Society

The bereaved parents' choir was established in 2007 at the initiative of Dina Keet, a mother who experienced a double loss. Her partner, who loved to play and sing, stopped engaging with music after the loss of their son. Out of a desire to bring music back into his life, Dina established the choir, which eventually became a place of support for other parents as well.

Teacher burnout, crowded classrooms, lack of training, suppression of critical thinking, and budgetary discrimination: educators point to the deep crisis in the system and propose a series of measures designed to stop the exodus and improve the quality of teaching.

Mysteries in Time - a new interactive game for the whole family operating in 15 national parks and nature reserves. In August, Maariv and the Nature and Parks Authority present the innovations you didn't know about in popular and forgotten nature reserves and national parks. Second article in the series.

Against the backdrop of a wave of pro-Palestinian protests across Greece, a harsh graffiti inscription against the IDF and in favor of "Palestinian resistance" was documented in Heraklion, Crete. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on Israelis in the country to be vigilant, conceal national symbols, and stay away from gatherings.

In recent months, complaints about a sophisticated scam have been increasing: citizens waiting for building permits receive calls from "municipality representatives" who present accurate information about their files and demand final payments. The scam, which has already stolen tens of thousands of shekels from private individuals and millions from developers, is becoming increasingly...

For years, a 4.5-hour window was considered a major limit for administering clot-dissolving drugs after an ischemic stroke. A study reviewing 14 trials and over 4,000 patients shows that in carefully selected patients, mainly with the help of advanced imaging, treatment may be beneficial even at a later stage. Dr. Roni Eichel, a stroke expert at Shaare Zedek: "The approach must be fast, because...

Every two weeks, 71-year-old Yaffa Ben-Shimol arrives at Beilinson Hospital to receive a blood transfusion without which she cannot function. At the same time, Kobi (a pseudonym), a doctor diagnosed with a rare bone marrow disease, depends on regular blood transfusions to continue working and functioning. Against the backdrop of a sharp decline in national blood stocks, the Ministry of Health and...

A heated argument between the Israeli advocacy activist and the American content creator escalated into violence in front of the cameras. In additional footage, Dennis Feitosa is seen lunging at Yoseph Haddad from behind. Production staff and those present separated the two.

34 doctors and researchers from Ichilov and other Israeli institutions will undergo a two-year fellowship at Stanford's prestigious medical school. The program focuses on clinical training and joint research. Ichilov's CEO calls it a "huge badge of honor for Israeli medicine."

Turkish journalist Burhan Can Terzi was unexpectedly detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray is close to signing Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. According to the Haberler website, Terzi was arrested by order of the chief prosecutor of the Bakirkoy district. This is the first prominent arrest of a sports journalist in Turkey on such charges. However, the journalist was released after...

A study conducted among half a million teenagers found a worrying link between prolonged use of social media and depressive symptoms. Professor Gil Zalsman explains how screens affect the brain and what parents can do to protect their children. "The brain is a muscle, and if you don't train it, it atrophies."

Yossi Musli will appear before the Tel Aviv District Court, where police will seek to impose restrictions under the Law for the Protection of the Public from Criminal Organizations. This tool allows for limiting the movements of individuals linked to criminal organizations even without a formal indictment, a measure previously applied to figures like Issam Jarushi and Khaled Hamada.

Travelers who found a suitcase in a wooded area in Australia called the police, who opened a murder investigation. A forensic examination revealed that the "body" is actually an extremely realistic sex doll.

36-year-old Shalva Yakobashvili, a married father of two, decided about two months ago that it was time to make amends. Although he was unable to enlist in the army due to his past, he chose to dedicate his life to those on the front lines since the October 7 massacre. "It is something that touches my heart very much. When I was a child, I really wanted to enlist and they didn't let me," he says...

A man of about 25 was moderately injured this evening in a single-vehicle accident while riding an electric bicycle at the Ganim junction on Highway 40 in Petah Tikva. United Hatzalah medical teams provided initial treatment before evacuating him to Beilinson Hospital.

How much does PSA need to drop to know that prostate cancer treatment is really working? A new study published today (Monday) in the journal CANCER of the American Cancer Society points to a clear target: a PSA level lower than 0.2 ng/mL within nine months of starting treatment was associated with better survival among patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

Hot flashes, sleep disturbances, joint pain, and physical changes are some of the symptoms many women experience around menopause. Now, a new study points to a factor that may make this period even more challenging: type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. Researchers found that postmenopausal women with blood sugar disorders reported not only a greater number of symptoms but also more severe symptoms.

Even a small change in daily routine can be significant. A new study published in the journal BMC Medicine, which examined data from tens of thousands of participants, found that replacing time spent sitting or sleeping with physical activity was linked to a lower risk of developing types of cancer associated with physical activity. The findings received widespread coverage today, August 10...

Army and police forces were summoned to the community in the Menashe Regional Council after the discovery of the bullet, which caused no injuries. The security establishment is investigating when the bullet was fired and estimates that it was not a deliberate shooting. Residents warn of a life-threatening danger and claim it is a test of the security forces' alertness.

The court ruled that Israeli passengers who purchased a flight subscription under the "All You Can Fly" program and were unable to use it during periods when the company stopped flying to Israel will receive an automatic extension of membership at no additional cost.

Channel 14 monitoring reveals that the attempt to allocate millions of shekels from student funds for activities during the election period was blocked after student union representatives opposed the move and demanded a significant reduction in the amount and the creation of transparency and oversight mechanisms. At the center of the dispute was a demand by the National Union of Students chair...

Following accusations against Rambam Hospital regarding the treatment of an IDF soldier, former emergency department director Dr. Aziz Darawshe defended the medical staff, emphasizing their dedication.

The name the women knew was "Uriel Hazan". They believed they were interacting with a man online, but investigators suspect a 24-year-old woman from Petah Tikva was behind the profile. The Petah Tikva Magistrate's Court has extended her detention until August 13 on suspicion of serious sex offenses, including rape and indecent acts, committed through deception.

Shai Glick, CEO of the B'Tsalmo organization, has filed an urgent complaint with the Second Authority for Television and Radio, demanding a formal violation procedure against Channel 13 following derogatory remarks made about MK Kati Shitrit during a broadcast.

Foreign airlines have begun to return to operations in Israel one after another - from the Swiss SWISS, to the aviation giant KLM which will return at the end of the month, and the American United and Delta in September. How many weekly flights will operate and why do experts think that prices will only start to drop in the long term?

The former head of the digital department of the Blue and White party has filed a lawsuit for 1.12 million shekels, claiming the denial of social rights, and is additionally demanding to impose attachments on the party for fear that it will not pass the electoral threshold.

Two Bat Yam residents were filmed throwing a fragmentation grenade at a Japanika branch in Kiryat Ono, but it did not explode on the first two attempts. One of the suspects picked up the grenade by hand and threw it again, and on the third attempt, the explosion occurred. On Thursday, an indictment will be filed against the two.

Yotam Asban, a resident of Beit El and a graduate of the Mercaz HaRav and Beit Orot yeshivas, stood under the chuppah this evening (Monday) with Rinat — more than two years after he was critically wounded in the head during fighting in Jabalia in the Gaza Strip. Asban served in the Paratroopers Reconnaissance Unit and was wounded in May 2024 in a friendly fire incident, when the force he was...

The HaTayasim hub project, with an investment of over 250 million shekels, will be built adjacent to Highway 40. The complex will include 180 electric bus bays, a 1,200-space parking lot, and a direct connection to the Purple Line light rail terminus.

Two years after receiving significant compensation for a severe car accident, a woman is seeking to recover her funds. It emerged that while she was undergoing rehabilitation, her husband was having an affair with her physical therapist.

The District Court rejected a class action lawsuit for 36 million NIS against Kibbutz Nir David regarding the blocking of access to the Asi stream. The judge determined that the class action procedure is not appropriate, and that a balance must be struck between the public's right to water and the protection of the privacy of the kibbutz members.

A family visiting from the US to celebrate their son's Bar Mitzvah donated 25 sets of tefillin to soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade. During the ceremony, they expressed that it was a great privilege to support the soldiers and uphold the tradition.

The coffin of four-year-old Shalom Saginer, who drowned during a family vacation in Mexico, is currently on its way to Israel. The plane is expected to land tomorrow morning, after which the child will be buried. The late Shalom was the son of Rabbi Asaf and Rivka Saginer and the grandson of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Arush.

After about 40 days of detention, during which YAHBAL officers conducted a complex investigation, the police managed to establish an evidentiary basis against four suspects.

A resident of Modi'in Illit is accused of posting threats in a WhatsApp group against the commander of the Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan station against the backdrop of protests on Highway 4. Among other things, he called him a "terrorist" and wrote: "What they do - will be done to him." An indictment for threats has been filed against him.

The incident that took place this past weekend at Amsterdam Airport managed to cause great concern in the aviation world, as it raises the question of how a passenger could board the wrong plane. Following this saga, a technical malfunction was also discovered on the plane.

The ONE ZERO bank is expanding its benefits package for those flying abroad and offering free access to lounges in Israel and around the world, but the service is conditional on meeting specific monthly credit card usage requirements.

The Tax and Economic Prosecution Office has notified Yossi Azriel, deputy and acting mayor of Kiryat Bialik, his sons, and several companies that they are considering indicting them, subject to a hearing, on suspicion of bribery, breach of trust, and money laundering.

The familiar practice of conducting discussions and mediation 'off the record' is now being re-regulated, with the aim of increasing transparency and public trust in the judicial system. The guidelines set by the ombudsman, retired judge Asher Cola, require, among other things, the documentation of compromise proposals and discussions where recording has been paused.

Not as glamorous as it seems: Britney Boltinhaus, a 27-year-old model who won the title of Miss North Carolina USA, has launched a legal battle after being stripped of her title following posts that were apparently racist in nature.