Magazine

Growing up in war zones

A journalist and a marine pen a moving joint memoir of life in battle.

A winner with the mentality of a loser

Ben Caspit’s new book shows how Benjamin Netanyahu brought impressive resources to the Prime Minister’s Office, but failed to capitalize on them.

Ice-cold drinks for a hot summer night

Balancing the yum in Asian cooking

From what yum means in Asian cooking to foods you need to try as soon as you can.

Thailand can also be a dynamic family experience

Thailand has much to offer for those seeking a family vacation the children will never forget.

Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Tehran (and other concerns)

How sporting spirit can defeat politics and prejudice, even in Iran, and what this has to do with Israel.

PIECING TOGETHER

Artwork holds answers to destinies of Holocaust survivors.

Summer debuts

Two new suburban restaurants: Republic in Hod Hasharon and Shastel in Ra’anana.

A key player

Lahav Shani performs at the Jerusalem Chamber Music Festival

Frantz’s secret

The film is tasteful but lacks that certain ‘Ozon layer’.

Top 10 things to do this week

This week's top 10 attractions.

Dance of folk

Austrian choreographer Simon Meyer presents ‘Sons of Sissy’.

WHERE TIME IS IRRELEVANT

The first Israeli woman to swim the English Channel tells about the challenge.

screen savors: Diana documentaries and the film ‘Get Out’

To commemorate 20 years since the death of princess Diana three documentaries will be shown on Israeli television.

Starting over: From Chicago to Ma'aleh Adumim

An American rabbi embarks on a physical and spiritual journey that leads him to unexpected places.

The Tisch: A beloved sapling

"It might be impossible to recast the connotation of Chelm in popular memory, but it would be a shame to forget the truly wise people of the actual Chelm."

Parashat Re'eh: ‘You shall not harden your heart’

This week's Torah portion has a lot to do about charity.

Let them eat cake

Simple and delicious cake that every family will love.

Poppy-seed challenge and the challengeless sure-bet

A sweet mix between your classic poppy seed and apple cakes.

Around the corner

Rosh Pina’s unique features mean it has something for everyone.

A state of their own: A new exploration of the life of Ze’ev Jabotinsky

Heller is most adept at analyzing how Jabotinsky held on to the reins of his followers even when they took steps that made him personally uncomfortable.

Why do we say things we shouldn’t?

You can always say that you are sorry, and that you are at a loss for words and don’t know what to say.

Are microwave ovens dangerous?

Microwave ovens heat and cook food using microwaves, which are non-ionizing waves like radiowaves.

Puppets lead the way

Khoury and Ariel had chemistry from the word go. They shared a love of the arts and a propensity for making good use of them for youthful enlightenment.

Dreams of sounds and glue and batteries

Mordechai was six years old when his family made aliya from Iran after the establishment of the State of Israel.

Taking the mask off: Marlyn Vinig combines ultra-Orthodox and career

Vinig became a feature of Culture Club via the show’s host, Shifra Kornfeld, who recommended her for a position after having met her while working on a project in the past.

A home is more than four walls

Interior designer Yael Steinberger teaches the finer points of planning a home.

The space between

Painter Jordana Klein finds herself in negative space.

The cure within

The Mekudeshet music festival is all about making Jerusalem relevant.

Three festivals, one Jerusalem

The Holy City is alive with things to do this summer, and the list is topped by three iconic events that are transforming the city.