Ra'anana

English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page

“Some members of our group have lived in Israel for 40 years and they could read the books in Hebrew, yet they love to come to our group. It’s very important to all of us.”

NOVEMBER 1, 2026|ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN

WOMEN AT a meeting of the Jerusalem Barnard Book Club.

Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|ByAARON GLICK

EDAN LESHEM, the former top-ranked Israeli professional tennis star, will help organize Friday’s Sharsheret Israel Tennis Tournament in Ra’anana, returning to the courts where his tennis journey began as a child.

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

“I feel it’s a great cause and that I really want to help,” Leshem said. “I’m just there to support the players and give them the best experience of the tournament.”

OCTOBER 9, 2026|ByURIEL STURM

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

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.

OCTOBER 6, 2026|ByHODAYA RAN

Concert unites community with music for OneFamily victims in Ra'anana

OneFamily hosts “A Concert of Love & Hope” in Ra’anana, featuring Azi Schwartz and guest performers from around the world.

JANUARY 25, 2026ByRACHEL COHEN

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

A 12-year-old’s love for Israel inspired her entire family to leave Paraguay and start a new life in Ra’anana.

JANUARY 3, 2026ByHOWARD BLAS

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.

Media legend Avi Meller’s death dims lights of Israel’s sporting arenas

Avi’s on-screen eloquence, even in Hebrew, was clearly shaped by his affinity for British commentators and broadcasters, and Israeli sports viewers highly appreciated it.

DECEMBER 25, 2025ByORI LEWIS

THE WRITER (right) sharing a drink and a smile with Avi Meller in the UK ambassador’s residence in Ramat Gan in 2012 at an event to promote the London Olympics.

Salta revisited: Inside the Ra’anana dairy gem celebrating 20 flavorful years - review

After 20 years, Ra'anana-based kosher dairy restaurant Salta still delivers great food and standout dishes.

DECEMBER 13, 2025ByGLORIA DEUTSCH

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2025ByBARRY DAVIS

MOROCCAN ARTIST Hind Ennaira will perform at the World. Jazz. Music. Festival.

Hapoel Jerusalem pulls out thriller against Maccabi Rishon Lezion

In the extra session, it was all Jerusalem as Smith put in a pair of baskets while Harper hit his shots from the line to seal the win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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.

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

There are all kinds of meat and chicken dishes, salmon and other fish, every possible kind of bread and challah, side dishes, desserts – the possibilities are endless.

OCTOBER 6, 2025ByGLORIA DEUTSCH

The take-out station at Tenne, in 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.

AUGUST 17, 2025BySARAH BEN-NUN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF