Family

The war inside Israel's reserve families: 'To him, defending the border protects our family'

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Nearly three years after Yitzy Friedman received a call-up notice for the reserves on October 7, his wife, Roni, is still wrestling with the cost of her husband’s decision to serve.

‘FOR ME, it’s my family first, then nation and border. But he believes that by going to the border, he is defending his family.’ Here, a pregnant Roni sits below her windowsill as one of her children reaches out to her husband, already separated from the family, on his way to his sixth call of duty.
EXPO TEL AVIV will be the venue for the 'Maccabiah City' sports festival ahead of this summer's Games, which open on July 1. (Maccabiah/Courtesy)

Maccabiah launches five-day sports festival at Expo Tel Aviv

No Longer Afraid of Fears

A CBT kit that helps parents and children cope with anxiety at home

Camping in Nature.

Fall asleep beside a campfire or sleep in a bed? The new outdoor vacation


A nation’s pillar: The rise of the largest volunteer organization following Oct. 7

In just months, HaOgen LeMishpachot HaMiluim went from a grassroots idea to the state’s biggest volunteer force

  ‘YOU CAN spot HaOgen volunteers by the kindness in their eyes.’

How Klass Wagen saves Israeli families thousands on European road trips


The choice to be child-free: Two Israeli women share thoughts, regrets on not having kids

Those who decide not to have children do so from a mosaic of different feelings, fears, considerations, pressures, and ideals. The Magazine sat down with two such women.

 An illustrative image of a woman drinking coffee.

"The monster came out": How to stop the yelling at home before it starts

Even if you’re a parent who considers yourself very patient and calm – this situation has probably happened to you. So how do you stop the anger and yelling at home?

A mother comforts her child.

Turning grief into strength: Project Imahot's night of song, solidarity at Tower of David

Held in collaboration with social singing initiative Koolulam, the event created a moment of collective strength and connection.

 Collective connection: Bereaved families gathered at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum for an evening with Koolulam.

Parshat Naso: The quiet power of the Jewish family - opinion

Recent empirical research has confirmed what the Torah has always taught: Stable families, in which both parents remain committed to one another, tend to produce children who flourish.

 A JEWISH FAMILY gathers after lighting Shabbat candles. Civilizations are built by families, sustained by education, enriched by shared values, and blessed, ultimately, by the presence of God, says the writer.

Coke, parking, and the long game of parenting - opinion

I do know that at some point, I, too, cut back on Coca-Cola – realizing that too much of a good thing can kill you.

Coca Cola

Horoscope for Sunday, 1/6: You continue to influence and lead at home and in the family

You continue to influence and lead at home and in the family. There may be dramas and impulsive, unexpected reactions. Try not to fuel the fire or create confrontations and conflicts.

 Horoscope.

Organized summer fun in Jerusalem: A guide to choosing the best summer camp for your kids

Whether you are a tourist or a local, there are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right day or sleepaway camp to make sure your kids have the best summer ever!

 Paintball at Summer Military Boot Camp.

Between laughter and fights: The reality (and magic) of vacationing with teenagers

A vacation with teenagers can easily turn into a nightmare. But with proper planning, even the most challenging moments can become sweet memories.

 Before despair takes over, take a deep breath—there are solutions