Safed
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Safed, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe Arrives in Israel for Weeklong Spiritual Visit
The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe arrived in Israel for a weeklong spiritual visit, including prayers, blessings, and ceremonies in Safed and other holy sites.
Thousands Gather at Amuka for Rina Shel Torah Prayer Event Seeking Suitable Matches
Thousands gathered at the gravesite of Rabban Yonatan ben Uziel in Amuka on Tu B'Av for the annual Rina Shel Torah prayer event, seeking salvation and suitable marriage matches th…
11-Year-Old Girl Survives Emergency Brain Surgery After Head Injury During Play
An 11-year-old girl in northern Israel suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage after a head injury during play. Emergency surgery at Ziv Medical Center stopped the bleeding a…
Heatwave Breaks as Temperatures Drop and Rain Arrives in Northern Israel
Israel will see a break from a severe heatwave this weekend as temperatures drop to seasonal levels and light rain showers begin, especially in northern and coastal areas, with th…
Ronen Ganon Acquires Control of Multi Retail Group for 173 Million Shekels
Ronen Ganon is acquiring a 72.3% controlling stake in Israel's Multi Retail Group for 173.5 million shekels, gaining ownership of major retail brands. The deal, pending regulatory…
Father of Missing Ethiopian-Israeli Girl Urges Shin Bet to Join Search After 899 Days
Tsafiya Kasao, father of missing Ethiopian-Israeli girl Heymenot Kasao, appeals to Shin Bet chief David Zini to join the search after 899 days without progress. He questions wheth…
Family of Missing Ethiopian-Israeli Girl Appeals to Shin Bet After 899 Days
After 899 days missing, the family of Haimnot Kasao, a nine-year-old Ethiopian-Israeli girl, protests and appeals to Shin Bet chief David Zini for help in the search, expressing f…
Israeli Leaders Outline Vision to Revitalize Northern Galilee by 2026
At the Galilee 2026 Conference in Safed, Israeli officials outlined plans to restore security and promote demographic growth, infrastructure, and economic development in northern…
Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe Arrives in Israel for High Holiday Visit and Celebrations in Safed
The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe is visiting Israel after two years, arriving Thursday morning to Safed for High Holiday prayers, celebrations, and community events including weddings an…
Experts Warn Israel Faces Imminent Major Earthquake Along Deadly Syrian-African Fault
Following a year of deadly global earthquakes, Israeli experts warn that a major earthquake along the Syrian-African Rift near the Dead Sea is increasingly likely. Historical data…
KKL Chief Warns of Human-Caused Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat in Israel
KKL's Chief Forester Gilad Ostrovsky warns that Israel's extreme heat and drought, combined with human negligence, greatly increase wildfire risks. Following the 2010 Carmel fire…
Renowned Borough Park Rabbi Zvi Zev Berger Dies Suddenly in Switzerland at 43
Rabbi Zvi Zev Berger, a leading dayan and Torah scholar from Borough Park's Sanz-Kloiznburg community, died suddenly in his sleep in Switzerland at age 43. Efforts are ongoing to…
11-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured in Cave Fall Near Safed
An 11-year-old boy from Modi'in Illit fell in a cave near Safed and was hospitalized in serious condition at Ziv Medical Center.
Retired Brigadier Erez Weiner Warns of Internal Threats Endangering Northern Israel
Retired Brigadier General Erez Weiner warned at the Galilee Conference of both external threats from Hezbollah and internal challenges like crime and extortion in northern Israel…
Former Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Reveals Israeli Reconnaissance at Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen revealed Israeli reconnaissance missions at Iran’s Fordow nuclear site and praised U.S. strikes that reportedly destroyed the facility in June 2023…
Jewish Tradition Marks 40 Days of Prayer at Ten Holy Sites from Elul to Yom Kippur
From the first of Elul to Yom Kippur, Jewish emissaries pray daily at ten holy sites on behalf of donors, combining charity and prayer to seek blessings and a good new year.
Galilee Conference 2026 Convenes in Safed to Restore Security in Northern Israel
The Galilee Conference 2026 is held today in Safed, gathering Israeli leaders to address security and development challenges in northern Israel. The event includes awarding Raya S…
Israel Faces Above-Normal Heat and Heavy Heat Burdens Across Most Regions
Israel will experience above-normal heat with heavy to extreme heat burdens across most regions today, accompanied by mostly clear skies and dry conditions inland. Temperatures wi…
Family of Missing Girl Heymenot Kasao Demands Shin Bet's Immediate Involvement After 899 Days
Heymenot Kasao's family is protesting near Shin Bet headquarters after 899 days without progress in her disappearance case, urging the agency to use its intelligence resources in…
Historic Etzel Outpost in Safed Vandalized Ahead of 90th Anniversary Memorial
The historic Etzel outpost in Safed, a key site in the city's defense during the 1936 Arab revolt and 1948 war, was vandalized with the Israeli flag torn down and the gate destroy…
Major Investors Shift From Tel Aviv and Haifa to Ultra-Orthodox Cities in Israel's Real Estate Market
Heavy real estate investors in Israel have decreased their activity in Tel Aviv and Haifa, shifting focus to ultra-Orthodox cities like Jerusalem and Tiberias, where investment ac…
12-Year-Old Elhanan Karni Dies in Jordan River Boating Accident During Family Vacation
Elhanan Karni, a 12-year-old from Modiin Illit, drowned in the Jordan River during a family outing. He was a dedicated student at Breslov Talmud Torah and was about to start eight…
Donald Trump’s Ex-Wife Marla Maples Reveals His Spiritual Side and Support for Israel
Marla Maples, Donald Trump’s second ex-wife, revealed in an Israeli interview that Trump carries the Zohar for spiritual protection and has a big heart. She shared her personal ex…
Rabbi Moshe Tzadaka Leads Traditional Strengthening Tour in Northern Israel on Tu B'Av
Rabbi Moshe Tzadaka led his traditional Tu B'Av tour in northern Israel, visiting Safed and Meron to strengthen Torah study and oppose military conscription for yeshiva students…
Northern Israel Residents Stay Amid Crisis, Urge State Support for Renewal
Amid evacuations and rocket attacks in northern Israel, some residents stayed to defend and maintain their communities. They now call on the government to invest in economic and s…
Israeli Meteorological Service Warns of Extreme Heat and Dangerous Sea Conditions During Bein Hazmanim
The Israeli Meteorological Service warns of extreme heat and dangerous sea conditions along the Mediterranean coast from August 8 to 9, with temperatures rising above seasonal nor…
Ultra-Orthodox Protesters Block Public Transport Before Sabbath in Safed for Sixth Week
Ultra-Orthodox protesters in Safed and Meron junction have blocked public buses before the Sabbath for six weeks, clashing with police and secular counter-protesters. The ongoing…
Widow of Renowned Cantor Yaakov Tzvi Arbelich Laid to Rest in Safed Near Tanna's Tomb
Chaya Shindel Arbelich, widow of cantor and philanthropist Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Arbelich, was buried in Safed near the tomb of Rabbi Pinchas ben Yair. She was known for her modesty a…
Safed Chief Rabbi Rejects Combining Religious Faith With Oslo Accords Support
Safed's Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu condemned left-wing religious activist Yaya Pink's support for the Oslo Accords, stating religious faith and backing the accords are mutually ex…
Northern Israel Sees Ongoing Growth and Innovation Ahead of Galilee Conference 2026
Northern Israel is actively transforming through demographic growth, innovation hubs, and infrastructure projects ahead of the Galilee Conference 2026. Key efforts in Kiryat Shmon…
Seven-Month-Old Baby Dies After Choking on Plastic Bag in Bnei Brak Home
A seven-month-old baby in Bnei Brak died after choking on a plastic bag at home despite emergency resuscitation and hospital efforts. The infant was found unconscious and without…
Haredi Museum Breaks Attendance Records as Judge Solberg Sparks Election Reporting Controversy
The Haredi museum exhibition 'Heichalot' broke attendance records during Bein Hazmanim, while Judge Salberg's ruling banning polling station reports sparked political debate. Prom…
Heatwave Eases Slightly in Israel with Temperatures Still Above Seasonal Norms
Israel will see a slight temperature drop on Thursday with some relief from the heatwave, though temperatures remain above average. Further cooling on Friday will bring temperatur…
Israel’s Land Authority to Close Unusual Tender Wave Offering 7,390 Housing Units Outside Demand Areas
The Israel Land Authority is closing a rare wave of tenders this week offering 7,390 housing units, all outside Israel’s main demand areas, amid leadership instability and a slow…
17-Year-Old Boy in Serious Condition After Losing Consciousness in Safed Pool
A 17-year-old boy lost consciousness in a Safed pool and was taken in serious condition to Ziv Hospital, with the event attributed to a medical cause.
Historic Elite Instant Coffee Factory in Safed Demolished After 70 Years for Residential Towers
The historic Elite instant coffee factory in Safed was demolished in August 2026 after 70 years to build six residential towers, sparking local nostalgia and debate over urban dev…
Innovative Lutetium Treatment Eliminates Active Prostate Cancer in Advanced Patient at Ziv Medical Center
A 66-year-old metastatic prostate cancer patient at Ziv Medical Center in Safed achieved complete remission of active disease following Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy, marking a rare a…
Prominent Vizhnitz Educator Rabbi Aharon Mattityahu Salzman Dies at 58 in Jerusalem
Rabbi Aharon Mattityahu Salzman, a leading Vizhnitz Hasidic educator in Jerusalem, died at 58. He was a founding member of the Ramot community and a longtime teacher at the Chayei…
Israel Sees Slight Relief in Heatwave Despite Continued High Temperatures
Israel will experience a slight drop in temperatures with partly cloudy skies, but heatwave conditions remain severe across most regions.
Brisk Yeshiva Head Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik Holds Special Lesson in Safed
Rabbi Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik, head of Brisk Yeshiva, took a rest in Safed and gave a special lesson to students during the break.
Haredi Man in His 70s Collapses and Regains Consciousness After Emergency in Central Jerusalem
A Haredi man in his 70s collapsed at a bus stop in central Jerusalem but was revived by United Hatzalah volunteers and taken to hospital in stable condition.
37-Year-Old Man Moderately Injured in Violent Incident in Safed
A 37-year-old man was moderately injured in a violent event in Safed and was taken to Ziv Medical Center for treatment.
Israeli Court Extends Detention of Man Accused of Threatening Northern District Judge
Avi Abukrat from Safed remains detained after being accused of threatening Judge Dunia Nassar in Israel's Northern District. The case was moved to Acre court for impartiality, wit…
Vizhnitz Hasidic Leader Rabbi Yitzchak Betzalel Segal Dies at 90 in Bnei Brak
Rabbi Yitzchak Betzalel Segal, a prominent elder of the Vizhnitz Hasidic community in Bnei Brak, died at age 90. Born in 1936 and descended from notable Hasidic and Kabbalistic li…
Heatwave Peaks in Israel with Temperatures Reaching Up to 43°C
Israel's heatwave peaks with temperatures up to 43°C in Eilat and 42°C in Beit She'an and Ein Gedi, with a slight cooling expected starting tomorrow.
Three-Vehicle Crash on Route 89 Near Safed Leaves Two Lightly Injured
A three-car collision on Route 89 near Safed resulted in two people receiving minor injuries and medical treatment on site.
Israel Faces Extreme Heatwave With Intensifying Heat Burdens Across Regions
Israel is under a severe heatwave with extreme heat warnings issued nationwide, especially in inland and mountainous areas, with temperatures reaching up to 41°C.
Israeli Religious Leaders Unite Through Weddings, Community Visits, and Educational Roles
Israeli religious and political figures united through weddings, community visits, and leadership changes this week, highlighting social solidarity and educational roles. Key even…