Jewish holidays
Shavuot table design: The guide to festive hosting
We gathered tips from the home experts at Hamashbir for setting a Shavuot table that is festive, trendy, and full of character with minimum effort.
Where to celebrate Shavuot? The most special places to travel to in the Jezreel Valley
Jerusalem Day lacks ritual meaning and how to fix a neglected holiday - opinion
Religious protesters plan to storm Mount Meron in defiance of police orders ahead of Lag Ba'omer
Ahead of Passover: Israelis spend around NIS 250 on a gift
Swish launches a new Passover campaign emphasizing small gestures of appreciation. Israel’s gift market is worth billions, with clear preference for gift cards.
The civilians’ war
Across Israel, war is reshaping daily life – and a growing struggle to maintain stability is unfolding inside Israeli homes.
Ahead of Passover: Holiday collections, smart cookware and self-operating ice cream machine
An ice cream machine, new kitchenware from Golf&Co and Soltam, Ninja appliance, Seder plate by Magnus, colorful pitchers from KARE, and tools from HAY and Castro Home.
Your Investments: Putting down Passover cleaning supplies and setting up financial goals
Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing.
A more delicious Passover than ever: All the innovations for the holiday table
From culinary innovations to festive bottles – this is how the upcoming Passover meal will look.
Matzot, vegetables, and a washing machine: Passover 2026 marks a new era of Israeli consumerism
The pre-Passover shopping season begins, highlighting a key trend: Expensive and complex products, led by electrical appliances, are rapidly moving into food retail chains.
Passover wallet battle: The most cost-effective supermarket chain ahead of the holiday
A Passover 2026 price survey found gaps of up to 175% in cleaning product prices between retail chains. The cheapest basket was at Rami Levy, Osher Ad and Yohananof, while Tiv Ta’am was the priciest.
Amid Israeli-Iran conflict, Purim celebrations shift to shelters and protected spaces - opinion
This year, Purim in Israel is celebrated inside shelters, with sirens interrupting festivities as Iranian missiles target cities. Despite the danger, the resilience of Israelis shines through.
Purim 2026: The hidden miracle of Jewish survival across generations - opinion
Purim reminds us that Jewish continuity is a miracle, sustained by belief, identity, and unwavering strength.
Purim 2026: It’s not over until it’s good - opinion
Living in Israel during these past years of war has made the message of Purim painfully real.
