Shelter
Passover in the shadow of war: Celebrating freedom amidst strife - editorial
The Seder this year is the equivalent of a big hug – an embrace that includes family, familiar food eaten only once a year, and the rituals and songs that connect us to the past and to each other.
Instead of playing Roblox in the shelter: Reservist develops AI environment with his son
How safe are Israel’s safe rooms? - analysis
An Iranian missile wounded a doctor and baby, now 100 shelters are heading to the Negev
Live from the mamad: Laughter is the best medicine amid war
Even comedic masters of timing don’t stand a chance if their set is interrupted by air raid sirens.
Israelis rush for tents and mattresses: What’s behind the surge in demand?
Emergency gear purchases rose 20% since the operation began. Israelis are preparing for extended stays in shelters with tents, mattresses, flashlights, and thermal clothing.
Every citizen of Israel has the right to access bomb shelters, but not everyone can - opinion
Israel Builders Contractors Association estimated that 56% of homes did not have a mamad as of 2024.
Hashomer Hachadash begins placing 60 bomb shelters on farms in wartime campaign
The organization said the first phase of the project, carried out in partnership with the Harvey and Gloria Kaylie Foundation, is intended to protect farmers, workers, and volunteers.
From five star to one star bomb shelters - a wartime review
Israel's bomb shelters vary in size, comfort level, and ambiance.
Several IDF soldiers refuse to report to posts due to lack of bomb shelters
According to the report, the issue of inadequate protection on IDF bases is widespread, with one soldier noting, "When there's a siren, we put on helmets and pray."
Standing Together activists place first shelters in unrecognized Negev Bedouin villages
In the span of a week during June, 2025, a funding campaign for the shelters had raised more than NIS 500,000 through small donations from thousands of citizens.
Brand news: Maintaining quality of life in the safe room and in the shelter
From powerful air purifiers and backup batteries to dream catchers for peaceful sleep – all the solutions to stay connected, protected and comfortable even in challenging moments.
Shelter gaps in Israel’s old neighborhoods leave Israelis scrambling for protected spaces
While Israel has required buildings since 1969 to include a communal shelter and buildings from 1993 to include safe rooms, over half of Israeli homes did not have them in 2024.
Ministry publishes list of mikvaot with shelters nearly two weeks into war, following ITIM appeal
The announcement came after days in which women were left without a clear official tool to determine which facilities met wartime safety requirements.
