Israeli passengers on a Delta flight diverted by severe snowstorms on the U.S. East Coast were supported by the local Jewish community, which provided food and essential supplies to the stranded travelers.
A rare winter storm transformed Jerusalem and northern Israel into a snow-covered wonderland, creating icy roads, school delays, and a magical winter scene across the region.
Despite the picturesque winter scene, the mountain's ski resort remains off-limits, designated as a closed military zone amid the 14-month conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Since Jerusalem, the hills of Judea and Samaria and the North have enjoyed an abundance of snow this year, a discussion on the white flurries in Torah law is in order.
A snowfall here is such a rare occurrence that people rush outside to enjoy it. Yet in other parts of the country, there is only rain, hail and power outages.
Strong winter weather has arrived in Israel, covering Jerusalem and other mountainous areas in a thick blanket of snow. Other areas are being hit with heavy winds and lots of rain.
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