Ra'anana

Ra'anana is a city in central Israel, located north of Petah Tikva and Tel Aviv but south of Netanya.

The city was established in the early 1900s by immigrants, who founded the town there called "Ahuza A – New York," or "Little America" by the neighboring Arabs.

Since then, immigrants have played a central role in Ra'anana, as despite now having a majority native Israeli population, is still heavily identified with its large population of olim, especially those from France and from English-speaking countries.

Corruption levels up

American Dolce has created a wild temple for pizzas and fried foods.

 American Dolce
 Israelis observe Remembrance Day, April 30, 2025.

Memorial in Ra'anana makes false equivalency, but violence on attendees unacceptable - editorial

 NECHAMA GRIEF Counselor training session.

Nechama Grief Counseling: Performing a needed service for grieving Israelis - in English

 Palestinians and Israelis attend a joint ceremony for families of Israeli and Palestinian victims on Israeli Remembrance Day, organized by "Combatants for Peace" and the "Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families for Peace" in Tel Aviv on April 24, 2023.

Reform movement files complaint after violent protest at Israeli-Palestinian Remembrance Day event


A classical-jazz fusion concert in Ra’anana showcases remarkable talents of a musical family

Yaron Gottfried, a distinguished composer and conductor, leads the program, which blends beloved classical works with iconic jazz compositions from the 20th century.

 YARON GOTTFRIED.

Café Brenner: Good food in a historic setting - review

The restaurant is quite cozy and welcoming despite its large size, thanks to an abundance of fresh green plants positioned around the place.

 SOME OF the offerings at Café Brenner.

Freed IDF observers discharged from hospital after recovery from Hamas captivity

A huge gathering of people stood outside of their homes in support, and the families expressed their gratitude to the medical staff who cared for the girls.

 Former hostage Daniella Gilboa returns home, February 5, 2025.

RSO closing out the year with music, style, rising stars

The four musicians who are joining the RSO and Maestro Sebba in performances of 'Unending Rhythm' on December 30 and 31 are among the top in the business.

 THE RA’ANANA Symphonette Orchestra.

Kazan: Dining out in style in Ra’anana - review

For a great evening out, there’s no place like Kazan.

 Kazan.

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