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Putin sees chance circumstances behind downing of Russian plane near Syria

But the ministry said it held Israel responsible because, at the time of the incident, Israeli jets were attacking targets in Syria and had only given Moscow one minute's warning,

Report: Abbas to halt all funding to Gaza

Egyptian efforts to end the power struggle between his Fatah faction and Hamas appear to have reached a dead end, Palestinian sources in Ramallah said on Wednesday.

Rocks thrown on Ambulances during Yom Kippur

In two separate incidents rocks were thrown at ambulances by teenagers and children.

Haredi MK Gafni nearly lynched on Yom Kippur eve for support of draft bill

Demonstrators in Haredi garb called Gafni a murderer and tried to break the windows of his car.

Herzog: All remaining Falash Mura in Ethiopia must be brought to Israel

Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog said that Netnayahu’s decision to bring 1,000 of the approximately 8,000 members of the Falash Mura community to Israel was a "step in right direction."

Connecting with God

He is always looking out for us and always ready to show us His love. All we need to do is connect.

Faith and fasting

Food abstention and restrictions are ancient practices with purposes and benefits which span across the three Abrahamic faiths.

Can a divided nation learn to forgive?

The imperative to learn from our mistakes and make amends isn’t consistent with intolerance for and refusing to listen to opposing views.

Colu: Transforming the way your wallet and community works

Founded in 2014, blockchain technology company Colu offers the combination of a mobile payment system and a unique city cryptocurrency.

Pedaling on two wheels through Israeli history

Cycling culture has gone hand-in-hand with modern Israel’s development and suffered just as many growing pains.

Gal Gadot wishes her followers a meaningful Yom Kippur

'I am sorry if I ever hurt your feelings'

Achinoam Nini pays respects to Fuld family

'The news broke me to pieces. I can't breathe'

Israel 'expresses regret' for downed Russian jet, holds Syria responsible

Expressing regret, Israel says responsibility of incident falls squarely with Syria as well as Iran and Hezbollah.

Amir Yaron named as candidate for next Bank of Israel governor

Police detain 5 Shabab al-Aksa activists on Temple Mount

Special security measures in place for Yom Kippur.

Person-to-person: How to get your temper under control for Yom Kippur

“When people learn to calmly ask for what they need, they don’t feel like yelling so much. It takes constant practice to learn how to ask people to help you or give you something."

Colu: Transforming the way your wallet and community works

Peres Center honors Ronald Lauder

“Ambassador Lauder is one of the few Jewish leaders who speaks out, who states their mind, who cares, who has actions everywhere, and I’m deeply honored to present him with this award today.”

Morag's Run: Why a small desert road was a key pivot in the Yom Kippur War

Tirtur Road’s dual role – Egyptian defense line and would-be Israeli artery – would turn the nondescript desert road into a major strategic pivot.

Haredi at heart: Former ultra-Orthodox members discuss Yom Kippur

“I love my heritage, but I love embracing it in my own way and in the ways I want to. I love that now I can choose to do what I’m comfortable with and that’s it.”

Two Palestinians killed by missile strike close to security fence in Gaza

IDF says it has found and dismantled at least two bombs in recent days planted near the fence.

Ashdod’s Assuta Hospital to hold Home Front Command drill

The hospital is the first Israeli hospital designed to be able to fully function during chemical and biological weapons events.

‘By all definitions of the word, a superhero’

“Anyone who knows Ari knows that a fatal condition is small on him. He is getting up in 10 seconds."

The year of the woman

Genesis Prize Foundation awards Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality grants to 37 Israeli NGOs.

Strumming jazz softly

Danish guitarist Jakob Bro marries personal and musical growth at the Haifa Alternative Jazz Festival.