Yasher Initiative Awards $12M to Improve Accessibility at Jewish Camps

The mammoth grant award was announced just before the start of World Autism Day.

El Al Flight Attendant Hospitalized, Measles Suspected

The flight attendant’s condition was listed as serious; she was unconscious Wednesday evening.

Belzer Rebbe Tells Followers to Stay in Israel Until After Elections

"Everyone must help, work, act and volunteer for election work to increase the number of people who vote for UTJ," said the Rebbe.
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Lunar Capture: Beresheet’s Next, Critical Maneuver

The information carried by Beresheet is destined to remain on the moon for an indefinite period and may be found and distributed by future generations.

Recalcitrant Husband ‘Persuaded’ to Give Wife Jewish Divorce in Jerusalem

With the help of the Jerusalem Police Department, the husband was apprehended and placed in detention . . .[then] brought before the rabbinical court.

Body of MIA Sgt. Zachary Baumel Returns to Israel 37 Years After First Lebanon...

The IDF said Baumel's body was returned through a “secret intelligence operation” but declined to provide details on how his remains were retrieved.

On Holiday’s Eve, Western Wall Stones Inspected for Stability, Notes to God Removed

A greater than normal amount of stone and plaster particles were removed from between the stones during this inspection.

Survey: 50% of Israelis Want a Professional Volunteer Army

According to the survey conductors, respondents' support for a professional army declines with age, but was relatively high among those with below-average income.

Smotrich: ‘The Army’s Role Is to Fight and Win, Not Promote Feminist Beliefs’

Smotrich argued that the inevitable sexual tension in mixed-sex IDF units harms the military performance of both men and women, at the expense of the army's professionalism.

Hamas Makes Demands of Israel, PA Slams Hamas for Talking with Jewish State

The PA mocked Hamas’ achievements as inferior to those the PA achieved while negotiating with Israel in the past.

President Rivlin Visits his Wife Nechama at Beilinson Hospital

"Unfortunately, last night she had a serious cardiac incident caused by weakness in one of the valves in her heart."

Arab Terrorist on FBI’s Most-Wanted List: ‘Being in Jordan Gives Me Strength Because No...

Ahlam Tamimi, a Hamas terrorist sentenced to 16 life sentences for her involvement in the 2001 Sbarro pizzeria suicide-bombing in Jerusalem, said to Al Jazeera: “Why are we considered to be terrorists? ... I am part of a resistance movement that strives for liberation.”

Massive Billboard Outside ‘New York Times’ Office Accuses Paper of Anti-Israel Incitement

“One meaning is, obviously, to remind staff that Hamas is violent—violent against both Israel and its own people,” explains executive director of CAMERA Andrea Levin.

Update: Feiglin Rejects Rumor He Won’t Insist on Cannabis Legalization

"Great forces are working to preserve the existing situation. The other parties and media people are pouring the fake news from their talking point pages to scare the public away."

11 Arrested, Weapons, Money Confiscated in IDF Dawn Raid

The forces also confiscated money from several Samaria villages, and raided a home in Hebron.

Terrorist Killed in Attempt to Stab Jewish Motorists

The driver fired at the terrorist and wounded him.

State Comptroller Recommends Criminal Investigation of UTJ’s Gafni

According to the report, other individuals involved in this case were served with indictments while the protected rabbi eluded the investigators, allegedly thanks to Gafni's assistance.

Mubarak: The Golan Heights Would Be in Syrian Hands, Had Damascus Recognized Israel

Egypt tried to negotiate an exchange of embassies between Israel and Syria, but President Hafez al-Assad rejected Israel's offer.

Stoning, Firebombing Aimed at IDF in Samaria

No physical injuries and no property damage was reported.

Hamas Denies Report of Prisoner Swap Deal: So What’s Next?

Bottom line: Israel must agree to all Hamas demands regardless, or face renewed rocket and arson terror attacks.

Skulener Rebbe, zt’l, is Laid to Rest

The Rebbe was laid to rest beside his father, the previous Rebbe, in Monsey.

Israel Achieves ‘Mission Impossible’ as UN General Assembly Condemns Anti-Semitism

"I believe we can change the United Nations," he said, "by making sure Israel's side of the story is presented."

Update: First Lady Nechama Rivlin’s Condition ‘Serious But Stable’, President Rivlin to Arrive in...

The First Lady underwent a complicated lung transplant operation last month because of her medical condition.

Lake Kinneret Rises Again, Island Disappears

The water in the lake has risen a total of 2.8 meters (9.2 feet) since the start of winter.

Ancient Burial Caves, Looted Graves, Scattered Human Remains Found Near Jericho

"The loss of our archaeological record and the ongoing failure to protect and preserve our heritage is an incomprehensible disgrace."

Member of Hamas’ Suicide Squad Faces Charges in Israeli Court

Hamas’ suicide squad operate under the directives of the Ezzedeen Al-Qassam Brigades. Islamic Jihad has a similar suicide unit

Israel Inaugurates Embassy in Rwanda

The embassy “symbolizes the policy of Israel’s return to Africa"

US Cuts Off Turkey’s F-35 Delivery Citing Russian S-400 Missile Purchase

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to move forward with the purchase of the S-400, ignoring his NATO allies' warning that this would threaten the security of the F-35s.

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