Jews Walk to Synagogue in NYC’s 2nd Biggest Blizzard in History

The second biggest blizzard in the history of New York City has paralyzed most of the Eastern Seaboard.

Bara’am Forest in Northern Israel on Fire

Four firefighting planes and five units fought the fire in Bara'am Forest in northern Israel.

First Rain of Season Forecast for This Weekend

On the eve of Simchat Torah, Israel may see its first winter system of the season.

Kinneret Up 15 Centimeters This Weekend

It appears the drought may also be over for this year, though it's not enough water to refill the lake.

Israelis Prepare for Major Snowstorm

Last year's December snow, which fell over four days, from December 10--14, was considered a national disaster in Jerusalem, having forced the city’s shops, businesses, schools and roadways to shut down, accumulating up to NIS 300 million in losses.

Jewish Billionaire Donates ‘Twice Chai’ Millions to Help Houston

In 2014, Dell donated $1.8 million to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.

Israel’s Defense Ministry Preparing for Extreme Summer Heat Waves

Government agencies estimate that heat waves will impact the entire country, with most extreme conditions generally prevailing in the eastern valleys and less severe conditions in mountainous regions.

224 Die in Mexico City Earthquake on Anniversary of Lethal 1985 Quake

Local television stations broadcast images of people fleeing into the streets, where rubble and collapsing buildings were seen.

Are Our Opinions Affected by the Weather? This Israeli Study Explains How

The weather one experiences has an influence on the opinions he expresses, and in turn, on those who are influenced by these expressed opinions, a new Israel study has found.

European Weather Brings Israelis Gales, Flooding, Snow

Israel's Thursday weather is expected to continue to be particularly wintry.

Golan Heights Cloaked in White, Forecasters Say Jerusalem is Next

Families with children made plans for snowball fights, snow sculptures and in some more enterprising homes, “snow cones.”

MTA Suspends Subway Service, Newark Airport Flooded, as Ida Barrels into NYC Area

Newark International Airport tweeted that it was experiencing “severe flooding,” and all flights have been suspended.

Continued Good News at Lake Kinneret

Over the past week, the level of the lake rose 6.3 inches, bringing the water level to just 4.5 feet from full capacity.

Hamas: Israeli Army ‘Makes Large Amounts of Rainwater to Flood Gaza Crops’

“Every year, the occupation state deliberately and all of a sudden opens its dams to flood Palestinian agricultural lands, which causes severe losses.”

Believe It or Not: TAU Scientists Claim Deforestation Reduced Thunderstorms in S. America

“This is a dangerous feedback loop, which could severely damage the forests that provide the earth with a significant portion of the oxygen in the atmosphereץ"

Abundance of Blessings as Water Level Rises Steadily in Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)

The water level of the lake is now standing at just four feet from full capacity.

Holy Land Extremely Hot, but Iran Has It Much Worse

Israelis have been feeling the heat lately, and not only over tensions erupting from the Iran nuclear deal.

6 Dead After Amazon Warehouse Hit by Illinois Tornado

In addition to Illinois and Kentucky, severe tornadoes struck in Arkansas, Tennessee Missouri and Mississippi.
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WATCH: Wild Fire in Malcha Parking Lot Burned 10 Vehicles, Cause Under Investigation

The Israel Fire and Rescue Services Dept. has declared an emergency situation, canceling all firefighter vacations. All firefighters were asked to report for duty.

Death Toll Rises to 25 in California Wildfires, Jewish Community ‘Stands Ready to Help’

Another strong wind event now threatens to fuel the firestorm all the way into Tuesday, according to AccuWeather.

Boston Muslim and Reform Jewish Clergy Pray to Stop the Snow [video]

They rely on a verse from Jeremiah - "Seek the welfare of the city."

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.
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Irma Touches Down in Key West, Spreading to Georgia

On Florida's west coast, the latest forecast puts Naples, Fort Myers and Tampa Bay directly in Irma’s path.

Severe Rains In Gaza May Mean Terror Tunnels Are Flooded

Some of these Gazan tunnels were estimated to have cost $3 million to construct, but will they sustain continued flooding by rain and sewer water?

Nepalese Mark Anniversary of Devastating 2015 Earthquake

In the capital of Nepal, officials and ordinary citizens gathered to remember those who lost their lives in the 2015 earthquake, the worst in 80 years.

More Blessings for Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee)

As happened last year, the water level in the lake is approaching the so-called "upper red line."

Winter Weather Blocking Roads, Slowing Traffic in Israel

The Israel Electric Corporation also said its lightning lab reported 523 lightning strikes between 12 noon and 9 pm.
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Watch: Flood Waters Rushing Through Northern Israeli Villages

Floods hit northern Israel on Monday due to the heavy rains across the region, sending a torrent of water rushing across villages in some...

Electric Workers’ ‘Italian Strike’ Keeps 200,000 Israeli Homes Dark after Storm

IEC management appealed to the Haifa District Labor Court with a complaint that their workers’ committee was sabotaging the functioning of the company in a time of crisis.

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