Holon

Infected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry

The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.

A LEMON tree sapling, illegally brought to Israel.
Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

SUMO

SUMO in Holon doesn’t overthink it – it simply serves good, happy, colorful food

Etam

The Mashbir opens a second store for the French brand Etam


Israeli art roundup: The power of destiny, buildings in disguise

A round-up of must-see art exhibits throughout Israel.

 ‘LOST WOMEN in Art.’

Israeli artist Amir Gurevich, still painting while nearly blind

An exhibition of Gurevich’s artwork titled “Minimal Sight – Maximum Hope,” curated by Yotam Oren, was displayed recently at Gallery 58 in the Holon Municipality building.

 AMIR GUREVICH: Persevering.

Purim parties, activities in Israel make post-COVID comeback

Purim has been a suitable juncture in the Jewish calendar across the ages as kids, and some adults, get into all kinds of eye-catching and, often, blatantly ridiculous costumes.

 JERUSALEM TRAIN Theater’s show will include Aaron’s Grand Pa.

Guards Joe Ragland, Itay Moskovits shine in Holon-Galil Elyon game

Veteran star Ragland dominates in crunch time for Holon, impressed with Galil Elyon’s Moskovits

Hapoel Holon guard Joe Ragland

Holon Institute of Technology bestows honorary degrees to leading citizens at gala ceremony

The award ceremony was held at the Peres Center after three-year COVID hiatus.

 From right to left: Prof. Adir Pridor, Chairman of HITS’s  Executive Committee, Pinchas (Pini) Cohen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HIT, Moti Sasson, Mayor of Holon, HIT President Professor Eduard Yakubov, and Shmuel Goldberg, HIT CEO.

UN recognizes Holon as Israel's first center of climate crisis knowledge

Holon is Israel's first city to be recognized as a center of resilience in line with the framework of MCR2030 (Making Cities Resilient).

 UN Undersecretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Mami Mizutori is seen alongside Holon Mayor Motti Sasson recognizing Holon as Israel's first center of resilience against climate change crises.

HIT’s world of educational opportunities

Holon Institute of Technology prepares its students for the hi-tech world of today with opportunities for advancement, employment and entrepreneurship.

 STUDENTS IN HIT’s Digital Medical Technologies program at Assuta Medical Center

Holon Institute of Technology marks 30 years of ties between Israel and Eurasia

HIT’s President, Prof. Eduard Yakubov noted that “the establishment of relations between Israel and the Euro-Asian countries is vital to Israel."

  HOLON INSTITUTE of Technology campus

Hanukkah entertainment and family-friendly activities across Israel

The rundown of Hanukkah events, all over the country, has seemingly infinite family-friendly activities and entertainment possibilities.

 LANTERNS WORKSHOP at the Tikotin Museum.

Afula teenager kidnapped and held for ransom in Jaljulya

The police's Central Unit conducted an intense intelligence effort in order to locate the teenager after receiving information about the incident in the early afternoon.

YAMAM officers in action (Illustrative)