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A rack of prayer shawls at Congregation B’nai Israel shows the unique style of tzitzit used by Karaite Jews. (David A.M. Wilensky)
March 11, 2018, 2:36 pm
Are Karaites more Jewish than Jews?
If Moses arrived in a time machine, he'd surely recognize more Karaite practices than rabbinic ones
By Bill Slott
Coalition chair David Bitan leaves his home on his way to be questioned by police on suspicion of corruption, December 6, 2017. (Screen capture: Ynet)
December 6, 2017, 11:13 am
Coalition chair questioned a second time in widening corruption probe
David Bitan slams leaks to media, petitions court to be permitted to tell his story, as police reveal city soccer club owner also grilled in case
By TOI staff
MK David Bitan in the Israeli parliament on December 5, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 4, 2017, 10:04 pm
‘Bitan’s career is finished, he just doesn’t know it yet,’ official says
Law enforcement source tells Channel 10 criminal evidence against coalition chairman is strong; he's only seen 'a fraction of the material against him'
By TOI staff
Likud MK and coalition chairman David Bitan on December 4, 2017, after police questioning as part of a corruption investigation. (Roy Alima/Flash90)
December 4, 2017, 11:29 am
Mobster arrested, Tel Aviv city official grilled in coalition whip graft case
MK David Bitan was reportedly NIS 16 million in debt, is suspected of repaying the money via illicit deals
By TOI staff
Screen capture from video of Rabbi Aryeh Hendler leading a tour at the Majdanek concentration camp site in Poland, November 2017. (Hadashot news)
November 29, 2017, 1:56 pm
In a concentration camp, a rabbi celebrates his grandson’s circumcision
Aryeh Hendler, unable to attend ceremony in Israel, connects via video link as he leads a tour at Majdanek in Poland
By Stuart Winer
A Dracula mask and knife confiscated from a 13-year-old boy detained by police in the coastal city of Herzliya in a continuing crackdown on youngsters wearing masks to scare the public, October 4, 2017. (Police spokesperson's office)
October 4, 2017, 11:20 am
Police detain 13-year-old ‘Dracula’ with knife
Youth found at midnight in coastal city of Herzliya is 16th to be cautioned by police in crackdown on youngsters dressed up as scary clowns
By TOI staff
Sami Kara is brought to Lod District Court for an indictment on murdering his own daughter, July 16, 2017. (Flash90)
July 16, 2017, 3:51 pm
Father charged with murdering daughter over affair with Muslim
Sami Kara, a Christian Arab, allegedly killed teenager after she said she'd convert to Islam to be with her romantic partner
By Stuart Winer
Kulanu leader Moshe Kahlon leads a faction meeting in the Knesset on May 8, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
June 14, 2017, 10:52 pm
Finance minister expands low-cost housing plan with 15,000 new homes
Moshe Kahlon hopes steps will help rein in rising prices, with projects planned in 24 towns, including near Tel Aviv
By TOI staff
A worker of the Israel State Archives looks at classified documents related to the Yemenite Children Affair in Jerusalem, December 22, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 14, 2017, 4:18 pm
Wounds of the past, wounds of the present
The Hebrew-language media delves into domestic violence, secret peace plans, and the enigmatic Yemenite Children Affair
By Adiv Sterman
Henriette Kara, a relative of Supreme Court Judge George Kara, was found murdered in a Ramle apartment on June 13, 2017. (Facebook)
June 13, 2017, 7:54 pm
3 suspects arrested over suspected murder of Ramle teen
A day after graduating from high school, Henriette Kara, 17, found with multiple stab wounds to upper body; is related to new Supreme Court justice
By Raoul Wootliff
Henriette Kara, a relative of Supreme Court Judge George Kara, was found murdered in a Ramle apartment on June 13, 2017. (Facebook)
June 13, 2017, 1:27 pm
18-year-old woman found dead with stab wounds in Ramle
Police launch murder investigation after medics pronounce victim dead at the scene
By TOI staff
Illustrative photo of a man being arrested. (photo credit: Abir Sultan/Flash90)
April 17, 2017, 1:31 pm
Murder suspect arrested after seeking aid in hospital
Police say 26-year-old Ramle man taken into custody for allegedly stabbing man to death Sunday night
By TOI staff
Israeli tennis player Yishai Oliel at the Australian Open junior Grand Slam on January 28, 2017. (screen capture: Channel 5)
January 28, 2017, 3:24 pm
17-year-old Israeli tennis star runner-up at junior Australian Open
Yishai Oliel places 2nd in junior Grand Slam tournament following narrow defeat by Hungarian opponent
By TOI staff
Scene of the crash on Route 431 on Sunday, December 4, 2016. (Magen David Adom Spokesperson)
December 5, 2016, 9:22 am
Four killed in car crash in central Israel
Victims' car said traveling well over the speed limit when it veered off the road and hit a parked vehicle
By TOI staff
Illustrative photo of drugs (Orel Cohen /Flash90)
November 21, 2016, 10:03 am
In huge sting, police nab 37 for drug, weapons crimes
Hundreds of officers still searching for suspects throughout the country
By Sue Surkes
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