Beit Shemesh:

Beit Shemesh at a crossroads: Rapid growth meets chaotic planning

Conflicts between haredim and national religious residents in Beit Shemesh. How did the city get caught up in these power struggles?

3-year-old finds 3,800-year-old Canaanite seal on family trip

While walking with her family on a trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up a stone that turned out to be an ancient seal amulet from the Middle Bronze Age.

President Herzog condemns assault on Beit Shemesh mayor

The president made his declaration after an attack on Beith Shemesh mayor Shmuel Greenberg that injured his son and destroyed his car.

Violence in Beit Shemesh:

Mayor attacked, his son injured

Extremist haredim attack Beit Shemesh Mayor Shmuel Greenberg and vandalize his car as he leaves family event. Mayor’s son requires medical attention.

One year later:

Family holds memorial meal where their brother vanished

The meal included the 100 blessings that the missing man was careful to say every day and a song for him by one of his brothers.

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ICON Beit Shemesh: Luxury Residential Project Breaks Ground

Sufrin Group and Sun Rise's prestigious ICON project begins construction in Neve Shamir. The development features 32 boutique residences with Judean Hills views, grand lobby, and smart home systems. 35% of units already sold in what's set to become the city's most exclusive address

Beit Shemesh rabbis protest plan to construct towers

Rabbis in Beit Shemesh express opposition to plan to construct residential towers, say tall buildings will attract non-haredi residents. 'This will harm the neighborhood's haredi character.'

The American dream meets Israeli reality

In the heart of Beit Shemesh, a city where the tapestry of American and Israeli cultures intertwine, the Netzach Educational Network is redefining traditional haredi education.

Riots in Beit Shemesh during attempted arrest

Police who attempted to arrest a man suspected of sexual abuse of a minor were attacked by dozens of local residents. Five individuals were injured.

Search for missing man reignited near Beit Shemesh

A special search day was held this week for the missing Yoram Fliter after the discovery of some of his personal effects in a national park.

One Year Later:

Breakthrough in disappearance near Beit Shemesh

On the anniversary of his disappearance, Yoram Fliter's brother found his prepaid bus card in a densely wooded area near Beit Shemesh.

Sirens in Beit Shemesh

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded before 6:00 a.m. in Beit Shemesh and the surrounding area. IAF intercepts projectile from Yemen that did not cross into Israeli territory.

Ancient city discovered in excavations near Beit Shemesh

Newly-discovered 5,000-year-old site - one of the earliest ever found in Israel - played a central role in the Judean Lowlands Early Bronze Age settlement network.

Beit Shemesh:

Officers who attacked haredim removed from operational activity

Haredi protesters in Beit Shemesh suffer severe and irregular police violence. Department of Internal Police Investigation initiates immediate investigation.

Ramat Beit Shemesh:

Arab construction workers simulate raid on apartment building

Workers filmed carrying iron rods as they simulate attack on apartment building in Ramat Beit Shemesh.

Beit Shemesh:

Two-year-old girl forgotten in a car is declared dead

A two-year-old girl was brought to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem after being forgotten in a car in Beit Shemesh for hours.

Boy wakes up - and saves family from burning apartment

Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh apartment; young child awakens, smells the fire and runs to wake his father.

Missing man's 'birthday party'

Instead of celebrating his 32nd birthday with him, Yoram Fliter's family is urging the public to come forward with information that might lead to his whereabouts.

Municipal elections:

These are the results in the runoff

The counting of the votes in the runoffs of the municipal elections has concluded. The voter turnout was 46.1%.

'We will work in unity'

Shmuel Greenberg defeats Aliza Bloch in Beit Shemesh

Beit Shemesh mayoral candidate Shmuel Greenberg, who received the support of all the haredi parties, defeats incumbent Mayor Aliza Bloch in the runoff of the municipal elections.

Breakthrough:

Missing volunteer's car located near Beit Shemesh

Yoram Fliter vanished while volunteering to help victims of the October 7th massacre. A new discovery could help search teams find what became of him.

Beit Shemesh Municipal Elections Surprise

Newcomer Derech expected to win 2 mandates in vote

The RBS Community List’s platform focuses on what matters most to RBS Anglo and English-speaking residents| “Your needs, Your way”

Fallen soldier’s rabbi:

'He was a pure child, it's all broken'

Rabbi of the Ramat Beit Shemesh community talks about fallen soldier Binyamin Meir Airly: "A boy who wanted to do what was right."

Haredi man sues bus driver who humiliated him on public route

The lawsuit alleges that the driver recorded an exchange containing a series of taunts and threatening demands to a haredi passenger.

Illegal Arab infiltrator shows off impressive halakhic expertise

Palestinian arrested in Beit Shemesh for entering Israel illegally and selling chickens.

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.

Eida Haharedit condemns synagogue that gave woman 'Gelilah'

A video that was posted to social media this week shows the woman dressing the Torah scroll in the sanctuary as men surround her.

Bedlam in Beit Shemesh:

Mayor besieged in building after extremists smash her car

Haredi extremists smash Mayor Aliza Bloch's car as she visits building in the city. Police rescue her after an hour.

Beit Shemesh: City Council members blast demolition of synagogue

Synagogue erected illegally is evacuated in Beit Shemesh, as local residents fume.

Police prevent abduction of woman's body

Rioters in Beit Shemesh attempted to remove the body of a 50 year old woman from a crime scene and attacked police in the area.

In some areas of Beit Shemesh, air raid sirens aren't audible

Home Front Command promises to place new siren loudspeakers in distant neighborhoods - within the next year.

My recipe for Israeli unity

Beit Shemesh is an example of what can happen when all communities are respected and appreciated. Op-ed.

Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh synagogue

Beit Shemesh preschool evacuated after fire breaks out in nearby synagogue.

Beit Shemesh teen collapses, is revived by first responders

14-year-old girl suffers respiratory distress and collapses at entrance to her school

Grandfather of bride collapses at Beit Shemesh wedding

First responders resuscitate bride's 70-year-old grandfather, evacuate him to hospital in serious condition.

Beit Shemesh:

Haredi radicals spray ballots in bid to discourage voting

Ballots at polling place in Ramat Beit Shemesh school sprayed with pungent liquid in bid by fringe haredi group to discourage voting.

Female soldier attacked by mob in Beit Shemesh

Soldier forced to escape in an undercover police car after being attacked by haredi mob in Beit Shemesh.

Three extremists arrested in Beit Shemesh

Police arrest three individuals suspected of vandalism, violent disruptions of order, in Beit Shemesh.

One dead in Ramat Beit Shemesh crash

Truck collides with car in Beit Shemesh Sunday, leaving 40-year-old man dead.

String of break-ins reported in Beit Shemesh

The suspect, a local resident, broke into at least eight houses and was arrested over the weekend

Huge forest fire blazes near Beit Shemesh

Eight firefighting teams work to bring flames under control.

Beit Shemesh murder:

New details emerge of shocking double-killing

Father had been issued with distancing order from both his children.

Father killed daughter, planned to murder son

A Beit Shemesh man is suspected of planning to murder his son and daughter at once, but took his own life before his son came home.

Beit Shemesh:

Preschool children study in insect-infested shelter

New preschool housed in bomb shelter with plumbing issues, insects. Will it be moved to a safer facility next year?

Construction site brawl in Beit Shemesh

Police have arrested multiple suspects in a brawl that included hurled rocks and an earthmover destroying a parked car.

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh:

Boy dies after concrete pillar falls on him

13-year-old boy succumbs to his injuries 6 months after a pillar fell on him during the Hanukkah holiday.

'I'm dying to kill you': Beit Shemesh man arrested for threats

Beit Shemesh man arrested for threatening Finance Minister Avidgor Liberman and his family.

Beit Shemesh:

From a development town to a developing city

Beit Shemesh Mayor Aliza Bloch took part in the Jerusalem Conference in New York and spoke about the city's challenges and achievements

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Over 20 thousand at Lag Ba'omer celebrations in Beit Shemesh

Huge crowd led by R' Meilech Biderman dwarfs this year's gathering in Meron.

Netanyahu pays condolence visit - and extremists protest

Former PM Netanyahu and wife Sara pay condolence visit to family of security guard killed in terror attack; extremists shout, 'Get out!'

Dogs bring joy to special needs children

The Israel Dog Unit held a special exhibition to bring joy to scores of children at once over Passover.

Police hanged in effigy in Beit Shemesh

2 police dolls with swastikas hanged on Beit Shemesh street. Police met by rioters upon arrival to remove dolls.

Haredi aliya to Israel: The comeback of this century?

Has the yeshivish world lost sight of the importance that the Vilna Gaon and Baal Shem Tov placed on living in the Holy Land?

Government pledges half billion shekels for Beit Shemesh

Bennett government plans new spending to bolster transportation, infrastructure, municipal services, and job training in Beit Shemesh.

Man seriously injured in Beit Shemesh from falling tree branch

Worker is in serious condition after being hit by a falling tree branch in Beit Shemesh this morning.

Beit Shemesh hosts virtual meeting to help new immigrants

Virtual meeting held to help dozens of new immigrants from South Africa adjust to life in Israel.

Right-wing activists to Benny Begin: You despicable old man

Activists shout at New Hope MK after faction meeting in Beit Shemesh: "Look what you did to your father."

Beit Shemesh: 3 seriously injured in explosion

Factory explosion next to Beit Shemesh leaves four injured, including 3 in serious condition.

8-year-old girl killed in Beit Shemesh car accident

First-responders, doctors unable to revive child who was run over by vehicle.

Jerusalem woman in critical condition after home birth goes awry

Woman suffers massive blood loss after going into labor at home, is rushed to hospital in critical condition.