Over 20,000 Immigrated to Israel in Past Jewish Year, Led by Russia, France, U.S.
More than 20,000 immigrants arrived in Israel from nearly 100 countries in the past Jewish year, with Russia, France, and the U.S. sending the most newcomers.
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Shocking Decline in Israeli Students’ OECD Assessment Test Scores
2025 PISA results show a shocking decline in Israeli students' reading, math, and science scores, ranking near the bottom among OECD nations.
Israel’s Wine Industry Shifts Toward White Grapes, New Agricultural Data Shows
New agricultural data reveals Israel's wine industry is shifting toward white grapes, with harvests up 34% between 2018 and 2025, ahead of a new national wine.
Israel Plants Over One Million New Grapevines in 2025, Signaling Wine Industry Shift
Israel's wine industry saw over 1 million grapevines planted in 2025, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading and growing interest in Mediterranean varieties.
179,398 Babies Born in Israel in Outgoing Hebrew Year 5786, Jerusalem Leads
Jerusalem recorded 23,336 births, leading Israel's 179,398 babies born in Hebrew year 5786.
Israeli Sets Sail Alone for 250-Day Global Challenge
Ariel resident Daniel Pinsky is the first Israeli to compete in the Golden Globe Race, a 250-day solo challenge using only traditional navigation.
Popular Singer Talks a Man Off a Roof
Popular Israeli singer Yehuda Poliker successfully persuaded a man threatening suicide from a central Israel rooftop to come down safely.
60 North American Immigrants Arrive in Israel, More Flights Expected
Sixty immigrants from the US and Canada arrived in Israel on Thursday, with 121 more expected as part of a collaborative initiative.
Students Flee Mid-Prayer as Fire Breaks Out at Bnei Brak Yeshiva
Fire broke out at a Bnei Brak yeshiva during morning prayers, prompting students to evacuate. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze; no injuries.
Survey: Israeli Teachers Lag Behind Most OECD Peers in Literacy Skills
A Shoresh Institute survey reveals Israeli teachers lag behind most OECD peers in literacy skills, with even STEM graduates scoring lower than other.