Beit Shemesh

Tiny hands, ancient find: Israeli toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old scarab

The young girl from Moshav Ramot Meir uncovered an ancient scarab amulet during a family trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh.

Beit Shemesh mayor attacked, car vandalized and flipped by haredi extremists

Greenberg's vehicle was smashed, vandalized and then flipped but he and his family were evacuated from the scene, according to a statement from the mayor's office.

Retired US clothing exec. thrives in Israel as martial artist, scuba diver, matchmaker, and more

Multitalented oleh Mordechai Saxon transforms life in Israel: from clothing exec to martial arts instructor, matchmaker, and more.

Jerusalem resident arrested for sexual assault of minor, date-rape, drug offences

A Jerusalem man in his 40s is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and administering a date-rape drug at a party.

 Scenes of the burned-down synagogue in Beit Shemesh on June 24, 2024

Police arrests Beit Shemesh synagogue arsonist

Police arrested a suspect for setting fire to a Beit Shemesh yeshiva synagogue, damaging holy books and property. Following initial investigation, more allegations were associated with the suspect.

INCREASED INTEGRATION of Haredim into the workforce has resulted in a record-low poverty rate in the

Solving the haredi employment problem in Israel

The differences in haredi society are significant, and they require us to rethink any actions that might be taken in order to encourage their employment.

By YEHUDIT MILETZKY
21/03/2024

Second round of municipal election ballots open in 35 cities

Haifa is the biggest city to be holding a second round of voting. Other cities include Ariel, Harish, Rehovot, Ramle, Kiryat Gat, and Binyamina-Givat Ada.

Beit Shemesh man arrested for attempting to bribe voters, commit fraud

A Beit Shemesh resident in his 20s attempted to bribe voters to vote for a specific candidate, and tried to buy ID cards to commit voter fraud.

By SHLOMI HELLER
27/02/2024

Initiative helps beef up IDF by giving soldiers jerky

Beef Up Our Boys is an initiative launched in Beit Shemesh that makes as much jerky as possible to distribute to IDF soldiers.

29/01/2024

Bus with children aboard overturned near Beit Shemesh, several injured

Shaare Zedek Medical Center confirmed the admittance of eight injured children in the trauma room.

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