ebay deal of the day!

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Still trying to rein in your spending, but not sure how to do it?

I'm begun posting ebay deals here, and plan to continue on a regular basis, that will help bring costs down.

Today's deal is PERFECT for everyone who washes dishes (I assume that's almost everyone - right?! 

If your hands get annoyed with you for washing dishes (water's too cold or too hot, harsh detergents, fingernail damage, whatever the problem may be...) the best way to handle it is a great pair of cotton lined cleaning gloves! They aren't so cheap and aren't always easy to find, though...

So I decided to ebay them - you've got to see this!

Check out the screenshot on the left here - you can find this listing at https://ebay.to/2H7Dtyo and get yourself an awesome pair (or more than one) for just about 13 NIS (including shipping)! There's even a deal right now that you get an extra discount if you buy 2!

So, go ahead, save money on basics by ebaying them! 

Find other ebay deals here, and deals from all over here

Follow my blog (or like or follow me on Facebook) for more ebay money savers for Israelis, coming soon! If you have items you love to buy on ebay, let me know at ester@kosherfrugal.com !

Happy savings!

AMAZING hotel discount!

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Thanks for your support!

If you're planning to travel in March, hurry and book your hotel today, and SAVE BIG with this sale from Hotels.com!

We don't travel much, but when we do, we usually use Hotels.com to book - the savings are great! We've used them for stays in Israel and abroad! This deal is for travel dates between March 1-29, and must be booked by Feb. 27th, so hurry and book now!

If you're booking between now and March 3rd, though, for travel dates thru August 19, 2018, you can use my exclusive discount code: AFFGENUKQ1819 for 10% off your booking! This will definitely save you money even if you're booking for peak travel times! 

And there's so much more than hotels on their site - they have hotels, hostels, bed 'n breakfasts, and other options! There's something in every location for practically every budget!

Have fun, and happy traveling!

Discount Tickets to the Don Quixote Ballet!

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Check out this Groo deal for discount tix to the Russian National Ballet Theatre's performances of Don Quixote here in Israel in February and March:

The Russian National Ballet Theatre is performing the Don Quixote ballet this winter in Israel! Tix are 39% - 40% off with this deal! (119 NIS - 129 NIS, depending upon date and location) Check the dates and locations carefully before you purchase - there are various locations, including Haifa, Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Ashdod, Rechovot, and Karmiel! Some shows may begin almost immediately after Shabbat ends, so please take note of the times.

Groo deals often sell out quickly, so be sure to order before the deal ends!

Be sure to join my deals group on FB so you hear about all the best deals!

Discount Tickets to the Sleeping Beauty Ballet!

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Check out this Groo deal for discount tix to the Russian National Ballet Theatre's performances of Sleeping Beauty here in Israel in February and March:

The Russian National Ballet Theatre is performing the legendary Sleeping Beauty ballet this winter in Israel! Tix are 32% - 44% off with this deal! (119 NIS - 129 NIS, depending upon date and location) Check the dates and locations carefully before you purchase - there are various locations, including Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Ashkelon, and Beer Sheva!

Groo deals often sell out quickly, so be sure to order before the deal ends!

Be sure to join my deals group on FB so you hear about all the best deals!

Save thousands of shekels with this FREEBIE!

PSA for any of you out there preparing for the "psychometri" (psychometric) college entrance exam (or with kids who are at this stage) - there's a new online course that is FREE. 

Yup, you read that correctly - FREE! At least, the basic course is free. There are add-ons at a subsidized rate, as well as physical course books that you can buy for a subsidized price to augment the free course.

This course is brought to you by the Digital Israel project, part of the Ministry of Social Equality. You do not need to qualify for services to sign up for the course - it should be open to everyone!

Click here for more information about this course, or to sign up!

Happy studying and happy savings!

p.s. there are other courses offered as well, such as a spoken Arabic course for beginners, beginning in May. Sign up now if you're interested!

Restaurant Deals: Jerusalem and the Merkaz

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great GROO deals you don't want to miss! This roundup post includes deals I posted separately, and a whole lot more!

Pre-purchase your vouchers and save up to 50%! This is a GREAT way to save when you want to splurge! Don't miss out on the savings - check below for savings in your area!

This post focuses exclusively on kosher restaurants and take-out food, so if you're going to splurge, you can now afford to splurge a little more, with discount vouchers and savings. I keep checking for new deals, as I know you've been waiting for some, and I am so excited that there were so many new deals this week - you definitely need to check this list out if you are planning to eat out! Also, be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out on new additions all the time!

Click here for restaurant deals in the North and South of the country! (I'll update this link as soon as I can!)

If you're looking for discount admission tickets, not food, click here!

Click here for restaurant deals in the North & South!

The Whole Country:

Olive Oil deal - delivery is not included in the deal. 2 liters for 79 nis, or 4 liters plus a jar of olives for 144 nis.

Handmade Chocolates from La Poem. Delivery available throughout the country. Various gift packages available for 40-52% off!

The Budget Car Rental Deal is back! Deals start at 74 NIS per day - prices vary by car class. The price includes VAT and insurance, and 99 km per day. Pickup and return is available at any Budget rental location in Israel, except the airport. One way to/from Eilat will incur additional fees. You can purchase up to 14 vouchers to apply to your rental contract (max. 14 days). Drivers must be at least 23 years old, and have a license for at least 2 years. For I-class cars, driver must be at least 25 years old. You must secure your rental with a valid credit card (no debit cards). For more information, call *2200 from any phone.

Jerusalem and nearby:

Dinner for 2 at Montefoire (Yemin Moshe, Jerusalem), for 229 nis (or 259 nis for the premium deal). Voucher valid thru Feb. 28, 2019. Be sure to show your voucher before you order. Cannot be combined with other deals. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11 am - 8 pm, and Fri, 11 am - 2 pm. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per couple. Max 6 diners at a table. Anyone in your party without a voucher will be required to order a main dish off the menu.

Get a giant family size pizza for 35 nis instead of 69 nis, at Pesto (Katamon, Jerusalem - mehadrin & badatz). Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019 for take-out orders ONLY. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 9am - 9pm, Fridays 9am -2pm, and Sat. nights from one hour after Shabbat until 11pm. Limit one voucher per person per visit. Pay for toppings at the restaurant. 

Breakfast for 2 for just 59 nis (58 if you catch the early bird deal) at Pesto (Katamon, Jerusalem - mehadrin & badatz)! Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 9am - 2pm, and Fridays 9am -2pm (reserve in advance for Friday). Limit one voucher per couple per visit.

 Breakfast for 2 for just 79 nis at Cafe Greg Maale Adumim! Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Valid only at the Maale Adumim location. Blackout dates apply, including New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 10:30pm. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per couple per visit. 

Choose the 29 nis deal for a pita-based meal, or 39 nis for your choice of dishes off the menu (up to 69 nis original price) at Sushi Kebab (Machane Yahuda, Jerusalem)! Voucher valid thru Mar. 10, 2019. Redeem Sun - Wed, noon - 10pm and Thurs, noon - 6pm, but it says you must call ahead. Limit one voucher per person per visit.

Breakfast starting at 19 nis for a dessert-style breakfast, or 35 nis for one (65 for 2) for a full breakfast off the menu at Cafe Gourmand (at the Shani Hotel) . Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8am - 2:30pm, and Fri, 8-11am (dessert breakfast ends at 1:30pm Sun- Thurs). Reservations required.

Gourmet meal for 2 for 249nis (half off!) at Pichonka in Nes Harim. Reservations required. Voucher must be redeemed by Mar. 31, 2019. Blackout dates apply. Max 5 vouchers per group. You must show the voucher before you order, and anyone in your party without a voucher will be required to place an 100 nis (minimum) order. 

Breakfast buffet at the TRYP Batsheva Hotel by Wyndham - 69 nis for 1, 135 nis for 2! Voucher must be redeemed by April 1, 2019. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person. Anyone age 2+ must have a voucher.

Eyal Hotel - Breakfast buffet - 59 shekels for 1, or 115 shekels for 2! Valid Sun-Fri, 7:00am - 10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru March 30, 2019.

Niflaot HaTzuna (mehadrin) 15% off catering, with self-pickup. Delivery within J-m is 100 shekels (free for orders of 20 portions or more). Option for delivery to other cities, as well. After you purchase the Groupon, you must call the caterer to finalize your orders. Minimum order is for 10 people (there are options for 10, 15, or 20 people, plus the option to add an additional person). Voucher valid thru March 19, 2019

Shakshuk in Machane Yehuda - 58nis for 2! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Mon - Thurs, 8am - 4:30pm, and Fridays 8am - 1pm

Workshops (meat cooking/butchery) at Ktzizot - including a "Carnivore's meal" and a glass of wine, for 139nis! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Workshops take place on Mon, Tues, and Thurs, at 6pm and last for 2 hrs. Plan to arrive 15 min before your workshop begins!

Pescados - (Badatz, Jerusalem) Lunch for two for just 139nis! Or the Dinner deal for 44% off regular price (your choice of party of 2, or party of 4). Vouchers valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Blackout dates apply.

Pescados also offers an "Italian Chef's Dinner for 2" deal - Italian meal for 2 for 189 nis (normal price 403 nis)! There's also a less pricey option - choose a meal that normally is priced at 282 nis, for just 155 nis! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required (some blackout dates may apply). Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - midnight, and Sat nights from when Shabbat ends until midnight.. Limit one voucher per couple, and limit 2 couples with vouchers per table.

The Merkaz (Tel Aviv and nearby):

Deli Sandwiches at Bis Bis (Rotschild, Tel Aviv) for just 15 nis (reg. price 26 nis). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Valid for sit-down service or take out. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, noon - 5 pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Half price vouchers for takeout food for Shabbat from Bistro Restaurant in Ramat Gan. Voucher valid thru April 30, 2019. Redeem on Fridays from 6 am - 2:30 pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Get a 50 shekel voucher for just 25 shekels, for your purchase of vegan cheeses from The Nuts Chef! Pick up from their store in Rosh Ha'Ayin or Namal Tel Aviv. Limit one voucher per purchase. Voucher valid for 5 years from date of purchase.

Paradiso Cafe in Sarona Market - buy one get one free breakfast deal (79 shekels for breakfast for 2!). Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9am - noon. Voucher valid thru March 29, 2019. Or choose dinner for 2 at Paradiso, for 139 NIS. Voucher valid thru March 29, 2019. Be sure to show your voucher before you order! Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 11 pm, and Fri, 9 am - 1 pm. Reservations required. Max. 3 vouchers per table. Anyone at your table without a voucher will be required to place an order of min. 50 NIS.

Breakfast for 2 at Tchuma (Tel Aviv) for just 79 nis. Voucher valid thru March 1, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 8 pm, and Fri, 9 am - 2 pm. Reservations required. Menu may be subject to change.

Sushi Platters from Tampopo Sushi Bar (Tel Aviv) - 40 pcs. for 99nis, 64 pcs for 169nis, or 96 pcs for 199nis! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Order your platter at least 2 hrs in advance of pick up. Delivery is available for an additional charge. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11:30 am - 11 pm, and Fri, noon - 3 pm.

Steak dinner at Kaza (Bat Yam) - 79 nis for 1 person, or 149 nis for 2. Or choose the mixed meat platter for 119 nis for 2 people, or 319 nis for 4 people. Also available: shipudim for 2 for 99 nis, or a fish dinner for 2 for 109 nis. Voucher valid thru Feb. 28, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 5 pm - last customer, and Sat. nights, from 1 hr after Shabbat - last customer. Reservations required. Max. 6 per table when using vouchers. Anyone at your table without a voucher will be required to place a min. order of 75 nis.

Soup & Rice at HaTeimani in Tel Aviv, 19 nis for 1, or 35 nis for 2! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10 am - 4 pm, for seated service or take-out. Limit one voucher per person/couple.

Friday night dinner (gourmet buffet) for 229 nis per person at the David Intercontinental Hotel (Tel Aviv)/ Valid thru March 1, 2019. Reservations required. Dinner is served from 7-9:30pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Cafe Med at the Hilton (Tel Aviv) - Shabbat meals starting at 255 nis. Voucher valid thru Feb. 23, 2019. Friday night dinner is served 18:30-21:30, Shabbat lunch is served 13:00 - 15:00. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person. Max 10 per table. Be sure that everyone has a printed voucher. *this is the last weekend for this deal!*

Breakfast Buffet at the Daniel Hotel (Herzliya) - breakfast for one for 69 nis, or for 2 for 135 nis. Voucher valid thru March 15, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 7-10:30am. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person/couple.

Hagrill Halohet (Tel Aviv - Badatz hechsher) - dinner for 2 for 99 nis (premium package is 165 nis). Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11am - 2am, and Sat. nights, from one hour after Shabbat until 2 am. Limit one voucher per person.

Souvlaki (Netanya) - Greek food for 2 for 219 (reg. price 432 nis). Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun - Wed, 11am - midnight (last arrival 9pm), Thurs, 11am - 7pm, Fri, 11am - half an hour before Shabbat starts, and Sat. nights, from half an hour after Shabbat until midnight. Max 3 vouchers per table. Reservations required. Anyone at your table without a voucher is required to order a main course off the menu.

Sushixi (Rishon) - Asian-style meal for 2 for 79 nis! Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 3 pm - 9:30 pm, and Fri 10 am - 3 pm. Limit one voucher per couple. Or, choose the party platter deal - get an 80 piece platter for 209 nis (regular price 350 nis)!

Lemongrass (Netanya) - Choose an 80-pc sushi platter for 169 nis, or a 110-pc platter for 219 nis. Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 5 pm - 11 pm, Fri, 1 pm - 3 pm. You must call at least 2 hrs ahead of your preferred pickup time. Extra 15 nis for delivery orders. Limit one voucher per person. 

Petrozilia (Tel Aviv) - Lunch vouchers - 69 nis for one person, or 138 nis for 2! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm. Limit one voucher per person or couple.

Resto (Tel Aviv) - Chef's Dinner for two for 229 nis. Voucher valid thru Apr. 16, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 6 pm - 10:30pm, and Sat. night, from 2 hrs after Shabbat until 10:30 pm. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per couple. Max 3 couples per table with vouchers. 

Cafe Greg, Givatayim - breakfast for 2 for 79 nis. Voucher valid thru March 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - 10 pm, and Fri. from 8 am - 2 pm (extra 10 nis per person on Friday, payable to the cafe). Good only at the Givatayim location. Limit one voucher per couple.

Hashovach (Tel Aviv) - dinner for 2 for 89 nis, or a premium package for 109 nis! Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11:30 am - 8 pm, and Friday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Pizza Time (Netanya) - personal pie for 15 / family pie for 25 / family pie + large drink for 33. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 2 pm - 8 pm, and Sat. nights from the end of Shabbat - midnight. Friday orders MUST be placed in advance. Toppings and delivery not included.

Nusha (Petach Tikvah) - Italian meal for 2, starting at 99 nis. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - 6 pm, and Fridays 11:30 am - 2 pm. Reservations required.

Nusha (Petach Tikvah) - "Toast" or personal pizza with a drink, for 25 nis (48 nis for 2). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - last customer, or Fridays 8 am - 1:30 pm.

Cafe Itamar (Givat Shmuel) - breakfast for 2 for 89 nis. Breakfast is served all day. Voucher is valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 7:30 am - 11 pm and Sat nights from one hour after Shabbat ends until 11 pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Nagisa (Tel Aviv)- Sushi platters starting at 169 nis. Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, noon - 6 pm, Fridays noon - 5 pm, and Sat. nights till midnight. Call in your order for a platter at least 3 hrs in advance. Delivery not included.

Lechem Basar, Netanya (mehadrin) - Dinner for 2 for 299 nis. Valid Sun-Thurs, 12:30 pm -11:00 pm. Reservations required. Valid thru March 31, 2019. Blackout dates may apply.

Lunch at Tzanani in Bnei Brak (Machpud) - 65 nis for 1, 129 for 2! Valid Sun-Thurs, 11:00 am -6:00 pm. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Some blackout dates apply.

Dinner for 2 at Hilulim (mehadrin) restaurant in Tel Aviv at the border of Holon, for 169nis. Reservations required. Max 5 deals per table. Voucher can be used Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm. Voucher valid thru Feb. 28, 2019, but blackout dates apply. 

Shabbat Takeout from Viki in Netanya - half price vouchers (pay 30 NIS for a 60 NIS voucher)! Limit one per person. Valid for 90 days from date of purchase, on Fridays only

Breakfast at the David Tower in Netanya, and then use the spa facilities for the rest of the day! 160 NIS for 1 person/319 NIS for two. Reservations required. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Must be 16+ to use the spa facilities.

Fruit Platters from Ba-Li Pri in Ramat Gan, starting at 99nis. Limit 3 deals per person. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Order your platter in advance! Note they have blackout dates.

La Place in Netanya - Breakfast for 2, for just 59nis. Limit 2 vouchers per table. Show your voucher before ordering. Use your voucher Sun - Fri, 8:00 am - noon. Valid thru March 31, 2019.

Breakfast Buffet at the Rimonim Tower in Ramat Gan - 59nis for 1, or 115nis for 2. Valid for 30 days from date of purchase, but blackout dates apply. Reservations required. Breakfast buffet is open from 7am - 10am, Sun- Fri 

Herod's Hotel (Tel Aviv) Breakfast Buffet - 5 star breakfast buffet for 1, for 79 nis, or for 2 for 155 nis! Voucher valid thru March 30, 2019. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs 6:30 am - 10:30 am. Not available for Fridays. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person or couple.

If you didn't find the restaurant you were looking for, be sure to check out additional deals at eLuna - click here for info!

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Restaurant deals - North and South!

(This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking a link. Thanks in advance for your support!)  

Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great GROO deals you don't want to miss!

This post focuses exclusively on kosher restaurants and take-out food, so if you're going to splurge, you can now afford to splurge a little more, with discount vouchers and savings. Pre-purchase your vouchers and save up to 50%! This is a GREAT way to save when you want to splurge! Don't miss out on the savings - check below for savings in your area! 

I keep checking for new deals, as I know you've been waiting for some, and this week there are some changes, so check carefully! Also, be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out!

If you're looking for restaurant deals in the Merkaz & Jerusalem, click here!

If you're looking for discount admission tickets, not food, click here!

The Whole Country:

Olive Oil deal - delivery is not included in the deal. 2 liters for 79 nis, or 4 liters plus a jar of olives for 144 nis.

Handmade Chocolates from La Poem. Delivery available throughout the country. Various gift packages available for 40-52% off!

The Budget Car Rental Deal is back! Deals start at 74 NIS per day - prices vary by car class. The price includes VAT and insurance, and 99 km per day. Pickup and return is available at any Budget rental location in Israel, except the airport. One way to/from Eilat will incur additional fees. You can purchase up to 14 vouchers to apply to your rental contract (max. 14 days). Drivers must be at least 23 years old, and have a license for at least 2 years. For I-class cars, driver must be at least 25 years old. You must secure your rental with a valid credit card (no debit cards). For more information, call *2200 from any phone.

Haifa and North:


Pizza deals at Mama Pizza (Kiryat Ata) - 59 NIS (58 if you hurry) gets you a pizza deal for 2 - medium size pizza served with a salad, garlic bread, and a drink. Or choose a medium size ("mishpachtit") pizza for 25 NIS (the 39 NIS deal gets you a topping and a drink with that)

Chocolate gift baskets from Chokolata (Horev store in Haifa) - choose from one of 4 deals, up to 31% off list price!

Chiro Napoli (Nahariya) - dinner for 2 for 99 nis (or 149 nis for the premium package). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - midnight, Fridays 8 am - 3pm, and Sat. nights from when Shabbat ends until midnight. Limit one voucher per couple.

Friday night Buffet at the Leonardo Plaza (Haifa) - 119 nis for 1, or 235 nis for 2. Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019, only for Friday night dinner from 6:30-8:30pm. Reservations required. Bring your printed voucher.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Plaza (Haifa) - 79 nis for 1, or 149 nis for 2! Voucher valid thru March 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Fri, 7-10am. Reservations required. Bring your printed voucher. 

Hamezach (Tiberias) - premium breakfast dea: 85 nis for 2)! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10am - 5pm, and Fri, 10am - 3pm. Limit one voucher per couple.

Hamezach (Tiberias) - lunch or dinner for 2, starting at 99 nis (upgraded and premium meals are also on Groo!). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10am - 11pm, and Fri, 10am - 3pm. Limit one voucher per couple.

Corral at the Leonardo Plaza (Haifa) - Friday night dinner for 119 nis for one, or 235 nis for two. Voucher valid for meals at the hotel only, Friday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Reservations required. Bring your printed voucher. Redeem voucher thru March 31, 2019. 

Trumpeta Restaurant (Kiryat Bialik) - meal for 2, starting at 109 nis. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11 am - 11 pm, and Fridays from 11am - until 1 hr before Shabbat. Limit one voucher per person.

Morgenfeld (Achziv) - S. American Grill meal for 2, starting at 199 nis. Voucher valid thru Mar. 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11 pm. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person.

Sinta Bar Kenyon Sha'ar HaTzafon (Kiryat Ata) - 50% off burger meal for 2! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Not valid New Year's Eve or Valentine's Day. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11 am - 10 pm, Friday 11 am - 2:30 pm, Sat. night 1 hr after Shabbat ends until 11 pm. Reservations required.

Japan Japan, Yokneam - Buy 1 Get One Free Deal - Sushi Deal is 39 nis, Stir-Fry Deal is 60 nis. Limit one voucher per person, and limited to 3 vouchers per party. Max 4 people at a table with vouchers. Not valid for delivery orders. They ask that you call ahead. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 7 pm - 11 pm, Friday 11 am - 3 pm, and Sat . nights till 11 pm. Voucher valid thru Mar. 31, 2019.

Shytel in Nahariya (Badatz/Machpud meats) - Dinner for 2 starting at 135nis. Max. 3 vouchers per table (3 couples). Good for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required (blackout dates may apply).

El Rancho, Tiberias - Lunch for 2 (regular or premium meal - 149 or 169 shekels). Valid every day before 6pm. Reservations required. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

Iskander (Mehadrin) at Nahar Hayarden (upper Galilee) - dinner for 2 for 219nis. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max. 3 vouchers for table (3 couples). Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Wed, noon - 8pm, Thurs. noon - 9:30pm, or Friday noon - half an hour before Shabbat.

Breakfast Buffet at the Crown Plaza in Haifa - 59nis for 1/109nis for 2 (69/129 on Fridays). You must buy the deal that is valid on the day you want to go (Sun-Thurs OR Friday). Reservations required. Breakfast is served 6:30-10:30am. Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019.

Shela Restaurant (Kiryat Motzkin), for 79nis per couple. Limit 2 vouchers per table. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase, with advance reservations. Valid Sun-Wed, 10:30am - midnight, Thursdays, 10:30am - 5pm, Fridays, 8am - 2pm. Max 2 couples with vouchers per table.

Two Felafels with French Fries at Olam HaOchel, (Haifa) or two omelet pitot with french fries) for just 19nis! Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9am - 5pm, Fridays 8am - 3pm. Or choose the chumus platter deal, starting at 12.50 nis.

Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa (meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 39nis per person (77nis for 2!). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and only from 9am - 5pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 3pm Fridays.

South:

Pizza at Pizza Bella (Ashdod) for just 35 nis! Voucher valid thru April 10, 2019. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Redeem Sun - Wed, 11 am - 11 pm, Thurs, 11 am - 5 pm, and Sat. nights 9:30 - 11 pm. Must call your order in in advance! Limit one deal per person. Delivery charges not included.

Pizza at Pizza Roma in Gedera! This voucher gets you a large pizza for just 29 nis (reg. price 45 nis)! Voucher valid thru April 1, 2019. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11 pm, and Sat. nights until 11:30 pm. Must call your order in in advance! Limit one deal per person. Delivery charges not included.

Breakfast for 2 at News Coffee Bar, Eilat, for 65 nis (64 if you hurry!) (yes, I checked and they are kosher even though Groo doesn't specify). Voucher valid thru May 30, 2019, but not between April 17-27. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10 am - 5 pm. Limit one deal per couple.

Burgers for 2, at Beit HaBasar, Beer Sheva, for half off! Or buy the full dinner for 2, starting at 98 nis (includes salads etc, but entrecote steak is only included in the 159 nis deal). Voucher valid thru April 10, 2019. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11 pm, and Sat. nights until midnight. Reservations required after 7 pm. Limit one deal per couple. Anyone in your party without a Groo voucher will be required to place a min. 50 shekel order. Max 2 vouchers per table. Larger groups cannot split up into multiple tables, sorry.

Check out the dinner buffet at the Central Park Hotel (Eilat) for about half off (there's an early bird deal for even more than half off a voucher for 2, if you buy it now!). Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 7-10pm. Reservations required. Everyone over 2 yrs old must have a voucher. Pay 25 nis for babies age 6 mos. - 2 yrs directly at the hotel.

Half off a felafel at Mifgash HaTaboun in Ashkelon - Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun-Thurs, 24 hrs/day, Friday until 2pm, and Sat. nights with reservations. Limit one voucher per person, max. 4 vouchers per table.

Mifgash HaTaboun in Ashkelon - Chumus platter deals starting at 19nis! Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun-Thurs, 24 hrs/day, Friday until 2pm, and Sat. nights with reservations. Limit one voucher per person, max. 4 vouchers per table.

Lechem Basar (Mehadrin, Beer Sheva) - dinner for 2 for 299 nis. Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019, but not on Dec. 31. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 12:30 - 11pm, and Sat. nights, 8-11:30pm. Reservations required. Valid for sit down service only. Limit one voucher per couple. Or choose the Burgers for 2 deal for 99nis!

Giggsi Sports Bar (Beer Sheva) - Steak dinner for 2 for 299nis (regular price: 422nis) Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun-Wed, noon - midnight, and Thurs, noon - 7pm. Reservations required. Valid only for regular restaurant seating. Max 6 per table when using Groo vouchers. Limit one voucher per couple. Any person in your party without a voucher will be required to place an order of min. 100 nis.

Ashkera (Eilat) - shipudim meal, including unlimited salads, for two for 129 nis. The deal doesn't specify if they are kosher, but I checked in with the establishment and they said they have a Teudah. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs 11 am - 6 pm, and Fri 11 am - 3 pm. Limit one voucher per couple.

Pizza Agvaniya (Eilat, mehadrin) - choose a 29 nis voucher for one person, 79 nis for 2 (a big upgrade from the one person meal), or 155 nis for four. Voucher valid thru April 4, 2019. Redeem your voucher Sun - We, noon - 2 am, Thurs, noon - 4 am. Reservations required. Valid for sit down service only.

Paradiso, Ashkelon - Breakfast for 2 for 69 nis! Redeem Sun - Fri, 9 am - 1 pm. Reservations required. Max 2 Groo deals per table. Anyone sitting at your table without a deal voucher will be required to order from the menu. Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019

Cafe Wifi, Eilat (Ice Mall) - 25 nis for your choice of meals: "toast", bourekas, or malawach, plus a drink. Limit one voucher per person. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 11 pm, Friday 9:00 am - 1 hour before Shabbat, and Sat. night beginning one hour after Shabbat. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase

Fifth Avenue, Eilat - Dinner for two for over 30% off the regular price! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem your voucher on Sun - Thurs, 7 pm - 1 am, and Sat nights from 1 hr after Shabbat ends until 1 am. Be sure to show your voucher to the host/hostess before you are seated. Reservations required. Max 3 couples at a table with vouchers.

Nordau 24, Ashdod - dinner for 2 for 139 shekels (premium package for 189 shekels). Valid Sun- Thurs, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase.

Breakfast Buffet at the Central Park Hotel, Eilat (I checked, the hotel is kosher, even though Groo doesn't specify) - 59 shekels for 1, or 109 shekels for 2. Valid Sun- Fridays, 7:30 -10:30am. Children under 2 eat free with an adult. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person or couple. Voucher valid thru June. 30, 2019.

Ribs in Ashdod - deals starting at 99nis for a 2 person meal! (upgrade that includes wine, dessert, and coffee is available) Voucher valid thru April 10, 2019. Limit 6 people per table if using a voucher. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, noon - 7pm. Reservations required.

Lunch at "Space" in Moshav Emunim - 139nis for 1 person, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4. Voucher valid thru April 29, 2019. Check for blackout dates, and reservations required. Generally valid Sun-Thurs noon - 5:30pm or Fridays noon - 2pm. Anyone in your party without a voucher will be required to order 100nis minimum from the menu, and children under 10 will be required to order a 40nis children's meal. According to the info posted, you can use their gardens (and pool, maybe) before and after your meal.

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Orlah Update: Adar Aleph 5779

Here's the latest Orlah update, so you can shop for fruit in Israel with confidence!

This post is a follow up to the Kashrut for New Olim post. If you haven't seen it yet, please check it out -- there's important information there! 

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES in Israel - Specific Kashrut Issues

Unlike in other parts of the world, in Israel, fruits and vegetables are NOT automatically "kosher" - here we need to make sure that they are not "orlah" fruits (harvested during a tree's first 3 yrs, with other rules applying to year 4) and that trumot and ma'asrot have been taken (from both fruits and vegetables). Without these basics, these fruits and vegetables are NOT acceptable in a kosher kitchen!

If you shop at a market that doesn't have an ishur kashrut (kosher certification) on their produce, you'll need to investigate these issues further, if you are interested in adhering to the halachot of the Land of Israel OR if you regularly host people who assume the food in your home is kosher! I must say that it's important to familiarize yourself with these special halachot, as they are part of keeping kosher in Israel! (If you say you keep Kosher in Israel, everyone assumes that you have taken care of these issues; and if you don't, then you may be unwittingly putting someone in a situation they don't want to be in!) 

It's definitely possible to take trumot and maasrot on your own (I do it often), so vegetables are easiest to buy without a teudah, as that is all you need to do (and very often, it would be without a bracha). Some of the fruits on the market may be ok to purchase even from a non-certified establishment and just take trumot and maasrot, because of the extremely low percentage of orlah fruits being sold, but those lists change frequently, so you'll constantly need to stay up-to-date.

Other fruits can be a problem, because of orlah (from the first 3 years after the tree was planted). I try very hard to post a monthly update here on my site with a list of the fruits where the percentage of orlah fruits on the open market is greater than 0.5%. These fruits should only be bought from a reputable source that does not sell orlah fruits (i.e. a place with a teudah). This orlah issue is a serious issue for kosher consumers:

ORLAH Update for Adar Aleph 5779

Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:

• Avocado - Ettinger, Mutti, Haas varieties
• Blueberries
• Annona
• Grapefruit (White)
• Olives for curing
• Olives for oil (Barnea)
• Lemon
• Papaya
• Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
• Clementines - Hadas, Merav, Morkutt  varieties
• Oranges - Blood oranges, Choice Valencia
• Starfruit
• Passionfruit
• Almonds
• Figs

Please be sure to speak with your personal Halachic Authority about purchasing fruit in Israel without a teudah. Not everyone holds by the 0.5% threshold, and there are differences of opinion about certain fruits and whether they are subject to Orlah. This information is just for informational purposes and is not a halachic psak! Even if you follow a psak that relies on the 0.5% threshold, you still must take trumot and maasrot on all produce grown in Israel (or be sure it has been taken), in order to fulfill your halachic obligations.

Also, be aware that this list does NOT apply to fruit grown by an individual. If your friend has a fruit tree, you'll need to find out how old it is! 

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