Winter

Tevet Emunah Essay: More than meets the eye

It’s a month of lower energy, long dark nights and may seem a time of דין, judgment, associiated with the tribe of Dan. But there is more.

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5 Great Reasons to Visit Israel During the Winter

Moderate and cooler temperatures in Israel make it an ideal destination for a end-of-year escape.

Somber skies may hide the light, but it is in our souls

Rabbi kook's message to us for winter months and times of somber reality can be realized in different ways.

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Bnei Akiva Winter Camps

Fun, Snow, Zionism & COVID regulations

We spoke with World Bnei Akiva representatives from Chile, Australia and Antwerp, summing up the fun and content-packed winter camps. Watch.

Winter is coming to Afghanistan

Heroic Afghan women and the doctors and global civilians helping them. Op-ed.

Watch: Ice blankets Chicago shoreline

Icicles formed along a pier at Chicago's North Avenue Beach amid winter weather and icy waves

An Overview of Keeping Kids Safe During the Winter

With the temperature in starting to drop outside, many people are looking forward to engaging in winter activities.

Weather forecast: Winter is back

Temperatures fall, rain returns Sunday following nearly spring-like weekend.

Elderly man returns from shopping, injured by falling tree

70-year-old resident of Bnei Brak injured by a tree that collapsed on him.

Arctic blast: US temperatures plummet to record lows

The Arctic blast, which began in Siberia, has brought heavy snow and ice to many areas.

Winter is approaching: Is all the rain a blessing?

Water, water everywhere: The blessing of rain vs. the retribution of the Great Flood.

Winter returns, police warn of floods

Rains to begin this morning, decreasing on Saturday. Police warn of floods in south and east.

Israel ends Daylight Savings Time

Last night (between Saturday and Sunday) at 02:00 officially begins winter clock. Daylight savings time will return at end of March.

The day after

MDA safety guide for winter

Magen David Adom issues advisory calling on public to take precautions to prevent injury, illness during colder winter months.

Floods close roads in the Negev

Winter returns with a vengeance: ceiling collapses in Be'er Sheva and city floods following unusually heavy rain.

Rain and snowstorm hit Israel

Rains will fall from north to Negev for three days straight as snow showers expected to travel from Mount Hermon down to Jerusalem.

Forecast: Temperatures to reach freezing, MDA warns

Advisories released on frostbite, hypothermia as snow lingers on the horizon.

Reminder: Winter headlight laws take effect until March

Ministry of Transportation reminds drivers to keep headlights lit between cities, even during daylight hours, until April.

Blessed Rain Gives Israel Better Than Average Winter

February 2015 went down as a month with better than average rainfall in almost all parts of Israel, the Meteorological Service said Sunday.

Haifa U Weather Prof on Israel's Roller-Coaster Winter

Prof. Chaim Kutiel says Israel's current winter is chiefly characterized by its unusually strong extremes.

Snowstorm Covers Israel in White From North to South

Snow in north, parts of Jerusalem, Hevron, and soon in the Negev, as roads close and Israel hunkers in for the last cold gasps of winter.

Jerusalem Waits for Snow as Wintry Weekend Approaches

Rain and snow expected to fall steadily across all parts of Israel through the entire weekend; temperatures remain very low.

Most of Israel Already at Annual Average Rainfall Levels

Wnter isn't over yet – and forecasters on Sunday amended their projections for later in the week, predicting a new major winter storm.

Weather Report: Expect a Wintry Weekend

Rain, cold expected to dominate in north and center, with heavy air pollution continuing in Jerusalem and Negev through tonight.

Forecast: A Week of Winter Weather

Warm, dusty weather to be replaced by rain, cool air.

Israel Facing Extreme Drought, Experts Concerned

Experts worry over driest year since 1927, as Kinneret reportedly loses four centimeters in February.

Weather Forecast: Winter to Make a Comeback

Winter to return after an unusually hot weekend, rain expected later in the week.

Warm, Sunny Weather to Return

Forecasters’ prediction of a quick end to brief rainy spell causes further concern for Israel’s water resources.

Tel Aviv Marks Driest January on Record

Rain hits a record low in the Tel Aviv area. Jordan Valley without rainfall for the first time in nearly 60 years.

NYC Mayor Admits Rich Areas Neglected In Plowing

De Blasio reverses himself in saying Upper East Side not managed well, blames unnamed 'glitch.' His and poorer neighborhoods plowed.

Expert: Lack of Rain ‘Cause for Concern’

Climate expert admits worry over relatively sparse rainfall.

Forecast: Chilly, No Rain

Weather forecasters predict a largely rain-free week.

Northeastern United States Digging Out After Fierce Storm

Storm Hercules shuts down major highways and cancels thousands of flights across the northeastern United States.

Rain to Return for the Sabbath

Nearly two weeks of clear skies to come to an end this Saturday.

Samaria Town Invites Israelis to 'Snow Party,' Treats Included

Samarian town of Nof Ami wants Israelis of all ages to come and celebrate the "snow fun" with them - complete with wintery treats.

Israel in White: Your Pictures

As snow descends on Israel's Biblical heartland, Arutz Sheva presents a collection of your pictures from Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Winter Hits Hard at 'Outposts' in Judea and Samaria

New communities in Judea and Samaria have their own unique set of problems when the weather turns bad, says resident.

School's Out: Snow in Gush Etzion, Samaria and Jerusalem

Snow began falling Wednesday night in Samaria, Gush Etzion, Hevron and Jerusalem. School cancelled in Jerusalem area.

Forecast: Rain is On Its Way

Winter rains expected in northern and central Israel as early as Friday.

Massive Winter Storm, Once Again, Hits US

A massive winter storm is hitting the northern United States, grounding 2,600 flights, closing schools and leaving roadways impassible.

Videos and Photos: Stormy Winter Day in Israel

It isn't like the storms some of our readers meet abroad, but it's ours. Here's a glance at a day in Israel blessed with plenty of rain.

Massive Winter Snowstorm Pounds U.S. Midwest

Massive winter snowstorm grounds hundreds of planes and makes roads and highways impassable.

Kinneret Set to Break 20-Year Record

The Water Authority is hopeful regarding the precipitation this winter, saying the Kinneret is set to break a record of almost 20 years.

Israel Gets First Hint of Winter Rain

Rain falls from Negev to Golan as summer season ends. Forecast: more rain, storms.

Ukraine Cold Snap Kills 38 in 24 Hours

Biting cold temperatures of minus 26 degrees Celsius have brought the winter death toll in Ukraine to 101.

Israel's Winter Tourism Drive Begins in the Americas

Israel has begun its winter tourism drive in the United States, Canada and Brazil.