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.

 Rain in Bnei Brak
Israel begins dismantling UNRWA facility, January 20, 2026.

WATCH: Fire breaks out at destroyed UNRWA compound in Jerusalem

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men block a road and clash with police during a protest against the autopsy of toddlers who died in a daycare, in Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones, call police 'Nazis' in protests over dead infants' autopsies

FIREFIGHTERS COMBAT a fire in Ramat Beit Shemesh, January 10, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported


Heartwarming stories from Israel's buses: 'Can I order you some dinner?'

Feel-good stories from public transportation.

Pedestrians walk past a bus in downtown Jerusalem on January 18, 2021.

Shot fired in air as ultra-Orthodox extremists protest COVID enforcement

A crowd of men gathered round a police volunteer who was standing next to the patrol vehicle, some of whom threw stones at him.

Israeli police officers clash with Ultra Orthodox Jewish men during a protest against the enforcement of coronavirus emergency regulations, in the Ultra Orthodox jewish neighborhood of Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, October 4, 2020

Beit Shemesh senior citizens receive blankets, warm clothing for Hannukah

The winter packages consisted of a warm blanket, emergency lights, a quilt, a portable heater, warm sheets, and a Hanukkah gift package consisting of a menorah and candles.

An elderly Beit Shemesh resident thanks Ten Kavod volunteers for the winter package donation.

Ancient oil-lamp workshop sheds light on Roman-era Jews and Christians

Hundreds of ceramic oil lamps – two bearing symbols of the menorah – and stone lamp molds for their production, were found along with terracotta figurines.

Ceramic oil lamps and stone lamp molds for their production were found along with terracotta figurines, December, 2020

Tragedy in Beit Shemesh as 13-year-old falls, dies after fence collapses

"It hurts; just a week ago the young man celebrated his bar mitzvah."

ZAKA medics are seen in Beit Shemesh, where a fence broke, leading a 13-year-old boy to fall to his death.

5 workers injured in scaffolding collapse in Beit Shemesh

Two worker are in serious condition and at least one is intubated, while three others are in moderate condition.

Firefighters work to rescue construction workers trapped under collapsed scaffolding, Oct. 21, 2020

Beit Shemesh to obscure women's first names on street signs

The names of women important in Israeli and Jewish history such as Anne Frank and Sarah Aaronsohn will have their first names removed.

Colian, head of B'Zchutan, Israel's first ultra-Orthodox Jewish women's party, campaigns in Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem

Hadassah Hospital announces plans to open branch in Beit Shemesh

“This is important news for the residents of Beit Shemesh,” said Health Minister Ya’acov Litzman.

Hadassah University Medical Center

Severe building violations could partially shut new Ikea store

"This is a clear case in which construction preceded planning."

Customers wait outside an IKEA shop after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown has been eased around the country and the company opens some of its stores, in Netanya, Israel April 23, 2020.

Firefighting planes extinguish forest fire near Beit Shemesh - WATCH

The heat wave that began on Wednesday has continued to grow in intensity over the weekend, causing wildfires near Beit Shemesh.

Forest fire in Jerusalem, June 15, 2016