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


Burning oil, eating donuts, lighting candles: How to stay safe this Hanukkah

Every year, Israelis buy over 30 million sufganiyot during the festival.

 A Hanukkah menorah and sufganiyot.

IDF publishes 'red alert' system for Gaza civilians

The residents of the Gaza Strip are not our enemy," said the IDF spokesperson for Arabic media, Avichay Adraee.

 A screenshot of the alert map published by the IDF for Gaza civilians.

Where is the safest place to be when a rocket siren sounds?

Discover the best places to seek refuge during an emergency.


Pepper spray vs. batons: A shift in personal safety after Hamas attack

In response to escalating violence in southern Israel, demand for personal protection gear, including fortified doors and self-defense weapons, has surged.


Why do passengers board a plane from the left side?

There are safety, practical and perhaps also historical reasons why passengers always board the plane from the left side. And what does all this have to do with boat oars?

 NEW IMMIGRANTS from North America arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport on a special El Al flight of the Nefesh B’Nefesh organization. Why do Jews from around the world, living comfortably in their birthplaces, leave everything they know and move to Israel?

How to stay safe when building your sukkah this year

The Jewish holiday of Sukkot reminds us of the booths in which the Israelites dwelled during their exodus from Egypt.

 Safety should be a priority when building a sukkah.

Three men rescued from Kinneret by helicopter - video

Three men who were stranded on a jet ski in the Kinneret for several hours were rescued by a helicopter thanks to a joint effort of Israel Police and Magen David Adom.

 A helicopter hovers over the sea at night (Illustrative).

Israelis are working too many hours, here's how maintain balance in life

Overly long work hours, sleep disturbances, smoking, and an unhealthful diet are likely to raise the incidence of cardiovascular disease.

 Businesswoman sitting on her desk in an office (illustrative).

Child's Croc shoe gets caught on side of escalator - photo

Mother warns: Do not allow children to wear Crocs on escalators.


A majority of Israelis feel unsafe amid rampant crime, terror

The absence of a personal security feeling also affects people's actions in public spaces and even on roads.

 The scene of a car ramming terrorist attack next to the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Israel, on April 24, 2023.