Ra'anana

Open for business in Ra’anana: A new jazz festival spreads its musical options

The three-dayer (December 18-20) comes clean from the off and calls itself World. Jazz. Music. Festival. 

MOROCCAN ARTIST Hind Ennaira will perform at the World. Jazz. Music. Festival.
HAPOEL JERUSALEM forward goes up to the hoops against Maccabi Rishon Lezion defender Amin Stevens (3) during the capital city Reds’ 100-93 overtime victory.

Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion

The take-out station at Tenne, in Ra'anana

Tenne's take-out: Possibilities are endless in Ra'anana restaurant - review

Israelis block road 1 near Latrun, while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

Nationwide hostage protests: 39 arrested, drivers attack demonstrators


Police arrest terror suspect at Ra'anana construction site after hour-long manhunt

In late July, officers arrested a ramming attack suspect in the area of Pardes Hanna, also at a construction site.

Smoke rises during a military raid in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, in the West Bank on October 19, 2023.

An obsession with pizza that’s more than pizza

We live in a completely crazy world. Thank goodness it includes American Dolce.

American Dolce

A refuge from the heat: A peek into a dreamy penthouse in Ra’anana

In a Ra’anana villa neighborhood, a stunning penthouse by Tali Arinus features a 130 m² terrace that's the home's heart - perfect for hosting and enjoying nature.

 Architecture and interior design: Tali Arinus, outdoor planning: Karkom Landscape Design

Italy's authentic flavors come to Israel at Ra’anana's Pastaria - restaurant review

Chef Amit Cohen does an excellent job of reproducing the authentic flavors of Italy in the heart of Israel.

 ‘AN EXCEPTIONALLY good meal.’

Corruption levels up

American Dolce has created a wild temple for pizzas and fried foods.

 American Dolce

Memorial in Ra'anana makes false equivalency, but violence on attendees unacceptable - editorial

On Remembrance Day Eve, a group of far-right activists descended on a Reform synagogue where a private screening of the ceremony was taking place.

 Israelis observe Remembrance Day, April 30, 2025.

Nechama Grief Counseling: Performing a needed service for grieving Israelis - in English

Nechama Grief Counseling’s Ruth Edel says counselors perform a much-needed service – especially now.

 NECHAMA GRIEF Counselor training session.

Reform movement files complaint after violent protest at Israeli-Palestinian Remembrance Day event

The local Likud party branch in Ra'anana organized a demonstration against the Remembrance Day event.

 Palestinians and Israelis attend a joint ceremony for families of Israeli and Palestinian victims on Israeli Remembrance Day, organized by "Combatants for Peace" and the "Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace" in Tel Aviv on April 24, 2023.

A classical-jazz fusion concert in Ra’anana showcases remarkable talents of a musical family

Yaron Gottfried, a distinguished composer and conductor, leads the program, which blends beloved classical works with iconic jazz compositions from the 20th century.

 YARON GOTTFRIED.

Café Brenner: Good food in a historic setting - review

The restaurant is quite cozy and welcoming despite its large size, thanks to an abundance of fresh green plants positioned around the place.

 SOME OF the offerings at Café Brenner.

Freed IDF observers discharged from hospital after recovery from Hamas captivity

A huge gathering of people stood outside of their homes in support, and the families expressed their gratitude to the medical staff who cared for the girls.

 Former hostage Daniella Gilboa returns home, February 5, 2025.