Tiberias

Tiberias mayor continues 'Shabbat wars'

Mayor announces public transportation to run on Shabbat, appears to criticize Shabbat observant business owner.

Supreme Ct. Justice Hendel: 'Maimonides remains a guiding light'

Supreme Court Justice at 10th Rambam Conference: "Hard to believe that one person managed all that Rambam achieved."

Mortgage by father of the bride: gift or loan?

Father takes NIS 1 million mortgage for daughter bride's apartment. Couple's now divorcing and dayanim must decide: was money gift or loan?

Ground shakes again in Tiberias area

Ninth earthquake in recent days felt this evening near Sea of Galilee. Quake measured 3.2, with no casualties or damage.

Fourth earthquake felt near Tiberias

Earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale felt east of Tiberias, the fourth such incident since the morning hours.

'The city will be harmed by an earthquake'

Mayor of Tiberias urges the government to wake up and prepare for a strong earthquake.

Tiberias mayor attacked during memorial service

Tiberias mayor Yossi Ben David attacked during memorial service held at local residence,. firebomb thrown at municipality entrance.

'Shas party dictated who would be the city's rabbi'

Tiberias residents say Shas party forced Shas rabbi on them, promise to remain loyal to beloved yet unofficial city rabbi.

Six injured in bus crash near Tiberias

Bus crash in northern Israel leaves six injured, including one in serious condition.

Watch: Tiberias central bus station flooded

Flash flood swamps central bus station in northern Israeli city of Tiberias.

Chief Rabbi of Tiberias passes away

Rabbi David Peretz passed away on Friday evening at the age of 84.

She walked in Tiberias and got hit by a taxi

Taxi driver rams into pedestrian crossing the street, victim suffers head trauma.

New trail follows footsteps of Sanhedrin

Project to enable crossing Galilee on foot from Tiberias to Beit She'arim, accompanied by app that brings Sanhedrin members to life.

'It was a terrible sight'

Woman found decapitated in Tiberias after her apartment goes up in flames. Ex-husband found wandering streets covered in blood.

Ancient 'rabbi' burial inscription uncovered in Tzippori

New discovery uncovers three burial inscriptions from 1,700-years-ago, revealing the importance of the city.

Rambam Conference at the Kinneret

Hundreds learn new aspects of Maimonides' work at a three day conference in Tiberias.

Tiberias police puzzled by thief burning prayerbooks

A 31-year-old resident of Tiberias refuses to explain his siddur stealing spree at local synagogues.

Volunteer cop gets award after 'journalist's' insult

A volunteer police officer who didn't appreciate being called out for his alleged unfairness in the local media is to get NIS 25,000.

Terror suspect apprehended in Tiberias

Would-be terrorist arrested after bragging that he intends to be a 'martyr.'

Tiberias Rabbi: Tragedy on the Way Because of Immodesty

With summer coming, the northern Israeli city of Tiberias could be a dangerous place, says a well-known rabbinical figure in the city.

Tzfat Man Put Stun Grenade in Neighbor's Motorcycle?

Man in 50s from Tzfat brought in on suspicions of placing grenade, in an apparent neighborly feud gone awry.

'Father in Heaven, Have Mercy!'

Relatives of the Attias family, killed in a car crash in 2012, release recording of the family’s final conversation with police officers.

Possibly Rabid Jackal Shot in Tiberias After 12 Attacks

Jackal had attacked several hikers near Lake Kinneret, including girl and her father, finally hunted down by paramedics.

Second Earthquake of the Day Felt in Northern Israel

Tremors measuring 2.2 on the Richter Scale are felt in the area of Tiberias making it six quakes in five days.

Earthquake Felt in Tverya Region

A 3.6-magnitude quake felt in northern Israel - the second in less than two days.

Rambam - The Sage who Teaches us That Torah and Science Coexist

Arutz Sheva TV joined the annual conference on the Legacy of the Rambam (Maimonides) and visited the unique heritage center in Tiberias.

Suspicion of Malfunction in Vehicle from Tiberias Accident

Israeli owners of the Mitsubishi Grandis, driven by the Atias family, report of repeated malfunctions in the car's gas pedal.

Sole Crash Survivors: A Little Girl and a Bible

A Bible was the only possession not damaged in the horrific car crash that left one young girl alive to mourn for eight family members.

8 Members of the Same Family Killed in Tiberias Crash

Eight members of the same family killed in tragic accident, after vehicle overturns and catches fire in Tiberias.

Tomb of Rambam to be Declared Heritage Site

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has instructed his office to add the tomb of Maimonides in Tiberias to the list of heritage sites.

Gov't is 'Go Green' on Tiberias Plan

The government has approved a NIS 145 million plan for tourism development of Tiberias.

Eight-Year-Old Seriously Injured by Toy Detonator

Eight-year-old Ron Moriaty from Tiberias was seriously injured by a toy detonator. Police remind public to stay safe on Purim.

Tiberias to Build New School of Pharmacy

Tiberias mayor announces the city will build a new school of pharmacy to be named after Maimonides.

Conference Deals with the Heritage of the Rambam

Maimonides Heritage Center conducts weekend conference on the heritage of the Rambam and on the importance of heritage sites in Tiberias.