Modi'in

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.
Haim Bibas, head of The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel attends the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, June 23, 2026.

Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas calls for Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, warns against new elections

Israeli police inspectors and bomb squad unit are seen at the scene where Israeli Border Police forces shot at a driver who allegedly attempted to ram his vehicle into security personnel in az-Za'ayyem checkpoint near Ma’ale Adumim.

Manhunt launched as suspect flees scene of attempted ramming of police officer near Modi'in

Writer's family in the Magic Kingdom: Matan (L), Ariel (top), Eliana (R), Ye’ela (front); writer at 2nd R.

Sukkot in Florida offers an Israeli family joy, community, and a reminder of war - opinion


From rural America to Israel: An Orthodox Jew's unorthodox life

The multicolored threads of Joseph’s life combine to portray a creative imagination and a remarkable optimism in the potential of the good in humanity.

 Joseph Cox, from Portland, Oregon, to Modi'in, 2014

Sherrill Kaye leads other immigrant women for Israel's Sea to Sea hike - opinion

Hiking has mental and physical benefits, but Modi'in resident Kaye, like most of women, spoke more about Zionism than cardiovascular capacity.

 THE SEA to Sea team – on the trail.

ConMigo: A new chef restaurant in Modi’in - review

Overall, a wonderful meal and worth the shlep to Modi’in.

 ConMigo

Tour Israel: An agricultural trip to the Modi'in area moshavim

Here are a few highlights of the amazing places to visit in the Modi’in area. 

 THE SECRET CYCLAMEN HILL

Two injured in shooting on Highway 6

Israel Police in Modi'in station have started an investigation and operational scans, according to the the Israel Police Spokespersons Unit.

 The car that was shot at injuring two east Jerusalem residents around midnight on December 6 on Highway 6 near Ben Shemen Junction.

This olah moved to Israel as a doctor and became an award-winning writer

While dreaming of being a writer but finding work as a doctor, Dr. Leah Scheier moved to Israel and managed to make her dream come true - and she has the awards to prove it.

 SIGNING THE contract for ‘The Last Words We Said.’

2 injured in stabbing attack near Modi'in

The terrorist was shot and killed by a nearby police officer after trying to enter nearby vehicles and stab drivers.

 Scene of stabbing attack near Modi'in, September 22, 2022

Ruthie, Modi'in's favorite hyena, killed by passing car on Route 443

The hyena became a social media sensation after she was sighted rummaging through garbage all across the city in 2017.

 A striped hyena

First woman to work as a rabbi in Israel pursues her dreams

Kinneret Shiryon: Bringing her ideas to fruition.

 Kinneret Shiryon

Turkey allows consular visit to jailed Israeli couple

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that the Oaknins are “two innocent citizens who accidentally ended up in a complex situation.”

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the re-opening of the Ottoman-era Yildiz Hamidiye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, August 4, 2017