IWOOT deals!

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Iwoot is an awesome site to shop, especially for those of us here in Israel. They ship internationally from their UK site, and international delivery fees are generally very cheap - often just 99pence. Heavy items may be more expensive to ship, though, so check before you buy!

In addition to all those great housewares, toys, and gifts you can find at IWOOT (click that link to see some of my favorites!), I am really excited to let you know that you can buy Kids' Clothing at IWOOT! 

You know what's awesome? Buying clothing without ridiculous slogans because they were approved by random non-English speakers. Lately I have seen so many "interesting" words, and spellings, too, on T-shirts in local stores. 

IWOOT has great deals, and easy and cheap international shipping for most items.

Keep in mind that you can order up to $75 worth of items from overseas tax-free. Today, that comes to approximately £56 (May 24, 2018 - check before you buy for the up-to-date exchange rate!). Make sure you're familiar with the import tax rules before you buy, so you don't get any unwanted surprises.

Check it out today!

More Free Pesach Activities (Part 4)

from tourgolan.co.il

Find the list of Free Sites Sponsored by Bank Hapoalim HERE

Are you up north for Pesach? Here are some more free things for you to do over Chol Hamoed (April 12-14) - Tiyulim sponsored by the Golan Regional Council. 

Departure points are: Wasset Tourist Area, Tzomet Yehudiya, and the Golan Ampitheater Park.  

Leaving from Wasset:  

3 hr excursion that will cover the various places where Israeli Spy, Eli Cohen, is memorialized, as well as a visit to Avital Volcanic Park, the Wind Turbines, and a dip in a local spring. The excursion will last about 3 hrs, and is family friendly.  Leave from Wasset at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00.  

3-4 hour excursion that will go to Mt. Bental, Alonim Forest, and Kibbutz Ein Zivan. This excursion involves a lot of walking. Leave from Wasset at 11:00

Throughout Chol Hamoed, there will be free family fun (play areas, crafting, and more) from 11:00-4:00 at the Wasset Tourist Area  

Excursions starting at Tzomet Yehudiya:  

Visit the Beit Tseida Lookout Point (see the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains), the ancient Synagogue in Dir Aziz, and a dip in the pools. This excursion is family friendly, and will last about 3 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00  

Visit the Golan Vineyards, the agricultural water pump, and the Beit Tseida Lookout Point (see the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains), the ancient Synagogue in Dir Aziz, and a dip in the pools. This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00   

Visit the "Stonehenge of the Golan" (Rujm el-Hiri), Golan fields, The Shaabaniya Reservior, and the small spring at Ein Faras (? probably not the correct translation but I'm having trouble finding עין פארס anywhere).This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave from Tzomet Yehudiya at 11:00   

Leaving from the Golan Ampitheater Park:  

Visit Lookout points over the Kinneret and Galilee Mountains, visit fields of the Golan to get to know the local agriculture, 2 points on the Eli Cohen Trail, and will end with a visit to the Spring at Ein Taufik. This excursion is family friendly and will last about 3 hours. Leave from the Golan Ampitheater Park at 11:00, 12:00, and 2:00  

Visit 2 points on the Eli Cohen Trail, fields of the Golan to get to know the local agriculture, visit Tel Saki and learn more about the battles of the Yom Kippur War. End at the Ancient Synagogue in Ein Kashtot.This excursion involves a lot of walking, and will last about 3-4 hours. Leave at 11:00

Guided tours in honor of 50 years since the Six Day War will take place at Tel Fachr, Gadot Lookout Point, and the Qunetra Lookout point, every hour on the hour between 11:00 and 4:00.

More information at 04-667-8800

For other free things to do, please see these pages:


Free Attractions for Pesach (Part 1)
Free Attractions for Pesach (Part 2) 
Free Attractions for Pesach (part 3) 

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Free Attractions for Pesach (Part 2) - Yom Shvil Yisrael

April 13 this year is "The Israel Trail Day" - Yom Shvil Yisrael

The Society for the Preservation of Nature announced that several portions of the trail will be open to the public, and will have free activities on-site, including professionally-led tours.

FYI: Some parts of the Trail are always free and open to the public, others are paid-admission parks and nature reserves.

These sites will host special events on April 13.

WARNING: They Will Be Very Crowded!!

Here's the basic information. I've linked to Google Maps locations for each place:

North:

Nachal Dan
April 12, 9am - 3pm 
(easy hike, 2 hrs long)
Meet at the Ussishkin House Museum in Kibbutz Dan

Ramat HaNadiv
TWO DAYS: 
April 12, 11am-4pm 
April 13, 9am - 4pm
(intermediate hike, but 6km long)
Meet at the "6 Flags" in Ramat HaNadiv.

Nachal Hadera
April 13, 9:30am - 5pm
(easy hikes, 2km)
Meet at the entrance to the "Spring Festival"

Central and Jerusalem areas:

Park HaYarkon
April 13, 9am - 3pm
(easy hike, 30min - 1hr long, accessible park)
Meet at the "Sheva Tachanot" in Park HaYarkon

Latrun
April 13, 8am-12pm
(easy hike BUT 3 hrs long)
Meet at the Tank Memorial in Latrun

South:

Ramon Crater
April 13, 9am - 3pm
(intermediate hike, 3km long)
Meet at the Information Center in Mitzpe Ramon at the Entrance to the Ramon Grove (Hurshat Ramon)

Mt. Tzfachot (Eilat Mountains)
April 13, 7am - 1pm
(intermediate hike, 3 hrs long)
Meet at the Field School

Have fun!

Don't forget to check out the other Free Attractions!

Free Attractions for Pesach (part 1) - "Mapa U'Matzah"

For Pesach 2017 / 5777 there are a few different initiatives to bring free culture and entertainment to the public. This is really great news, as we know that many of us feel stressed by the regular expenses of the holiday, without even beginning to think about entertainment!

These free sites are sponsored by the Ministry of Cultute and Sport, and the Council for the Conservation of Heritage Sites.

On Chol Hamoed, April 12 and 13, 2017, twelve historic sites will be open to the public, for free, and will offer various activities and presentations. Most of the sites will be open from 10am - 4pm.

I have done my best to translate the information that appears online in Hebrew, and find websites in English for the museums whenever possible. I put significant energy and time into doing this, and I ask that when sharing the information I have written here, please do so by linking back to this page. Thank you in advance.

The FREE sites are:

Yad Mordechai Museum
The Train Yard (Engine 70414) in Be'er Sheva
Givat HaTachmoshet
The Museum of Italian Jewish Art
Ben Gurion House in Tel Aviv
The Gush Katif Visitors' Center in Nitzan
The Rishon L'Tzion Museum
The Kfar Etzion Visitors' Center
The Glass Factory Museum in Kibbutz Nachsholim
The Etzel Museum at Shuni

Sorry I could not find a website for these:

The Founders Museum in Maalot 04-957425
Zinati House in Pekiin 050-7713357

I'll be posting more information about free and discount entertainment on Pesach in the coming days, so be sure to follow me on facebook or sign up to get email updates (link on the right hand side of this page) from this website.  

Check out more free things to do this Pesach!

Escape Room Deals!

Have you tried out any Escape Rooms? 

They're so popular right now, but it can turn into a really pricey hobby, and no matter how much fun they are, you might find yourself thinking twice (and they ARE fun!).

So, I've gathered some discount deals for you - this way you can go to them without paying full price!

Check out these deals:

(some links in this post are affiliate links. I may get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links. Thanks in advance for your support!)

Get 10% off at the Maimonides Puzzle Room in Tiberias. Use code "Kosherfrugal" when you make your reservation! Reservations required. Call 053-530-3018 to reserve your time slot.

The "Davinci Secret" - Escape Room in Rishon. Save 110nis for a group of 4 using this Groupon deal! Deal is valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Valid only during certain hours. You MUST reserve a time slot after you purchase the Groupon, and be sure to tell them you purchased a Groupon. Call 03-9175037 for more information.

The Exorcist Escape Room
in Bat Yam.
 Discount tickets available - 3 people for 189 nis or 4 people for 229nis. Groupon is valid for 3 months after purchase, and only for specific days/time slots. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon. Call
052-5485548 for more information.

"No Exit" Escape Room in Netanya. Discount tickets available - 3 people for 179 nis or 4 people for 237nis.
Valid till the end of March. Reservations required. Call 053-7247736 with any questions

Step By Step Escape Room in Ramat Gan. Discount tickets available: 4 people for 219nis or 5 people for 239nis. Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon. Call 053-3065608 to reserve, or with your questions.

"Walter's Lab" Escape Room in Rishon.
Discount tickets available: 3 people for 189nis, 4 people for 249nis or 5 people for 299nis. Valid for 60 days from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website. Call 03-9213324 with your questions.

"Try to Escape" Roomin Haifa. Discount tickets available: 2 people for 150nis, 3 people for 190nis or 4 people for 240nis. Valid for 2 months from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website. Call 054-2394124 with your questions.

 "Circus of Terror" Escape Room in Kiryat Bialik. 
Discount tickets available: 1 person for 69nis, 2 people for 129nis. Valid for 90 days from the date of purchase, for certain days/times. You must reserve your time slot after you purchase the Groupon via the company's website.