Chaim V’Chessed: Travel Update – New Requirement for Flights to the US
Chaim V’Chessed brings the community an important travel update for anyone flying to the United States, including passengers departing from Israel.
HY’D: Two IDF Soldiers Die In Terror Attack Near Chevron
Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Roytman, aged 23, from Ashkelon, a squad commander in the Ari Battalion (775), Search and Rescue Brigade, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Svilem, aged 20, from Hod Hasharon, a combat soldier in the battalion, fell in combat during the shooting attack on Friday morning at the Judea Junction.
Terrorists Eliminated, Two Critically Injured in Shooting Attack Near Judea Junction
The IDF reported on Friday morning that five Israelis were injured, two critically, in a shooting attack near Judea Junction near Hebron.
Two Chabad Chassidim Among First Officers to Graduate From IDF’s Hashmonaim Brigade
The first officers’ course of the Israel Defense Forces’ Hashmonaim Brigade, established to enable Chareidi men to serve in the military while maintaining their religious way of life, has concluded, with two Chabad Chassidim among the graduates.
UPDATE: Dozens of Chabad Bochurim Released From Military Custody, Others Remain Detained
Dozens of Chabad bochurim who were detained by Israeli military police at Ben Gurion Airport Tuesday morning after returning from a year of learning at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights have been released from military custody, while others remain imprisoned, according to Israeli media reports.
Dozens of Chabad Bochurim Detained at Ben Gurion Airport After Returning From Kvutzah Year In 770
The IDF had advance notice of the group’s arrival and deployed military police to the airport. According to Ynet, the bochurim were subsequently transferred to the IDF induction center at Tel Hashomer, where they face proceedings over their military-service status.
Chaim V’Chessed: Israel’s Elections Are Coming – What You Need to Know
With Israel’s Knesset elections approaching on October 27, Chaim V’Chessed has been swamped with related questions. Do you need to receive a voter notification card in the mail? Can permanent residents vote? What if you recently made aliyah? And what identification do you need to bring to the polling station?
A Long Section of Jerusalem’s 2,000-Year-Old Lower Aqueduct Uncovered in Archaeological Excavations near Ramat Rachel
Israel Antiquities Authority excavations, funded by the Israel Land Authority prior to construction of a new Jerusalem neighborhood, exposed a long section of Jerusalem’s Lower Aqueduct, built in the Hasmonean period, which carried water from Solomon’s Pools to the Temple Mount.
Chaim V’Chessed: New Yorkers in Israel – Make Sure You’re Registered to Vote
With the November 3 New York State general election approaching, Chaim V’Chessed is reminding eligible New Yorkers currently in Israel to make sure they are registered and able to participate in the important upcoming election.
Israeli Assessment: Flydubai Terrorist Was Lone Wolf
An initial Israeli investigation into the attempted crash of a Flydubai passenger aircraft traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv indicates that the incident was likely carried out by a lone attacker, CBS News reported, citing sources familiar with the investigation.
Hijacking Fails Midflight After Stabbing on Flydubai Flight to Israel
A Flydubai passenger flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia Wednesday morning following a violent incident involving the pilots, briefly triggering fears of an attempted hijacking and prompting Israel to scramble fighter jets.
WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Speaks At The United Nations
Watch the full speech as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly.
An Intact 2,000-Year-Old Mikvah Discovered In Eretz Yisroel
Funded by the Israel Land Authority, an archaeological excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Kiryat Gat’s Carmei Gat neighborhood uncovered a 2,000-year-old mikveh, evidencing that a Second Temple period Jewish settlement existed here.
Justice Department Continues to Disrupt Hamas Terrorist Financing Schemes Through Seizures of Cryptocurrency and Internet Infrastructure
As part of the Department’s efforts, over $560,000 in cryptocurrency donations destined for Hamas were seized and its fundraising and recruitment communication platforms and websites were disrupted.
Chaim V’Chessed: Tishrei Travel Advisory 5787
With Tishrei approaching, thousands of travelers will be making their way to and from Israel for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkos. Chaim V’Chessed offers the following important reminders to help ensure a smooth journey.
Delta to Resume Daily Flights Between New York and Tel Aviv in September
Delta Air Lines announced Wednesday that it will restore daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport, with flights set to resume in September.
Chaim V’Chessed: Foreign Passport Rule Extended and Branch Closures This Week
Good news for Israelis who hold dual citizenship: the Population and Immigration Authority has extended the temporary arrangement allowing Israeli citizens to enter and leave Israel using a valid foreign passport through December 31, 2026.
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