death

Egla arufa: The mysterious Jewish ritual for the anonymous dead

If a dead and unattended-to body is discovered, it isn’t quietly buried. Instead, the public ceremony of egla arufa is conducted, which includes confessionals by the leaders of the local towns.

Knesset loosens medical confidentiality rules to ID bodies

In another law passed on Monday evening, the Knesset authorized the National Security Cabinet to make decisions on declarations of war and taking significant military action.

'IDF silent on Sahar Baruch's death, questions left unanswered'

Grieving aunt shares family's pain as details of Sahar Baruch's death remain elusive

By WALLA!
17/12/2023

Actor Matthew Perry died from 'acute effects of ketamine'

Perry, 54, best known for his role as Chandler Bing of the 1990s hit television sitcom "Friends," was found lifeless in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.

By REUTERS
16/12/2023

Actor Andre Braugher, star of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', dead at 61

Braugher was also a regular on stage at the New York Shakespeare Festival, winning an off-Broadway Obie Award in 1997 for the title role in "Henry V."

By REUTERS
13/12/2023

Man discovers wife's double life, cheating after her death

A shocking revelation unveils a web of deceit and a hidden past

By MAARIV
12/12/2023

Vatican eases rules on the ashes of the dead

In previous guidance from 2016, the Vatican said the ashes must be kept in "sacred places", and therefore neither at home, divided among family members nor scattered to the wind.

By REUTERS
12/12/2023

Remembering Avraham Avi-Hai: a man of many paths

From working in journalism at the Jerusalem Post to working in politics, Avi-Hai never tired in his love of Israel or his love for the Jewish people.

IDF reservist arrested for killing civilian in Jerusalem terror attack

Significant gaps were found between the reservist's testimony and evidence found at the scene of the shooting | Reservist claims civilian was moving hands suspiciously

Israeli medical experts declare some Gaza hostages dead in absentia

Since the truce expired, Israeli authorities have declared that six civilians and an army colonel have died in Hamas's captivity.

By REUTERS
03/12/2023
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