New Year's

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody after deadly fire in ski resort Crans-Montana bar

The court said in a statement that Jacques Moretti will be held for a provisional period of three months, which could be extended/

A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.
A New York City police officer stands guard outside Central Synagogue during Yom Kippur, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, in New York City, US, October 2, 2025.

Synagogues across the US targeted in bomb threat Bitcoin extortion campaign

A woman lights a candle at a makeshift memorial outside the "Le Constellation" bar, after a deadly fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party, in the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in southwestern Switzerland, January 5, 2026.

Soundproofing foam in Swiss bar fire should have been checked by law, official says

BARUCK NIDDAM, ZAKA International Rescue and Recovery director general.

From 'disaster to disaster,' ZAKA official aids in recovery of cousin in Switzerland - interview


What does alcohol do to our bodies - and how much is too much?

It doesn't matter if it's because of New Year's Eve or if you're just happy that 2022 is over - chances are that this coming weekend you'll drink more than usual. Here are the possible repercussions.

Bottle of alcohol

What does Putin's New Year's conspiracy rhetoric mean for 2023? - analysis

Russian President Putin gave a New Year's address filled with conspiracy theories about how the West is out to get Russia.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulates security services officers and veterans on Security Agency Worker's Day, via video link at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released on December 20, 2022.

Jerusalem Highlights December 30 – January 4

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

 ‘HELLO DOLLY!’ stars Chip Manekin as Horace Vandergelder and Sandy Cash as Dolly Levi.

'West using Ukraine to destroy Russia' - Putin

In a New Year's video message, Putin said Russia was fighting in Ukraine to protect its "motherland" and to secure "true independence" for its people.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference in Minsk, Belarus December 19, 2022.

Happy New Year! Which country will be the first to ring in 2023?

From Christmas Island to Hawaii, which country will be the first to ring in the new year, and which will be the last?

 Early fireworks explode over Sydney Opera House during the New Year's Eve celebrations, in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 2022.

The Jerusalem Post's top 10 photos of 2022

The following were chosen by Jerusalem Post photographer Marc Israel Sellem as his personal favorite pictures of the year 2022.

 After years of shooting cabinet meetings, I found a new way to capture it. July 2022.

Russia’s Medvedev ‘predictions’ showcase Moscow mentality - analysis

Dmitry Medvedev's predictions were ostensibly part of a series of “New Year” predictions and could be seen as a kind of mocking or jest, but they also reveal Moscow's mentality.

 Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2022.

My Word: Passing phrases in time

Far from going into goblin mode, I was spurred into action and motivated to find out what was happening lexographically elsewhere. The results continued to surprise.

 A young woman ‘sploots’ in ‘goblin mode’ as she participates in an event marking World Lazy Day (Illustrative).

7 doctors recommend healthy resolutions you should adopt this year

The right way to change habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle is to start small, with one really practical decision that you can stick to.

 The pandemic has influenced large segments of the population to exercise

‘Oh, to be in Awe again!’ US rabbis share their High Holiday messages

Suffice to say, there is no shortage of sermon fodder as the Jewish community ushers in a new Jewish year, 5783.

 A MAN blows a shofar at a synagogue during the month of Elul, ahead of Rosh Hashanah.