Ayelet HaShachar

Hundreds of new shofar blowers to reinforce kibbutzim

Ayelet Hashahar organization prepares local residents in moshavim and kibbutzim to blow shofar properly.

Parents protest opening 'coronavirus hotel' near school

Kibbutz votes on whether to allow coronavirus hotel near school. 'We're talking about 250 people, all confirmed cases,' parent warns.

Ayelet Hashachar: Don't forget our brothers

The Ayelet Hashachar organization calls on Israeli Jews to support their brothers and sisters in the Diaspora during this global crisis.

Historic first: A synagogue in Kibbutz Megiddo

After 20 years, Kibbutz Megiddo gets a synagogue. 'This isn't a war, and there won't be a war here,' kibbutz member says.

High Court freezes Givat Ze'ev synagogue demolition

Defense Ministry places caravan at site ahead of expected demolition of Ayelet HaShachar - which could begin Tuesday.

Government warns of 'actual bloodshed' if synagogue demolished

Government asks Supreme Court to delay Givat Ze'ev synagogue's demolition by several days to ensure maximum security.

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Compromise reached over Givat Ze'ev synagogue

Ayelet HaShachar synagogue will be demolished - but it will be rebuilt in an adjacent spot within three months.

600 gather in solidarity with Givat Ze'ev synagogue

Jews across the religious spectrum sing, dance at Ayelet HaShachar in hopes of demolition being cancelled.

Senior rabbis unite in public call to save synagogue

Rabbis from across the political spectrum urge police, politicians to stop destruction of Ayelet HaShachar synagogue in Givat Ze'ev.

Givat Ze'ev officials call on Ya'alon to apologize

'This is a great community, a rich community, and Ya'alon is marking our residents,' municipal council head says in special interview.

Outrage snowballs against Ya'alon

MKs and Givat Ze'ev synagogue members alike say 'shame on you' to Defense Minister for slandering synagogue.

Ya'alon rails against 'extremist fanatics' at press conference

Defense Minister blames nationalist extremists for Duma arson, points fingers at MKs for tensions over synagogue demolition.

High Court: Destroy synagogue within two weeks

Judges dismiss police request for more time in evacuation to avoid clashes - despite choosing to leave illegal mosques nationwide.

Givat Ze'ev residents mobilize for synagogue showdown

As High Court sends bulldozers to tear down synagogue, residents vow to resist; 'War between jihad and Jews rests on these decisions.'

Media frenzy over graffiti on High Court wall

'One does not tear down a synagogue. We want a Jewish state,' someone wrote. The press is running amok.

'People are willing to commit suicide'

Hundreds hole up in Givat Ze'ev synagogue that High Court wants razed, prepare for confrontation.

Is Ayelet Hashahar synagogue about to be razed?

Dozens gather near Givat Ze'ev synagogue; reports that bulldozers are on their way.

High Court Upholds Synagogue Demolition Orders

Justices also hurl accusations at the Givat Ze'ev Local Council rabbi who appealed for synagogue to be saved.

Public Officials Rally Behind Synagogue Slated for Demolition

Sephardic Chief Rabbi, several MKs call to keep synagogue standing despite Supreme Court demolition order.

Watch: An Emotional Meeting on Kibbutz Beit Hashita

Chief Rabbi visits Kibbutz Beit Hashita and meets Hanoch Albleck, singer of legendary 'Unetane Tokef.'

Child Rocket Victim, Three Fallen Soldiers - and One Torah

Rabbi combines many of Judaism's brightest lights into one special ceremony – this Monday afternoon in the western Negev just outside Gaza.

Secular Jordan Valley Town Opens First Synagogue

Synagogue at Ro'i was dedicated to the memory of the three murdered youths Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Sha'ar, and Naftali Frenkel.

Police Want Indictments in Fish Farm Tragedy

Three young men died of electrocution at Ayelet Hashahar in July. Police say this was negligent manslaughter.

Kibbutz Shabbat: Students, Secular Kibbutzniks and a Chief Rabbi

Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger came to spend a unique Shabbat celebrating secular-kibbutz Bar Mitzvahs – with unexpected results

Torah Scroll for the 'Strictly' Non-Observant Kibbutz

Torah scroll placed in Kibbutz Geva in northern Israel on the occasion of its 89th anniversary.

Rosh HaShanah in Secular Kibbutzim

Special Rosh HaShanah prayer services were held over the holiday in 12 secular towns, some of which have not seen traditional services in decades.

Tefillin-Fest for "Getting Stronger" Jews in Bnei Brak

Several dozen secular Jews from around the country gathered in Bnei Brak to put on their own tefillin for the first time - thanks to outreach org.