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The Sea of Galilee on Jan. 20, 2020. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90.
Israel sees one of the driest winters in a century
Despite the near halving of rainfall, desalination and recycling mean that the country is not expecting shortages in the foreseeable future.
Feb. 3, 2025
Vineyards outside the Jewish community of Alon Shvut in the Gush Etzion region of Judea, Nov. 24, 2020. Photo by Gershon Elinson/Flash90.
Chief rabbis urge Israelis to pray for rain
"We are in the midst of the month of Kislev and have not yet received the rains of blessing," the rabbis wrote.
Dec. 16, 2024
An Israeli Navy ship patrols off the Eilat shore on April 17, 2024. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90.
50 schoolkids rescued after bus sinks in wet sand near Eilat
The children were on a school trip when their bus got bogged down and nearly flipped over.
JNS Staff
Nov. 20, 2024
Snow in Nebi Samuel Park. Credit: Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
Sea of Galilee water level rises amid heavy rains in Israel
Authorities close off hiking trails in the Negev and near the Dead Sea for fear of flash floods.
Pesach Benson
Feb. 2, 2024
Israel's Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Nov. 28, 2021. Photo by Flash90.
Chief rabbi favors continued prayer for rain despite war
Observant Jews pray for rain from the fall until the spring.
Oct. 25, 2023
Cars drive on a flooded road at the Ad-Halom Junction following heavy rainfall near Ashdod, Jan. 9, 2020. Credit: Flash90.
Israeli researchers develop tool to predict extreme rainfall
This capability will save lives and reduce damage.
June 7, 2023
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear helps in the wake of devastating flooding in eastern Kentucky on Aug. 2, 2022. Source: Twitter/@GovAndyBeshear.
In aftermath of deadly flooding, Kentucky governor cancels planned trip to Israel
Meanwhile, Israel works with Chabad of Kentucky to send aid to those most impacted by the destruction.
Aug. 3, 2022
Lake Kinneret in northern Israel on Oct. 21, 2021. Photo by Yossi Zamir/Flash90.
Heavy rains in Israel spark hope for full Kinneret
The Sea of Galilee has risen by 21 centimeters (8.2 inches) since the start of February.
Feb. 10, 2022
Heavy summer rains and flooding have devastated parts of Germany, July 15, 2021. Credit: Klaus Bärwinkel via Wikimedia Commons.
IsraAID assistance on way to Germany after country recovers from deluge
The nongovernmental humanitarian agency is sending staff members to affected areas to provide much-needed emergency relief.
Faygie Holt
July 20, 2021