Rehovot

Chatam: The Anglo community in Rehovot you’ve probably never heard of

Rabbi Agishtein, “Everyone compromises on something. But what we gain here – the unity, the sincerity, the sense that people really have your back – those things are priceless.”

Rabbi Ashenberg, together with participants at the Semichas Chaver Siyum in Jerusalem
OTOTO SUSHI

An Asian experience in the center of the country: OTOTO SUSHI recreates night markets

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to a Likud party meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament in Jerusalem on July 23, 2025.

Power struggles emerge in Netanyahu's Likud internal elections ahead of national primaries

Mediterranean Towers Network Launches Luxury Senior Housing Home in Rehovot.

With an investment of NIS 400 Million: The new home for Rehovot’s seniors opens


Science garden reopens with outdoor activities after NIS 120 million renovation

Following a 5-year renovation, the Science Garden in Rehovot reopens in July, featuring 13 acres of interactive and educational exhibits.


Biological processes linked to aging are vital for the regeneration of heart tissue, study finds

Researchers found that an “aging” mechanism known as senescence is activated for a short period of time following injury to the heart muscle of mice as a vital part of the heart’s healing process.

 Monitor your symptoms carefully if you're at risk of a heart attack

MINI GOOD opens flagship branch at Ofer Mall, Rehovot

The new branch covers 80 square meters on the mall's first floor, offering a wide range of quality home décor, leisure products, storage solutions, toys, gifts, and more.


A subdued Independence Day: How cities around Israel are marking the occasion

Despite the shadow of war, Israelis will mark Independence Day across the country with subdued celebrations - here is a guide to events in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and Rehovot.

 THE ANU MUSEUM of the Jewish People invites the general public to the event, ‘We Are Israelis,’ as part of which the museum launches a new tour, ‘Between Dream and Fulfillment.’ Pictured is a photo on display by Leni Sonnenfeld from 1950.

Weizmann Institute to open medical school amid doctor shortage

For years, the Health Ministry has been trying to increase the number of students studying medicine in Israel. The Weizmann Institute has taken initiative.

 The Weizmann Institute is set to open a medical school in October of 2025.

35 municipalities to hold second election round on Sunday

According to Israeli law, in this scenario, the top two finishers in the race go head-to-head, and therefore, 70 candidates will be up for election on Sunday. 

 Jerusalemites cast their ballots for the 2024 municipal elections, on February 27, 2024.

Israeli scientists find forgotten immune strategy to fight viruses - study

Different species have a forgotten innate protein that has the ability to fight off viruses, according to a study by the Weizmann Institute of Science.

 An illustrative image of a virus.

Man assaulted in Rehovot in suspected LGBTQ-phobic attack

The attack is the second anti-LGBTQ assault reported in Rehovot in the past month.

 LGBTQ+ protest in Rehovot. July 2023

Israel Police find crystal meth, heroin hidden in Kinder Surprise eggs

Police found a Kinder Surprise egg capsule packed with small packets of the drugs crystal meth and heroin.

 Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.

Iron Dome malfunction allowed direct hit on Rehovot home - IDF

While the air defense system fired as intended, it failed to intercept the Islamic Jihad missile that directly hit the apartment building in Rehovot, Hagari said.

 Police and rescue forces at the scene where a rocket fired from Gaza hit and damaged a house in Rehovot on May 11, 2023