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/

JANUARY 12, 2026|ByREUTERS

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.

JANUARY 8, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

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.

JANUARY 7, 2026|ByREUTERS

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.

JANUARY 6, 2026|ByMICHAEL STARR

The beautiful paradox of celebrations amid our national grief - opinion

A combined New Year's Eve and Hanukkah celebration fills us with warmth amid a collision with mourning and pain for the hostages and their families

JANUARY 4, 2025ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN

Lighting the Hanukkiah in Jerusalem's Nachlaot alleyways

Reflections on resilience and hope as Israel welcomes 2025 - opinion

Our reflections on resilience, hope, and unity guide the nation forward, honoring past challenges while striving for a future of peace, healing, and the safe return of hostages.

JANUARY 4, 2025ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN

DEMONSTRATORS IN Tel Aviv call for the release of the hostages last Saturday night. To the families of the hostages and those who continue to bear the scars of loss and displacement – we see you, we stand with you, and we will continue to fight for your justice and peace, the writer asserts.

Two Israelis wounded in ISIS-affiliated terror attack in New Orleans

The attacker drove a truck into crowds of New Year's Day revelers in New Orleans, killing 15 in total and wounding 30.

JANUARY 1, 2025ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, CORINNE BAUM, REUTERS

Police officers stand at the scene where a truck drove into a large crowd on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. January 1, 2025 in this screengrab taken from a video.

'More meaningful this year': Israelis welcome 2025 amid war

Israelis noted their difficulty in celebrating the new year, a year and three months after the start of the war and amid the ongoing fighting in the Gaza Strip.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByMAYA COHEN

Fireworks herald the new year. (Illustrative).

2.5 million people expected to attend New Year celebration in Copacabana, Rio

Visitors from around the world are arriving to experience the festivities.

DECEMBER 31, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

2.5 million people expected to attend New Year celebration in Copacabana, Rio.

Israeli craft beers for the Jewish New Year

A roundup of some of the beers made by Israeli craft breweries ahead of the High Holy Days

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024ByDOUG GREENER

THREE OF the four new core beers from the Schnitt Brewing Company.

Rosh Hashanah: Your guide to the Jewish new year holiday - 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 5, 2024ByAARON REICH