ra'anana Things to Do

This artsy, upscale restaurant and bar is set in a large, two-level space; the decor is both posh and hip. Chicness is the guiding principle in the style of the clientèle. Expect to be looked over by the selectorit (the doorwom... more

This fountain, entitled the Fire and Water sculpture is located on a raised roundabout that is painted in a bright, rainbow design. Created by Yaacov Agam it has been dedicated to the friendship between the cities of Tel Aviv a... more

The Great Synagogue located just east of the Shalom Tower, is still active. The beautifully ornate building was erected in 1926 and renovated in 1970. The synagogue is constructed with a huge dome and showcases arched and magni... more

Once known as the Dolphinarium, the Tel Aviv Aquarium no longer has any dolphins to speak of. Indeed, it feels like the establishment's glory days are behind it. Still, there is much to see in the large aquarium windows that ru... more

Painted leprechaun green on the outside, this is a real Irish experience as everything from the lamps to wood paneling comes from Ireland. The menu has equally authentic offerings. There is fish and chips with tartar sauce, she... more

The memory of the Holocaust affects many Israelis. Six million were lost in Hitler's mass genocide; many of Israel's immigrants were Holocaust survivors. This day is the anniversary of the 1943 Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. At 8p, th... more

The style of this pub is chic bohemian, a good fit in the Neve Tzedek neighborhood where it is located.The decor, with its exposed brick and hard wood fixtures, is cosy, but with a certain post-modern pretence that reminds the... more

Its interior features dark wood and gold trim, but the restaurant's centerpiece is the massive gold tank used for brewing the three beers offered: a dark, red and a golden. What better to accompany a rich, finely brewed beer th... more

Since 1973, it has offered two screens: one for mainstream artistic films, the other for retrospectives and premieres. Almost every month there is a different festival or season, be it 12 days of British films or a week of Fren... more

This neighborhood is not touted in any of the Tel Aviv tourist brochures, the way its next door neighbor, Neve Tzedek, is. Few of the 50 to 70-year-old buildings have been renovated, though here, in terms of density, is Tel Avi... more