Safety

European Jews migrate for unparalleled reasons now – opinion

The average European citizen changes location primarily to improve their quality of life. Not so for Jews, forced to migrate nowadays, given a resounding lack of protection

A HAREDI (ultra-Orthodox) family packs their belongings in Belgium as they prepare to make aliyah.
A lifeguard patrols North Steyne beach as beaches are closed after recent shark attacks, in Sydney, Australia, January 20, 2026.

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent drowning as 2.5 meter waves expected in Israel

An American Airlines plane on the runway at the Miami International Airport on October 25, 2024 in Miami, Florida; Illustrative.

Airport runways: One of aviation’s greatest achievements, but how do they work? - explainer

Israeli State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman at the annual Jerusalem Conference of the 'Besheva' group in Jerusalem, February 16, 2026.

Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals


Want to relax in your self-driving car? Think again - study

Researchers looked at what happens if a driver is suddenly required to take control of an automated vehicle as in an emergency, and how distractions impacted the driver’s ability to respond.

The interior of a Tesla Model S is shown in autopilot mode in San Francisco, California, U.S., April 7, 2016.

One child's tragic death saved four other children's lives through organ donation

A four-year-old boy received the heart; a six-year-old girl got the liver, and the kidneys were given to a four-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl. 

 Shoham David Turgeman z”l.

Venomous 'banana spider' scare temporarily closes Austrian supermarket

The REWE-Group also stated that they had brought in a specialist to identify the spider and that the shop would remain closed until the spider had been identified.

 Illustrative image of a banana spider.

'The Sizzling Schnitzel:' A startling summer warning for parents

"The video," United Hatzala explained in a statement, "serves as a powerful reminder of the life-threatening consequences that can result from negligence with regard to leaving children in cars."

 A young child uses a tablet in the back seat of a car (illustrative)

Here's why parents need to be careful of 'dry drowning'

"Dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" are terms that refer to rare complications that are more common in children.

 A small child is ready for some swimming fun by the water.

SRE marks 5 years pursuing safety, respect in the Jewish community - opinion

The SRE convening was itself both a nourisher and a catalyst that applauded participants for the work they are doing while supporting them by bringing them together around a meaningful cause.

 SRE NETWORK’S Executive Director Elana Wien (left) speaks with ‘New York Times’ reporter Jodi Kantor at the SRE event celebrating progress toward creating safer, more respectful, and equitable Jewish workplaces and communal spaces.

In Israel, no neighborhood is safe from terror - comment

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK: In this country, there is no such thing as being able to move somewhere where you don’t have to worry.

 Police at the scene of a terror attack in the Jewish settlement of Ma’aleh Adumim, outside of Jerusalem, August 1, 2023

Keeping your children safe online: All you need to know

Empower your kids by giving them the knowledge for safe online navigation and learn essential tips for protecting them from harmful content.

 Is your child using the internet safely? (illustrative)

World Drowning Prevention Day: Never say it can’t happen in your family

Drownings on beaches and in pools have become an epidemic in the last five years, according to Beterem's CEO.

Dark blue waves on the surface of the open ocean.

This is how you survive if attacked by a shark

Learn how to avoid and respond to shark encounters to ensure your safety while your time at the beach.

Sandbar shark [Illustrative]