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Ben Gurion Airport Parking at Capacity During Sukkot Holiday

Israel's main airport authority warns travelers to leave vehicles at home as parking lots reach full capacity during the Sukkot holiday week, with over 90,000 passengers expected daily.

Father Closes Chapter on Son’s Phone Line After Three Years

Nearly three years after his son's death, Hagi Luber finally canceled his phone number in an emotional moment that speaks to the profound grief of losing a child.

Rabbi Mdan Returns to ICU, This Time to Pray for Neria

Rabbi Jacob Mdan revisits the intensive care unit where his son once fought for life, now praying for another family member. The encounter reveals the deep spiritual faith and personal sacrifice of a family facing medical crisis.

Search Continues for Missing Swimmer Off Ashkelon Coast

Rescue forces recovered two drowning victims from Ashkelon's Delila Beach on Thursday, but a third man who entered the water with them remains missing. Both rescued swimmers were hospitalized in serious and moderate condition.

Bereaved Families Oppose Sukkot Celebrations at Nova Festival Site

The Jewish National Fund petitioned police to bar Simchat Torah festivities at the Nova music festival grounds, arguing the celebrations dishonor Jewish values. Bereaved families view the location as sacred ground comparable to a cemetery.

Drafted Into Ukraine’s Army, Israeli Hasid Celebrates Sukkot in Detention

A 49-year-old Breslav Hasid was arrested at the Romania-Ukraine border after dodging military service obligations. A Chabad emissary in Odesa ensured he could observe the Jewish holiday properly before his deployment as a military physician.

Italy Bans Muslim Face Coverings in Schools, Limits Non-Italian Speakers

Italy's government has approved legislation prohibiting burqas and niqabs in schools while capping the number of non-native Italian speakers per classroom, sparking fresh debate over immigration policy in Europe.

Benjamin Region Unveils Tourism Treasures During Sukkot Holiday

The Benjamin region launches dozens of guided tours, farm visits, and biblical sites during the Sukkot holiday week, offering families a chance to explore ancient Shiloh and strategic settlements through outdoor activities.

Jerusalem Hosts Massive Religious Zionist Gathering for Rabbinical Leadership

The Rabbis of the Way organization will hold its 13th annual ceremony welcoming new rabbinical leadership, drawing thousands of prominent National Religious rabbis and featuring elevated musical accompaniment.

Fallen Soldier’s Brother Vows to Continue His Mission

In a powerful eulogy for his brother Moses, killed in combat in Gaza, Neria Leiter spoke of unity, purpose, and the commitment to victory that defined his fallen sibling's life.

A Father’s Prayer Shawl Missing: Daughter’s Yom Kippur Without Him

Talia Shachron describes the painful moment she identified her father in attack footage and reflects on his absence during the holiest Jewish observance, when his empty prayer shawl sat unused.

Jerusalem Reform Synagogue Targeted in Third Attack in a Month

An unidentified group vandalized Kol HaNeshama, a progressive synagogue in Jerusalem, marking the third attack in weeks. Previous incidents included eggs thrown at worshippers and a pride flag torn down.

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