Israel National News
There were 3.5 stillborn babies for each 1,000 births in 2011, compared to 5.1 per 1,000 births in 2001. The CBS data also showed that life expectancy in Israel remains high, and that the Jewish birthrate has risen to its highest level since 1977.
Israel National News
In 2011 the national investment in education increased by 5.8%, following a 5.5% increase in 2010. The calculations took into account private schools that receive government funds, and looked at education from pre-preschool level to higher education.
Israel National News
Shofars, made of ram horns, are traditionally blown during the Hebrew month of Elul and until Yom Kippur. The problematic shofars mostly come from Morocco and China, rabbis said. While factories in Israel will discard shofars that are not fit for use...
Israel National News
A total of 16,892 people immigrated to Israel in 2011, up by 1.5% from 2010.
Israel National News
According to census stats released for the Jewish New Year, the total population of Israel, not including illegal immigrants, stands at about 7,933,200 people.
Israel National News
Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Mehdi Farahi announced the existence of the long range Iranian missile, dubbed Meshkat, over the weekend, the Mehr News Agency reported.