Recent Food Recalls

Here are some of the recent food recalls you should know about:

Eggs

Brand: Beitzei Meshek Avivi'im (Spring Farm Eggs)
Size: Medium
Dates: They say sell by 14/12, and in the fridge until 14/12

The eggs SHOULD have a sell by date of 14/11. If they were purchased unrefrigerated after Nov 14, they are not safe to eat!

If you have questions about this recall, call the company at 050-727-5754


Smoked Salmon

Brand: Delidag
Barcode: 7290008340618
Size: 100g packages
Production Date: 30.10.2017
Expiration Date: 30.11.2017

This product is being recalled because tests show that samples were contaminated with listeria.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed NOT to eat it. To arrange for a refund, please call Delidag customer service at 1-800-504-050

Please help get the word out! Share this post with anyone who might have bought these products.

Black Friday Sale at Wordery!

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If you love books, and love FREE worldwide shipping, and love sales, it's all coming together for you right now!

Wordery's Black Friday Sale is live NOW!

Here's the deal: buy one book, save 15% off all other books! Just use code BOOKWEEKEND at checkout!

15% discount is applied to the second book and any additional books. The most expensive book in your cart will count as the "first book".

This sale ends Nov, 27, at 11:59pm GMT

Food Recalls!

Today, the Ministry of Health announced a recall of the following products:

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Corn Kernels
Package Size: 800g and 1 kg
Expiration Date: 12/09/19, 1/10/19, 23/10/19, 31/10/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Leket Ha'Onah (Seasonal Vegetable Mix)
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 16/08/19, 25/09/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Garden Peas
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 17/10/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Okra ("Bamiya")
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 13/09/19

These products are being recalled because batch tests showed that they may be contaminated with Listeria.

The products are being recalled, and consumers are instructed NOT to eat them.

If you have purchased these products, please call the company at 02-651-9099 for further instructions.

Orlah Fruits - Update for Kislev

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

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) that should really help everyone avoid the orlah problem:

ORLAH Update for Kislev 5778

Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:

• Avocado - Ettinger variety, Haas variety 
• Blueberries
• Lemon
• Lemon-lime
• Papaya
• Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
• Starfruit
• Passionfruit
• Clementines - Rishon variety, Hadas Variety, and another obscure variety - sorry I don't actually know it's name!! -- this actually represents the vast majority of the varieties being sold besides the "Or" variety.

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! 

I hope you find this helpful! Please follow my Facebook page and don't miss out on updates and other posts!

Discount Books - New Savings!

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I know some of you love books as much as I do, so I wanted to make sure you didn't miss out on this awesome deal on Groupon today!

Get a voucher valued at 50nis for Steimatzky (any branch in the country!) for just 30nis!

You know you don't want to miss out on THIS deal! Hurry, quantities are limited! Click above to go to Groupon and purchase your voucher now!

While we're talking about books, I'll share a few other ways to get discount books:

Book Depository (Free Shipping Worldwide) - especially check their sale pages!

Better World Books (Free Shipping Worldwide) - the Bargain Bin has some great finds!

There's also Wordery, which offers free shipping worldwide! I recommend you compare the different websites to find the best deal!

And of course, we love finding deals for e-books for our Kindles! (pro-tip - you can install a Kindle reader on almost any device, (for free!) you don't specifically need a Kindle to benefit from the huge Kindle book selection!)

Happy reading!

Restaurant Deals!

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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. 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! Be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out!

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.

Make sure you feed your pets too - check out this discount voucher for Anipet. Valid at stores around the country, thru the end of December.

Here's a deal for a Gift Basket of Spices from Neveh HaTavlin, valid thru November 30th. Pick up in Netanya, or call the company to arrange for delivery for an additional 34nis (up to 5 baskets can be delivered to one address for this price). Choose from the packages that cost 49nis, 59nis, or 89nis each.

Tel Aviv and Nearby:

Cafe Greg in Namal Tel Aviv (mehadrin) - Get a 40nis voucher for 20nis! Voucher valid thru Dec. 10, 2017. Each person at the table needs their own voucher, except if used for a 2-person breakfast. Reservations required.

Chuma in Gan Ha'Ir (Tel Aviv) - Meat, Middle Eastern Menu. They say "come hungry!" Choose a deal for 2 for 169nis, or for 4 for 329nis. Limit 1 Groupon per table. Reservations required. Voucher can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 11am - 10:30pm (free parking after 5pm), and is valid thru Dec. 30, 2017

Gelato Factory in Rishon - starting at 10nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Cafe Yafo at Shuk Hapishpushim in Tel Aviv - get your 60nis voucher for just 30nis! Groupon valid thru Dec. 31, 2017, but not during Chanukah. Not valid for takeaway. Up to 2 vouchers can be used per table, and each person must have their own voucher (you cannot use one voucher to order a meal to share, sorry). During breakfast hours, only one voucher per table will be accepted.

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

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel in Rechovot - 59nis for 1, or 115nis for 2. Valid until Oct. 30, but not on Fridays. Reservations required. Breakfast buffet is open from 8am - noon, Sun-Thurs

Dinner for 2 at Mifgash HaSteak on Ibn Gvirol in Tel Aviv - for 129nis (128nis if you hurry!). Max 4 people at a table with Groupons. Voucher valid thru Dec 15. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 6pm-11pm and Sat nights from 1 hr after Shabbat ends until midnight. Reserve your table in advance.

Pizza Hemeshulash in Rishon - get a family size pizza with topping for 24nis or an XL pizza with topping for 30nis! Good for 90 days from date of purchase, but not on Fridays. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 9am-11pm and Sat nights till 11pm. There's a surcharge for takeaway.

Dinner for 2 at Hilulim (mehadrin) restaurant in Tel Aviv at the border of Holon, for 169nis. Reservations required. Max 5 Groupons per table. Voucher can be used Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm. Valid until Nov. 10, but not on Rosh Chodesh (blackout dates listed in the deal).

Save 50% at Cafe Paradiso TLV. Can be used Sun-Thurs 9am - 6pm and Fri 9am-11am. Breakfast menu is available till 1pm. Voucher valid thru Oct 30.

Chumus (or Shakshuka) plate at Levinsky 41 in Tel Aviv, 18nis for 1 person, or 34nis for 2. Can be used Sun-Thurs 9am - 6pm and Fri 9am-two hours before Shabbat. Voucher valid thru Dec 15.

Jerusalem:

Breakfast for 2 at Le Moullin Dori in the German Colony (55nis or 65nis) Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase, with reservations. Can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 9am - 3pm

Desserts from "BaTa" in downtown Jerusalem - deals start at just 13nis! (It is kosher, I checked, even though Groupon doesn't specify that it is). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase, BUT it says to call ahead!

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

Montefoire (Dairy, Italian) in Yemin Moshe - Starting at 229nis for 2. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 6 Groupons per table. Valid Sun-Thurs, 11am - 9pm and Fridays 11am - 2pm. Reservations required. 

Mehadrin Cheese Platters from Maccabi Gvinot in Givat Shaul (French cheeses), starting at 149nis. Treat yourself to decadence! Groupon valid thru the end of November. You must order your platter one day in advance, and pick up from Givat Shaul.

Workshops (meat cooking/butchery) at Ktzizot - including a "Carnivore's meal" and a glass of wine, for 139nis! Groupon 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.

Takeout for Shabbat/Chag from Ulamei Atzula in Talpiot. Full catered meal for 10 people for 599nis. you must place your order 2 days in advance. Valid thru the end of October

Pescados - (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). 

Buffet Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Jerusalem). 1 for 99nis / 2 for 195nis. Groupon valid Sun - Thurs 6:30pm - 9pm. Not valid on Fridays, Shabbat, Holiday eves, or Holidays.

Breakfast Buffet at the Shani Hotel (center of town) - for 49nis (1 person) or 97nis (2 people). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Get half off at Ta'im B'Kerem. Sun - Wed, 4pm - 9pm or Thursday 4pm -8pm. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Haifa and North:

Japan! Japan! in Kiryat Ata, for 50% off! Groupon valid thru Dec. 3. Can be redeemed Sun- Thurs, 11am - 7pm, and Fridays 11am - 3pm

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis! 

Breakfast Buffet Deals at the Colony Hotel in Haifa - 49nis for 1, 95nis for 2, or 180nis for 4.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Hotel in Haifa - 79nis for 1/149nis for 2. Valid thru Dec. 31. Can be used Sun-Thurs, 7-10am. Not valid on holidays or erev chag

Sinta Bar (Kiryat Ata) at Kenyon Shaar Hatzafon, Burger meal for 2, for 76nis. Includes 2 burgers, one order of fries, and 2 drinks. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and call in advance.

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.

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 

Two Felafels with French Fries at Olam HaOchel, (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

50% off at Ta'im L'Chulam in Haifa!

Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa (meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 35nis per person (69nis for 2!). Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase, and only from 8am - 5:30pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 4pm Fridays. limit 8 people with Groupons per table. 

Sushi Dinner for two at Frangelico in Akko, for 88nis. Valid thru Nov 30. Note: the dinner deal has a set menu, you cannot ask for variations. Voucher can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 11:30am - 9:30pm, Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm, or Sat. night from an hour after Shabbat ends until 10:30pm

Breakfast for 2 at the Ramada Resort, Hadera, for 139nis. Valid thru Oct 30. There are blackout dates (cannot be used during Sukkot, or Fri-Sat, and more). Reservations required.

South:

Lunch at "Space" in Moshav Amonim - 139nis for 1, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4. Voucher valid thru Jan. 31, 2018. Check for blackout dates, and reservations required. Generally valid Sun-Thurs noon - 5:30pm or Fridays noon - 2pm

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

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Plaza in Ashdod: 59nis for one, or 116nis for two. Voucher valid until November 11. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 6:30am - 10:30am, with advance reservations ONLY

HaMeksikani in Ashkelon, for just 25nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct. 30, Sun-Thurs, 3pm - 10pm. Delivery is not available with the Groupon

Ola Chef's Restaurant in Eilat, for 129nis per person, or 255nis for two. Reservations required. Not valid on Holidays or Erev Chag. Groupon valid for 2 months from date of purchase.

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. Not valid on Holidays.

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Attractions, Workshops and Shows (Discounts for you!)

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

This fall, you can save BIG with discount vouchers and savings on entertainment - the links in this post will take you to discount deals for each place listed. Hurry, some deals sell out quickly! Don't forget to share these deals with your friends - friends don't let friends pay full price, right?

Click here for Restaurant Deals!

Need help getting to the show or workshop? Gett Taxi has vouchers on Groupon right now! Get your 50nis voucher for as low as 5nis! (5nis deal is for new customers ONLY. For existing customers, the deal costs 25nis)

Workshops and Attractions:

Exclusive Deal: 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.

Pilot for a Day (at your choice of locations), complete with a professional video of the experience, starting at 489nis!

Escape Rooms in Tel Aviv, starting at 69nis per person (or 139nis for 2, or 269nis for 4)! Reservations required

Harry Houdini Escape Room in Tel Aviv - check out the deal for 6 players for just 299nis!

Laser Tag at Cinema City Glilot (Sharon area) - check out these deals for groups of 4, 6, or 8!

Petting Zoo in Kibbutz Deganya for 21nis per person

Ice Skating at Montfort Lake (Maalot) - deals start at 35nis per person!

The Monkey Park in Ya'ar Ben Shemen - buy a single admission for 34nis, or a family admission (4 people) for 135nis! Voucher valid thru the end of November. No need to buy a ticket for children under 2 who will be with you.

Spa Day for two at the Daniel Hotel (Dead Sea). starts at 295nis!

Beer Making Workshop in Jerusalem, for just 249nis. Two sessions, totaling 8 hrs.

Psagot Winery Tours, starting at just 24nis per person!

Shows:

"Giselle" performed by the Russian Ballet - some dates are on Shabbat, but others are not. Check dates and locations carefully before you buy! Tickets are 89nis and up with this deal. Performances still available that are not on Shabbat: 19.11 at 8pm in Petach Tikva, 21.11 at 8pm in Ashkelon

"Shakespeare in Love" (in Hebrew) in Tel Aviv Dec. 24 and 25 - Groupon tix are over 50% off list price!

"Oedipus Shmoedipus" - Yiddish theater production in Ashkelon, on November 26, for just 69nis per ticket!

"Frida" (in Hebrew) in Tel Aviv - Groupon tix are just 79nis!

Les Miserables (in Hebrew) in Tel Aviv at the end of November! Groupon tix are just 99nis!

Here's a deal for a subscription to shows at HaBimah theater - choose 2 tickets to any of the shows in the next year, 4 tickets to any of the shows in the next year, or 6 tickets to any of the shows in the next year!

Hope you enjoy these deals! Let me know which ones are your favorites!

Two more Food Recalls

Today, two food recalls were announced (press releases can be found here and here):

1. Frozen Corn that may be contaminated with Listeria

Brand: HaMuvcharim SheBakfu'im 
Product: Frozen Corn Kernels
Package Size: 1 kg and 2.5 kg packages
Use by Date: 25.9.19

Despite the fact that this product has cooking instructions to boil before serving, and boiling should kill listeria, the product is being recalled. Anyone who purchased these should return them to the store where purchased. If you have questions, please contact Hamawi Bros., Ltd. at 02-651-9099

2. Whole Techina that may be contaminated with Salmonella

Brand: Galilee Hives (Mechaveret HaGalil)
Product: Whole Techina, imported from Ethiopia
Package Size: 380g and 720g
Barcodes: 7290000411682 and 7290000411699
Use by Date: all expiration dates thru 2/2020

Anyone who purchased these should return them to the store where purchased. If you have questions, please contact customer service at 04-694-7826

Please share this post with anyone who may not have heard about these recalls! Friends don't let friends get food poisoning!

Select Shopping IL Deals

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Do you use an electric toothbrush? Save money on replacement heads when you buy them on Groupon during ShoppingIL!
Get 8 replacements heads for 65nis with FREE SHIPPING!

Click here to buy them, and while you're on Groupon's site, check out some of the other great deals!

I also found a real steal of a deal on a new laptop. I'm really floored by this one! Check it out: a 15.6" touchscreen, with an i7 processor, 12 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB harddrive! AND Free Shipping! All for 2590nis!

This roasting pan is on sale JUST in time to get it for making a turkey for Thanksgiving! (or anytime)
It's a great size, it's a bit bigger than the one I have - it will fit nicely in a standard European size oven. Price is 149nis + 19nis for delivery!

You can also join me on Facebook to find all the deals I'm posting! See you there!

Restaurant Deals!

(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. I keep checking for new deals, as I know you've been waiting for some, and this week there are a few new ones to check out! Be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out!

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.

Make sure you feed your pets too - check out this discount voucher for Anipet. Valid at stores around the country, thru the end of December.

Here's a deal for a Gift Basket of Spices from Neveh HaTavlin, valid thru November 30th. Pick up in Netanya, or call the company to arrange for delivery for an additional 34nis (up to 5 baskets can be delivered to one address for this price). Choose from the packages that cost 49nis, 59nis, or 89nis each.

Tel Aviv and Nearby:

Cafe Greg in Namal Tel Aviv (mehadrin) - Get a 40nis voucher for 20nis! Voucher valid thru Dec. 10, 2017. Each person at the table needs their own voucher, except if used for a 2-person breakfast. Reservations required.

Chuma in Gan Ha'Ir (Tel Aviv) - Meat, Middle Eastern Menu. They say "come hungry!" Choose a deal for 2 for 169nis, or for 4 for 329nis. Limit 1 Groupon per table. Reservations required. Voucher can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 11am - 10:30pm (free parking after 5pm), and is valid thru Dec. 30, 2017

Chiripom Chef's Restaurant in Tel Aviv - starting at 179nis for dinner for 2. Voucher valid thru Nov. 15, Sun - Thurs. noon - 11:30pm. Reservations required.

Gelato Factory in Rishon - starting at 10nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Cafe Yafo at Shuk Hapishpushim in Tel Aviv - get your 60nis voucher for just 30nis! Groupon valid thru Dec. 31, 2017, but not during Chanukah. Not valid for takeaway. Up to 2 vouchers can be used per table, and each person must have their own voucher (you cannot use one voucher to order a meal to share, sorry). During breakfast hours, only one voucher per table will be accepted.

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

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel in Rechovot - 59nis for 1, or 115nis for 2. Valid until Oct. 30, but not on Fridays. Reservations required. Breakfast buffet is open from 8am - noon, Sun-Thurs

Dinner for 2 at Mifgash HaSteak on Ibn Gvirol in Tel Aviv - for 129nis (128nis if you hurry!). Max 4 people at a table with Groupons. Voucher valid thru Dec 15. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 6pm-11pm and Sat nights from 1 hr after Shabbat ends until midnight. Reserve your table in advance.

Pizza Hemeshulash in Rishon - get a family size pizza with topping for 24nis or an XL pizza with topping for 30nis! Good for 90 days from date of purchase, but not on Fridays. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 9am-11pm and Sat nights till 11pm. There's a surcharge for takeaway.

Dinner for 2 at Hilulim (mehadrin) restaurant in Tel Aviv at the border of Holon, for 169nis. Reservations required. Max 5 Groupons per table. Voucher can be used Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm. Valid until Nov. 10, but not on Rosh Chodesh (blackout dates listed in the deal).

Save 50% at Cafe Paradiso TLV. Can be used Sun-Thurs 9am - 6pm and Fri 9am-11am. Breakfast menu is available till 1pm. Voucher valid thru Oct 30.

Chumus (or Shakshuka) plate at Levinsky 41 in Tel Aviv, 18nis for 1 person, or 34nis for 2. Can be used Sun-Thurs 9am - 6pm and Fri 9am-two hours before Shabbat. Voucher valid thru Dec 15.

Jerusalem:

Desserts from "BaTa" in downtown Jerusalem - deals start at just 13nis! (It is kosher, I checked, even though Groupon doesn't specify that it is). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase, BUT it says to call ahead!

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

Montefoire (Dairy, Italian) in Yemin Moshe - Starting at 229nis for 2. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 6 Groupons per table. Valid Sun-Thurs, 11am - 9pm and Fridays 11am - 2pm. Reservations required. 

Mehadrin Cheese Platters from Maccabi Gvinot in Givat Shaul (French cheeses), starting at 149nis. Treat yourself to decadence! Groupon valid thru the end of November. You must order your platter one day in advance, and pick up from Givat Shaul.

Workshops (meat cooking/butchery) at Ktzizot - including a "Carnivore's meal" and a glass of wine, for 139nis! Groupon 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.

Takeout for Shabbat/Chag from Ulamei Atzula in Talpiot. Full catered meal for 10 people for 599nis. you must place your order 2 days in advance. Valid thru the end of October

Pescados - (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). 

Buffet Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Jerusalem). 1 for 99nis / 2 for 195nis. Groupon valid Sun - Thurs 6:30pm - 9pm. Not valid on Fridays, Shabbat, Holiday eves, or Holidays.

Breakfast Buffet at the Shani Hotel (center of town) - for 49nis (1 person) or 97nis (2 people). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Get half off at Ta'im B'Kerem. Sun - Wed, 4pm - 9pm or Thursday 4pm -8pm. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

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.
 

Haifa and North:

Japan! Japan! in Kiryat Ata, for 50% off! Groupon valid thru Dec. 3. Can be redeemed Sun- Thurs, 11am - 7pm, and Fridays 11am - 3pm

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis! 

Breakfast Buffet Deals at the Colony Hotel in Haifa - 49nis for 1, 95nis for 2, or 180nis for 4.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Hotel in Haifa - 79nis for 1/149nis for 2. Valid thru Dec. 31. Can be used Sun-Thurs, 7-10am. Not valid on holidays or erev chag

Sinta Bar (Kiryat Ata) at Kenyon Shaar Hatzafon, Burger meal for 2, for 76nis. Includes 2 burgers, one order of fries, and 2 drinks. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and call in advance.

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.

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 

Two Felafels with French Fries at Olam HaOchel, (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

50% off at Ta'im L'Chulam in Haifa!

Shaytel (Badatz, Machpud meats) in Nahariya - for just 99nis for 2! Valid Sun - Thurs 11am - 10pm. Max. 3 Groupons per table. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase 

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. 

Sushi Dinner for two at Frangelico in Akko, for 88nis. Valid thru Nov 30. Note: the dinner deal has a set menu, you cannot ask for variations. Voucher can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 11:30am - 9:30pm, Fri 11:30am - 2:30pm, or Sat. night from an hour after Shabbat ends until 10:30pm

Breakfast for 2 at the Ramada Resort, Hadera, for 139nis. Valid thru Oct 30. There are blackout dates (cannot be used during Sukkot, or Fri-Sat, and more). Reservations required.

South:

Lunch at "Space" in Moshav Amonim - 139nis for 1, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4. Voucher valid thru Jan. 31, 2018. Check for blackout dates, and reservations required. Generally valid Sun-Thurs noon - 5:30pm or Fridays noon - 2pm

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

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Plaza in Ashdod: 59nis for one, or 116nis for two. Voucher valid until November 11. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 6:30am - 10:30am, with advance reservations ONLY

HaMeksikani in Ashkelon, for just 25nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct. 30, Sun-Thurs, 3pm - 10pm. Delivery is not available with the Groupon

Shnitzeliya in Be'er Sheva (Tachana Merkazit) - get a shnitzel in a baguette, plus fries and lemonade, for just 25nis. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase, but not Erev Chag or Chol Hamoed. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 7am-7pm, or Fridays 7am-4pm

Ola Chef's Restaurant in Eilat, for 129nis per person, or 255nis for two. Reservations required. Not valid on Holidays or Erev Chag. Groupon valid for 2 months from date of purchase.

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. Not valid on Holidays.

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Save at Ikea!

The long awaited Isracard-IKEA sale has begun!

If you have an Isracard, you should log into the website or click the link that was sent you via SMS to download this month's IKEA savings, only for Isracard customers!

The deal is that if you spend 300nis at IKEA, you'll only get charged only 200nis -- IF you've activated the deal before you go!

Every month, Isracard has deals like this for their customers. Most of the time, it's no great shakes, but every so often, it's one that everybody wants (like this one)!

So if you're going to be shopping at IKEA in Israel this month, be sure to activate your savings! 

Enjoy!

Food Recall

Ariel Bakery and the Ministry of Health have announced a recall of the following product:

Brand: Ma'afiyat Ariel (Ariel Bakery)
Product: Mozart Mousse
Size: 600g
Production Code: 7276
Expiration date: 01.02.18

The product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria, which can be very dangerous to vulnerable populations. (I am guessing this is a decadent chocolate mousse cake - please correct me if I'm wrong!)

If you have purchased this product DO NOT EAT IT.
Please return it to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement.

If you have questions, call Ariel Bakery at 04-840-1459

Kashrut Warning - "Bakla Tzair"

It just came to my attention that at least 3 offices of the Rabbanut's Kashrut program have announced that there is a serious problem with infestation in certain frozen fish in Israel.

The fish is called "Bakla Tza'ir" and is one of the absolute cheapest fish you can buy in this country - so I'm sure there are frugalistas and frugalites out there who buy it regularly.

They are warning that the infestation with worms is pervasive, and they have told service providers that are under their kashrut that they cannot use this fish for the time being.

That's all I know! 

I will not be buying this fish for now (I have definitely bought it in the past, when in search of affordable fish!), so I thought I'd just share the info here, so everyone can make their own decisions about what to do!

Shabbat Shalom!