visited Israeli nature reserves and national parks over the weekend despite extreme heat, with a slight temperature drop expected to ease conditions.

Family of Missing Girl Heymanot Kasao Launches Crowdfunding to Increase Reward

After over 900 days missing, Heymanot Kasao's family has launched a crowdfunding campaign to increase the reward and fund ongoing search efforts in Safed, Israel.

Extreme Heat Intensifies Across Most of Israel with Record High Temperatures

Israel faces an escalating heatwave with temperatures rising above seasonal norms and extreme heat warnings issued nationwide. The Meteorological Service predicts heavy to extreme…

Family of Missing Ethiopian-Israeli Girl Criticizes Authorities After 900 Days

Over 900 days after Heimenot Kasao disappeared in Safed, her family accuses Israeli authorities of neglect, claiming racial bias in the search efforts and appealing for renewed ac…

Body of Missing 24-Year-Old from Beit Shemesh Found Near Tiberias

Tatriel Nachman Keinan, 24, from Beit Shemesh, was found dead near Tiberias after disappearing en route to Safed, ending a large search operation.

Vizhnitz Rebbe Celebrates Grandson's Wedding with Enthusiastic Dance and Special Gift

Body of Missing 24-Year-Old Israeli Found Near Tiberias After Weeklong Search

Katriel Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old from Beit Shemesh, was found dead on August 17 in the Switzerland Forest near Tiberias after being missing for over a week. Rescue teams and…

Israeli Hasidic Leaders Celebrate Milestones and Prepare for High Holy Days Across Communities

Multiple Hasidic communities in Israel and abroad recently celebrated key religious milestones, including brit milah ceremonies, bar mitzvahs, and the start of the Elul study peri…

Netanyahu Meets New Likud Members Following Party Primaries

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with newly elected Likud Knesset members following the party primaries to welcome them and discuss campaign strategies ahead of upcomi…

Israeli Man Amir Ambarbar Missing in Japan for Over Three Weeks Amid Extensive Search

Amir Ambarbar, a 23-year-old Israeli from Ramla, has been missing in Japan since August 2, with no contact since. Israeli police have publicized his disappearance and are seeking…

Northern Israeli Town Hazor Gains Attention with New Train Station and Rising Real Estate Potential

Hazor HaGlilit, a northern Israeli town strategically located in the Galilee, is experiencing growth due to government development plans and a new train station. With a population…

Temperatures Rise with Increased Heat Stress Across Most of Israel

Israel will see rising temperatures and increased heat stress today, especially in mountainous and inland areas, with northern winds strengthening along the coast by afternoon.

Search Expands for Missing 24-Year-Old Nahman Keinan From Tiberias to Beit Shemesh

Nahman Keinan, 24, has been missing for nine days after last being seen in Tiberias; searches now include Beit Shemesh amid safety concerns. Police and volunteers are combing nort…

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Calls Judicial Reform a Religious Duty, Rejects Unity Government

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu declared judicial reform in Israel a religious duty and dismissed calls to abandon it for a unity government. He warned that a left-wing government would lead…

Sanz Rebbe Visits Safed Community Ahead of High Holy Days

The Sanz Rebbe from the U.S. visited Safed to pray and meet his community ahead of the High Holy Days, while other Hasidic leaders held ceremonies and gatherings in Israel and the…

Preliminary Drilling Begins for Kiryat Shmona Railway Project in Northern Israel

Transport Minister Miri Regev confirmed that preliminary drilling has begun in Kiryat Shmona for a new railway line connecting northern Israel to Eilat. The project, launched in 2…

Likud Primaries Yield Few New Faces in Top 26, Netanyahu’s Reserved Slots Key

The Likud primaries concluded with few new candidates entering the top 26 list, aside from Netanyahu’s reserved slot for Oren Dobronski. Regional winners and newcomers mostly rank…

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Reveals Childhood Sexual Assault Attempt and Stresses Caution on Offenders' Community Reintegration

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu revealed he was sexually assaulted at age 10 and stressed that serving prison time does not guarantee offenders' rehabilitation. He called for professional ri…

Family of Missing Israeli Teen Haimnot Kasao Urges Authorities to Renew Search After 904 Days

After 904 days since Haimnot Kasao vanished in Safed, her sister Yeros calls on Israeli authorities, especially Shin Bet chief David Zini, to renew efforts to find her and bring h…

Thai Ambassador Visits Injured Thai Agricultural Workers Hospitalized After Military Explosion in Northern Israel

The Thai Ambassador visited six Thai agricultural workers injured by a military explosion near Metula, now hospitalized in Safed, with two in serious condition. The ambassador tha…

Israeli TV Host Korin Gideon Celebrates 34th Birthday with Personal Revelations

Israeli TV host Korin Gideon celebrates her 34th birthday, revealing her theater studies, military service, law degree, and breakthrough hosting "Big Brother." She married into a…

Likud Primary Elections Introduce New Faces Including Former Netanyahu Speechwriter and Local Leaders

The Likud party's recent primaries introduced new candidates including former Netanyahu speechwriter Erez Tadmor, reservist Shlomo Lerner, local leaders Moshe Peretz and Shuki Oha…

Children's Star Miki Ma Nismiki Pauses Show in Safed to Support Missing Girl Heymenot Kasao's Mother

Children's singer Miki Ma Nismiki stopped her Safed performance to support Heymenot Kasao's mother, urging prayers for the missing girl. Heymenot vanished in February 2024 near he…

Old Ordnance Explosion Near Metula Injures Six Foreign Workers, Two Critically

Six foreign workers were injured by an old ordnance explosion near Metula, Israel, with two in critical condition evacuated to Rambam Hospital. Authorities are investigating and w…

Slight Temperature Drop Expected Across Israel with Partial Morning Clouds

Israel will experience a slight temperature drop today with partial morning clouds, especially in mountainous and inland areas, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 38 degrees Cel…

Unseasonal Rainfall Subsides as Temperatures Slightly Drop Across Israel

Following two days of unusual August rain in parts of Israel, temperatures are dropping slightly with some afternoon showers expected, and the weather will remain relatively mild…

Investigation Reveals Cash Payment Controversy at Safed Cemetery Was Misrepresented

Channel 13's investigation into a cash payment at Safed cemetery reveals that Benjamin Legaziel requested a bank transfer, not cash, and the full amount was returned. The cemetery…

New Jersey Rebbe Spotted with Followers in Country Hills Amid Major Hasidic Events

The Rebbe of Zvhil celebrated his son's brit milah in Beitar Illit with hundreds attending. The funeral of Rabbi Tzvi Ze'ev Berger was held in Monsey after arrival from Switzerlan…

Community Prays for Recovery of Rabbi Shalom Pinchas Borshtin

Rabbi Shalom Pinchas Borshtin, a prominent spiritual leader and educator, is seriously ill, prompting his family to request widespread prayers for his recovery across Israel.

Search Expands for Missing 24-Year-Old Chabad Hasid in Sea of Galilee Area

Nachman Keinan, a 24-year-old Chabad Hasid from Beit Shemesh, has been missing since August 10 near Tiberias by the Sea of Galilee. His family and friends are calling for public h…

Israeli Cyclist Found Dead in Finland After Week-Long Search

A 66-year-old Israeli cyclist from Tel Aviv was found dead in Finland a week after going missing during a solo ride, likely due to a vehicle accident. Israeli authorities and ZAKA…

Maccabi Ashdod Signs Center Tzahi Yetaach for Israeli Basketball Premier League Debut

Maccabi Ashdod signed 25-year-old center Tzahi Yetaach from M.S. Safed, marking his debut in the Israeli Basketball Premier League for the 2026/27 season.

Egged Group Reports Major Success in Special Service Boost During Bein Hazmanim Period

Egged Group successfully operated an expanded public transportation service during the Bein Hazmanim vacation, serving hundreds of thousands of passengers, especially from the Har…

Thousands Gather in Meron for Zohar Study Celebration and Prayer Assembly Led by Leading Rabbis

On the eve of Rosh Chodesh Elul, thousands of Zohar scholars gathered in Meron for a prayer assembly marking the start of the Days of Awe and the completion of their year-long stu…

Israeli Police Track Missing Persons Globally but Fail to Locate Child Heimnot Kasao After 902 Days

Israeli police have successfully located missing persons abroad and domestically within hours or days, but have failed to find Heimnot Kasao, a young girl missing for 902 days in…

Bobov Rebbe Leads Spiritual Retreat in Country Hills Amidst Satmar Rebbe’s Wedding Hall Expansion

The Bobov Rebbe led a spiritual retreat in the country hills during Shabbat, while the Satmar Rebbe inaugurated expanded wedding halls in New York. Various Hasidic communities hel…