Inspired by a gig that seemed like a joke, Lisa Geduldig started Kung Pao Kosher Comedy in 1993. It was an instant hit and now lures serious talent like Marc Maron and Margaret Cho

Central Bureau of Statistics study finds community, concentrated largely in country's north, grew by 2% in 2021

Spiritual leader of political religious Zionism to be eulogized by Netanyahu, Herzog, Smotrich, chief rabbi and leading religious figures

Yoram Danziger says Shas party leader's recent conviction should prevent him from holding cabinet post, and pans new legislation that would enable his appointment

Four West Bank Palestinians detained earlier this month over alleged plot, explosive device hidden in fire extinguisher seized; Lapid hails arrests

Academics publish open letter calling for scientific treatment of 'once-in-a-lifetime' claims after new round of unsupported popular press headlines regarding Jerusalem 'discovery'

Flooding reported in northern Negev region, coastal cities deluged as temperatures drop; some areas around Dead Sea closed to visitors; snow falls on Mount Hermon

With 48 fatalities nationwide, the storm is expected to claim more lives because it has knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses