חשון 15, 5779, 10/24/2018
 Week before Rosh Hashanah plagued by infant deathsThe week before the Jewish New Year tragically saw the deaths of 4 infants in as many days. Main cause of death in Israel: CancerAbout 25% of deaths are from cancer, and another 21% are from heart disease. 5775: How Many Were Born and What Are the Most Common Names?As a new Jewish Year is about to begin, the Population and Immigration Authority summarizes the outgoing one. Child Killed in Suspected 'Jewish Terror' AttackOne Palestinian baby dead and four people wounded after two homes set on fire in the village of Duma. Alarming Report: 8,000 Smoking Related Deaths in Israel a YearNew Health Ministry report finds that nearly one in five Israelis smoke, with many others being exposed to secondhand smoke. Two Israelis Killed in Amsterdam Car Crash15 year-old and 20 year-old may have been visiting Rabbi Eliezer Berland, the 'runaway Rabbi' accused of sexual assault in Israel. Car Accidents Across Israel Leave 35 Dead in 3 YearsMany of the accidents on Route 31 are due to bad lighting and dangerous road exits according to CEO of Or Yarok. Terrorists Who Killed Israeli Volunteer 'Murdered a Whole World'Emotional funeral for Dror Hanin, 38 and father of 3, who was killed by Hamas rockets as he helped Israeli soldiers. Woman, 50, Killed in Hiking AccidentTree falls on hiking family, killing 50 year-old woman and injuring two family members; second serious accident in 12 hours. Fight Continues for Gilo FamiliesCommunity leader fights for families that ‘lost everything in a moment.’Woman Injured in Gilo Gas Explosion Dies of Her WoundsA day before the technician accused of responsibility for the Gilo gas explosion returns to work, another victim of the explosion has died Figures Show Steady Decline in IDF Injuries and DeathsIDF statistics show continuing trend of more safety, fewer killed in action. Tragedy: Israeli Family Killed in Russia Gas LeakMardi family's surviving son struggles to bring his family back to Israel for burial. 'My world has been destroyed'. Actor Paul Walker Dies in Car CrashStar of Fast and Furious movies killed in single-vehicle crash in California. Yemen: Two Shot Dead During 'Gangnam Style' Wedding DanceAccidental shootings occurred after misfiring of celebratory gunshots during popular dance craze at wedding festivities. Rabbi Zuckerman ‘Raised Generations’Rabbi Zuckerman praised for his ‘tremendous contribution’ to Israel. Former MK, Speaker Yitzchak Berman Dies, ‘A Generation has Gone’Former Knesset Speaker dies at 100. ‘He had a long life, but it hurts that his generation has gone.’ One Killed in Eilat Plane CrashOne person killed and two seriously injured as small plane crashes near northern entrance to Eilat. Two Drown in Sabbath TragedyTwo young men drown in kibbutz pool; toddler in serious condition. Samaria Activist Esther Karish Passes AwayLong-time land of Israel activist remembered for her kindness and warmth. Rabbi Herschel Schacter Passes AwayRabbi Herschel Schacter, a leading figure in the American Jewish community, has passed away at age 95. 'The Master of Jewish Jurisprudence'Shaarei Mishpat College mourns the passing of its founder and first dean. Photos from the judge's funeral. Retired Justice Menachem Elon Dies at 90Former Supreme Court justice Menachem Elon was an ordained rabbi, expert in Jewish civil law. Israeli Women Killed in Bolivia AccidentTwo Israeli women have died in a jeep accident in Bolivia. Rabbi Eliyahu Shriki Dies at 90Rabbi Eliyahu Shriki, a leading figure in the Moroccan Israeli world, has died at age 90. Soldier Dies in Kinneret TragedyNineteen-year-old soldier Raz Yosef of Jerusalem died Sunday while enjoying Passover vacation with friends during his first leave. |
