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A man wrapped in a prayer shawl prays during Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations at Sacher Park in Jerusalem on April 22, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
April 22, 2026, 5:33 pm
Blue skies, white smoke: Israelis celebrate 78 years of independence
At beaches, city parks, nature areas and urban streets, the smell of grilled meat and the sound of party music fill the air as country marks another birthday
By ToI Staff
One of the works featured in Tel Aviv's 6th Illustration Week, starting November 21, 2019 (Courtesy City of Tel Aviv-Jaffa)
November 1, 2019, 1:27 am
Tel Aviv Illustration Week to feature dozens of colorful exhibits
Hundreds of Israeli artists and illustrators will showcase their work in 79 exhibitions throughout the city’s museum and galleries from November 21 to 30
By Jessica Steinberg
Michal Bachar's laser-cut figurines, creating shadow profiles in black and white, at Illustration Week 2018 (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
November 20, 2018, 7:54 am
Old Jaffa provides scope for the imagination during Illustration Week
The annual ode to illustrators and artists of other mediums is taking place in Jaffa and around Tel Aviv through November 24
By Jessica Steinberg
In this photo from July 28, 2018, fisherman cast their rods in the port of Jaffa. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)
August 7, 2018, 4:28 am
In port of Jaffa, trendy cafes nestle among old stone buildings
Now a mixed Arab and Jewish neighborhood of Tel Aviv, ancient city hosts an eclectic blend of art galleries, bakeries and houses of worship
By TALI ARBEL
Illustrative image of Shai Agnon Boulevard in Givat Oranim (CC BY Gilabrand, Wikipemedia commons)
October 13, 2017, 10:01 am
Church sold Jerusalem neighborhood in 2012 for $3 million — report
Greek Orthodox Patriarchate said to have relinquished Givat Oranim to private companies registered in offshore tax havens
By ToI Staff
Igal Ezraty, a co-founder of the Jaffa Theater, sitting his theater office on September 10, 2017. (Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
September 11, 2017, 12:45 pm
Jaffa theater director says Regev’s threats are good PR
The culture minister’s protestations help sell tickets to the theater’s mix of Arabic and Hebrew productions
By Jessica Steinberg
The iconic clock tower of Jaffa, November 21, 2011. (Liron Almog/FLASH90)
July 18, 2017, 1:51 pm
Greek Orthodox Church sold land near iconic Jaffa clock tower — report
Revelation follows recent reports of Patriarchate sales of land in Jerusalem, Caesarea to unknown offshore companies
By Sue Surkes
Paddle-boarders lining up for Tel Aviv's now-annual seaside competition, taking place this year on Thursday, April 28 (Courtesy Efrat Saar)
April 20, 2016, 11:08 am
With Passover in the air, freedom to enjoy a show, or two
This holiday season, don’t pass over these great events around the country, many of them free
By Jessica Steinberg
The exterior of the extensively renovated and restored W Tel Aviv-Jaffa (Courtesy of W Tel Aviv-Jaffa)
December 3, 2015, 1:03 pm
Hotels look to the past for a new take on luxury
Two hotels still under construction, the W Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Isrotel’s Jerusalem Residence, make use of historical buildings as part of their accommodations
By Jessica Steinberg
Passover paper animals? David Brill's creatures, from the recently opened origami exhibit at the Old Jaffa Museum (Courtesy Old Jaffa Museum)
April 3, 2015, 9:38 am
When the seder’s over, get out and play
11 ways to celebrate your freedom over the Passover holiday break
By Jessica Steinberg
Gerd Rothschild mural at HaTahana (photo credit: Shmuel Bar-Am)
November 9, 2013, 10:47 am
HaTahana: ‘The steam engine is coming!’
The first train to Jerusalem was slow — very slow — but today, the original depot has become a junkyard full of history
By Aviva and Shmuel Bar-Am
Take a bite out of Cafe Christopher's veggie burger, only in Jaffa. (photo credit: Courtesy Phyllis Glazer)
August 28, 2013, 6:13 pm
The veggie burger in Jaffa
Zucchini, potatoes, carrots and orange lentils lend themselves to a flavorful, alternative rissole
By Phyllis Glazer
June 30, 2013, 4:17 pm
All-night party in the White City
Dancing in the streets, headphones in the square, actors on the sidewalk: White Night 2013
By Leeor Bronis
March 31, 2013, 10:52 am
Man with Tourette’s syndrome wins local theatre prize
‘My Name Is Rachel Corrie,’ the play based on the life and death of the young American activist, also wins award
By ToI Staff
A view of the shoreline and al-Bahr Mosque from Jaffa's old city (photo credit: Michal Shmulovich/Times of Israel)
March 8, 2013, 7:45 am
Walk among saints and conquerors in Jaffa’s old city
Tour the narrow alleyways, pop into a Franciscan church, or explore Yemenite jewelry in this one-mile oasis along the glittering Mediterranean Sea
By Michal Shmulovich
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