Sep 26, 2022
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Israel celebrates New Year

Jews around the world are marking the start of the year 5783. By Erin Viner The occasion begins with observance of the beginning of “Days of Awe,” falling on the…

Sep 08, 2021
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Hacker claims theft of Israeli data

In the latest phase of cyber warfare and ransonware against the Jewish State, a hacker claims to have stolen personal data of 7 million Israeli citizens. By Erin Viner A…

Sep 07, 2021
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Israeli population tops 9.3 million

As is traditional at the start of the Jewish New Year Rosh HaShana, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics released the national population figures. By Erin Viner There are now 9,391,000…

Sep 06, 2021
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Herzog tours tense Gaza border

Israeli President Isaac Herzog conducted his first defense and civilian tour of the Gaza border area. By Erin Viner The visit comes in the wake of ongoing hostilities with the…

Sep 06, 2021
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Israel celebrates Jewish New Year

Israelis are joining Jews around the world in preparing for the start of the High Holy Days, which begin at sundown this evening.  By Erin Viner The occasion begins with…

Sep 18, 2020
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Israel marks Jewish New Year in lockdown

Israel entered its second official nationwide lockdown today, amid the seemingly uncontrollable spread of the coronavirus. The closure comes on the Eve of Jewish celebration of the Rosh HaShanah New…

Sep 17, 2020
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Rivlin: 2nd lockdown against virus must succeed

Israeli authorities are preparing to enforce a general nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the coronavirus. The measures are set to go into effect at 2 PM tomorrow, just hours before…

Sep 14, 2020
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Strict COVID-19 lockdown set in Israel

Israel’s Coronavirus Cabinet approved the enforcement of a nationwide lockdown for the upcoming Jewish Holy Holy Days. The three-week closure will start on 18 September 2:00 PM on the Eve…