Tag: public transportation
Religious Zionism MK Objects to Transport Minister’s Shabbat Buses Unless She Privatizes All Public...
MK Rothman told us that he trusts the public to read all three lines of his tweet, including the one about the dire need to preserve Jewish values.
Transport Minister Michaeli: We Rank Private Vehicles as Lowest Priority, Pedestrians Highest
"A family that gives up one car will save about NIS 2,000 ($622) every month."
Israel Public Transportation Slowly Returns to Normal
Israel Railways will resume its service on June 8, after receiving a green light from the Health Ministry.
Israelis Go Back to their Shuls, Schools, Museums, Beaches
As of Wednesday, May 27, restaurants, bars, after hour clubs, swimming pools, hotels, workshops, youth movement meetings and informal education classes will be open.
Netanyahu: We’ll Lift COVID-19 Restrictions for Next Two Weeks
"If another outbreak occurs over the coming two weeks, we will be forced to return to previous measures. There's no other way."
Haifa U Psychologist Warns of the Perils of Self-Isolation
“When everything changes, we want to keep some things constant, especially when we don’t have control over the situation.”
Israel Mulls Drastic New Restrictions as COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket
The more drastic restrictions that have yet to be approved include an order to halt all public transportation for a seven-day period.
Israel Adds New Public Transportation Restrictions Due to COVID-19
The bus routes will no longer run to educational institutions, because classes are not being held.
MDA Launches Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing Sites Starting Wednesday
The patients will remain in their vehicle throughout the process, and then drive back directly to their homes.
Israel Is Shutting Down as 178th Coronavirus Patient Enters Quarantine
high-tech companies in Israel expressed concern that their broadband service would fail due to an unusual volume of data traffic, leading to the suspension of their activity.
Gantz Accepts All of Liberman’s Preconditions: ‘Must Move Forward’
Rivlin has already leaked to the press his idea of bypassing the tedious and fruitless 2- to 3-week periods he would normally have given Netanyahu and Gantz – and move straight to throwing the process to the Knesset.
1,200 Quarantined Israelis to Vote in Special, Isolated Booths
The special polling stations will be located away from the regular polling facilities, so as not to jeopardize the public health.
South Korea Protests Israeli Ban on Its Citizens, Issues Own Emergency Bans
Also: Japanese officials on Saturday admitted that 23 of the Diamond Princess passengers had been cleared to leave by mistake.
Smotrich and Shaked Visit Bnei Brak for Cholent and Voters
Yamina made inroads deep into the heart of Aguda/Shas territory.
7 Haredim Arrested in Jerusalem, Bnei Brak, Beit Shemesh Shabbat Protests
Police officers directed their stinking "blue water" cascade at the spot where the Toldot Aharon Rebbe was standing, which drove the Chassidim mad.
16 Arrests in Bnei Brak in Protest Over Public Transportation on Sabbath
Orthodox residents were arrested for blocking roads, violating public order and even hurling rocks at police officers.
Israeli Taxi Drivers to Block Highways on Shabbat in Protest of New Public Transportation
"We have a problem with these buses being free."
Survey: Kfar Saba (96%), Tel Aviv (91%) Have Happiest Residents
In Jerusalem, only 37% are satisfied with cleanliness (46% of Jews and 21% of Arabs).
UTJ’s Gafni on Latest Nix of Segregated Events: Anyone Saying High Court Protects Minority...
"The real surprise was the judge's decision that the event could be held."
Western Democracy: Holland Burqa Ban Starts Today
The police have announced they would "not drive after a tram in which someone is sitting who is breaking the ban on face-covering clothing."
Feiglin’s Haredi No. 2 Speaks Up: Not Crazy about Weed, LGBT
The state must keep Shabbat according to Halacha. But but there can be private initiatives of public transportation on Shabbat.
Israeli Researchers Say Bidding for Parking Spots Can Improve Parking Options Worldwide
"This is a mechanism that can stop people from coming into the city centers and searching for a parking spot for hours on end."
You Thought Tel Aviv Was Israel’s Most Non-Religious City? Nope. It’s Modi’in
If you view freedom as driving on Shabbat while devouring a ham sandwich on a date with a gentile to purchase a Christmas tree – this is the index for you.
Jordan May Have Embarked on Its Arab Spring Crisis
King Abdullah II of Jordan has decided to cancel his trip abroad this week after realizing that a political earthquake is threatening his rule.
Inside the New Gateway to Jerusalem
“By 2026, we plan to build ... five more lines, 140 stations, 300 trains and 600 to 700,000 passengers per day."
New Report Shows Meretz, Foreign Funds, Behind ‘Religious Conspiracy’ Campaign
An in-depth, 50-page research report issued by the Hotam organization examines the connections, activities and sources of funding of the Free Israel movement, founded...
High Court Rejects Meretz, Reform Petition to Compel Public Transportation on Shabbat
The judges noted that the state is not obligated to act to examine transportation needs, and emphasized that they do not intend to express their opinion on this issue.
Warning: Israel’s Egged Bus Drivers Threaten (Again) to Strike
If you're a commuter who relies on Egged to get to work or school, be warned: drivers are threatening to strike.
In NYC, Winter Storm Stella Brought A Mess But No Disaster
Although winter storm Stella packed a wallop in the north and south, New York City was largely spared its wrath.
Terror Shooting at Munich Mall, Site Where Israeli Athletes Were Murdered in Olympic Village
Munich police warned residents and others to "stay home" and not post pictures or video from the attack on social media.