Jaffa

Heavy metal peace in the Mideast: Orphaned Land frontman asks if unity through music can survive

Kobi Farhi talks to the Post ahead of the launch of his autobiographical new book, "Good Night, Orphaned Land."

|ByDAVID BRINN
ORPHANED LAND, celebrating 35 years.
A teacher was assaulted on Yefet Street in Jaffa by an unidentified assailant on January 1, 2026.

Rabbi attacked in Jaffa: Police investigating possible nationalist motive

The attacker allegedly struck Rabbi Netanel Avitan while shouting insults in Arabic, breaking the rabbi’s glasses before fleeing the scene.

|ByHODAYA RAN
A HOLOCAUST survivor reunites with her lost dog, Charlie, in Jaffa, December 28, 2025.

Jaffa police reunite 85-year-old Holocaust survivor with lost dog

The 85-year-old survivor's home in Jaffa had been broken into the previous week, and several items were stolen. During the theft, the woman's dog, Charlie, went missing.

|ByTZVI JASPER
SUPREME COURT President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing last Tuesday on petitions against the cabinet’s firing of Shin Bet head Ronen Bar.

High Court freezes Tel Aviv chief rabbi election, citing flawed consultation process

A High Court order has postponed the Tel Aviv chief rabbi election after judges found procedural shortcomings in how ministry representatives were presented to the city council.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN

An endangered seal became a celebrity on Israeli beach for 5 days, locals want her back

A rare 6-foot species of seal weighing hundreds of pounds who has traveled the eastern Mediterranean — waded into the water and swam away.

MAY 18, 2023ByDEBORAH DANAN/JTA
A Mediterranean monk seal spotted on Israeli shores for the first time ever.

A night in Soho – the House version

APRIL 20, 2023ByMICHAL GALANTI

Jaffa Institute holds annual gala

JANUARY 29, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Haim Horowitz and his wife Natalie with attorney Joe Daini

Israeli luxury hotel ranked in Conde Nast's 2023 Gold List

The Jaffa was noted for its beautiful interior and how it reflects the current zeitgeist of the city where it resides.

JANUARY 23, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
THE JAFFA Hotel.

The Kishle: The best prison food in Israel - review

The menu is limited, with 10 starters and seven main dishes. I personally prefer a more limited menu done well, than a menu that has everything but the kitchen sink in it.

JANUARY 21, 2023ByLINDA GRADSTEIN
The Kishle

8 indicted in plot to use explosive drones in Jaffa assassination

The plot was thwarted after a foreign citizen noticed the drone carrying the explosive in Jaffa.

JANUARY 19, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
View of a new security drone in Efrat, in the West Bank

Israeli runner looks to break 10K record at Tel Aviv Playtika Marathon

Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will attempt to break the record for the 10K run.

JANUARY 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter

FEX Festival bringing a specialized light to flamenco dancing

The FEX Festival will run from January 5-7 at the Habait Theater in Jaffa.

JANUARY 5, 2023ByORI J LENKINSKI
Performers at this week's FEX Festival at the Habait Theater in Jaffa.

Gun dealer kills Arab customer after refusing sale based on race

Investigators discovered that the seller had refused to sell the air rifle to the young man because he was Arab.

DECEMBER 22, 2022ByKARIN SAGI/WALLA
Medics wheel into the emergency room wounded Israeli men from the shooting attack in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, at the Hadassa Ein Karem Hospital in Jerusalem, on October 29, 2022.

President Herzog lights Christmas tree in Jaffa with Christian community

Along with being given the honor of lighting the Christmas tree, Herzog also met with prominent members of the Christian community of Jaffa.

DECEMBER 22, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli President Isaac Herzog, retired Supreme Court Justice George Kara and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai lit the Christmas tree with members of the Jaffa Christian community (December 21, 2022).