Ra'anana

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

It was not immediately clear why the railway chose to perform the October 28-29 infrastructure work during peak hours, including rush hours, on two consecutive workdays right after the elections.

Passengers at Tel Aviv Savidor Central Railway Station, September 24, 2026.
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

An illustration of the MOPHET residential project in Ra'anana.

Ra’anana real estate project MOPHET logs over NIS 150m in soft launch sales to global buyers


Mushi Mushi: Authentic Japanese dining in Ra’anana - review

Excellent sushi in a good atmosphere can make our current reality a bit more bearable.

 COMFORT FOOD from Mushi, Mushi.

Navigating Tourette's Syndrome amid wartime in Israel - opinion

As rockets soar and tensions ebb and flow, my journey with Tourette’s in Israel continues – an ongoing testament to resilience in the face of adversity. My hope remains steadfast.

Ra’anana Park

This Colombian olah promotes cohesion and prosperity in Israeli society

Nicole is CEO of the Merage Foundation Israel, a private philanthropy to initiate and advance transformational programs in the areas of Negev development, aliyah, and social resilience.

 NICOLE HOD STROH, 43 FROM COLOMBIA TO RA’ANANA, 2009

Jerusalem’s Ultimate flying disc team leads the league after beating New Age

Jerusalem Syndrome is first to oust the Ra’anana team from the top slot • set to play central Israel’s Element, the other top league team, on April 5.

Halell Romano of Jerusalem Syndrome (L) reaches for a pass while teammate Jakob Rheins (2nd R), opponent/coach Yaron Katzir (R) and Dave Landesman (distant L) watch. (Ayelet Ben Zion)

B12: A great meat shop-turned-restaurant in Ra'anana - review

Until six weeks ago B12 was a thriving meat shop in Ra’anana. The business was sold, but the family retained the name in the brand new steakhouse opened recently.

 Getting meat at B12

Ra'anana Symphonette shines light on new talent - review

In an exciting musical event, Ra'anana Symphonette highlights Maayan Franco and Nadav Ein-Gal's work, marking them as "stars of the future."

 Nadav Ein-Gal

Israel Police reveal terror plot to murder IDF Arabic spokesperson

The two terrorists carried out a joint stabbing and ramming attack in Ra'anana in January, killing Edna Bluestein, 79, and wounding dozens of others. 

 Avichay Adraee: Israel's face to the Arab world

In wake of terror attack, Ra'anana residents question safety of Israeli bus stops on Facebook

One person on Facebook expressed his concerns about the safety of bus stops, "How come we still don't have a solution for it?"

 A Border Police officer at the scene of the terror attack in Ra'anana. January 15, 2024.

Carrousel: A French culinary escape from Israel's war - review

Carrousel owner and chef Stephane Cohen-Aloro fought for years against Israeli bureaucracy but overcame the problems and graced us with gourmet French cuisine.

 Carrousel

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