Magazine

Books: Shattering pain

Part novel, part memoir, author Michael Chabon’s latest work is a stunning work of art.

Books: Unstoppable Bibi?

The first English biography of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spills the beans on the longtime statesman.

Hot off the Arab press

What citizens of other countries are reading about the Middle East

Pascale's Kitchen: Winter Stews

The best part about these stews that cook slowly over a low flame is that the entire meal is cooked in one pot.

Food: The cookie maven

Experimenting with new cookie flavors is Dorie Greenspan’s passion.

Autumn air around Jerusalem

While you’re walking, take a look at the flora surrounding the path – there are terebinth, oak and large olive trees all around.

Jewish melodies in Ecuador

A small but historic Jewish community straddling the equator in Latin America hopes for continuity.

Transitioning into parenthood

RX For Readers: Milk and its ilk

Calcium-enriched soy milk and pasteurized goat or sheep milk offer the high nutritional value of real dairy milk.

Doing justice

A collection of essays, writings and speeches provides insight into the life and mind of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Inside Basmane, Turkey

A look into Basmane, a neighborhood in the city of Izmir in Western Turkey, that has become a haven for refugees.

Pascale's kitchen: Just vegetables

Recipes for those who love vegetables and to help include a few at each meal.

Tasty serendipity in northern Portugal

Searching for a medieval synagogue led us to some of the most delectable custard pies ever to cross our taste buds.

Offering an olive branch

Why not head north and celebrate the olive season? – Here are some ideas of how to do that

A world of difference

All the way from England, an international literary magazine is fortifying its base in Israel – in Hebrew – and draws new crowds.

Hot off the Arab press

What citizens of other countries are reading about the Middle East.

Sticking to the words

Accomplished thespian and new immigrant Howard Schechter – who currently performs in a local production of Mel Brooks’s ‘The Producers’ – talks about his life and work.

Books: Studying betrayal

Amos Oz’s latest novel is provocative, eloquent and honest.

Hot off the Arab press

What citizens of other countries are reading about the Middle East

Cooking: Rogelach and rozalach

Most rogelach are made with flaky pastry dough or shortcrust pastry (which is made from cream, flour and margarine) and filled with dates and nuts, or chocolate or jelly and nuts.

Cooking: The festival of bulgur

By substituting bulgur for rice in recipes, you get dishes that are higher in protein.

Treasures in the Modi’in area

Even those who drive on the Highway 443 regularly do not often take the time to look around at the beautiful forests found on both sides of the road.

Technology – the new generation gap

“People fear things they depend on but don’t have any control over. That’s technology.” (The Atlantic, October 16, 2015)

Rx For Readers: Flu shot, or not?

Soroka University Medical Center doctors encourage most of us to roll up our sleeves.

A bike made for many

Disabled IDF vets bond with foreign cyclists: To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

'Jewish unity is paramount'

Philadelphia-based Amy Holtz, CEO of the Diaspora Affairs Ministry’s Israel-Diaspora Initiative in the US, Mosaic United, sees Jewish unity as being paramount.

Mateh Yehuda Wine Festival

The festival, which has already begun and will continue until November 19, offers a variety of activities connected with wine that will take place in wineries and vineyards.

Slowly cooking on the back burner

Why is it so difficult for us to grasp the threat of climate change? Maybe it’s because climate change doesn’t have a mustache.

Tastes of Spain: Barcelona, Ávila and Toledo

Exploring local tastes and new combinations.

Pascale's Kitchen: Waffles, pancakes and...surprise cake!

All you need is a good frying pan. Just place it over a flame and you’re ready to spoil your family.