Hostage’s father dies hours before his rescue Yossi Jan was found unresponsive at his Kfar Saba home by officials sent to inform him of his son Almog's rescue. June 9, 2024
Israel trip aims to forge ‘ambassadors for accessible travel’ “Disabilities should not hinder individuals and their families from … participating in cultural exchanges like any neurotypical individual would,” said Michael Storz of the Chapel Haven Schleifer Center in New Haven, Conn. Howard Blas May 19, 2023
Israeli soldier shoots, kills civilian after mistaking him for a terrorist The victim was reportedly armed with a knife, and suffered from mental health issues. Nov. 14, 2022
Nefesh B’Nefesh welcomes 74,000th new immigrant ahead of Israel’s 74th year “It is incredibly special to finally be here, and we are looking forward to beginning this new chapter in our lives,” said Charley Smith. April 27, 2022
Murdered Israelis identified in Tel Aviv attack, Bennett promises ‘no limitations’ in war on terror Eytam Magini and Tomer Morad, childhood friends from Kfar Saba, were killed when a Jenin resident living in Israel illegally opened fire at a bar on Dizengoff Street. Another victim, Barak Lufan from Givat Shmuel, who was critically injured in the attack, has also died. Yaron Doron, Eli Barak and JNS Staff April 8, 2022
Report: Jerusalem ranks last in quality of life among major Israeli cities Out of 51 indices, Jerusalem fared poorer than the national average in 33, according to Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics. Jan. 5, 2022
Israeli company launches pilot program to help solve problem of textile waste Nearly 100 women in the country have taken a professional class to learn about challenges related to the fashion industry, as well as textile sorting and management, and secondhand marketing. Dec. 7, 2020
Kfar Saba man becomes Israel’s youngest COVID-19 victim at age 26 Senior Health Ministry officials warn that Israel could be entering a “second wave” of infections. June 15, 2020
Health survey shows Israel’s Kfar Saba has country’s highest life expectancy The Health Inequality Report published on Tuesday by Israel’s Health Ministry surveyed all cities of 100,000 or more residents—a total of 4.4 million people in all. Jan. 29, 2019
