Some 50 Hassidim detained at Ben-Gurion Airport upon arrival from New York for draft evasion

Posted Tuesday, October 20, 2026 4:00 am

Via The Jerusalem Post

The IDF, which had advance notice of their arrival, confiscated the passports of several youths and detained a large number of deserters.

Continue reading at The Jerusalem Post »

Submit News

E-edition

October 2026

View this issue

Browse other issues

Upcoming events

Every Friday, starting October 23 - 30 | Temple Sinai Friday Evening Shabbat,

Tomorrow | Temple Beth-El Shabbat Service,

Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast,

Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai Torah Study,

Every Saturday, starting October 10 - 31 | Temple Sinai AM service,

R.I. Jews commemorate Oct. 7 by feeding the community

PROVIDENCE — About 30 community members joined together at the Bonnie & Donald Dwares Jewish Community Center to commemorate the Oct. 7 attacks by ensuring food is available for community members, both in Rhode Island and in Israel.

Some 50 Hassidim detained at Ben-Gurion Airport upon arrival from New York for draft evasion

about jewish rhode island

adding your voice

published by