Family

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.
Red anemones from Shokeda Forest.

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

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

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

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

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


Your Investments: Estate planning lessons from the Torah - Keep wills fair and balanced - opinion

Your investments: No matter how great you think your children are, do everyone a favor, and create a will where assets are split evenly among your children.

GEORGE FOREMAN poses before the WBC Heavyweight World Championship fight in 2011 in Hamburg, Germany.

Rabbi Leo Dee remarries almost 2.5 years after first wife, two daughters murdered in Hamas attack

Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife and two of his daughters were murdered by Hamas in April 2023, remarried on Sunday.

Rabbi Leo Dee (R) and Aliza Teplitsky (L) celebrate their wedding, August 31, 2025.

A hero's legacy: Remembering fallen IDF soldier Shlomi Shrem's faith, love, sacrifice

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: An Efrat mother remembers her fallen soldier son as a 'soul that came down to earth with a purpose.'

‘HE WAS always looking out for others – his brothers, his friends, even complete strangers.’ The Shrem family during happier times.

150 meters from the Sea: The new holiday village opening in Israel

Metaylim Hotels wins tender to build a 20-dunam holiday village in Achziv, 150m from the Mediterranean, with 60 family units and a relaxed western beach vibe.

The planned Metaylim Hotels property in Achziv

The summer vacation ends in two weeks – where can you still escape to?

Two weeks left of summer break! Gulliver offers last-minute deals: Cyprus from $544, Bucharest $919, plus local vacations in Israel starting at NIS 3,951. Still time for a getaway!

Paphos

Gai Beach at the Kinneret: New shading facilities and the Super Slider

Gai Beach Water Park at the Kinneret added new shading and a Super Slider with four slides. The 15-dunam park combines a water park and a private beach.

Gai Beach Water Park

Feeling the end in the air: Activities for the whole family to celebrate the end of summer

In August, despite the heat, evenings hint at autumn. Nature reserves and gardens offer one last wave of family activities and experiences to enjoy before summer ends.

Lantern Tour in Caesarea

This time won’t come back – the new vacation trend taking over Israel

From trips with grandparents to emotional bonds: Five top destinations for intergenerational travel - Tel Dan, Hula Lake, Rosh Hanikra, Achziv Beach - where shared experiences strengthen family ties.

Travelers at Tel Dan

More than a village; a lifeline - opinion

'During the six weeks I was hospitalized – and the months before and after – I needed Jody. And Jody needed the Village.'

Keep in mind this is no cliché, says the writer.

‘What time is Shabbat over?’ - A new understanding - opinion

'The nerves of even the most adoring grandparents can get shot. I understand that now. I didn’t understand it then.'

Not everything you love you want all at once, says the writer.