Beit Shemesh

Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study

Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.

Archaeological dig site at Tel Azekah, Israel, Mach 29, 2026.
An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Two Israeli brothers indicted after selling fake AI-generated information to Iranian agent

CEO Yehuda Setton (left) and Chairman of The Jewish Agency Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, pictured on March 3, 2026.

Under attack at home and abroad, the Jewish people stand as one - opinion

At the scene where an Iranian ballistic missile struck Beit Shemesh, causing extensive destruction and fatalities, March 1.

After an Iranian missile shattered homes, Beit Shemesh residents learn to live in limbo


Xperience: A happy space for Anglo Israeli seniors in Ramat Beit Shemesh

Xperience is a Ramat Beit Shemesh-based enrichment program and community for Anglo adults aged 50 and over, boasting a range of classes, programs and trips.

 CELEBRATING HANUKKAH.

Police investigates murder-suicide in Beit Shemesh

A man seemingly stabbed his daughter before killing himself, and the two were found dead by the woman's brother.

 An ambulance is seen parked outside the apartment building where a man killed his daughter and himself.

Fight breaks out at Beit Shemesh construction site, five arrested

A dispute over salaries led to a large-scale fight between Hebron-resident builders and builders who live in the South.

 A Beit Shemesh construction site where a large fight broke out.

This woman is one of the happiest olim in Israel - here's why

The secret to Marlene’s successful aliyah, according to Evelyn, has been “the love and acceptance of everyone around her who make her feel like such a worthwhile person."

 MARLENE JACOBS, 67 FROM Toronto to Ramat Beit Shemesh, 2000

Two police dolls with swastikas hung in Beit Shemesh

In addition, a doll in the image of Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion was hung in the Mea Shearim neighborhood in protest of the light rail.

The southern entrance to Beit Shemesh

Deloitte to hire 300 ultra-Orthodox Israelis for Beit Shemesh offices

Deloitte currently operates offices in Tel Aviv, Haifa, Eilat, Nazareth and Jerusalem, employing over 1,700 Israelis across the country.

 Offices of Deloitte are seen in London, Britain, September 25, 2017

Beit Shemesh receives over NIS 500m. to revamp infrastructure

Beit Shemesh faces significant challenges in both the social and economic realms. This plan to reinvigorate the city’s infrastructure is expected to target those challenges.

The southern entrance to Beit Shemesh

New real estate becomes available in Beit Shemesh's industrial zone

About 54 new dunams were successfully marketed for industry, employment and trade, on the western outskirts of the city of Beit Shemesh.

Beit Shemesh

Veterinary clinic set on fire; mother and son arrested

The walls of the clinic were discovered covered in graffiti calling the doctor who works there a "murderer."


Four sour beers mark Shapiro Brewery’s 10th anniversary

Sour beers have been popular for centuries in parts of Belgium and northern France, but largely unknown elsewhere.

 A birthday cake for a decade! The writer (center) joins Itzik Shapiro (left), CEO of the brewery, and chief brewer Ory Sofer