Bank Leumi USA Sold to Valley National Bank for $1.2 Billion Valuation

The merged bank will be the 29th largest bank traded on the U.S. stock exchange.

Ukraine Passes Legislation Effectively Outlawing Anti-Semitism

The new law defines anti-Semitism as hatred of Jews, including attacks, false or hateful statements and denying the mass extermination of Ukrainian Jewry during the Holocaust.

Last Canadian Suspected of Nazi War Crimes Dies Before He Can be Deported

The Canadian government had been attempting to expel Helmut Oberlander for more than two decades, claiming he had hidden his role as a Nazi death squad interpreter during his immigration to Canada in 1954.

‘Frightening’: FM Lapid Slammed for Blaming Netanyahu for Progressives’ Pressure in Congress

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid faced sharp criticism after claiming that that anti-Israel pressure in the US Congress by progressives was former Prime Minister Benjamin...

Israel Celebrates Failure of 20th Anniversary Event of UN’s Durban Conference

No head of state spoke at the event, except the South African president who sponsored the rally.

Aide: Bennett Will Address the UN Without Posters, Toons

I recommend you use some of your intermediary holiday to re-read that speech, especially if you're a history buff and political junkie like yours truly.

Health Ministry to Teachers: No Vaccine No Green

"It is inconceivable that unvaccinated teaching staff who at the same time also refuse to present a negative test would enter the classrooms."

Watch: Priestly Blessing at the Kotel, Sukkot 5782

Attendance is possible for the entire public from around the country without a green tag.

Malka Leifer to Stand Trial on 70 Child Sex Abuse Counts

Leifer did not ask for bail and will remain in jail.
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2 Men Charged with Hate Crime for Attacking Jewish Diners in LA Sushi Restaurant

Prosecutors say LA Police is still investigating the attack on Sushi Fumi’s patrons.

Israel Battling Hospital Crisis as 79% of Critical Corona Patients Are Unvaccinated

Very few children are counted among the fatalities of the pandemic, thank God.

Ukraine Bans, Criminalizes Anti-Semitism

Under the legislation, victims of anti-Semitic attacks may claim compensation from their attackers for material and/or moral damage.

Woman Injured in Suspected Terror Ramming Attack Near Ma’ale Michmash

The woman told Israel Police that the vehicle traveled in her direction, slowed down and then accelerated directly at her.

Israeli HMOs to Offer Regeneron for High-Risk COVID-19 Patients

The powerful FDA-approved treatment has been available in Israel only through a prescription from a private physician up to this point.

Police Arrest Arab Man Armed with Uzi on Tel Aviv Promenade

The armed man was tackled by an unarmed civilian who disarmed him. Police are not calling it a terror attack.

‘You Are Everything That is Beautiful About Our Country’

Bennett: "In my view, the entire country needs to reflect the spirit of Krembo Wings, just as you reflect it. "

Netflix Series ‘Hit & Run’ by ‘Fauda’ Creators, Cancelled After Season 1

It took three years to produce the nine episodes of Hit & Run's first season.

Florida Advances Towards Divestment from Unilever Over Ben & Jerry’s BDS Move

The State of Florida currently has some $139 million in holdings in Unilever and its subsidiaries, including Ben & Jerry's.

Volunteer Policeman Killed in Hit-and-Run in Nahariya

Hussam Sajeer had volunteered to work that day, so that a Jewish police officer could have the day off to celebrate Sukkot with his family.

Former Religious Affairs Minister Abuhatzira Dies at 82

Abuhatzira served as a Knesset member for the Mafdal, Likud and Tami parties from 1977 until 1992.

Survey Finds Nearly Two-Thirds of Jewish Students Feel Unsafe, Half Hide Identity

Jim Fleischer, CEO of AEPi, called the results “staggering and alarming,” saying that more needs to be done to “not only push back against the rise of anti-Semitism on campuses.”

US Broken Promise: Congress Shoot Down $1B Emergency Aid to Replenish Israel’s Iron Dome

Israel’s need to protect civilian population centers seriously depleted its supply of Iron Dome interceptor missiles and related equipment.

Where Am I: A Tributary

Hint: It's not that lake, but it is nearby...

Infected Anti-Vaxers Impede Israel’s Quality of Care as Hospital Staffs Are Near Collapse

Much has been said in the past about the right of a democracy to protect itself by suspending certain rights in time of an emergency.

Lost Tribe of Bnei Menashe Celebrates Sukkot in Northeastern India

The Bnei Menashe, or sons of Manasseh, claim descent from one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.

Israel Loses Final Game of European Baseball Championship

In the sixth inning, Assaf Levemart's home run also brought Wanger home and Israel was ahead 4-1.

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