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These are the top baby names in Israel for 5783

Ahead of the Jewish New Year the Population and Immigration Authority published the most popular names for babies born in the past year.

These are the top baby names in Israel for 5783

First of its kind:

Mixed religious and secular seminary for girls opens

'There is great power in learning with those who are different from us,' head of new Ohr Torah Stone seminary says.

Mixed religious and secular seminary for girls opens

Journalists to PM's office:

'We can not accompany Prime Minister on US trip'

Correspondents set to travel with the PM were notified that they could not return with him and would have to spend Yom Kippur abroad.

'We can not accompany Prime Minister on US trip'

Teen suspected of ripping mezuzah off doorpost is arrested

Police arrest, interrogate, 16-year-old suspected of pulling mezuzah off doorway and throwing it in the garbage.

Teen suspected of ripping mezuzah off doorpost is arrested

Video: Protesters surround Justice Min.'s car

Justice Min. Levin evacuated from his home in security vehicle, protesters surround the vehicle, try to block it with garbage bins.

Video: Protesters surround Justice Min.'s car

Survey:

40% support avoiding draft if yeshiva students are exempted

A new survey shows growing support for avoiding the IDF draft if a blanket exemption is given to yeshiva students.

40% support avoiding draft if yeshiva students are exempted

Muslim witchcraft artifacts found near Eilat

A series of archaeological finds indicate rituals used to banish evil spirits or release curses alongside more traditional Islam.

Muslim witchcraft artifacts found near Eilat

NSC Chief Hanegbi:

'Israel not yet part of normalization negotiations'

National Security Council Chief Tzachi Hanegbi said that if Iran reaches 60% uranium enrichment, Israel would have no choice but to act.

'Israel not yet part of normalization negotiations'

President Herzog recites Selichot in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog joined the Or Hahaim Yeshiva led by Rabbi Reuben Elbaz to recite the Selichot prayers.

President Herzog recites Selichot in Jerusalem

Protesters clash with police outside Justice Minister's home

Dozens of protesters gather around home of Justice Min. Levin, block highway between Latrun and Modi'in.

Protesters clash with police outside Justice Minister's home

Court to hear Bennett defamation case

The former Prime Minister is suing two individuals he claims spread deceit about him.

Court to hear Bennett defamation case

Coalition sources:

Compromise likely only after changes to Judicial Selection Cmte

Sources say Justice Min. Levin wants to change Judicial Selection Committee, but will be willing to compromise on the rest of the reform.

Compromise likely only after changes to Judicial Selection Cmte

Elkin mocks Ben Gvir:

'Netanyahu is turning you into a clown'

MK Ze’ev Elkin mocks National Security Minister in wake of argument between Ben Gvir and Netanyahu.

'Netanyahu is turning you into a clown'

During Israel visit:

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly to meet Netanyahu and Cohen, give speech at international security conference.

British Foreign Secretary to warn of threat from Iran

Ben Gvir and Netanyahu argue

Conditions of terrorist prisoners will not be worsened

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant blasts Ben Gvir during discussion on the subject: This is not your authority.

Conditions of terrorist prisoners will not be worsened

Yair Lapid:

'The compromise proposal is too good to be true'

Opposition leader claims Netanyahu's compromise proposal on the judicial reform is intended to get him a meeting with US President.

'The compromise proposal is too good to be true'

Israeli movie to the Oscars:

Seven Blessings is big winner at Ophir Awards

After a 16 year break, director Ayelet Menachemi made a magnificent comeback winning 10 of the 12 categories in which her film was nominated

Seven Blessings is big winner at Ophir Awards

'G-d didn't always protect us'

Netanyahu's controversial remarks cause storm

During a meeting discussing the pilgrimage to Uman, Netanyahu said that G-d did not always protect the Jews.

Netanyahu's controversial remarks cause storm

Old-New Player in Beit Shemesh: Shas supports Moshe Abutbul

Shas announced that it supports deputy minister and former mayor of Beit Shemesh, MK Moshe Abutbul, in his second run for mayor of the city.

Old-New Player in Beit Shemesh: Shas supports Moshe Abutbul

New poll:

Party run by protest leaders would be a blow to Gantz and Lapid

According to the poll the current coalition got 52 seats while the opposition received 63, with Hadash-Ta'al in the middle with 5.

Party run by protest leaders would be a blow to Gantz and Lapid

Shin Bet:

Iran behind photo of IDF commander in Nazi uniform

User tweeted a picture of Major General Fox as Hitler and wrote: "He is a tyrant and a dictator." Condemnation from Right and Left.

Iran behind photo of IDF commander in Nazi uniform

18 years after disengagement:

Son of terror victim weds on ruins of uprooted Samaria community

MK Limor Son Har-Melech’s son got married on the ruins of her home in Homesh in an event attended by ministers and Knesset members.

Son of terror victim weds on ruins of uprooted Samaria community

Increase in the number of haredim in the workforce

Ministry of Finance data shows increase in number of working haredi community members since 2019, partly unrelated to population growth.

Increase in the number of haredim in the workforce

Netanyahu to Uman pilgrims:

'You're responsible for your own safety'

Despite the official travel warning, government approves 4 mil. NIS plan to assist Israeli pilgrims in entering war-torn country.

'You're responsible for your own safety'

Protest leaders hire US PR firm to fight Judicial Reform

Protest leaders, including former Director-General of Ehud Barak's office, hired a PR company to take action in the US against the reform

Protest leaders hire US PR firm to fight Judicial Reform

Rabbi Eliyahu's brother

Dr. Ephraim ben Eliyahu dies at 104

Dr. Ephraim ben Eliyahu, older brother of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, dies at 104. For many years he served in security positions in Israel

Dr. Ephraim ben Eliyahu dies at 104

Dr. Mordechai Kedar:

'Move Amiram Ben-Uliel to a religious prison wing'

Noted Arab studies professor Dr. Mordechai Kedar calls on the Prime Minister to order Amiram Ben-Uliel removed from solitary confinement.

'Move Amiram Ben-Uliel to a religious prison wing'

Anti-judicial reform group hires US PR firm

Blue and White Future, whose leaders include former Chief of Staff Ehud Barak, hires Trident DMG to help fight government judicial reform.

Anti-judicial reform group hires US PR firm

Fire victim's niece alleges criminal negligence

Sarit Hatami, who lost her uncle in a building fire, claims that her region's fire department is criminally underequipped.

Fire victim's niece alleges criminal negligence

Delivery driver fired for tearing off mezuzah

A motorcycle delivery driver was fired after being caught on camera tearing a mezuzah off a customer's house and throwing it in the trash.

Delivery driver fired for tearing off mezuzah

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Director of the Department for Israelis Abroad at the Foreign Ministry calls on Israelis traveling for High Holidays to obey local law.

All Israelis accounted for after deadly Morocco earthquake

Netanyahu:

'Left-wing parties refuse to condemn calls for my death'

PM condemns chants of 'may you be in a cemetery next year' at anti-judicial reform protest.

'Left-wing parties refuse to condemn calls for my death'

Watch:

Deliveryman rips off apartment mezuzah, throws it in trash

Police complaint filed after deliveryman brazenly tears mezuzah off door in front of security camera.

Deliveryman rips off apartment mezuzah, throws it in trash

Watch:

Children scream as man smashes car window with iron rod

2 suspects arrested after attack on family's car on Tiberias road.

Children scream as man smashes car window with iron rod

Accidentally hit the gas:

Driver who ran over anti-reform protestors released

After left-wing MKs blame Likud, right-wing incitement for ramming incident, investigation finds incident was accidental.

Driver who ran over anti-reform protestors released

A-G, Ben-Gvir have rare moment of agreement on crime bill

Baharav Miara, who often spars with National Security Minister, supports Ben-Gvir's bill allowing restraining orders against crime bosses.

A-G, Ben-Gvir have rare moment of agreement on crime bill

Senators to Biden:

'Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program'

15 Democratic senators claim Israel is not abiding by its commitments and as such should not be accepted to Visa Waiver Program.

'Do not accept Israel into the Visa Waiver Program'

During Shabbat:

Arab rioters and anarchists infiltrate town of Otniel

Rioters vandalize property, break equipment, and destroy tent used by local youth for prayer and conversation.

Arab rioters and anarchists infiltrate town of Otniel

Arab MKs condemn

IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem, Ben Gvir: Let the IDF win

IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem while pursuing suspects who crossed border fence. Ben Gvir condemns IDF statement on the incident.

IDF soldiers enter Kafr Qassem, Ben Gvir: Let the IDF win

Former Mossad chief concerned about Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Tamir Pardo claims that the presence of Ben Gvir and Smotrich in the government endangers the "vital" settlement enterprise.

Former Mossad chief concerned about Ben Gvir and Smotrich

Horrific: Vehicle rams protesters on Ayalon Highway

Magen David Adom providing first aid to two individuals injured in ramming incident on Ayalon Highway, during anti-government protest.

Horrific: Vehicle rams protesters on Ayalon Highway

Justice Minister:

'The protesters have revealed their agenda in one sign'

Justice Minister Levin criticized one sign in particular at the recent left-wing protest in Tel Aviv.

'The protesters have revealed their agenda in one sign'

Economic corridor to connect countries from Israel to India

PM Netanyahu announces 'unprecedented breakthrough initiative' economic corridor connecting India, Middle East, Israel, and Europe.

Economic corridor to connect countries from Israel to India

IsraAID launches emergency response to Morocco earthquake

Israeli NGO deploying to worst-affected areas after magnitude 6.9 quake hits near Marrakech.

IsraAID launches emergency response to Morocco earthquake

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

Board of Directors of IOC recommends membership for Yael Arad, who won silver medal at 1992 games.

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

MK Karine Elharrar lightly injured in accident

Yesh Atid MK hit by vehicle as she crosses a street in Rishon LeZion.

MK Karine Elharrar lightly injured in accident

Sara Netanyahu was at hospital after feeling unwell

The Prime Minister's wife felt unwell after returning from Cyprus. Released home after being checked.

Sara Netanyahu was at hospital after feeling unwell

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

A letter from the municipality demands that the public Yom Kippur service be held without any physical separation between genders.

Tel Aviv demands prayer service without gender partition

Midnight search near Mazkeret Batya

A disappearance from the Rehovot area sparked a search effort that lasted throughout the night and into the next day.

Midnight search near Mazkeret Batya

Six Day War veteran attacked by haredim in Me'ah Shearim

Six Day War veteran Yosef Hagoel and a group of younger soldiers were met in Me'ah Shearim with shouts of 'Nazis, get out of here!'

Six Day War veteran attacked by haredim in Me'ah Shearim

Gush Etzion leader to INN:

Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - & the country is silent

INN tours area marked by Oslo Accords as nature reserve, observing how the PA works strategically to create barrier between Jewish areas.

Desert is becoming a Palestinian city - & the country is silent

Ministers called back to meeting - for photo shoot

Meeting of Knesset subcommittee are dismissed at the end of the meeting - only to be called back for a photograph.

Ministers called back to meeting - for photo shoot

Analyst:

Here's what PM Netanyahu & the Attorney-General expect to see

'Each of them overestimates the power of the other one, and doesn't understand the true situation,' analyst Amit Segal explains.

Here's what PM Netanyahu & the Attorney-General expect to see

50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Crowd of 50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall, praying for peace in Israel and reciting the 'Shema Yisrael' prayer.

50,000 attend Selichot prayers at Western Wall

Argentinian national soccer team to play in Israel

Netanyahu meets FIFA Vice President, who tells him he had agreed on Messi and his teammates arriving in Israel for exhibition games.

Argentinian national soccer team to play in Israel

Minister Strock to INN:

'I'm in favor of negotiations, but against canceling the reform'

Minister Strock at pro-government rally: We are fighting for the right of the people to determine the path of the country.

'I'm in favor of negotiations, but against canceling the reform'