Family

The war inside Israel's reserve families: 'To him, defending the border protects our family'

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Nearly three years after Yitzy Friedman received a call-up notice for the reserves on October 7, his wife, Roni, is still wrestling with the cost of her husband’s decision to serve.

‘FOR ME, it’s my family first, then nation and border. But he believes that by going to the border, he is defending his family.’ Here, a pregnant Roni sits below her windowsill as one of her children reaches out to her husband, already separated from the family, on his way to his sixth call of duty.
EXPO TEL AVIV will be the venue for the 'Maccabiah City' sports festival ahead of this summer's Games, which open on July 1. (Maccabiah/Courtesy)

Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

No Longer Afraid of Fears

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

Camping in Nature.

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation


The DNA of excellence: Rosenzweig family clinic redefining smiles and aesthetics

“Four doctors from one family create a seamless, 360-degree approach to dentistry and facial aesthetics, combining experience, innovation, and coordinated care under one roof.”

No longer just for the wealthy: Private pools are taking over homes in Israel

Ahead of Shavuot and the Israeli summer, more families are upgrading their yards with private pools. What drives this trend, and how technology and architecture are changing the rules of living.

Pool design: Plagim Pools planning, Gan-Galim Gardens.

Israel Hofsheet petitions High Court over state benefits it says favor haredi sector

The petition says benefits are tailored to people with characteristics more common in the haredi sector, such as early marriage, large families, and many siblings.

n ultra-Orthodox Jew walks on a street in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood.

The ecosystem of healing

Why we treat the whole tree, not just the branch

Little Twin Girls are sitting and ancient old olive tree. Children are enjoying big and old ancient olive tree in the olive garden in Mediterranean

Divorce and financial security: What Seattle families need to know

Understanding how Washington's family law system works - and how to navigate it strategically - is essential for anyone facing the end of a marriage.

Looking for a challenge with the kids? The desert trail that will surprise you

Nahal Abuv offers a short but challenging route – an unusual family experience suitable for children experienced in hiking and for parents looking for a bit more action on their next trip.

Nahal Abuv

The recipe that will change your holiday: Passover pizza kids love

In honor of the spring holiday: The recipe by Miri Shalom, from the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@, for making kosher-for-Passover pizza without hametz - and with all the flavor.

Kosher-for-Passover Pizza.

Post-Passover recipes to try: Bagels, veggie soup, chicken, and almond cookies

Cozy post-Passover recipes you’ll love: homemade bagels, veggie soup, crispy chicken, and almond cookies to enjoy with loved ones.

Chinese almonds

Want to make changes in life right now? This is how you will avoid mistakes

Dina Dror, a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, explains how to distinguish between a considered decision and an emotional response to ongoing pressure.

In periods of uncertainty, many consider dramatic changes in life

Research: Fathers get depressed after child's birth, just not right away

Estimates suggest that about one in ten fathers experiences postpartum depression.

 An illustrative image of babies.