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The Davis Academy moms volunteered at Save-A-Child’s Heart, visiting with children who are brought to Israel from around the world for life-saving cardiac care. Save-A-Child’s Heart is also the organization that Davis Academy students supported this year through its school-wide tzedakah drive.

March 11, 2026, 3:03 pm

Davis L.O.V.E. reflects the values that shape our children’s lives: ruach (spirit), chochmah (wisdom), tzedek (justice), kavod (respect), and kehillah (community).

By Rabbi Loren Filson Lapidus, Rabbi Rachael Klein Miller and Rabbi Sam Trief

Flash flooding along highways and roads in central Israel trapped dozens of drivers in their vehicles.

December 31, 2025, 12:04 am

Israel Responds to Climate Change in Middle East

Storm Byron causes devastation across the eastern Mediterranean.

By Gil Zohar

People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, as negotiators sign a hostage-ceasefire deal // Photo Credit: Chaim Goldberg/FLASH90/Times of Israel

October 10, 2025, 12:56 pm

Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Ceasefire Agreement

Local spiritual and community leaders share their thoughts about the deal reached between Israel and Hamas.

By Sasha Heller

Palestinians rush to collect humanitarian aid airdropped by parachutes into Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, Aug. 7, 2025 // Photo Credit: AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi/Times of Israel

August 11, 2025, 12:02 pm

Netanyahu Says Israel Not Looking to Occupy Gaza

PM denies seeking to prolong war, says "civilian administration" to govern Gaza, details why three most "celebrated" cases of ostensible Israeli-imposed starvation are "all fake."

By TOI and Agencies

November 15, 2023, 1:04 pm

An Outrageous Double Standard

AJT Owner and Publisher Michael Morris discusses the perceived double standard that is often accompanied by antisemitism.

By Michael Morris

Family and friends attend the funeral of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin at Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem on Nov. 9, 2023 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/Times of Israel

November 9, 2023, 1:34 pm

Officer Ousted for Leaving Post Before Rose Lubin Stabbing Attack

Authorities say Border Police officer abandoned his position shortly before Sgt. Rose Lubin was killed by assailant.

By TOI STAFF

Palestinians fleeing Gaza City toward the south walk on a road on Nov. 8, 2023 // Photo Credit: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Times of Israel

November 8, 2023, 10:17 am

Thousands of Gazans Flee South as IDF Hunts Hamas Operatives

Israel says it killed head of Hamas weapons development team in airstrike; IDF special forces soldier killed in fighting, bringing military toll to 32 in ground offensive.

By EMANUEL FABIAN & TOI STAFF

This picture taken from the Israeli side of the border with the Gaza Strip on Nov. 2, 2023, shows Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing war between Israel and the Palestinian terror group Hamas // Photo Credit: Fadel Senna/AFP/Times of Israel

November 3, 2023, 10:39 am

US Concerned Hezbollah Could Get Air Defense System from Wagner Group

Wall Street Journal says US is monitoring conversations between groups concerning SA-22 Pantsir system, as Lebanese terror organization continues firing at Israel.

By TOI STAFF

An Israeli armored vehicle operates inside the Gaza Strip, Nov. 2, 2023 // Photo Credit: Israel Defense Forces/Times of Israel

November 2, 2023, 12:02 pm

As IDF Advances in Gaza, Hamas Chief Haniyeh Claims to Seek ‘Political Negotiations’

Terror leader’s call for ceasefire and ‘two-state solution’ in stark contrast with colleague’s declared intention to stage repeats of Oct. 7 slaughter until Israel is eradicated.

By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI / Times of Israel

Law enforcement officers patrol an area outside the airport in Makhachkala on Oct. 30, 2023 // Photo Credit: STRINGER/AFP/Times of Israel

October 30, 2023, 12:53 pm

Russia Blames Antisemitic Rampage at Dagestan Airport on Ukraine & the West

Airport reopens a day after hundreds stormed through terminal and onto tarmac, hunting Israelis and Jews, as a flight arrived from Tel Aviv.

By TOI STAFF

Palestinians fill water containers in the street in Gaza City, Oct. 12, 2023 // Photo Credit: Atia Mohammed/Flash90/Times of Israel

October 29, 2023, 2:56 pm

Israel Reopens Second of Three Water Pipelines into Gaza

Israeli liaison says the territory is receiving 28.5 million liters of potable water a day, insists there is ‘no shortage’ of food.

By Jeremy Sharon/Times of Israel

People sift through the rubble of a destroyed building following Israeli strikes on Al-Shatee camp in Gaza City on Oct. 28, 2023 // Photo Credit: MOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Times of Israel

October 29, 2023, 2:47 pm

PM Announces 2nd Stage of War, with Broad Ground Offensive

Alongside Gallant and Gantz, Netanyahu says decision to expand ground operation unanimous; says not sure Iran planned Oct. 7 but Hamas and Hezbollah wouldn’t exist without it.

By Lazar Berman/Times of Israel

Amitai Ben Zvi, shown along with his caregiver now a hostage in Gaza, was 80 when he was shot and killed Oct. 7.

October 17, 2023, 1:57 pm

Father of Local Israeli Killed in Hamas Attack

Many residents of Kibbutz Nir Oz were killed or taken hostage.

By Jan Jaben-Eilon

Zach Rosenzweig with wife, Yoella, and son, Ariel.

October 13, 2023, 12:05 pm

Former Atlantans Living in Israel

Many are in shock and in touch with new sense of vulnerability.

By Jan Jaben-Eilon

October 11, 2023, 4:52 pm

Atlanta Stands with Israel Rally Draws Thousands

Jewish Atlanta and allies gather to demonstrate unity and share in Israel's grief following Hamas terror attacks.

By Dave Schechter