Beit Shemesh
Haredim in Israel’s periphery show distinct lifestyle gaps from center, Shoresh Institute finds
The research studies how the accelerating migration of haredi households out of central Israel intersects with transportation, spending patterns, and fertility decisions.
WATCH: Fire breaks out at destroyed UNRWA compound in Jerusalem
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones, call police 'Nazis' in protests over dead infants' autopsies
Fire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported
Inside the unexpected cultural renaissance happening in Beit Shemesh
From Shlock Rock to major Israeli theater productions, Beit Shemesh’s cultural center is turning the city into an unexpected arts destination.
From Miami to Beit Shemesh: A doctor’s mission to restore Hebrew pronunciation
Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.
Biking for good! Ramat Beit Shemesh-based org. dispenses the curative vibe on two wheels
Geerz is a therapeutic, mountain biking program designed primarily to help youngsters faced with any of a range of challenging issues.
WATCH: Haredi protesters set fires, block roads, throw stones at police officers, in Beit Shemesh
Haredi demonstrators rioted in Beit Shemesh, blocking buses and throwing stones, as police units moved in to disperse the crowd.
Two Palestinian kippa-wearing minors arrested for car theft in Jerusalem area
Two Palestinian minors who entered Israel illegally from the West Bank were arrested yesterday by the Israeli Police on suspicion of vehicle theft.
Four children injured following roof collapse in Beit Shemesh
No life-threatening injuries were reported.
Beit Shemesh resident arrested after setting fire to Jerusalem synagogue, Clal building
The suspect was taken in for questioning at the Lev HaBira police station, and will be brought today before the court for an extension of his detention.
Senior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers
Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.
WATCH: Two police officers injured during Haredi protests against draft dodger arrests
Two suspects were reportedly arrested and brought in for questioning.
Young haredi man convicted of spying for Iran
Stern is a 22-year-old yeshiva student from Beit Shemesh, and belongs to the Vizhnitz hassidic dynasty.
