Ra'anana

From Paraguay to Israel: Daughter inspires family to make aliyah

A 12-year-old’s love for Israel inspired her entire family to leave Paraguay and start a new life in Ra’anana.

Esther Levin and her family at a simcha before their aliyah.
THE WRITER (right) sharing a drink and a smile with Avi Meller in the UK ambassador’s residence in Ramat Gan in 2012 at an event to promote the London Olympics.

Media legend Avi Meller’s death dims lights of Israel’s sporting arenas

Food at dairy restaurant Salta.

Salta revisited: Inside the Ra’anana dairy gem celebrating 20 flavorful years - review

MOROCCAN ARTIST Hind Ennaira will perform at the World. Jazz. Music. Festival.

Open for business in Ra’anana: A new jazz festival spreads its musical options


B12: A great meat shop-turned-restaurant in Ra'anana - review

Until six weeks ago B12 was a thriving meat shop in Ra’anana. The business was sold, but the family retained the name in the brand new steakhouse opened recently.

 Getting meat at B12

Ra'anana Symphonette shines light on new talent - review

In an exciting musical event, Ra'anana Symphonette highlights Maayan Franco and Nadav Ein-Gal's work, marking them as "stars of the future."

 Nadav Ein-Gal

Israel Police reveal terror plot to murder IDF Arabic spokesperson

The two terrorists carried out a joint stabbing and ramming attack in Ra'anana in January, killing Edna Bluestein, 79, and wounding dozens of others. 

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

In wake of terror attack, Ra'anana residents question safety of Israeli bus stops on Facebook

One person on Facebook expressed his concerns about the safety of bus stops, "How come we still don't have a solution for it?"

 A Border Police officer at the scene of the terror attack in Ra'anana. January 15, 2024.

Carrousel: A French culinary escape from Israel's war - review

Carrousel owner and chef Stephane Cohen-Aloro fought for years against Israeli bureaucracy but overcame the problems and graced us with gourmet French cuisine.

 Carrousel

Ida’s Café: A perfect, stylish eating emporium in Ra’anana - review

With its good location in the center of town, its menu of tasty and unusual dishes and its personal service, Ida’s Café is well worth a visit.

 Ida’s Café

Songs of the Tribe - feature

Israeli Opera soloists join the Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra in a celebration of Israeli songs.

 The Ra'anana Symphonette Orchestra will be joined by Israeli Opera soloits on Tuesday.

It's the Same Same in this authentic Asian restaurant in Ra'anana - review

The price for main dishes ranges between NIS 45 and NIS 55 so it’s an inexpensive but very enjoyable night out.

 Same Same restaurant in Ra'anana

Ra’anana Symphonette brings color to new season - review

November brings the Israeli/French conductor/pianist Nimrod David Pfeffer to the Ra’anana stage.

 THE CECILIA Vocal Ensemble.

Slow and Bro: A welcomed new kosher restaurant in Ra'anana - review

Slow and Bro is a family enterprise with good food and a very friendly ambience – definitely an asset to the Ra’anana kosher scene.

 Slow and Bro