Beit Shemesh

Haredi protests block Jerusalem roads, gather outside A-G's residence, denounce draft dodger arrest

Police deployed across Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh after haredi protesters blocked roads and refused dispersal orders during demonstrations over military conscription.

Ultra orthodox Jews protest against the drafting of ultra orthodox jews to the Israeli army, in Jerusalem, July 15, 2026.
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MDA volunteers arrested following allegations of drugging drinks, rape

Police car at night

Beit Shemesh protesters block roads, damage property, as police seek to reestablish order

 Groups participating in the summer camp programs.

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Arrivals - A panoramic view

Shai Rubin - From Atlanta to Beit Shemesh, 2012

Shai Rubin

Beit Shemesh gets A-level investment status

These grants are only relevant to new factories and the expansion of existing factories in the city of Beit Shemesh.

In Beit Shemesh, overlooking the valley from the northeast, construction of 14,000 planned housing units is now in full swing

Heartwarming stories from Israel's buses: 'Can I order you some dinner?'

Feel-good stories from public transportation.

Pedestrians walk past a bus in downtown Jerusalem on January 18, 2021.

Shot fired in air as ultra-Orthodox extremists protest COVID enforcement

A crowd of men gathered round a police volunteer who was standing next to the patrol vehicle, some of whom threw stones at him.

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra Orthodox Jewish men during a protest against the enforcement of coronavirus emergency regulations, in the Ultra Orthodox jewish neighborhood of Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, October 4, 2020

Beit Shemesh senior citizens receive blankets, warm clothing for Hannukah

The winter packages consisted of a warm blanket, emergency lights, a quilt, a portable heater, warm sheets, and a Hanukkah gift package consisting of a menorah and candles.

An elderly Beit Shemesh resident thanks Ten Kavod volunteers for the winter package donation.

Ancient oil-lamp workshop sheds light on Roman-era Jews and Christians

Hundreds of ceramic oil lamps – two bearing symbols of the menorah – and stone lamp molds for their production, were found along with terracotta figurines.

Ceramic oil lamps and stone lamp molds for their production were found along with terracotta figurines, December, 2020

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh as 13-year-old falls, dies after fence collapses

"It hurts; just a week ago the young man celebrated his bar mitzvah."

ZAKA medics are seen in Beit Shemesh, where a fence broke, leading a 13-year-old boy to fall to his death.

5 workers injured in scaffolding collapse in Beit Shemesh

Two worker are in serious condition and at least one is intubated, while three others are in moderate condition.

Firefighters work to rescue construction workers trapped under collapsed scaffolding, Oct. 21, 2020

Beit Shemesh to obscure women's first names on street signs

The names of women important in Israeli and Jewish history such as Anne Frank and Sarah Aaronsohn will have their first names removed.

Colian, head of B'Zchutan, Israel's first ultra-Orthodox Jewish women's party, campaigns in Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem

Hadassah Hospital announces plans to open branch in Beit Shemesh

“This is important news for the residents of Beit Shemesh,” said Health Minister Ya’acov Litzman.

Hadassah University Medical Center