Hidden Star of David: one writer’s journey through Jewish identity, antisemitism and belonging
A Star of David tucked away in a pocket at Istanbul airport. A Jewish community being painstakingly rebuilt in Moldova. These two moments bookend a deeply personal exploration of what it means to be Jewish in today’s Europe—and when, exactly, to hide or proclaim that identity. Josh Aronson’s reflections begin with a jarring encounter at […]
Woman’s garden fence for dog sparks neighbourly row over views
A homeowner who installed a wooden fence in her garden to safely contain her dog has found herself embroiled in an unexpected dispute with her neighbour. The conflict centres on the neighbour’s claim that the new fence obstructs her view and she has demanded it be relocated. The woman had constructed the fence as a […]
Police volunteers rescue teenager injured in river accident
Israeli police volunteers from the Golan rescue unit successfully extracted a 14-year-old boy from the Judges River (Nahal Yehudiyya) on Thursday after he sustained a head injury whilst hiking with his family. The teenager slipped whilst walking through the riverbed, prompting an emergency response from the specialist rescue team. Paramedics and medical personnel from the […]
New immigrants roll up sleeves for community clean-up drive in Bat Yam
New immigrants to Israel have launched a community clean-up initiative in the coastal city of Bat Yam, demonstrating their commitment to integrating into Israeli society. The scheme, organised by Bat Yam municipality in partnership with the Habayit (Home) organisation, saw volunteers working to improve public spaces and environmental conditions across the city. The effort reflects […]
Illinois Lottery Winner Scoops $1.04 Billion Powerball Jackpot
An unnamed winner in Illinois has claimed the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot in what lottery officials are calling a life-changing draw. The prize represents the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history and ends a remarkable 44-draw streak without a grand prize winner. The lucky ticket holder matched all six numbers in tonight’s draw, securing the […]
Baby and parents rescued from flat fire caused by charging laptop
A baby and two parents were rescued from a residential fire in Herzliya, central Israel, in the early hours of Wednesday morning. All three were taken to hospital in light condition following the incident on Rav Kook Street. Fire crews quickly brought the blaze under control, with emergency responders arriving promptly at the scene. The […]
Father of fallen hero to write wedding contract for couple who survived October 7th
Nearly three years after the 7 October attacks, Elia Cohen and Ziv Avod are preparing for their wedding with a poignant tribute to a fallen soldier. Moshe Shapira, the father of Enar Shapira, who died heroically defending his comrades during the initial Hamas assault, will write the ketubah—the Jewish marriage contract—for the couple. Enar Shapira […]
World’s Largest Zoo Elephant Celebrates 52nd Birthday with Pool Party at Israeli Safari
Yossi, the world’s largest elephant in captivity, celebrated his 52nd birthday today at Ramat Gan Safari Park in central Israel, as zoos across the globe marked World Elephant Day. The milestone was marked with a special pool party, allowing the elderly pachyderm to cool off during the intense heat that has gripped the region. At […]
Millions brace for rare total solar eclipse sweeping across Europe
Millions of people across Europe are preparing for a rare total solar eclipse occurring today, with Spain set to experience the most dramatic display of the celestial event. The phenomenon will plunge parts of the continent into darkness during daylight hours, with observers expecting several minutes of complete shadow as the Moon passes directly between […]
Israel braces for severe heatwave with possible weekend rain relief
Israel is set to experience widespread heavy to extreme heat across most of the country in the coming days, though temperatures are expected to ease slightly from their current peaks. Despite the modest decline, conditions will remain considerably warmer than normal, with particular discomfort expected along the coastal plain where humidity levels will remain elevated. […]