Review

Turkish delight: A top-notch Israeli meal at Tel Aviv's Turkish Grill - review

At Turkish Grill, we had a very enjoyable meal with good service, excellent food, and a friendly ambiance – everything a good meal out should be.

OCTOBER 31, 2026|ByGLORIA DEUTSCH

Salad dish from Turkish Grill in Tel Aviv.

‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review

The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.

OCTOBER 25, 2026|ByMARION FISCHEL

The main course at Benny Hadayag was a platter with a whole baked sea bass alongside sweet and regular potatoes (NIS 155-165).

'We wanted to keep Shabbat': Benny Hadayag seafood restaurant in Herzliya becomes kosher - review

“We wanted to keep Shabbat; it’s that simple,” the manager told us. “My father goes out every day into the sea and whatever he catches is on the menu that evening and the next day.”

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByGLORIA DEUTSCH

'Below' is about a small community in Newfoundland that is menaced by a mysterious giant squid.

What to watch on TV this week: Israeli election satire and a Hersh Goldberg-Polin tribute

TV Time: An election-night battle of comedy shows, plus sea creatures and a celebrity divorce.

OCTOBER 24, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Subaru Crosstrek 2.5 liter: The escape trail

After 14 years, the Japanese crossover upgrades from a 2.0L to a 2.5L engine, adding 30 hp and improved real-world performance, while maintaining conservative 2026 balance tradition and modern.

APRIL 12, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA

In desert-sand color, the Crosstrek felt excellent on the Arava trails. It handled the road trip from the center comfortably.

Mercedes CLA Electric test: Does it really do 740 km?

Mercedes’ new compact sedan is supposed to outperform the Tesla Model 3 and advanced Chinese EVs, convincing customers to invest around NIS 430,000. Did it manage to convince us?

APRIL 8, 2026ByRAMI GILBOA

A fully harmonious connection from bumper to bumper; the coupe design is visually stunning, but it slightly compromises practicality and ease of entry into the car.

Version updates and new scents: What’s new in the world of men’s fragrance

Passover is here, the perfect time to refresh with new and classic men’s scents. A selection of perfumes and grooming sets combining sweetness, spice and intensity to elevate the holiday.

APRIL 6, 2026ByYANIV MASHIACH

Rashel in Tel Aviv Port: Moroccan feast of holiday flavors - restaurant review

Discover Rashel in Tel Aviv Port, where Moroccan holiday dishes, festive flavors, and stunning presentation turn every meal into a celebration.

APRIL 4, 2026ByDEBBIE LAMPERT

Former US ambassador Dan Shapiro (C-L) wears traditional North African garb at a Mimouna celebration in Ashkelon, invited by then-mayor Benny Vaknin (C-R) and hosted by the Amar and Portal families, in 2013.

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: Beating the oil crisis with 24 km per liter

Just before a potential war with Iran is expected to push fuel prices in Israel higher, Toyota’s mini car arrives in the country with the Yaris hybrid power unit and a NIS 19,000 price increase.

APRIL 1, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!

The big change is on the inside, with a new front end so that everyone will notice.

'The Road to October 7': The long centuries of hatred that led to Hamas’s attack - review

This review of The Road to October 7 follows an interview with its author published in the Magazine earlier this month.

MARCH 28, 2026ByNEVILLE TELLER

Germans read an antisemitic tabloid on a billboard: 'The Jews are our misfortune.' That was in 1935. The Palestinian Authority still teaches hate and violence toward Jews today, the author writes.

Savings plan: The new Citroën C3 vs. Skoda Fabia

The vehicle supplement of Walla and Maariv compares the two cheapest superminis in Israel: The Citroën C3 and Skoda Fabia, in a test that also reflects two different approaches to cost reduction.

MARCH 27, 2026ByUDI ETZION, YOEL SCHWARTZ

The Citroën has the height of a crossover vehicle, which also makes getting in and out easier.

First drive in the Omoda 9

Walla and Maariv’s automotive supplement: A new Chinese brand offers near-luxury quality at almost half the price of Volvo and German rivals, showing promise despite some flaws.

MARCH 26, 2026ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!