Ra'anana

English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page

“Some members of our group have lived in Israel for 40 years and they could read the books in Hebrew, yet they love to come to our group. It’s very important to all of us.”

WOMEN AT a meeting of the Jerusalem Barnard Book Club.
Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.

Israel Railways to reduce service in central Israel 'during peak hours only' for planned work

EDAN LESHEM, the former top-ranked Israeli professional tennis star, will help organize Friday’s Sharsheret Israel Tennis Tournament in Ra’anana, returning to the courts where his tennis journey began as a child.

From Ra’anana around the world and back: Edan Leshem takes a swing for Sharsheret - interview

Israeli daycare-aged children (illustrative). March 24, 2026.

Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers


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

Gantz joins judicial reform protests at Western Wall

According to N12, demonstrators will form a human chain from the Western Wall to the Knesset following the prayers. 

 MK Benny Gantz attends a special prayer of Anti-reform activists at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on July 23, 2023.

Mushi Mushi: An Israeli sushi delight in Ra’anana - review

The word sushi is said to derive from the Japanese word for savory. That fits. You’ll savor the relaxed, friendly atmosphere at Mushi Mushi, not to mention the great food.

 Mushi Mushi

Daf Yomi: Women study Talmud with Ra'anana rabbanit

Ten years ago, Michelle Farber started a daily Daf Yomi class in her home in Ra’anana. Her Daf Yomi podcast reaches more than 2,000 people worldwide.

 RABBANIT MICHELLE FARBER and Judi Felber (R) at the ‘siyum:’ Camaraderie and friendship.

State funding of PM's residence dropped by 50% under Bennett, Lapid

The Likud claimed that the new data ignores an alleged NIS 50 million spent on renovations on Bennett's home.

 PRIME MINISTER Yair Lapid with Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at a cabinet meeting in September.

30 horses in central Israel believed to have been poisoned

An initial investigation concluded that a suspect could have poisoned the horses. There are an overall 50 horses at the horse farm.

Special operation brings battered horse home to Israel from Gaza