Beis Medrash Beis Shmuel synagogue decides to not let rainy weather get in the way of festivities

Authorities had asked public to not light customary fires due to health concerns; worst area was Jerusalem neighborhood with 7.1 times higher pollution than usual, ministry says

Gantz, Lapid thank Ramallah as it sends 20 firefighters and four fire trucks to assist on third day of wildfires that forced thousands to flee their homes

Cabinet said to reject National Security Council recommendation to impose another holiday curfew next week to prevent outbreak

Fearful of forest fires, authorities issue restrictions on bonfires during this week's holiday