Shock in Jerusalem: Former Chief Rabbi’s Shul Set on Fire

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2 weeks ago

Shock in Jerusalem: Former Chief Rabbi’s Shul Set on Fire

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Early Sunday morning, the “Or Chaviv” Shul in Jerusalem’s Sanhedria neighborhood, led by former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, was deliberately set on fire. Security footage showed a suspect entering around 3 a.m.; soon after, the fire began. Seforim were burned and the rabbi’s chair was damaged. Graffiti and a painted Tzelem were found nearby • Full Story, Photos

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1 month ago

Thank You, Hashem! – Shmulik Amar Returns to 770 for Seudas Mitzvah

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B’chasdei Hashem, after spending several months in the hospital and rehab, Hatomim Shmulik Amar celebrated his seudas mitzvah in 770 on Motzei Shabbos • Full Story, Photos

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1 month ago

Arab Who Saved Dozens Of Seminary Girls From Fire Receives Israeli Citizenship

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Imad Hirbawi, who risked his life to save dozens of students at the Ohr Chaya seminary when a fire broke out in their Jerusalem dorm in December 2024, received Israeli citizenship earlier this week at the Interior Ministry • YWN • Full Story

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1 month ago

Fire Breaks Out on Tampa Court in Crown Heights

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Emergency crews responded swiftly Monday morning to a fire that broke out on the second floor of a residence on Tampa Court in Crown Heights. Thick black smoke billowed from the home, drawing the attention of concerned neighbors and passersby • Read More, Photos

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2 months ago

Jerusalem Wildfires: Firefighting Teams Battling Massive Blaze Across 11 Fronts

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A major wildfire continues to rage across the Jerusalem hills as 119 firefighting teams battle the flames this Thursday morning, according to Israel National News • Read More

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2 months ago

Massive Wildfires Rage Near Yerushalayim; Communities Evacuated, Events Canceled

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A large forest fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Judean lowlands, rapidly spreading due to dry conditions and strong winds. The blaze has forced the evacuation of several communities, including Neve Shalom, Beko’a, Mesilat Tzion, Mitzpe Harel, Tarum, Tzofit, Nachshon, and areas around Latrun and Park Canada • Read More, Photos