Israeli Delegation Travels to Sudan

An Israeli delegation reportedly traveled to Sudan this past week in an historic push to normalize ties between the two countries. The USA has been instrumental in getting Israel and Sudan to the table. It … Read More

Kindergarten Teachers Test Positive for COVID-19

Four days after kindergartens reopened throughout the country, 34 teachers tested positive for the coronavirus. However, the overall infection rate has dramatically dropped to 2.7%, which is a sign that the month-long lockdown worked. The … Read More

Iron Dome Intercepts Rocket from Gaza

The Iron Dome intercepted a rocket that Hamas fired into southern Israel on Tuesday night. A red alert was initiated in the areas surrounding the Gaza Strip, sending people to seek shelter in safe rooms. … Read More

First UAE Commercial Flight Lands in Israel

An Etihad flight carrying journalists, tourism executives, and other businessmen landed in Israel for the first time today. This flight originated in Abu Dhabi and will return later in the day. In a welcoming ceremony … Read More

Israel to Reopen Kindergartens on Sunday

After a five hour deliberation, Israel’s coronavirus cabinet voted to reopen kindergartens, small businesses, take-away food services, and beaches this coming Sunday. This is a positive sign that the infection rate in Israel is lowering. … Read More

Small Business Owners Burn Goods in Protest

Dozens of small business owners demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Thursday, protesting against lockdown restrictions they say have caused their financial ruin. Some burned their stock in the streets, while others stopped traffic to protest … Read More

Lockdown extended through Sunday

Despite the fact that the rate of positivity for coronavirus had dropped to 4.9%, the lowest since early July, Israel’s governing body decided to extend the lockdown until Sunday at midnight. They hope this will … Read More

Cargo Arrives in Israel from Dubai

History has been made. The MSC Paris,the first cargo ship to make the historic journey between Dubai and Israel, docked in the Haifa Port this week. Eight containers filled with electronics, cleaning supplies, and firefighting … Read More

Simchat Torah

Friday night marks the end of the Sukkoth period of “chol ha mo’ed”, and on Shabbat, we will celebrate Simchat Torah (The Joy of the Torah). Synagogues will be closed this year, or severely limited … Read More