Europe’s Deadly Heatwave, Wildfires Spreading to Israel, Mediterranean

Hundreds have died and tens of thousands of acres have burned to ash in Europe. Wildfires also began in Israel last month.

Northeast US Prepares for a Nor’easter and Snowstorm Stella

At least 4,000 flights have been canceled up and down the Eastern Seaboard in advance of Snowstorm Stella.

Snow Falling on Mount Hermon, Winter Storm Starting in North

Snow has begun to fall on Mount Hermon; rain, wind and flash floods are forecast elsewhere in Israel.

Lakewood Jewish Community Homes Flooded in New Jersey

The "Chaverim" Jewish assistance organization reported many people were trapped in flooded vehicles, and that numerous basements were totally under water.

Summer Rain, Flash Flood Warning Prompts Closures at Tourist Hiking Spots

Due to the unusual weather patterns, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced closures of the tourism and hiking trails at Nahal Darga and Nahal Qumran.

Tremors in Tiberias

This was only a small earthquake.

Israeli Scientists Say Latest Global Warming Suspect is Thunderstorms

"A rise in the number of thunderstorms occurring globally might significantly increase the quantity of cirrus clouds, thereby exacerbating the climate crisis."

Kinneret Still Filling Up Regardless of Lull in Rains

Today and tomorrow are expected to be clear, but the weekend will see the rains returning.

Hatzalah Volunteers Distribute Winter Blankets to Ashdod’s Homeless

They drove around the city in one of United Hatzalah’s ambulances and distributed warm blankets to the homeless.

Passover Snow Falls on Mount Hermon for First Time in 22 Years

With eight inches already on the ground and snow expected to continue to fall throughout the day, the Hermon ski-resort management closed the site to visitors, on Sunday

Kinneret Up One Meter Since Winter’s Start

More than half that volume of water came from just the past 5 days of rain.
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It’s Going to Be a Freezing Thanksgiving

It will be sunny on Wednesday and Thursday, but the freezing kind of north-eastern sunny.

Two Die, 7 Hurt as Israeli Bus Falls 70 Meters Down Ravine in Storm

The bus was traveling along a dark winding road with minimal lighting under stormy conditions with cold rain and wind.

BREAKING: 5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Same Iran Region as Deadly Temblor in November 2017

A total of 1,600 aftershocks have struck Kermanshah Province since a deadly 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the area just 32 kilometers from Sarpol-e Zahab on November 12, 2017, killing 620 and wounding 12,386 more.

Body of Missing Teen Recovered, Tzafit River Flood Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 10

“The State of Israel grieves for the promising young lives that were cut off by the grave disaster in the Arava. We embrace, with pain, the grieving families, and pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded.”

Wildfires Blaze Across Israel on Shavuot Weekend

In response to the sweltering weather, the Fire and Rescue Commissioner has banned open-air fires this weekend.

‘Winter Wonderland’ Whitens Northern Israel, Brings Rain Elsewhere

A winter wonderland in the Golan Heights and rainy weather in the rest of Israel is a blessing that will help fill Lake Kinneret with much-needed water.

Snow in Safed!

Snow fell in Tzfat (Safed) Friday morning, not enough to stick to the ground but enough to make residents wonder if they were dreaming...

Jerusalem Snowman Contest

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat will personally pick the winning Jerusalem snowman.

Kinneret Reaches Best Water Levels in Two Years and Rising

A particularly rainy winter has raised its level by nearly 4.9 feet.

Monster Hurricane Dorian Slams Bahamas; US is Next

Just before the hurricane hit the Bahamas, one hardy soul engraved in the sand a message: "Send Beer."

Showers Expected Day after Prayers for Rain

The first rains of the winter season are expected on Tuesday, one day after Jews around the world begin adding to daily prayers that...

Jews Helping in California’s Fifth Largest Wildfire

When the rabbi returned with water bottles to check on his congregants he discovered that two families had already lost their homes to the flames.

Bara’am Forest in Northern Israel on Fire

Four firefighting planes and five units fought the fire in Bara'am Forest in northern Israel.
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Watch: Viper Escaping The Zin River Flood

This terrified venomous Ef'eh was crawling for his life away from the gushing flood waters.

Iranian General Blames Drought on Israeli Cloud Thieves

“Joint teams from Israel and one of the neighboring countries are de-seeding the clouds entering Iran."

Winter Rains Arrive in Israel, Flash Flood Warnings Issued

Winter rains have arrived on schedule in Israel, reaching from the north to the south, with high winds.

Israeli Scientists Reveal Reason for Fewer Lightning Strikes Over the Sea

It is the larger, coarse sea spray that reduces the amount of lightning by as much as 90 percent, whereas smaller aerosols increase lightning. The size of particle also affects rainfall.

Firefighters Extinguish Blazes around Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

Firefighter aircraft and ground crews fought fires in four locations Sunday -- each in a different direction around Jerusalem.

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