Emotional Moments at the Western Wall With Amputees Of Ongoing War
Amputee civilians and soldiers from the Iron Swords war came to the Western Wall to say a psalm of thanksgiving and to pray for the recovery of wounded friends and IDF soldiers
Chaim V’Chessed: Breakthrough for Visa Holders Seeking Permission to Work
Last month, Chaim V’Chessed reported on burdensome new changes in the process for visa holders to obtain permission to work legally in Israel. Visa holders are most commonly students or kollel members who have not yet completed the Aliyah process, and their family members.
A Lone Soldier In Israel and a Young Girl Davening For Her
The following story was posted to social media by Sarah Dukes, and tells a special story of a young girl who was Davening each day for a soldier in the IDF who turned out to be a family friend.
IDF Soldiers Discover 1,500-Year-Old Clay Lamp in the Gaza Envelope Troops Assembly Area
Nathaniel Melchior and Alon Segev, two reserve soldiers in the 404th Battalion of the 282nd Fire Brigade, did not expect this on their reserve service: they discovered an intact ancient oil lamp dating from the Byzantine period.
Judi Weinstein, Previously Thought Kidnapped, was Murdered on October 7
Kibbutz Nir Oz announced today (Thursday) that Judi Weinstein, a 70-year-old woman who was believed kidnapped on October 7, was in fact murdered by terrorists the day of the massacre and her body has been held in Gaza for nearly three months.
A Mosaic, Originally Discovered in 1957, Shows The Menorah, A Shofar, and A Lulav and Esrog
Way back in 1957, David Chen, an Israel Defense Forces paratrooper on active duty, just could not believe his eyes. Whilst on a nocturnal walk near Nir Oz, a kibbutz in the Gaza Envelope, right below his feet, a spectacular colorful mosaic gazed at him from the ground.
HY”D: Master Sergeant (res.) Nitai Meisels and Sergeant Rani Tamir fell in Gaza
The IDF on Monday morning cleared for publication the names of two soldiers who fell in Gaza.
HY”D: IDF Announces Five Soldiers Fallen in Battle in Gaza
The IDF has published the names of five soldiers who fell while fighting in Gaza since Friday.
Travel with Foreign Passports Extended For Israelis for Another Year
As Israeli citizens are normally required to enter and exit Israel on their Israeli passports, an exception was made to allow dual citizens to enter and exit the country using their foreign passports. This exception was set to expire on December 31, 2023.
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Birthright to Resume Trips to Israel Next Month
Birthright Israel on Tuesday announced that it would resume its free, 10-day educational trips to Israel in January after suspending them amid the ongoing war with Hamas.
HY”D: Death of Five Additional IDF Soldiers Announced
IDF announces the deaths of five soldiers killed during fighting in the Gaza Strip, bringing the toll of slain troops in the ground offensive against Hamas to 127.
JLI: Marrying Off My Son While My Other Son Is Missing
Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chairman of Mizrachi World Movement, shares his family’s experiences since the October 7th attacks. The Perez family, with tremendous strength and joy, celebrated the wedding of one son while the other was unaccounted for.
HY”D: Two Reservists Fall in Battle in Gaza, Five Seriously Injured
IDF clears for publication the names of two reserve soldiers who fell in battle in Gaza. Five others were seriously injured.
Gallery: Children With Special Needs Join For Special Evening In Yerushalayim
The Chabad run Lahachayot organization threw a special Chanukah event for children with special needs in Yerushalayim, with live entertainment from Chaim Yisroel and Mendy Jerufi.
HY”D: Inbar Hayman, Held Hostage in Gaza, Killed in Hamas Captivity
The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters has announced the murder of hostage Inbar Hayman in Hamas captivity.
Tragedy in Gaza: Three Hostages Mistakenly Killed by Israeli Troops
IDF soldiers mistakenly identify Israeli hostages Yotam Haim, Samer Talalka and Alon Shamriz as a threat, shoot and kill them. The incident is being investigated.
Two Additional Hostages, Found Deceased, Recovered By IDF In Gaza
During an operation in Gaza, the bodies of the hostages CPL Nik Beizer and SGT Ron Scherman were recovered by IDF soldiers and brought back to Israel.
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