Chaim V’Chessed: New Restrictions Tighten Israel Travel – State Department Offers Bus to Jordan
In light of the ongoing regional tensions following the Iran conflict, new travel restrictions have further complicated movement in and out of Israel.
In light of the ongoing regional tensions following the Iran conflict, new travel restrictions have further complicated movement in and out of Israel.
Hezbollah terrorists fired a rocket at a vehicle in Kibbutz Misgav Am in the Galilee near Metula this morning. Initial reports indicated that two people were injured at the scene, one of whom was later confirmed to have died.
Travel options out of Israel continue to deteriorate, leaving thousands of American citizens with increasingly limited options.
For those who are able to travel – whether departing Israel or arriving for Yom Tov – it is essential to be aware of several important requirements and precautions. Even in a complicated travel environment, proper preparation can prevent additional stress and serious complications.
With the launch of the new Achdus Basket ordering system this year, many families experienced a more organized way to place and manage their orders.
According to the latest forecast, rain is expected to begin Sunday evening around 7 p.m. and continue overnight into early Monday morning. Periods of moderate rain are likely throughout the overnight hours and into the Monday morning commute.
In response to the widespread flight cancellations caused by the ongoing war-related disruptions, El Al has announced that it will be operating six special nonstop flights from Tel Aviv to New York (JFK) beginning March 16.
Chaim V’Chessed continues to be inundated with calls relating to the ongoing Iran crisis. Below is a roundup of the latest developments regarding travel to and from Israel, evacuation options, and government services.
In the coming days, the U.S. Embassy hopes – if conditions permit – to operate flights from Ben Gurion Airport. At this stage, details are still being worked out, and seats will be extremely limited.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Itu Lustig OBM, a Holocaust survivor and Crown Heights resident who led Crown Heights Bikur Cholim for many years. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, the 16th of Adar 5786, right after attending the Bris of her great-great-grandson. Updated with Shiva information.
AI provided speed, and the group of Shluchim provided on-the-ground experience, the kind that only comes from running a Megillah reading in a Chabad house at 11 pm with hundreds of people and children swinging groggers.
The conflict with Iran has now entered its second day. Israel remains partially shut down under the ongoing state of emergency, with various restrictions still in place throughout the country.
Sirens sounded across parts of Israel Shabbos morning as the Israeli Air Force launched what officials described as a pre-emptive strike against strategic Iranian military targets.
A controversy over the Brooklyn Eruv, which has been simmering in Crown Heights for years, spilled over into Flatbush this week when a local Rov called out the Eruv, naming issues he felt made the Eruv unreliable. The Brooklyn Eruv responded.
A taxi driving down Crown Street burst into flames Tuesday evening, damaging a parked car and sending flames and smoke billowing into the air.
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A Hazardous Travel Advisory has been issued for New York City beginning Sunday, February 22 through Monday, February 23 as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts 12-20 inches of snow citywide, with a chance of higher localized totals.