Family

High Court strikes down petition to end sperm donor anonymity

With technology already eroding donor secrecy, petitioners asked the court to recognize a child’s right to know, as children conceived by a donor in Israel cannot learn their father’s identity

A pregnant woman is seen holding her stomach in front of foliage (illustrative)
Americans save for retirement but often overlook wills and essential estate planning.

Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will

People vote in Jerusalem on election day, March 2, 2020.

I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion

Ramat Hanadiv.

All the kid-friendly attractions for Election Day 2026


Nancy Guthrie’s abduction highlights shared anguish between US, Israel - opinion

On Feb. 1, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother, was abducted from her home in the early morning hours.

A rock left by supporters reads "please pray, bring her home" at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, US February 9, 2026.

South in the Heart returns: Where to explore, eat, and see stunning blooms

The Darom Adom festival, now South in the Heart, returns with traditional activities, optimism, and hope. Come support a region that has become a symbol of resilience.

Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.

Fun, healthy ways for Israeli families to enjoy European apples and kiwis

European apples and kiwis offer Israeli families a fun, healthy, and tasty way to enjoy more fruit in everyday meals.

'Time with Dad' program launched to assist reservists reintegrating with families after IDF service

The program, supported by the Schusterman Family Philanthropies-Israel and the Glazer Foundation, provides structured group sessions for reserve soldiers and their young children.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

'We received your message,' says Savannah Guthrie, offering to pay for her mother's return

“We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us,” said news anchor Savannah Guthrie.

 US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, accompanied by her siblings Annie and Camron, speaks in a video message, addressing anyone who might be holding her elderly mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home several days ago,   released February 4, 2026.

The birthday I forgot and the leverage I lost - opinion

In addition to revitalizing the Hebrew language, the reborn State of Israel also made Hebrew birthdays a thing.

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The changing face of marriage and divorce in today’s society

Marriage and divorce today are profoundly different.

How to restore old family photos: AI vs traditional

Do you have old family photos that you would love to see in color and better quality? Find out ways you can make that possible.

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A full experience for the whole family: Gush Etzion heritage center launches a new wing

The “Return Hall” at Gush Etzion Heritage Center showcases modern settlement life, linking the bloc’s founding, battles, and fall with today’s community and daily life.

Gush Etzion Heritage Center.

Why I can’t live without Shabbat

The beautiful chaos of our crew around a table covered with challah, wine, and probably too much food... Our table almost always holds more. Friends stop by. Guests join.

Shabbat, a day for 'unplugging.'