Givat Shmuel

Elderly man saved after being trapped for over 24 hours

78-year-old rescued by United Hatzalah volunteer after falling and becoming trapped in his bathroom for over a day.

Transgender school scandal:

Judge rejects petition of parents of other children in class

"This forces us out of the state-religious education system," say parents.

Transgender school scandal:

Education Ministry orders 'trans-boy' removed from school

After months of struggle including opening breakaway class, parents welcome move. Family of child announces: We'll appeal.

Jewish Home billboards vandalized

Elections billboard vandalized in Givat Shmuel, with women's faces obliterated. 'Whoever erases women's faces, erases their voices as well.'

Givat Shmuel bridge attacker indicted for attempted murder

Palestinian from near Shechem charged with terrorist actions and causing grievous bodily harm.

Terrorist who stabbed haredi man arrested

IDF, Shabak arrest terrorist who stabbed a yeshiva teacher in Givat Shmuel yesterday. Victim's condition stabilizes.

Suspected terror attack in central Israel

Haredi yeshiva student moderately wounded in stabbing near Givat Shmuel in central Israel. Terrorism suspected.

Man suffers cardiac arrest mid-workout, saved by gym members

2 United Hatzalah volunteers save man who collapsed at Givat Shmuel gym.

Bar Ilan University claimed by two different cities

Now a committee has recommended splitting the campus between two jurisdictions - and both mayors protest.

Construction worker falls to his death in central Israel

Worker killed in eight-story fall at building under construction in Givat Shmuel, east of Tel Aviv.

PA resident arrested after chase on foot in central Israel

Police arrest Palestinian Authority man, 24, in area of central Israeli town of Givat Shmuel. Man suspected of possessing forged documents.

Bnei Brak escalating feud with Givat Shmuel?

Haredi city's computerized system refuses tickets to petting zoo for non-city members. Move comes after Givat Shmuel restricted park access.

Communist Joint List MK blasts anti-haredi 'racism'

Central Israeli town's decision to bar non-residents from park is 'racist' attempt to keep haredim out, claims communist lawmaker.

Givat Shmuel banning haredim from their parks?

Affluent Religious-Zionist dominated city denies ban on Bnei Brak residents is anti-haredi. 'Ban is targeted on whoever doesn't live here.'

'Many in religious community expect me to go easy on PM'

Police Commissioner Alsheikh talks about his relations with the Religious Zionist community as he probes Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Bridge which collapsed on Highway 4 to reopen within a month

Bridge connecting Bnei Brak and Givat Shmuel, which collapsed when a truck collided with it, will be repaired within a month.

Only eleven percent of Bnei Brak students graduate high school

The Ministry of Education has published its findings, per city, of the best and worst education in the country - and why.

Minister Urged Not to Attend Religious NGO's Event

Minister Daniel Hershkowitz asked not to take part in Neemanei Torah VeAvodah's event due to their affiliation with the NIF.