Family

'Time with Dad' program launched to assist reservists reintegrating with families after IDF service

The program, supported by the Schusterman Family Philanthropies-Israel and the Glazer Foundation, provides structured group sessions for reserve soldiers and their young children.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.
 US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, accompanied by her siblings Annie and Camron, speaks in a video message, addressing anyone who might be holding her elderly mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home several days ago,   released February 4, 2026.

'We received your message,' says Savannah Guthrie, offering to pay for her mother's return

Illustrative

The birthday I forgot and the leverage I lost - opinion

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.

The changing face of marriage and divorce in today’s society


Parashat Vayeshev: Leadership does not equal influence

Joseph and Judah show that true leadership is built on integrity, responsibility, and lifting others.

People move people; ideas alone rarely do.

How a quiet Israeli nonprofit is giving hope to couples shattered by infertility - opinion

Today, Keren Ohr maintains multiple “respite homes” across Israel, in locations such as Neve Michael, Tzfat, Ashkelon, and Netanya, allowing them to offer this vital pause to more couples in need.

THE EMPHASIS is on giving couples the gift of undisturbed time together, time to rest, reflect, cry, even do nothing, says the writer.

From the sea to the Jordan: The trail we’ve been waiting for in the north finally opens

KKL opened the Kishon River Trail, the first part of "From the Sea to the Jordan." A 90 km corridor will link the Jordan Valley to the Mediterranean with paths, rivers, and attractions.

Kishon River Trail.

'No day after until Ran is home,' father of final Israeli hostage held in Gaza says at TLV rally

Itzik Gvili addressed the crowd gathered at Hostage Square for the final weekly protest on Saturday night, denouncing Hamas as "playing and mocking us."

Itzik Gvili, father of murdered Gaza hostage St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, speaks at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Same-sex marriages to be recognized throughout the EU, court rules

The EU court says Poland has been wrong not to refuse to recognise a same sex marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Germany.

 EUROPEAN COMMISSION President Ursula von der Leyen and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk speak as EU leaders gather for a group photo at a summit meeting in Brussels, last week.

A doctor explains: What is most important to do when the whole family is sick at the same time?

Winter is approaching and the children are coming back from kindergarten with quite a few viruses. How do you protect the rest of the family from getting infected?

A sick family

Your Investments: Lentil soup and inheritance

A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair. – Niccolo Machiavelli

Husband and wife discussing investment plans with financial advisor

Hadar Goldin’s brother to 'Post': Gaza war cannot end if hostages remain - interview

“They can be brought home in a matter of days [...] They are holding them as bargaining chips, although the deal has been signed and they have all their prisoners. This cannot be overlooked."

Hadar and Tzur Goldin (center) with their parents Simha and Leah.

Hanukkah abroad: 5 nearby destinations your kids will fall in love with

Hanukkah vacation is near, and Israeli families are booking flights. Eastern Europe is popular again with good prices, magical winter vibes, and fun activities for kids. Here are 5 top picks.

Prague, Czech Republic.

A milestone birthday: 80-year-old Stuart Gherman climbs Masada

To say that I am proud of Stu does not come close to the way I feel. I never doubted that he could make it to the top. He is truly a role model for our family. 

Zaydre Stu Gherman, 80, having climbed Masada.