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


Justin’s Pies: Popularizing Australia's national dish in Israel - review

Justin’s Pies offers a handy mid-week solution when you have to dish up a mid-week meal and are running out of ideas.

 Justin’s Pies

Grapevine January 25, 2023: Pause to remember

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A VETERAN’S parade of Jewish soldiers who fought for the Red Army in the Second World War, held in Jerusalem to mark the 65th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Unstable man shot dead by IDF soldier after attempting to stab others

The attacking man was already arrested for threatening others and assault but was found mentally incompetent to stand trial.

Police vehicles

Ra’anana Symphonette Orchestra: An evening of the unexpected - review

The concert opened with the premiere of the composition Contact, composed by Keren Kagarlitsky, who is also the associate music director of the RSO.

 THE RA’ANANA Symphonette Orchestra.

Third time's the charm: New York's LP tries again to come back to Israel

The Long-Island-born singer, known for her hit songs “Other People” and “Lost On You,” is touring in support of her newest album Churches.

LP.

Buy the Way: A highway rest-stop with gourmet delights - food review

Where one might be expecting a run-of-the-mill convenience store, you will find a recently refurbished bright interior which combines elements of a deli, a restaurant, an ice cream parlor and more.

 Hybrid gourmet at Buy the Way.

Center Stage: Israel’s first professional English theater

Center Stage will be holding a silent auction fundraiser prior to Valentine’s Day.

 Daniella (Dani) and Grant Crankshaw on stage

Meet the caring home in Ra’anana for Lone Soldiers

It can truly be said that the Hillman and Rurka families have turned an extreme tragedy into a wonderful resource.

 Habayit Shel Benji - a real home for lone soldiers and Guidance Center for all soldiers after their service

Israel to host international star for first time since pandemic

40-year-old American singer-songwriter Laura Pergolizzi – far better known as LP, will be performing at Ra’anana Park Amphitheater this Wednesday.

 LP – ‘A WONDERFUL charismatic down-to-earth person and a super entertainer with a great voice.’

Carousel: French cuisine in Ra'anana strictly four gourmets

Both desserts, accompanied by a good cappuccino, made a perfect coda to this outstanding meal.

French cooking at Carousel.