Family

Why Americans save for retirement but put off writing a will

While retirement savings often build automatically, many Americans delay writing a will or granting financial authority, leaving important decisions about their assets unresolved.

Americans save for retirement but often overlook wills and essential estate planning.
People vote in Jerusalem on election day, March 2, 2020.

I’m not Left or Right. I’m Up: Time to look beyond political labels - opinion

Ramat Hanadiv.

All the kid-friendly attractions for Election Day 2026

Reserve soldiers.

New study finds: Personal resilience protects reservists and their families


Taking eight grandchildren on a cruise was exhausting, expensive, and worth every shekel - opinion

An Israeli grandfather reflects on the noise, expense, and exhaustion of taking eight grandchildren on a cruise, and why bringing the whole family together is worth it.

The Haifa Port Company estimates that international cruise companies will return to activity gradually in the coming years

Following DNA trails, a Jewish family shattered by the Holocaust discovers its lost branches

DISAPORA AFFAIRS: A DNA test revealed more than 50 relatives Adrianna Turk never knew existed, breaking decades of Holocaust silence and bringing her to Jerusalem to meet family she thought was lost.

FAMILY FOUND: Raanan Gidron welcomes his newly-discovered second cousin, Adrianna Turk, to Israel. After believing much of her family had been wiped out in the Holocaust, a DNA search revealed over 50 relatives scattered around the world.

When family and law intersect: When is it recommended to consult a family law attorney?

Early action, lasting protection: Why timely consultation with a family law attorney is essential.

Early legal counsel prevents costly mistakes and protects your family's future.

The best end-of-summer events across Israel

With one week left of summer break, explore the best free and budget-friendly events, parks, and outdoor screenings across Israel for the final stretch.

A Summer Camp for One Family.

After months apart on reserve duty, married Israeli couples face a new challenge at home

A 2024 study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, of couples during the current war found that wartime stress sharply reduces sexual well-being and emotional closeness.

 An IDF reservist kisses his child before boarding the bus, in Jerusalem, May 2025.

End of summer vacation: Last-minute family outings in Jerusalem

From air-conditioned exhibits to outdoor festivals, here is how to wrap up August with the kids in the capital - whether you are looking for paid events or free fun.

The aqueduct at Armon Hanatziv, City of David | Photo:The aqueduct at Armon Hanatziv, City of David.

Three million flowers: The exhibition transforming Tel Aviv into a fairytale world

After drawing over 150,000 visitors, the FLOWERS exhibition returns to Expo Tel Aviv with giant displays, planets, and millions of blooms.

Around 50 of Israel’s leading floral designers worked for weeks. The “Journey Between Worlds – FLOWERS” exhibition.

Heatwave leaves no choice: Indoor air-conditioned attractions for the summer vacation

Severe heatwave sends families to air-conditioned fun in Netanya, Rishon Lezion, Kfar Saba, Ra'anana, Petah Tikva, and Hod Hasharon: Cinema, circus, and sports.

Family, illustration.

Jerusalem’s Jewish Quarter offers family ticket to six heritage sites for NIS 160

A new project invites families to explore the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City and visit six of the area's key heritage sites.

Six major heritage sites in one ticket. The Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem

First circus city opens in Israel, combining ninja, water, and extreme attractions

A new venue in Petah Tikva merges a 360-degree international circus show with ninja courses, extreme inflatables, water and foam zones, and interactive workshops.

All the action in one place. Circo Land by Florentin Circus