Magazine

Daniel Silva's newest novel 'Ransom' proves to be a superb and timely spy thriller - review

The action in 'Ransom' moves effortlessly across Europe. England, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Finland, Denmark, and the Netherlands all feature – even the Luxembourg embassy in London.

10 DOWNING STREET, the residence of Britian’s prime ministers, is the site of an ingenious Russian drone attack in the plot of ‘Ransom.’
WOMEN AT a meeting of the Jerusalem Barnard Book Club.

English-language book clubs across Israel keep Anglo women on the same page

IDF CONVOY of supplies on the Burma Road to Jerusalem during the War of Independence, June 14, 1948.

Clearing the shadow: Celebrated American Col. David ‘Mickey’ Marcus’s true contribution to the IDF

One of Barbara (Bracha) Hines's painting, entitled ‘Grant Our Heart Understanding.’

Barbara 'Bracha' Hines: Painting her way from Florida to Jerusalem


Shabbat Aliyah: Israeli communities that make aliyah possible come together to honor new olim

As 42 congregations across Israel celebrate Shabbat Aliyah, they honor both the journeys that brought olim here and the communal spirit those immigrants bring with them.

FRENCH OLIM arrive in July.

Barack Obama’s Belfast speech was a shameful, distorted rewrite of Israel's history - opinion

Never mind 3,000 years of Jewish history, two Temples in Jerusalem, or centuries of Jewish longing for Zion. In Obama’s telling, the Jews somehow became interlopers in their own land.

FORMER US PRESIDENT Barack Obama and wife Michelle attend the 25th-anniversary memorial of the September 11 attacks, in New York.

Voices from the Arab Press: Iran, the Kurds, and the future of Arab power

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

VOTING IN Egypt’s parliamentary elections, in Giza, Nov. 2025.

Beyond the polls: What are Israelis really thinking as they head to the ballot box?

Each new poll produces a headline that often disagrees with other outlets. Israelis follow polls like a tennis match, their heads swiveling from side to side, following the ball in play.

BALLOT PAPERS of various political parties displayed at the Central Elections Committee warehouse in Shoham, Oct. 14.

Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone

Abraham’s willingness to stand alone would become a defining feature of our nation. As his descendants, we would desperately need that same strength.

AVRAHAM’S WILLINGNESS to stand alone would become a defining feature of our nation.

Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience

Abraham, our forefather, is commanded to journey to an unknown land, and God tells him, “that I will show you.” God’s light will illuminate the way.

LIFE’S TRIALS themselves are the light that a person must follow.

WATCH: Fueled by a life's mission, Netanyahu asks Israelis for time to 'finish the job' in Iran

Netanyahu to 'Post': I want five more terms • 'I'll form gov't with current coalition partners; Eisenkot ruled me out' • Trump's support 'surprised' PM, Israel must capitalize before tide turns in US

In a birthday interview beginning after 2 a.m.,  the prime minister made his case for another term.  We pressed him on Qatar, his trial, and the question  outlasting this election: What happens after Trump?

Voices from the Arab press: Yemen’s fight to retake Sana'a mirrors Syria’s liberation of Damascus

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with the movement, in Sana’a, Yemen, Oct. 9.

From Terah to today: The many roads that lead Jews home

Zionism awakened an ancient attachment to Israel, offering even less religious Jews a powerful connection to their people and homeland.

There are many roads that lead home.

Chentro Kosher: New Hadera joint offers a fresh take on the classic burger - review

Overall, we were pleased with the experience. Chentro offers a creative take on the classic burger, with decent-sized, tasty portions. More indoor seating would be ideal.

Food is prepared at Chentro Kosher in Hadera.