Ra'anana

Nationwide hostage protests: 39 arrested, drivers attack demonstrators

In Jerusalem, protesters blocking the tunnel opening to Highway 16 were sprayed with a water cannon by police to try to clear out the road for traffic.

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

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

American Dolce

An obsession with pizza that’s more than pizza

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

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


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.

RSO closing out the year with music, style, rising stars

The four musicians who are joining the RSO and Maestro Sebba in performances of 'Unending Rhythm' on December 30 and 31 are among the top in the business.

 THE RA’ANANA Symphonette Orchestra.

Kazan: Dining out in style in Ra’anana - review

For a great evening out, there’s no place like Kazan.

 Kazan.

Mushi Mushi: Authentic Japanese dining in Ra’anana - review

Excellent sushi in a good atmosphere can make our current reality a bit more bearable.

 COMFORT FOOD from Mushi, Mushi.