New Year's

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly fire in ski resort Crans-Montana bar

The court said in a statement that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, which could be extended/

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.
A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

At least six synagogues were targeted in similar incidents that according to Israeli crypto transaction monitoring company Nominis were similar to bomb threat hoaxes in 2018.

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A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.

Soundproofing foam in Swiss bar fire should have been checked by law, official says

Crans-Montana Mayor Nicolas Feraud said the bar had not been subjected to any annual safety inspections since 2019, even though it should have been every year.

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BARUCK NIDDAM, ZAKA International Rescue and Recovery director general.

From 'disaster to disaster,' ZAKA official aids in recovery of cousin in Switzerland - interview

Baruck Niddam "felt a personal obligation" to participate in commanding the major operation of identification and recovery of the deceased from the Constellation fire.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Why do we fear new beginnings?

To understand why we don't like it, we first need to understand what exactly we are talking about when we talk about change.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022ByWALLA!
Mental health: illustrative drawing of two girls talking

3 asteroids to pass Earth on Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah - NASA

The three asteroids that are set to pass the Earth on the first day of Rosh Hashanah, year 5783, have been designated 2022 SE6, 2022 SR4 and 2022 SY4

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022ByAARON REICH
An asteroid is seen passing by the Earth in a flyby (Illustrative).

Rosh Hashanah: Having a Happy Jewish New Year in Israel - opinion

When we’re counting those 613 seeds of the pomegranate that correspond to mitzvot on Rosh Hashanah, remember that it’s a major mitzvah to be happy.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022ByBARBARA SOFER
REMEMBER THAT it’s a major mitzvah to be happy.

Rosh Hashanah: What happened in Israel in the Jewish year 5782?

From Middle East peace and war to COVID-19, political instability, rising prices, terrorism, Iran fears, Hezbollah threats, immigration and the Russia-Ukraine War: What happened in Israel?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByHERB KEINON
BENJAMIN NETANYAHU: Still an influential presence.

Rosh Hashanah: Revisiting my past New Year's predictions - opinion

As I dove deep into my formative years, I was surprised by how prescient we were (at times) and how off base we were (most of the time).

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByBRIAN BLUM
I WAS right about gas prices… just 40 years too early!

Jerusalem highlights September 23-29

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022ByHAGAY HACOHEN
MATAN SACOFSKY presents 50 shades of gold at a new exhibition.

Rosh Hashanah: What's changed in the Middle East this year?

Iraq in chaos, Israel confronts Iran, Turkey grows closer to Russia, the Octopus Doctrine, lasers and I2U2 partnerships round out the year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
CASTING A vote in Iraqi elections, Baghdad, October 10, 2021.

Rosh Hashanah: What image best embodies the past Jewish year? - opinion

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed's trip was something that Israelis had never seen before. I would go as far as saying that it was the most important diplomatic visit to Israel in the past Jewish year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022ByYAAKOV KATZ
UAE FOREIGN MINISTER SHEIKH ABDULLAH BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN lays a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem during a memorial ceremony commemorating the six million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust.

Rosh Hashanah: What you should know about the Jewish New Year - explainer

Rosh Hashanah kicks off the Jewish calendar year and starts the High Holy Days and the Days of Repentance. Here is everything you need to know about it.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022ByAARON REICH
RABBI MOSHE SILVER blows a Yemenite shofar at the Jerusalem Promenade

Take your last Israel trip of the Jewish year to Golan Heights springs

Below, you will find a list of the top five natural springs where you can cool off and relax in Israel's Golan Heights.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022ByMEITAL SHARABI
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