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Harish Council Member Idit Yantov Announces Departure From Public Life

Ahead of the city council's plenary session, the veteran public servant said she is concluding more than a decade of work for the city.

By The Harish Anglos Desk ·24 July 2026 Read story

Safety
Woman Killed on Route 65 at the Entrance to Harish After Pulling Over for Police Check

The woman, in her twenties, was standing beside her car near the Iron interchange during a roadside traffic check when a passing vehicle veered onto the shoulder and struck her; traffic investigators have opened an inquiry.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·18 July 2026
Safety
Safety and Community Briefs: Late June to Mid-July in Harish

A roundup of the incidents, rescues and service notices that shaped daily life in the city over the past three weeks — from toddlers locked in cars to overnight Route 6 closures.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Community
Harish Mourns Rabbi Yaakov Ben Shlomo, 45, After Long Illness

The father of seven, whose illness was diagnosed about two and a half years ago, was remembered for quiet devotion to his family; the community is organizing support for his widow and children.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Schools
Harish Conservatory Closes Its Year With a Concert by 200 Young Musicians

Soloists and ensembles shared the stage with pupils from the "Beit Sefer Menagen" school-music program at the municipal conservatory's year-end performance.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Safety
Crossing With Confidence: 82 New Illuminated Signs Installed at Harish Crosswalks

The new signage, concentrated near schools, community centers and busy pedestrian routes, flashes during darkness to make crossings visible from a distance.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Council
Court Strikes Down Daycare Operator's Petition Against Municipality

The Haifa District Court ruled the dispute between the city and the "Tzlilei Chinuch" association is not an administrative matter and should be litigated in a civil proceeding.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Business
From the Commute Home to the App Stores: Harish Duo Launches "Yaniv" Card Game App

Two 32-year-old friends from the city turned an idea born during reserve duty into their first tech venture — now live on the App Store and Google Play.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Schools
Municipality Launches Free Support Program for Private Family Daycares

The new program offers home daycare operators — in both the general and Haredi sectors — pedagogical mentoring, workshops and practical tools, fully funded by the city.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Safety
Municipal Policing Unit Set to Begin Operating on Harish Streets

After months of budgeting, training and certification, the city's new enforcement array — pairing Israel Police officers with municipal inspectors — will begin patrols in the coming days.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Events
Foam Parties, a Youth Mundialito and a Packed Program: Harish Kicks Off Summer 2026

Thousands turned out for the city's summer-opening events, and the municipal July-August lineup runs from surfing camps and a chess championship to a beer festival and full-moon night navigation.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026
Community
More Than Sport: How Mamanet Became a Second Family for Dozens of Harish Women

Five teams, roughly 80 players and a second straight league title for "HaMeshagrot" — the mothers' cachibol league has become one of the city's strongest women's communities, now pressing for the sports halls it needs to keep growing.

The Harish Anglos Desk ·16 July 2026

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