Discount Restaurant Vouchers!

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I'm so excited to bring you a whole list of discount Restaurant Vouchers (KOSHER) today! We all like to treat our loved ones (or ourselves) sometimes, so why not make sure to get the best deal for your shekels?! Check out these discount vouchers - there are all kinds of restaurants, in various locations throughout Israel!

Here's a deal for a discount voucher to Poke Bowl (kosher) in Petach Tikvah or Herzliya! For 65 NIS per person! 

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Here's a deal for a meal for 2 at Paradiso at Sarona in Tel Aviv, for 159 NIS instead of 265 NIS!

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Going out to eat in Cesearia? Here's a discount voucher for lunch for 2 at Aresto!

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Dinner for 2 in Tel Aviv's Schunat Hatikvah at Avazi, for just 139 NIS!

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Looking for a Friday hotel breakfast buffet? Here's a discount at the Ramada in Ramat Gan! 89 NIS for 1 / 169 NIS for 2

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Here's a deal for Sushi platters in Ramat Gan!
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Eating out in Netanya? Here's a deal for 2 at Casa Julia (mehadrin)!
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Premium deal for lunch at "Hamotzi" in Jerusalem!

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Dinner for Two in the Gush at the Gush Etziyon Winery (mehadrin), for 209 NIS

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Coffee and Sandwich deal at LecheMoshe in Tekoa (Mehadrin)

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Pizza deals (personal/family) at LecheMoshe in Tekoa, start at 19.90

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Sushi Platter in Jerusalem from Wok Station (mehadrin)

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Cholent Bar (Jerusalem) delivery deals! 69 NIS for a 1 person meal, 109 NIS for 2 people, 145 NIS for 3, 199 NIS for 4

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El Rancho (Tiberias) has a great dinner for 2 deal available! 

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Olam HaOchel in Haifa has a great deal for over 40% off the regular price!

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Breakfast for 2 for 109 NIS at Gatos in Ashkelon!

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Grab this deal for the Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo-Negev (Be'er Sheva) Hotel! 69 NIS for 1 person, 119 NIS for 2!

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Lunch for 1 starting at 139 NIS at Cafe Greg, Be'er Sheva

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Awesome Restaurant and Takeout deals!

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Here are some GREAT Kosher restaurant deals for you!

So here are some hand-picked deals for you today! If you're going to splurge, you might as well do with a deal, right? 

To the best of my knowledge, all of these restaurants are kosher, but it can't hurt to call and verify with the establishment before you purchase.

• Half price meal for 2 at Papagaio in Herzliya! Keep in mind: Reservations are required. Voucher is good till Apr. 29, 2020. Valid Sun - Thurs 12noon - 11pm, Sat. nights from one hour after Shabbat until 11pm. Blackout dates apply. Max 4 vouchers per table. Click here to buy the deal! 

• Meal for 2 at Pichonka in Nes Harim! Choose the 199 NIS or 249 NIS "indulgent" deal! Keep in mind: Reservations are required. Voucher is good till Feb. 28, 2020. Valid Sun - Thurs 10:30am - 10:30pm, Fri 10am - 2 hrs before Shabbat. Blackout dates apply. Valid for sit down service only, and cannot be combined with other offers. Show your voucher before you order. Max 5 vouchers per table. Click here to buy the deal! 

• Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo, Jerusalem Hotel! Choose a voucher for 1 person for 69 NIS, or for 2 people for 129 NIS! Keep in Mind: Reservations are required. Voucher is good thru Feb. 29, 2020, Sun - Fri 6:30 - 10am. Max 6 people can redeem vouchers in one party. Children under 2 come in free with parent. Click here to buy the deal!

• All you can eat sushi dinner, for 2, at Nagisa in Tel Aviv! Buy the voucher for 199 NIS today! Keep in mind: Reservations are required. Voucher is good till Dec. 30, 2019. Valid Sun - Thurs 12 noon - 7pm, Fri 12 noon - 3:30pm. Valid for sit down service only, and cannot be used on specials, combination meals, platters, and other select menu items. Check with your server before ordering that your order works with the voucher. Click here to buy the deal! 

• Dinner for two at Currylina, in Tel Aviv, starting at 99 NIS! Voucher is valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and is redeemable Sun - Thurs, 11am-11pm. Click here to buy the deal!

• Dinner for 2 at Favela Tapas Bar, in Tel Aviv! Buy your voucher for 159 NIS today! Keep in mind: Reservations are required. Voucher is valid thru Dec. 30, 2019. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 6pm - 11pm, and Sat. night till 11pm. Limit one voucher per visit. Click here to buy the deal!

• Pick up fast food in Azrieli mall in TA, from Broaster Chicken! Buy your voucher for 29 NIS today! Keep in mind: Voucher valid thru Dec. 29, 2019. Limit one voucher per person. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10am - 10:30pm, Fri 10am - 2pm, and Sat. night till 11pm. Click here to buy the deal!

• Burgers for 2 at Picanha, in Raanana! Buy your voucher for 79 NIS today! Keep in mind: Reservations required (allow at least 3 hrs from the time of purchase before calling, for their system to update). Voucher valid thru Dec. 31, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 9pm. Click here to buy the deal!

• Sufganiyot at HaTaboun in Tel Aviv - choose a box of 9 for 25 NIS or 45 NIS (premium fillings), or a box of 36 for 89 NIS (169 NIS for premium fillings)! Keep in mind: Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 24 hours/day, Friday anytime until Shabbat begins, and Sat. nights from one hour after Shabbat. Best to call ahead for boxes of 36. Limit one voucher per person. Click here to buy the deal!

• Get two, pay for just one, at Japan Japan in Yokneam! Buy your voucher for just 49-69 NIS today! Keep in mind: Reservations required. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 7-11pm, Fri 11am - 3pm, Sat 7-11pm. Blackout dates may apply. Limit one voucher per person, limit 3 vouchers per group of 4 people. Click here to buy the deal!

• Dinner for 2 at Hashovach in Tel Aviv, starting at 89 NIS! Keep in mind: Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase . Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11:30am-8pm, Fri 11:30am - 3pm, Not valid in the "Taverna" on Wed & Thurs. Limit one voucher per person. Click here to buy the deal!

• Shabbat takeout food from Hagrill Halohet in Tel Aviv! Buy a 100 NIS voucher for just 59 NIS! Keep in mind: Vouchers are valid thru Nov. 15, 2024. Redeemable only on Fridays, 8am - 3pm. Pick up in store only, though you may call in your order. Limit 2 vouchers per person per visit. Click here to buy this deal!
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• Dinner for 2 at Morgenfeld, in Achziv! Buy your voucher, starting at 199 NIS today! Keep in mind: : Reservations required. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 12 noon -11pm, Fri 12 noon  - 3pm. Click here to buy the deal!

Enjoy! If you like these deals, be sure to share them with your friends and family! Friends don't let friends pay full price, right?

Don't forget to follow my page on Facebook and join my Facebook Deals group or my NEW -Whatsapp Deals group! Thanks!

Restaurant Deals: North & South!

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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 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:


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. Or choose breakfast for 2 for 79 nis. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Fri, 8 am - 3 pm.

300 Gram (Moshav Betzet) - signature 300g meat dinner for just 119 nis for one, or 229 nis for 2! Voucher valid thru February 16, 2019. Blackout dates apply (like New Years' Eve and Valentine's Day). Redeem Sun-Wed, 2pm - 9:30pm (arrival), and Saturday nights from 1.5 hrs after Shabbat ends until 10pm (arrival). Reservations required. Each person at your table must a voucher, except children up to age 6, who will be required to order from the Kids' Menu. Max 6 people per table.

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 - 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 Feb. 28, 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 Bay View Hotel in Haifa - Sun-Thurs: 55nis for 1 or 99nis for 2, Fridays: 59nis for 1 or 115nis for 2. Voucher valid thru March 31, 2019. Max 6 per table with vouchers. Reservations required.

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:

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) - 49/69 nis Burger meals. Voucher valid thru February 28, 2019. Redeem Sun-Wed, noon - 8pm, and Thurs, noon - 7pm. Reservations required. Valid only for regular restaurant seating. Max 6 per table when using Groo vouchers. Limit one voucher per person. Any person in your party without a voucher will be required to place an order of min. 50 nis.

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.

Criolo, Be'er Sheva - 99 nis for 2. Voucher valid thru March 29, 2019. Valid Sun- Thurs, noon - 11pm, and Sat. nights, until 1am. Cannot be redeemed on Fridays. Reservations required, Limit one voucher per table. Not valid for takeout or delivery.

Ribs in Ashdod - deals starting at 99nis for a 2 person meal! (upgrade that includes wine, dessert, and coffee is available) Voucher valid thru February 28, 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 February 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.

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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Kashrut Issues for the New Oleh/Olah

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Have you recently made Aliyah?
It's "so easy" to keep kosher in this country, isn't it? Or is it?
For the most part - YES! It IS so much easier!

However, there are a few things I've discovered new olim don't always realize about the kashrut scene in Israel, especially coming from America (possibly coming from other places as well). So this post is going to address the ones I've noticed. It's entirely possible I've left something out, so please let me know if you have stumbled across another issue!

I'm not attempting to pasken for anyone in this post, just trying to point out issues that some olim may not be so familiar with. If you have questions, please speak to your halachik advisor!

1. FLOUR

Most of the kosher-keeping communities in Israel SIFT their flour before using it. This is not a baker's tip - it's a kashrut thing. Sifting allows us to check flour for bugs. You can buy flour that doesn't need sifting, but generally it's the most expensive kind. So, buy yourself a sifter, and save money on your baking while making sure your flour is bug-free!

2. RICE

Rice in Israel needs to be checked for bugs! In America we didn't have to do this, unless there was a known infestation issue, but here we do. I know plenty of olim who have been surprised to find this out! (Also check other grains and legumes for bugs too.) There are several acceptable ways to check rice, please discuss with your local halachik advisor.

3.  FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Fruits and vegetables are NOT automatically "kosher" - here in Israel we need to make sure that they are not "orlah" fruits (harvested during a tree's first 3 yrs) and that trumot and ma'asrot have been taken. If you shop at a market that doesn't have an ishur kashrut on their produce, you'll need to investigate these issues further. It's definitely possible to take trumot and maasrot on your own (I do it often). Some of the fruits on the market are ok to purchase even from a non-certified establishment, 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. There's a phone number to call for the new orlah list every month - 02-648-8888, ext. 3. 
**Updated List HERE**

4. DRY GOODS

Bug infestation is common in dry goods - you'll need to check your dry goods frequently to be sure you're not accidentally eating bugs. Bugs, usually relatively small ones, can easily infest nuts, dried fruits, spices, grains, flour, pasta, cereal, and more, and you'll get used to checking everything before eating it. Keep your dry goods bug free (or more likely to be bug free) with good storage containers!

5.  BEEF

Meat issues - There are so many different certifications that I can't get into it all. But be aware that there may be issues when you buy meat, like whether it is kosher meat that has not yet been kashered! Sometimes supermarkets sell meat that was shechted properly but has not yet been soaked and salted. These pieces of meat will be labeled "לא מוכשר". (Watch out for that!) If you do buy a piece of meat with a  לא מוכשר label, you will need to do the soaking and salting when you bring it home (in my opinion, too much work, so I wouldn't buy it). Also, be aware that not all Kosher meat here is Glatt, whereas in America (and perhaps other places), the kosher-eating community generally eats Glatt meat, if that matters to you.

6. DAIRY

Some people want to be careful about chalav yisrael, and therefore, you'll need to check the labels of your dairy products carefully. Some products contain milk powder, which is almost always imported and is not considered to be a chalav yisrael product. These are labeled as containing milk powder (אבקת חלב נוכרי).

7. KASHRUT CERTIFICATIONS

Always check the teudah of the establishment you're buying from/eating at. Make sure to check that the teudah exists, that it's not a photocopy, and that it's in date! If you have a question about the teudah, there should be a phone number to call to verify it on the teudah itself.

I am not going to get in to Shmittah issues in this post - that is a very, very complicated topic. Hopefully before next shmittah year (several years away!), I'll be able to address it.

Do you have "new oleh" questions about kashrut in Israel? Ask me in a comment, and I'll do my best to help!

Another Recall

TUSSO brand has announced a recall of the following products, due to reports of mold:

TUSSO chocolate brownies, made with whole wheat, and no sugar added (production date 04/11/15, expiration date 01/07/16)

TUSSO chocolate brownies, made with whole wheat, with chocolate-orange flavor and no sugar added (production dates 04/11/15 and 05/11/15, expiration dates 01/07/16, and 02/07/16)

TUSSO "muffins" cake, orange flavor, made with whole wheat, and no sugar added (production date 26/10/15, and 17/11/15, expiration dates 22/06/16 and 14/07/16, respectively)

The following products are being recalled as a cautionary measure:

TUSSO cinnamon "muffins" cake, made with whole wheat, and no sugar added (production date 18/11/15, expiration date 15/07/16)

TUSSO marble "muffins" cake, made with whole wheat, and no sugar added (production dates 26/10/15, 26/11/15, expiration dates 22/06/16 and 15/07/16, respectively)

Consumers are asked NOT to eat these products. Please call customer service at 03-902-0333 to arrange a refund/replacement.

Please share this post with your friends and family who may have purchased these products!

KCC- Kosher Cooking Carnival for Elul

I'm a bit late, but I'm hosting this month's Kosher Cooking Carnival, where we highlight posts from Kosher food-related bloggers from around the world.

I only got a few submissions, so it's going to be a rather short list.

We'd love for this Blog Carnival to grow, so those bloggers out there who want to be included, please join the KCC group on Facebook so you know how to submit your posts in the future!

Wishing everyone an uplifting, fulfilling month of Elul ahead of us.


Here's the Carnival:

Batya tells us about her quest for an inexpensive salad in Jerusalem

Chavivah shares her healthy take on Chocolate pudding 

Pragmatic Attic brings us  Zatilas, a Kurdish filled flat bread 

Doug brings us Four New Beers

I've posted a really colorful, refreshing summer salad


So check 'em out and leave comments for these bloggers, and spread the word about the KCC! 

Shavua Tov!

Shabbat Planning

My friend picked up a TON of persimmons this week, and then she gifted us with a whole lot of them! They are calling me... saying "make me the star of your Shabbat"!



So here's the plan:



Challot (I just may have to buy some still - still recuperating and not quite back to being able to do "everything")
Vegetable Soup with Kale ribbons (because I got bunches of kale for 3/10 shekels this week and I bought a whole lot)
Honey ginger chicken with broiled persimmons
Honey ginger tofu with broiled persimmons for my vegetarian teenager
(see - persimmons will be the star!)

these persimmons were broiled with cinnamon

Whole wheat couscous (got some on sale) with roasted garlic
Steamed broccoli
Make your own salad
Black bean cholent for lunch

Dessert - vegan brownies and fruit

Last minute addition: roasted peppers and onions! (I found some peppers in the fridge that REALLY needed to get used up)

Eden Teva deals!

For those of you who live in Eden Teva's delivery area (not me any longer, sniff, sniff!):

Right now there are two awesome sales -- 

1) No ma'am (that's VAT, which is a whopping 18% tax on nearly everything sold in this country) on internet orders; 

2) Pay using Paypal and get free delivery!

They also have a good selection of organic vegetables for 6.90/kg, and a whole list of other sales!

So share this post with all your friends - friends let friends know about deals!