Holidays

The popular food chain is issuing an important update ahead of the busiest days of the year, and is publishing the updated opening time for branches that will affect thousands of families in Israel.

The Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing chain is updating customers on operating hour adjustments for this coming Saturday night, September 5, 2026. Most branches will open one hour after the end of Shabbat, with the exception of six locations that will remain closed.

Grim data reveals: More than a fifth of family spending on food during the holidays goes to waste, and tens of millions of cubic meters of water are wasted precisely in a difficult year for agriculture.

Due to the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute is updating its payment schedule for millions of recipients. Benefits will be transferred to bank accounts earlier than originally planned.

About 2.5 million passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport during September, with a forecast of about 100,000 people per day at the airport ahead of Rosh Hashanah. The Israel Airports Authority management, the workers' committee, and the Histadrut have agreed to accelerate the recruitment process for employees to avoid a repeat of the scenes seen two weeks ago.

Ahead of the autumn holidays, the National Insurance Institute announces a significant adjustment to payment dates for millions of beneficiaries, including unemployment, disability, and child benefits.

Due to the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute is rescheduling benefit payments to earlier dates. Find out when funds will be deposited into your account and how the average payment amount has changed.

Ahead of the Tishrei holidays, the National Insurance Institute has announced early payment dates for unemployment benefits, income support, and long-term allowances. The first payments will be issued on September 8, with further advancements scheduled later in the month.

The fixed date for the payment of long-term benefits for August falls this year on a Friday, and following rumors about an early payment, the National Insurance Institute has clarified the schedule. Significant early payments are expected in September due to the Tishrei holidays.

The holiday season brings changes to the payment schedule: The National Insurance Institute announced today that two payment dates in September have been moved up. Who will receive their funds as early as September 8, and which benefits will be paid early on September 22?

Ahead of the Tishrei holidays and the intense competition for the consumer's wallet, the Shufersal chain is the first to launch a series of unprecedented promotions and floor prices on products loved by millions of households in Israel.

The Tishrei holidays are expected to affect payment dates for some benefits in September. Current dates on the National Insurance Institute website are subject to change.

The fast of Yom Kippur 5787 will begin on Sunday, 9 Tishrei, 20.09.2026, and will last until the end of the fast on Monday evening, 10 Tishrei, 21.09.2026.

Despite security concerns, Lufthansa is preparing for the holiday season and the expected surge in travel demand, continuing to expand its flight operations in Israel.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot, the Africa Israel hotel chain is launching a series of profitable promotions, offering up to 20% discount at a variety of destinations across the country. AFI club members will enjoy an additional 10% discount.

The airline is launching a major promotion for the Tishrei holiday period and the pre-holiday season, featuring vacation packages to popular European destinations. Additionally, the company offers a "cancellation shield" that allows travelers to cancel their vacation up to a week before departure.

Rosh Hashanah 5787 will begin on the evening of Friday, September 11, 2026, and conclude on Sunday, September 13, 2026. This holiday marks the start of the Ten Days of Repentance and holds profound spiritual significance.

Flight prices for the Tishrei holidays remain relatively low as more Israelis book closer to departure dates. However, as the holidays approach, prices for popular destinations are starting to rise.