Sorry for getting to this late - I've been SO busy lately!
This announcement is from Tnuva:
A small number of containers of 9% fat cottage cheese were packaged in containers labeled 3% fat.
Product Information: Tnuva Cottage Cheese, 9% fat
Barcode: 7290004127366
Expiration date: 6.8.17
The
product is safe to consume. The lids of the mispackaged cheeses
correctly identify the product as 9% fat Cottage Cheese, even though the
containers they are packaged in are labeled 3% fat. So you can identify these mislabled cheeses by the confusing packaging.
If you have any questions about this, please call Tnuva customer service at 1-800-666-244
This post is a follow up to the Kashrut for New Olim post. If you haven't seen it yet, please check it out!
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES in Israel
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).
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 familarize 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 a high possibility that they are
orlah (from the first 3 yrs after the tree was planted). I have recently begun to post a monthly update on my website, with a list of the fruits where the
percentage of orlah fruits on the open market is greater than 0.5%, so
should only be bought from a reputable source that does not sell orlah
fruits (i.e. a place with a teudah):
Update for Av 5777
Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:
White Peach
Yellow Nectarine
White Nectarine
Lemon
Papaya
Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
Starfruit
Passionfruit
Seedless Grapes (Round Green)
Blueberries
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. 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,
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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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great Groupon deals you don't want to miss!
If
you're looking for a fun day out, you can save BIG with discount
vouchers and savings - the links in this post will take you to discount
deals for each place listed.
Museums:
- Visit the Igudan Ecology Center this summer for just 10nis per person with this deal!You must book your slot before going.
- No free Wednesdays at MadaTech during summer vacation - so save on admission with the Groupon deal! Children under 5 get in FREE!
Workshops and Courses:
- Save 60% when you sign your child up for this 5 day Surfing Camp in Tel Aviv next week! Choose between a morning camp option, or an afternoon camp
option. This is really a great deal for less than 500nis!
- Diving Course - everything included - 5 days long, for 999nis! In Tel Aviv
Entertainment:
- Burn off some energy at Babylon Kids
- there are multiple activities to choose from there, and multiple
locations. This deal gets you in for 15nis per person, and is good until
Aug. 10th
- Beat the heat with indoor activities! 2jump in Netanya (trampoline park!) for ages 3+! just 39nis for 1 person, 77nis for 2, or 153nis for 4!
each session last 2 hrs. No need to reserve in advance, from what I understand!
- "Snooker KaduRegel" - Foot Billiards
- in Rechovot! This is a new group game with a twist! up to 4 players
for 49nis. You must reserve your time slot, Sun - Wed, 4pm - midnight.
Groupon valid for 30 days from date of purchase.
- Plug-In Karaoke Rooms! This is a fun group activity, designed for groups of 6 and up. You'll need a groupon for each person. Located in Ramat Yishai
- Ride the Indoor Roller Coaster in Eilat, for just 25nis per person! The only one of its kind in the area! Valid thru the end of the year, even during peak season!
- Escape Zone - save big on admission to any of the Escape Zone Escape Rooms! (multiple locations)
- The Jerusalem Treasure Escape Room in Ramat Gan
- get the Groupon and pay just 249nis for a group of 4, or 279nis for a
group of 5. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You must reserve
your time slot after you buy the Groupon!
- 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.
- "Ex-Room" Escape Room in Tel Aviv
- Get your Groupon for 2 (118nis), 3 (175nis), 4 (215nis), 5 (259nis),
or 6 (299nis). Groupon is valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and
you must call to reserve your timeslot. Nearly all timeslots are
available for the Groupon deal, but some time slots require 4 or more
players.
- Quest House Escape Rooms in Tel Aviv,
your choice of 5 different Rooms! 269nis for a group of 4 with the
Groupon! Valid thru Sept 1, for slots between 10am and 11:55pm. You must
reserve your slot after you purchase the Groupon!
- If you had a different Escape Room in mind, there are lots more deals - find a whole long list of Escape Room Deals HERE!
- Virtual Reality Game - "Vortex" in Namal Yafo,
for just 20nis (additional options for multiple games also available)!
Groupon valid for 30 days from date of purchase, and can be used on
weekdays (Sun - Thurs) from noon - 8pm. Groups of 5+ should call in
advance and reserve.
- Have fun at Ein Yael in Jerusalem, on one of their "Open to the Public" Days (not every day). Starts at 17.5nis for one person!
- Kibbutz Yad Mordechai attractions
- family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) starting at 115nis! Good thru
the end of August, but you must book your time slot before going
- Agam Chai Yiron Petting Zoo
(near Tzfat) - for just 32nis per person (save 13nis per child, 3nis
per adult, off the regular price!). Valid for the month of July only.
- Chatzer Rothschild in Mazkeret Batya
- Groupon for admission for 10nis for an adult/20nis for a child. You
must make advance reservations! Valid Mondays and Wednesdays from
4pm-7:30pm and Fridays 12:30pm - 4pm, until Sept. 1
- Have a great time at Top Rope in Kfar Bloom - this Ropes Course and more will challenge everyone! This deal gets you in for 33% off, and is good thru October 30.
- Extreme Paintball in Haifa for more than half off! Age 5+. Groupon valid thru Sept. 16. You must reserve your time slot after you buy the Groupon!
- Water Sports Fun on the Kinneret!
Starting at 48nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct 31. You MUST
reserve your slot at least 24 hrs in advance (during very busy times, I
recommend you call even further in advance!)
- Cool off at Yamit water park in Holon! Groupon valid only on the following dates: July 14 and July 21 - Aug 1. 64nis for one person, or 249nis for 4 people.
-
Kayak (your choice of routes) for a half price with the Groupon,
at Dag al HaDan. Groupon is valid thru October, but you'll have to pay
an additional 20nis at the gate if you redeem it during August,
Holidays, Eid-al-Fitr, and Eid-al-Adcha
- Jordan River Rafting (with an option to add the "Omega") starting at 50nis per person!
Groupon is valid thru the end of the year. During August and other
holidays, Groupons can only be redeemed at certain times. Read the terms
carefully!
- Kayaking in Kfar Blum - starting at 71nis per person. Groupon valid thru Oct. 30. Some restrictions apply
- Vacation a little differently! Rent an RV that sleeps 6-7 people for 819nis for TWO nights (weeknights) or 919nis for 2 weekend nights! Wow, what an amazing deal for a getaway!
- Corn Picking in Kfar HaRoeh! (Best deal is a family admission)
- Berry Picking in Gush Etzion for just 15nis per person! Cherry season is over, but for some reason that option is still listed - just check the dates
carefully before you buy.
Click here for Restaurant/Take-Out Deals!
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You all know that I'm a book addict and I love a good sale (obviously)!
Right now, discovery the independent UK-based Book Shop, Wordery, and save!
Wordery offers free worldwide shipping, so it's a great place for expats to do their book shopping!
Right now, take advantage of promo code JULYBREAK and buy one book, save 10% off all other books! Expires July 16, 2017.
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It's time to make your own sale at iHerb and stock up on your favorite brands!
From now until Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 10:00 am PDT, take an extra 10% off your order to a shipping address in Israel! Just enter promo code JULYIL in your shopping cart!
Shop at iHerb today and SAVE big! (This link will load an additional discount into your cart - the two discounts appear to be stackable! I was so happy to discover that!)
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If you've never shopped at iHerb, check out my post about what I love to buy from them!
This announcement is from Tnuva:
A small number of containers of 3% fat Gevinah Levana were packaged in containers labeled 5% fat.
Product Information: Tnuva Gevinah Levana, 3% fat
Barcode: 7290004129545
Expiration date: 1.8.17
The product is safe to consume. The lids of the mispackaged cheeses correctly identify the product as 3% fat Gevinah Levana, even though the cups they are packaged in are labeled 5% fat.
If you have any questions about this, please call Tnuva customer service at 1-800-666-244
Prineto announced that due to an unusual flavor, some bottles of Limonana flavored drink are being recalled.
Product Information:
Product Name: Pardesim brand Limonana (Lemon-Mint) Flavored Drink
Bottle Size: 1.5 liters
Expiration Date: Any dates up to and including 30.1.2018
If you have purchased this item, please call Customer Service at 08-621-1200
Here's all you need to know about the recent canned corn recall:
Product: Shufersal "green" Canned Organic Sweet Corn
Weight: 340g
Use by Date: 17.8.2020
Barcode: 7296073244141
Made in Spain
The product is being recalled due to the possible presence of bits of plastic in some of the cans.
The public is asked NOT to eat the recalled product. You can return it to Shufersal for a refund.
If you have questions, please call Shufersal customer service at: 1-800-68-68-68
(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 Groupon 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. This looks like THE season for
eating out - there are SO many deals to be found!
Also, Janglo Beteavone has a great selection of restaurant coupons. Be sure to check http://shop.beteavone.com for deals you won't find anywhere else! But supplies are extremely limited, so hurry before they're gone.
Jerusalem area:
- Breakfast at Ruach Hamatok in the German Colony - choose between Israeli Breakfast for 2 for 55nis, or French Breakfast for 2 for 65nis! Valid Sun - Thurs, 7:30am - 7:30pm, advance reservations required.
- Personal Pizza from Pizza Hut,
with your choice of toppings, for just 19.90! Good at any Pizza Hut
Location in the country (most are kosher, but check carefully because
some are not)
- Sushizza (Downtown)
for half price! Groupon valid thru the end of July and can be redeemed
Sun - Thurs between 11am - 1pm and 3pm - 11pm, Fridays 11am - 3pm, and
Sat. nights one hour after Shabbat until 1am
- Shakshuk
in Machane Yehuda Market - 29nis for 1 or 58nis for 2. Valid Sun-Thurs
from 8am - 5pm or Friday from 8am -1:30pm. Groupon is valid for 60 days
from date of purchase.
- pappa
- Italian Food in the Center of Jerusalem for half price! Groupin is
valid thru the end of August. May be redeemed Sun-Thurs from 11am - 11pm
- Pescados - 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).
- Ta'im BaKerem
(Shabbat Takeout, Jerusalem. Half Price Vouchers) Groupon valid on
Fridays, from 8:30am - 2:30pm. There's also a dinner voucher, for 59nis,
which can be redeemed Sun - Wed, 4-9pm or Thurs 4-8pm.
Tel Aviv Area and the Merkaz:
- Cafe Biga in Kfar Saba's Green Mall - choose from one of the following options: 50nis voucher for just 25nis (for 1 person) valid 8am - 11pm Sun-Thurs, or a meal for two for 129nis or 149nis, valid Sun-Thurs 4pm - 11pm. You must reserve in advance.
- Cafe Benji in Ramat Gan - get a 50nis voucher for just 25nis! Groupon valid until Aug. 20, 2017. Can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 8am - 11pm, or Fri, 8am - 2pm. You must reserve your table in advance
- Hummus meal for one for 19nis, or for 2 for 37nis, at Felafel Anavim in Nes Tziona
- Shipudei Express in Nes Tziona, starting at 24nis! Valid Sun - Thurs, 10am - 11pm
- Personal Pizza from Pizza Hut,
with your choice of toppings, for just 19.90! Good at any Pizza Hut
Location in the country (most are kosher, but check carefully because
some are not)
- Breishit Mehadrin Restaurant in Petach Tikvah, 119nis for 2 / 235nis for 4. Groupon valid for 2 months from date of purchase., Sun - Thurs 11am - 9pm. You must reserve a table in advance.
- Casa del Pepe Pizzeria in Herzliya
- family size pizza with a topping for just 25 nis, or 2 of them for
49nis! Valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed
Sun-Thurs 11am - 1am ONLY (not redeemable on weekends).
- Kaiseki in Bat Yam
- Buy one get one FREE Sushi deals! Groupon valid for 90 days from date
of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 10pm, Fridays till 4pm, and
Sat night from when the restaurant opens till 11pm.
- Sushi Kan Kai in Givat Shmuel
- sushi dinner for 2 for 99nis, or a party platter for 169nis! Groupon
valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 11am
- 10:30pm or Fridays from 11:00 - 2:30pm
- Fresh Kitchen (including GF meals and vegan meals)
in Bilu Center, for half price! Valid for 90 days from date of
purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 10:30pm, Fridays till 3pm, and
Sat night from when the restaurant opens till "the last customer".
- Minei Gan (Take Out in Netanya) (Half price vouchers)
- Hilulim
(Mehadrin Steakhouse) in Tel Aviv (169 for a meal for 2, limit 5
Groupons per table. Valid for 90 days from date of purchase, from 12pm -
11pm. Not valid on the following dates: 24.07.17, 22.08.17, 23.08.17 . You must reserve a table in
advance.)
South:
- Ribs in Ashkelon - Dinner for 2, valid Sun - Thurs, noon - 7pm, starting at 99nis, or get a 400nis voucher for 195nis valid at more times. Looks like you should reserve your table in advance.
- Personal Pizza from Pizza Hut,
with your choice of toppings, for just 19.90! Good at any Pizza Hut
Location in the country (most are kosher, but check carefully because
some are not)
- Shabbat Takeout from Catering Refael in
Be'er Sheva (with free delivery in Be'er Sheva) for 5 or 10 people for
43% off regular price. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.
You must place your order in advance.
- 29 nis meals at Bandura in Be'er Sheva - Shwarma! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be used Sun - Thurs, 10am - 6pm
- Pizza HaGesher in Be'er Sheva
(Mehadrin) - Get an XL pie for just 29nis! Sun - Thurs, 11am - 8pm, and
Fridays 11am - 4pm. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase
- SPACE in Moshav Amonim, at a huge discount (139nis for 1, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4). Groupon can only
be redeemed Sun-Thurs 12noon - 5:30pm, or Friday 12noon - 2pm.
Reservations required.
Northern Israel:
- Cafe Louise in Kiryat Motzkin - get a voucher worth 80nis (for 1 person) for just 40nis, or one worth 160nis (for 2 people) for just 79nis! Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free food available. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed between 8am and 11pm Sun -Thurs, and Sat. nights from 1/2 an hour after Shabbat till 11pm (not valid Fridays or Erev Chag).
- China Bay in Haifa - 99nis for 1, or 179nis for 2. Reservations required.
- Personal Pizza from Pizza Hut,
with your choice of toppings, for just 19.90! Good at any Pizza Hut
Location in the country (most are kosher, but check carefully because
some are not)
- Sinta Bar vouchers (kosher burgers at Kenyon Sha'ar HaTzafon), for 50% off or more!
- Sweet Dream Ice Cream Shop
in Lev Hamifratz (Cinemall) for half price! Valid for 90 days from date
of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9:30am - 9:30pm, Fridays
9am - 2pm, and Sat night from half and hour after Shabbat until 10:30pm
- Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa
(meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 35nis per
person. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase, and only from
8am - 5:30pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 4pm Fridays. limit 8 Groupons per
table.
- Japan Japan! in Kiryat Ata
- Buy one get one free sushi deals (does not include "special sushi")!
Groupon valid until Aug. 15. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 11am - 7pm,
Fridays 11am - 3pm
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