Weekend

Akotika: A seaside escape blending authentic charm and gourmet kosher cuisine

Escape to Akotika in Acre’s Old City, where historic charm meets luxury. Enjoy stunning sea views, unique kosher Arab dishes, and a peaceful adults-only atmosphere.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024|ByLINDA GRADSTEIN

Popular beers and weekend drink recommendations

A robust beer, a perfect summer single malt whisky, and a Cretan white wine—everything you need to enjoy another weekend of waiting.

AUGUST 8, 2024|ByOSNAT GUETA

Radical wine festival

Tzora Winery at Hotel Montefiore, Raziel Winery at Restaurant A, and more delightful recommendations to elevate your weekend and beyond.

JULY 19, 2024|ByOSNAT GUETA

Mango, papaya, and beer: Weekend drink recommendations

Beer that breaks barriers, an evening that breaks the routine, Rosé to beat the heat, and a bitter drink that will surprise your palate.

JULY 12, 2024|ByOSNAT GUETA

Making public transportation on Shabbat happen

A couple of months ago, Getting Around on the Weekends was finally launched, and was a success, both among Israelis who use public transportation, as well among the general public at large.

FEBRUARY 27, 2020ByILANA SHTOTLAND

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and U.S.

See Shabbat times for your area.

APRIL 19, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

What Israel needs is a real weekend

The combination of Shabbat and Sunday would make an incredible difference in our tense, Israeli lives.

DECEMBER 3, 2018ByLIBBY REICHMAN

People walk down Jaffa Street in Jerusalem on a Shabbat afternoon.

Time for a long weekend

According to the Interior Ministry, there was a relatively high 55% voter turnout, almost 10% higher than the figure in local elections five years ago.

OCTOBER 31, 2018ByJPOST EDITORIAL