Jaffa

The way to Jerusalem: A modern-day pilgrimage in the land’s ‘diverse embrace’

If ancient pilgrimages were about holy sites, religious ritual, forgiveness, and redemption, modern pilgrimages are about personal growth and connection with people and places.

Pilgrims in Jerusalem
Broken statues on the floor of St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa, August 16, 2026.

Israeli man arrested for smashing crosses, statues in Jaffa's St. Anthony's Church

The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Almost three years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza

Cars filling up parking lots in Tel Aviv, July 06 2010.

Tel Aviv municipal parking fees to rise 20% starting August 1


Voices from Jaffa: What everyday life has been like since the war began

Speaking to locals and tourists in the mixed Jewish-Arab city about their experiences since Oct. 7.

DOCUMENTING post-Oct. 7 devastation in Jaffa.

Safe Place Festival presents theater for those with autism

The Safe Place Festival offers sensory-friendly activities and performances for those on the autism spectrum, aiming to create inclusive experiences for all.

 Safe Place Festival 21/4/2024

Annual gala evening held for Jaffa Institute

The Jaffa Institute held its annual gala evening to honor the donors and ensure the continuation of the association's activities.

 Orit Benvenisti, Haim Horowitch and Yosef Bar Natan.

Policeman accused of shooting MDA volunteer claims 'self-defense,' Mayor Huldai laments event

The fatal shooting during Saturday, which involved an off-duty police officer, resulted in the death of Jaffa resident and MDA volunteer Yaakov Tukhi.

 Police crime scene tape

This new exhibit in Jaffa features works created by people with mental and physical disabilities

With pieces from 25 artists, the modest, well-lit gallery was filled with oil and acrylic on canvas, drawings, mixed media, sculptures and even digital media pieces.

 JAFFA’S ART Salon Gallery is hosting works by 25 special artists.

Grapevine, March 24, 2024: Star attraction

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 SUSPENDED GOVERNMENT spokesman Eylon Levy (right) and HonestReporting Executive Director Gil Hoffman speak with Begin Heritage Center CEO  Paul Gross (left) in Jerusalem on Wednesday night.

Veteran guitarist, vocalist Amir Lev returns to an old favorite

All together now: Perhaps Amir Lev’s inaugural orchestral two-step will lead to more of the same further down the rocker’s long and winding road.

 AMIR LEV: I felt this project could connect me to my roots.

Israeli reservist forced to sell business as reserve duty stretches over 100 days

Store owner Gal Anav announced the liquidation of his business in a facebook post amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas.

New Israeli Shekel bills are seen in front of a downwards-trending graph (illustration)

A wartime 'Anna Karenina' at Gesher Theater - review

Director Rimas Tuminas has a genius for abbreviating complexities into simple movements.

Neta Roth as Kitty and Miki Leon as Levin in 'Anna Karenina.'

The Drimer sisters mount a theatrical rescue mission for their father in new show

That play was Peter Handke’s Offending the Audience in which four actors analyze the nature of theater and then both insult their audience and praise its “performance.” 

 ANAT (L) AND Nurit Drimer with Amir Meyuhas (standing) in ‘Good Place Where All is Bad.’