Yavneh

Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi:

The message of the scholars of Yavneh

A message of unity and mutual respect came forth from Yavneh at the dark hour of national crisis after the Second Temple's destruction.

In time for Hanukkah:

Rare 'sling bullet' from Hasmonean period found in Yavne dig

A rare item found while clearing land for a building project may have been used by the Greek army in their battles with the Maccabees.

Explosive device neutralized near criminal's home

Police sappers neutralize explosive device, confiscate ammunition found near Yavneh home.

Thief steals gun from security guard, arrested

Man stole gun from school guard. Weapon not recovered.

Spectacular ancient gold ring unearthed in Yavne

Winery and spectacular ancient gold ring with inlay of semi-precious stones unearthed in excavation.

Explosive device found outside Yavneh apartment

No injuries after sappers safely neutralize explosive device.

Massive ancient wine factory unearthed in Israel

'2 million liters of wine per year.' World's largest wine production facility from the Byzantine era discovered in Yavne.

Impressive 1,600-year-old mosaic uncovered in central Israel

Ancient mosaic unearthed in Yavne likely graced mansion in wealthy Byzantine-era neighborhood.

6-year-old falls 6 stories

Child in critical condition after falling 6 stories from residential building in Yavneh.

Israeli journalists assaulted at scene of crane accident

Film crew from Israel's national broadcaster attacked by construction worker while filming site of crane collapse that killed four.

Crane collapse: Site managers detained

4 workers killed after crane collapses in central Israeli city of Yavneh. Staff detained for police investigation.

Two seriously wounded in Yavneh home invasion, shooting

Gunman broke into apartment in city of Yavneh, shot man and pregnant woman. Police searching for shooter.

Miraculously survived stabbing and returns to scene of attack

Niv Nehemiah, deputy director of Yavneh supermarket when terrorist stabbed him 14 times, returns to scene of attack for the first time.

'I wanted to show the terrorist how strong the Jews are'

After miraculous recovery, victim of terror stabbing confronts his would-be murderer: 'I wanted to show him that he had failed.'

'Niv was a human shield, prevented an even worse attack'

Family of terror victim who was stabbed 15 times says terrorist planned to commit many murders during attack in supermarket.

'Supermarket Jihadi' indicted for attempted murder

Indictment claims Arab terrorist became radicalized during visit to Saudi Arabia, carried out attack on Israeli following return.

'I wanted to fulfill the commandment of Jihad'

Terrorist who stabbed man in supermarket 15 times admits to attack, says he was fulfilling 'commandment' of Jihad.

Terror victim speaks: I remember everything

Victim of supermarket stabbing attack recounts fight with terrorist, thanks nation for their support and prayers.

'My life was saved by a question'

Bystander in Yavneh terror attack explains how the terrorist asked a single question that saved his life.

'Don't stop praying - Niv's life is still in danger'

Doctors say condition of 42-year old victim of Yavneh stabbing improving, but his life is still in danger.

Fight for life of Yavneh stabbing victim continues

Doctors continue efforts to save 43 year old man critically wounded in terrorist stabbing attack in supermarket.

IDF raids house of Yavneh terrorist

No arrests made in raid on home of terrorist who seriously wounded employee in Yavneh supermarket.

Chilling footage of the Yavneh stabbing attack

Video shows terrorist drawing knife, stabbing 43-year-old supermarket worker who tries to protect himself.

WATCH: Capturing the Yavneh terrorist

Civilians capture Yavneh terrorist, victim fights for his life.

Stabbing attack in Yavneh

Terrorist stabs 43-year-old man in Yavneh. Police: Stabbing was terror attack.

Teens break into Israeli school, torture and kill classroom pets

Police arrest 16-year olds after animals found tortured to death in Israeli school.

'Longest shiur' raises $250,000 help families pay for day school

In the longest shiur ever, Rabbi for Los Angeles gives 18 hour shiur and raises $250,000 to help alleviate high cost of Jewish Day school.

Engineers in Chandelier Accident: Criminally Negligent?

Chandelier which fell and killed 1 was conceived by hall manager with no engineering experience; safety engineer operated without a license.

Two Arrests Made over Tragic Chandelier Death

Police arrest men suspected of being involved in the contracting work after chandelier collapse kills 1.

Mystery Deepens Over Chandelier Accident; Engineer Implicated

All supporting cables were torn from their fittings at once; hall's safety engineer was convicted for operating without a license.

From a Dream Wedding to a Nightmare Disaster

Bride, groom and guests have trouble digesting the scope of the chandelier tragedy; 'I tried to stop the bleeding with a napkin.'

Expert: Half of Israeli Wedding Halls May Be Unsafe

As tragic as the death of a woman at a Yavneh wedding hall Monday was, there would probably be more, said an industry expert.

Chilling Emergency Call Released From Wedding Hall Disaster

'I think there's someone dead here': harrowing recording from call after chandelier fell on wedding, killing Aviva Hayon.

Victim in Tragic Wedding Chandelier Accident Identified

Woman killed after light fixture fell on crowd during wedding in Yavneh named as 54 year-old Aviva Hayon.

Father of Groom in Chandelier Disaster Cites Divine Intervention

The father of the groom whose wedding was ruined by tragedy on Monday notes it was he who was supposed to have welded the chandelier.