Food

World Food Programme halves food assistance to West Bank due to funding shortages

Despite now reducing the service, the WFP shared that food needs have doubled since 2023 and an estimated 900,000 people are experiencing food insecurity in the Palestinian territory.

Palestinians receive food aid donated for refugees from the European Union and the World Food Programme (WFP) and distributed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the northern West Bank city of Jenin, on July 9, 2010.
The entrance to Jerusalem supermarket Zol Begadol is seen on June 18, 2026

Suspect in Jerusalem baby food contamination case named as Yan Shemla

Police outside of the Zol Bagadol supermarket in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026, as law enforcement investigates multiple incidents of children being hospitalized after eating tainted fruit puree.

Court extends detention of suspect in Jerusalem's Zol Begadol drugged baby food case

Simply Saucy Brisket from the Dining In Cookbook of Kosher.com

A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah


Skyline Jerusalem: Twelve floors up, a feast awaits with sweeping city views - review

Skyline Jerusalem pairs panoramic views of the capital with chef Israel Miretzky's inventive new menu, featuring playful starters, indulgent entrées and memorable desserts.

Dish at Skyline Jerusalem

Israel is failing to provide food security, leaving thousands of NGOs to fill the gaps - study

A new study reveals a vast but fragmented food-aid system, raising questions about the government’s responsibility to ensure food security.

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS pack boxes with food for families in need. ‘Civil society does extraordinary work, but a modern state cannot rely on charity alone,’ says researcher Prof. Aron M. Troen.

All roads lead to this Galilean kibbutz: After visiting, we understood why

Kibbutz Dafna is gradually becoming a genuine tourist destination – complete with pizza on the lawn, a vintage motorcycle museum, ice cream, and soon a deli featuring artisanal cheeses and wine.

The Dan Stream flowing through Kibbutz Dafna.

The next big thing in Pardes Hanna: Food, wine, and local produce all in one place

''The Stables Market'' is set to open on August 27 at Pardes Hanna's Artists' Stables, offering farmers' stalls, boutique wineries, local food, music, and a rustic atmosphere.

Shai Barkat and Meital Rusnak.

Amiram Levin brings GreenOnyx to wider market through Tiv Taam

Maj. Gen. (res.) Amiram Levin invests in Israeli agritech start-up GreenOnyx, partnering with the Tiv Taam chain to bring its once-exclusive super-vegetable to the mass market.

Tiv Taam branch in Tel Aviv.

Café La Lush: very good food in Ashdod - restaurant review

Café La Lush, a very large restaurant that opened two months ago, is open all day and definitely worth a visit.

A dish at Cafe La Lush in Ashdod.

Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘The Last Moon’ (see Saturday).

We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

Among vineyards, wineries, medieval towns, and countryside hotels, we discovered Dolce far niente - and found that doing nothing takes real planning.

Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

Luxury, quiet, and fine food: Finding true luxury and quiet in the Israeli desert

A one-time chef's dinner at Shaharut became a peaceful desert stay with Edom views, local food, yoga, pools, and a cocktail class.

Six Senses Shaharut.

Tandoori: Restaurant moves near Tel Aviv beach, bringing sea breeze to the spice - review

You can’t tell Tandoori’s story without mentioning Rina Pushkarna, who founded the restaurant and still runs it today, with her son also involved.

Food at the Tandoori restaurant in Tel Aviv.