Ra'anana

Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers

The investigation began after an 11-month-old was hospitalized with an ear injury, and later raised suspicions of additional violence against toddlers at the daycare.

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.
An illustration of the MOPHET residential project in Ra'anana.

Ra’anana real estate project MOPHET logs over NIS 150m in soft launch sales to global buyers

Border Police officers from the Jerusalem Envelope unit raid the Palestinian village of Bir Nabala, near Ramallah, during an early morning counterterrorism operation to arrest suspects, September 15, 2026.

Israeli man charged with plotting terrorist attack on data center in Ra’anana

New immigrants from Great Neck New York's Persian Jewish community arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. August 11, 2026.

'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together


HaPina Street Food: A homey place with cool vibes in Ra'anana - review

For such a small and homey place, it has quite an extensive menu and my companion and I were hard pushed to choose our meal when we arrived there one lovely, sunny day soon after noon.

 FARE FROM HaPina Street Food.

'He was the ultimate friend': American-Israeli Elan Ganeles laid to rest

"I searched for the right words and could not find them. I do not know what you say to parents and brothers who lost the most precious thing," Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu said, eulogized Elan.

 People hold placards as they mourn Elan Ganeles, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen killed in a shooting attack while he was driving near the West Bank city of Jericho by a suspected Palestinian gunman, during his funeral, outside the cemetery, in Raanana, Israel, March 1, 2023

Justin’s Pies: Popularizing Australia's national dish in Israel - review

Justin’s Pies offers a handy mid-week solution when you have to dish up a mid-week meal and are running out of ideas.

 Justin’s Pies

Grapevine January 25, 2023: Pause to remember

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A VETERAN’S parade of Jewish soldiers who fought for the Red Army in the Second World War, held in Jerusalem to mark the 65th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Unstable man shot dead by IDF soldier after attempting to stab others

The attacking man was already arrested for threatening others and assault but was found mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Police vehicles

Ra’anana Symphonette Orchestra: An evening of the unexpected - review

The concert opened with the premiere of the composition Contact, composed by Keren Kagarlitsky, who is also the associate music director of the RSO.

 THE RA’ANANA Symphonette Orchestra.

Third time's the charm: New York's LP tries again to come back to Israel

The Long-Island-born singer, known for her hit songs “Other People” and “Lost On You,” is touring in support of her newest album Churches.

LP.

Buy the Way: A highway rest-stop with gourmet delights - food review

Where one might be expecting a run-of-the-mill convenience store, you will find a recently refurbished bright interior which combines elements of a deli, a restaurant, an ice cream parlor and more.

 Hybrid gourmet at Buy the Way.

Center Stage: Israel’s first professional English theater

Center Stage will be holding a silent auction fundraiser prior to Valentine’s Day.

 Daniella (Dani) and Grant Crankshaw on stage

Meet the caring home in Ra’anana for Lone Soldiers

It can truly be said that the Hillman and Rurka families have turned an extreme tragedy into a wonderful resource.

 Habayit Shel Benji - a real home for lone soldiers and Guidance Center for all soldiers after their service