Skiing

Bat Mitzvah Disaster:

12-year-old Tamar killed at ski resort, sister injured

Tamar Haberfeld, 12, was killed when a bus rolled down a slope at a ski resort in eastern France.

Israeli killed in avalanche at French ski resort

French media report that Israeli was killed in an avalanche outside the Villaroger ski resort in the Savoie region of the French Alps.

Turkey:

Dozens die in hotel fire

At least 66 people die in a fire that broke out at a popular ski resort hotel. Some guests died after jumping out of the windows.

How the Golden Calf benefited the Jews

Whence such a transformation?

Watch: Italian glacier covered to prevent melting

Workers used large white geotextile sheets to cover an Italian glacier, delaying snow melting on the mountain's skiing slopes.

Snow and more snow: Hermon site opens tomorrow for visitors

Snow level on lower level about 90 cm and top about 130 cm. Site team working hard to clear traffic routes.

US and Iran train on jet-skis for possible Gulf conflict

Revolutionary Guards fleet operates dozens of such vehicles, also US Marine Commando unit Sea Lions recently put more into service.

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Rescue off Tel Aviv coast

Israel Police rescues 2 jet-skiers whose motor stalled, moments before they crash on nearby boulders.

Watch: Missile hits Hermon

Security camera at ski site shows Syrian missile hitting Hermon last night. Cable car not used in summer hit with shrapnel. Site open today.

Hermon ski resort to reopen tomorrow

Ski resort closed today in light of tensions in the north, to reopen tomorrow.

Watch: Hermon covered with snow

Hermon ski site opens this morning after a wave of snow which added 20 cm (8 in) of fresh snow. Temperature on lower slope is 0° C.

Watch: Centenarian celebrates birthday by skiing in Utah

Man who turned 100 on Wednesday, decided to mark the occasion by skiing in Utah.

Samaria Prepares for Snow Storm - and Free Skiing

Binyamin council deputy head explains how painful lessons have been learned from last storm; residents to enjoy snow this time in sleds.

F-1 Legend Michael Schumacher Still Fighting for his Life

Seven-time champion received severe head injuries in a freak skiing accident in the French Alps. Doctors say his condition still critical.

Winter Storm Turns Israel into Ski Resort

Israel, known for its beaches and hot weather, has become a ski resort in the Golan - but it was closed Wednesday due to a heavy snowstorm.