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Your next book need not be a new purchase: affordable ways to read and listen in Hebrew
September's price index fell half a percent, but vegetables and rents kept rising
Getting your home ready for the first rain: checking drains, seals and electrics, and who is responsible for repairs
Savidor Transport Hub Plan Advances: The Proposed Connections and What Has Yet to Be Approved
Bank of Israel outlines cash's emergency role: what to check in your household payment backup
Further articles
Before forwarding to the group: how to check dramatic news, screenshots and voice messages
A convincing screenshot and a familiar voice are not enough to confirm a story. Checking the source, date and context can help you decide what to share, what to correct and when simply to wait.
Noose-shaped pins distributed at a Herzliya high school: questions parents can put to the school
Handasaim High School staff collected pins handed out by an Otzma Yehudit representative at an election panel on 5 October. The municipality says distribution was prohibited in advance; the party defended the message. Alongside clarifying the incident, parents can ask how boundaries are set for meetings with political representatives.
October 7 in Israel's education system: classroom remembrance and questions parents should ask
Israel's education system marks the national remembrance day for October 7 this week with remembrance activities and age-appropriate discussions. Alongside the national program, families should ask what content their child will encounter, who will support them and how activities will fit their needs.
Electricity storage beside reservoirs and fishponds: proposed planning changes and the checks still required
The National Planning Council is advancing changes for energy storage facilities, including additional location options and licensing adjustments. The 6 October decision sends the proposal for public comments and objections; it is not final approval for a facility beside a particular community.
Pollution in Northern Streams: Sections Under Warning and What to Check Before a Trip
Water tests in early October led to a warning for sites in the Galilee and Golan. Before setting out with children, check both the exact section and route updates.
The Shoket Wastewater Plant Fire: What Is Known About Sewage in Southern Streams
A fire at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant prompted advice to stay away from the Hebron, Beersheba and Besor streams. Emergency efforts continue, but a confirmed restart date remains unavailable to the public.
Replace your car or keep it: how to assess savings and technology before buying
Fuel bills and promises of new technology can make replacing a car tempting. Before deciding, check what would improve in your ordinary week, what the change would cost and which capabilities are available in Israel.
How Much to Give and What to Bring: Gift Etiquette for Weddings, Brit Ceremonies and Visits
A wedding envelope, a baby gift or something small for your hosts: how to decide on an amount and a gesture without turning it into a competition or creating awkwardness.
Changed your mind about an online purchase? What to check before canceling and requesting a refund
The parcel arrived, but the product is unsuitable? Before contacting the shop, distinguish a change of mind from a fault and check when the cancellation period starts.