iHerb Savings!

This post contains my iHerb referral link. You'll save money using it (even existing customers), and I may be compensated by iHerb. It won't cost you extra - but it WILL save you money!  I've promised to share iHerb deals whenever I hear about them, so none of you will miss out on the extra savings! So here's the current big news: This weekend only - get 11% off the entire site! Plus earn an 11% loyalty credit on every purchase. Simply shop using this exclusive link, and you'll definitely save big! It's herb the right time to check out iHerb if you haven't yet! This offer is good this weekend only! More PRO tips for shopping at iHerb: If you use Shipping Savers, you can get really affordable shipping, even if you choose DHL Express shipping (I highly recommend this shipping method, as you can make a much larger order - I often order 10 lbs or more, it arrives really quickly, and I can choose for it to be delivered to my door! And sometimes it's as low as $2! Last time I used the free shipping option, my package got lost in transit. It was annoying, to say the least...)! You can sort for Shipping Savers on iHerb by clicking the Shipping Saver checkbox on the left-hand side of the page. Check out my Shipping Saver suggestions, too! Not sure if shopping at iHerb makes sense? I shop there pretty often, as you may already know. I find it makes life easier for me - not only do they make it easy to find some "hard to find" products my family needs (like fragrance free shower products), but I save a significant amount of money on things like vitamins and probiotics. So many products are definitely less expensive at iHerb than at my local stores, and shipping is VERY affordable as I mentioned above.   Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb:   Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or fudge) Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel and iHerb is a great way to save!) Stash Teas (I buy these when they are on sale, as the sale price comes out to less than the lowest price I can find herbal teas for locally, and these are just SO MUCH HIGHER quality than teas I can find for an affordable price!) Vitamin D (so many people are deficient, it turns out! And my doctor prescribed a rather high dose, and what's sold here is very low dose and more expensive) Probiotics are far less expensive from iHerb than any I've found in Israel, and they don't weigh much! Many of these are "shipping savers" - so they'll lower your shipping costs for the whole order if you add them in! EO shower gel (we like this kid friendly all-in-one shower product that doesn't irritate our skin!) Ricola throat drops (these work out to be only slightly less expensive than the local price, so I use them as a "filler" product, never as my "reason for buying") Witch Hazel (it's really difficult to find witch hazel products locally, and if you love witch hazel, you'll be thrilled with iherb's price. This one is a toner with alcohol in it - some people like the alcohol in it, but if you don't, they also have plenty of no-alcohol witch hazel products) Coffee Filters (unbleached) - I can find the #4 size locally, but I use the #2 size, and can't always find unbleached, and it's so easy to order it, rather than running around town! Brown Rice Pasta (I only buy these when they're on sale though. Great for people who don't eat wheat! The local equivalent is more expensive unless there's an amazing sale going on) Grapefruit Seed Extract (similar product, 1/4 of the size, cost more than twice as much at my health food store, and many people are convinced this keeps colds away,!) Essential Oils (I use them in homemade cleaners) - for a fraction of the price here in Israel! Yes, they are real and natural (and very importantly, not an MLM)! Soy-free Teriyaki Sauce (for my soy allergic child) - I've never seen this in Israel! Calendula Cream (so soothing and wonderful for eczema!) Aquaphor Ointment - impossible to buy locally! When it's not available, you might find CeraVe to be a good alternative. I also regularly check the Specials Page to see if products I use are on sale and work out to a better deal thru iHerb during a sale, and I also occasionally will order a hard-to-find spice. Let me know what your favorite deals are! Don't get surprised by import taxes! If you are ordering items from overseas, be sure to familiarize yourself with the most recent personal import regulations!

Restaurant Deals - North & South!

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great GROO (formerly 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. 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!

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!

Haifa and North:


Trumpeta Catering (Kiryat Bialik) - get a 100 nis voucher for 49 nis! (choose from main dish menu or side dish menu) Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem on Fridays from 10am - until sold out. Limit one voucher per purchase.

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.

Pizza Agvaniya (Haifa) - choose a voucher for 10 nis that qualifies you for a buy 1 get one free deal, OR get a personal pizza with 2 toppings for 19 nis! Voucher valid thru Dec. 31, 2018. Buy 1 get one free deal does not include toppings. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 9:30am - 10 pm, Fri. 9:30 am - 3 pm, and Sat. nights, from 1 hr after Shabbat until 10 pm. Valid for sit down service or takeaway. Delivery will incur an extra charge. Limit 3 vouchers per person, and only one can be redeemed at a time. Personal pizza deal includes 2 toppings (excluding tuna, bulgarit cheese, and anchovies).

Morgenfeld (Achziv) - S. American Grill meal for 2, starting at 199 nis. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2018. 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. 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 Dec. 30, 2018.

Shytel Meat Kingdom (Nahariya - Badatz/Machpud meats) - 129 NIS per person for all-you-can-eat dinner! Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 10pm. Reservations required (Last reservations at 8:30 pm, must order by 9:40pm). Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Min. 2 people per table with a voucher and max. 6 people per table with a voucher. No additional guests without a Groo voucher can join your table.

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 December 30, 2018. 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 December 30, 2018.

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

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 Sheva (Be'er Sheva) - pay 5 nis for a voucher that gets you an XL pizza for a total of 30 nis (pay 25 at the store when you present your voucher). Voucher valid thru December 28, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - midnight, Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm, and Sat.nights from when Shabbat ends until midnight. Must call ahead. Limit one voucher per person. Delivery charges not included.

Pizza Marziano (Be'er Sheva) - pay 5 nis for a voucher that gets you an XL pizza for a total of 30 nis (pay 25 at the store when you present your voucher). Voucher valid thru December 28, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - midnight, Fri 11:30 am - 3 pm, and Sat.nights from when Shabbat ends until midnight. Must call ahead. Limit one voucher per person. Delivery charges not included.

Pizza Agvaniya (Eilat) - 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.

Lechem Basar, Beer Sheva (mehadrin). 299 nis for a premium meal for 2. Voucher valid thru December 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 12:30 - 11 pm, Sat. nights 10 - 11:30 pm. Reservations required. One voucher per couple, valid for sit-down service only. Any additional guests without a voucher will be required to place a min. order of 150 nis.

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 December 29, 2018

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/Brunch at Endive in the West Boutique Hotel, Ashdod - 75 shekels for 1, 149 shekels for 2, upgrade to include pool admission for the day for 219 shekels for 2. Valid Sun- Fridays, breakfast served 6-10:30am, or brunch served Tues-Thurs, 11 am - 1:30 pm. Voucher valid thru December 27, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Central Park Hotel, Eilat (I checked, the hotel is kosher, even though Groupon 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 Mar. 30, 2019.

Criolo, Be'er Sheva - 99 nis for 2. Voucher valid thru December 29, 2018. 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 December 29, 2018. 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 December 30, 2018. 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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Restaurant Deals - Jerusalem & Merkaz!

(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 (formerly Groupon) deals you don't want to miss! 

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!

If you're looking for restaurant deals in the North or South, 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!

Jerusalem and nearby:

Montefoire Restaurant - 50% off your dinner for 2! Voucher valid thru December 14, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs 11 am - 9 pm, Fri 11 am - 2 pm. Reservations required. Max 3 couples with vouchers per table.

HaSultan - 50% off vouchers for your purchase of Techina, Halvah, Coffee, and Tea! Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thursday, 10 am - 9 pm, and Friday 10 am - 2pm. Limit one voucher per person.

Johnito (Mehadrin, Hillel St, Jerusalem) - large milkshake or ice cream (3 scoops plus whipped cream) for 15 nis, or a kilo of ice cream with 5 cones, for 39 nis (38 nis for early birds who buy right now!). Limit 1 voucher per person. Voucher valid thru Nov 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8:30 am - 11 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 2 pm, and Sat. nights from 1 hr after Shabbat ends until midnight. 

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

Eyal Hotel - Breakfast buffet - 59 shekels for 1, or 115 shekels for 2! Valid Sun-Fri, 7:00am - 10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru October 31, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Jerusalem, for 69nis per person or 129nis for a couple. Max 6 people at a table. Valid Sun-Fri, 6:30-10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru January 30, 2019.

Maccabi Cheeses (mehadrin) - French cheese platters: choose a 2 kg platter for 149 nis, or a 3 kg platter for 219 nis (50% off!). Voucher valid thru November 29, 2018. Place your order a day in advance, and pick up in Givat Shaul, Mondays or Thursdays. Blackout dates apply.

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! Groupon 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! 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. 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 a "Chef's Dinner for 2" deal - if you hurry, you can grab a deal for a meal normally priced at 403 nis for just 185 nis! Once the early birds catch all of those, that 403 nis meal will be available for 189 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.

Tel Aviv and Nearby:

Kaza (Bat Yam) - pay just 69 nis for 2 portions! Voucher valid thru December 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Wed, 8 am - midnight, Thurs, 8 am - 8 pm. Limit one voucher per couple. Max 6 people at a table. Or check out the Shipudim deal! (Shipudim plus extras for 2, for 89 nis) Reservations required.

Agvaniya (Ramle) (mehadrin) - Buy this voucher for 10 shekels in order to get a second XL pizza when you order 1! Voucher valid thru November 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10:30 am - 10:30 pm, Fri, 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. Not valid on delivery orders. Limit one voucher per person per day.

Alfredo (Rishon) - Israeli breakfast for 1 for 45 nis, or for 2, starting at 79 nis (upgrade to premium breakfast for 2 for 99 nis!) Voucher valid thru January 30, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9 am - 5 pm, Fri, 9 am - last customer. Limit one voucher per person or couple, max 3 vouchers per table.

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.

Yossi Original (Tel Aviv) - Get a 60 nis voucher for "pitzuchim" for just 35 nis! Cannot be combined with other sales. Voucher valid thru December 31, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 7 am - 7 pm, and Fri 7 am - 4 pm. Valid at the store located at 12 Yechiel Tchelnov St., Tel Aviv. Limit one voucher per visit. If your purchase totals more than 150 nis, you may redeem 2 vouchers at one time.

HaTaboun Bakery - Sufganiyot! Box of 9 for 22 nis, or a box of 36 for 79 nis! Voucher valid Oct. 28, 2018 - Dec. 15, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 24 hrs/day, Friday until Shabbat starts, and Sat. nights, from 1 hr after Shabbat ends. Best to call ahead for boxes of 36. On Fridays and Sat. nights, no phone orders are accepted. You must redeem your voucher in one visit, and one voucher per person. Does not include sufganiyot with toppings.

Currylina (Bnei Brak) - Indian meal for 2 for 99 nis. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem Tues - Fri, 9 am - last customer. One voucher per 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. 

HaDayagim (Jaffa Port) - lunch for 2, starting at 159 nis. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 7 pm, and Sat. nights from 6:30 pm - last customer. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per couple. Max 2 couples with vouchers per table. Valid for sit-down service only.

Cafe Greg, Givatayim - breakfast for 2 for 79 nis. Voucher valid thru Dec. 8, 2018. 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.

Shnitzeline (Tel Aviv) - Shnitzel meal for 25 nis (49 nis for two!). Redeem Sun - Thurs, 10 am - 3 pm. Valid on Chol Hamoed Sukkot! Voucher valid thru Nov. 30, 2018. Valid for sit-down or takeaway. Limit one voucher per person.

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 bottle of 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 will incur additional fees.

Fresh Kitchen (Bilu Center) - Breakfast for 2 for 69 nis. Voucher valid thru Oct. 31, 2018. Not valid on erev chag, chag, or chol hamoed. For sit-down service only (extra fee for take-out). No change will be given if the voucher's full value is not used. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - 11:30 am. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person.

Fresh Kitchen (Bilu Center) - Pay 10 nis for a voucher you can redeem for a second item from the menu when you purchase one. Choose which menu - salads, main dishes, or Italian dishes. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2018. Not valid on erev chag, chag, or chol hamoed. For sit-down service only (extra fee for take-out). Redeem Sun - Thurs, 8 am - 10:30 pm, Fridays 8 am - 3 pm, and Sat. nights from 1/2 hr after Shabbat until the last customer. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person.

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.

Sakura Sushi Bar (Tel Aviv) - 59 nis for 1 or 99 nis for 2!  Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Menu exclusions apply. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 11 am - 11 pm, Fridays 11 am - 4 pm, and Sat. nights till midnight. Limit one voucher per person. OR order a party platter for over 40% off!

Nagisa (Tel Aviv)- Sushi platters starting at 149 nis. Voucher valid thru December 30, 2018. 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 2 hrs in advance. Reservations required for restaurant vouchers. The 50 nis voucher deal is for one person. Order enough vouchers for your whole party! Delivery not included.

Matsuya (Ramat Gan) - meal for 2 for 119 nis. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 3:30 pm - closing. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person. There's also another Matsuya deal here - up to 48% off your meal for 2! Voucher good for 90 days from date of purchase. Redeem Sun - Thurs from 4pm - closing time.

Chloely's (Tel Aviv Hilton) - Chef's dinner for 239 nis. Voucher valid thru Nov. 30, 2018, Sun - Thurs 7 pm - 10:30 pm. Reservations required. Max 8 people with vouchers per table (each person must show his/her own voucher). 2 hrs of parking at the hotel is included 

Lechem Basar, Netanya (mehadrin) - Dinner for 2 for 299 nis. Valid Sun-Thurs, 12:30 pm -11:00 pm. Reservations required. Valid thru December 30, 2018. 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. 

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 December 29, 2018

Punchline - the restaurant with singing waiters (yes it's kosher!)! Save over 50% with the Groupon. Limit 4 couples with Groupon vouchers per table. Redeem Sun - Wed and Sat. nights, from 8pm - last customer. Reservations required. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase (not on holidays or New Years' Eve)

Shabbat Takeout from Viki in Netanya - half price vouchers! 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! 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 Groupons per table. Show your Groupon before ordering. Use your voucher Sun - Fri, 8:00 am - noon. Valid thru November 30, 2018.

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 November 30, 2018. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs 6:30 am - 10:30 am. Not available for Fridays. Reservations required. Limit one voucher per person or couple.

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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! 

We all need to buy basic hygiene products, right? Unfortunately, they can be pricey here in Israel. Sometimes I find great deals in stores, but ebay still usually beats them! Dental floss is usually 20 shekels and up per 50m package, for example...

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/2yQU3gW -- I found 6 packages of Oral-B dental floss for approx 60 nis (including shipping)!

I also found a no-name dental floss, that you can buy one at a time, for under 3.50 nis (and there's free shipping)! You can see this listing here:
https://ebay.to/2RxRCXS.  So, if you're not brand loyal (and I am NOT brand loyal about much), this is a really great deal!

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!

My "We Made Aliyah" Money-Mindset

If we're not careful, the money just FLIES away!

Hi everyone!

Today I've got all these thoughts swirling around in my head, and I decided to put them down into a blog post, since that's as good as any other method of procrastination I can think of! 

(Yes, procrastination - because we all know I have a million things that need my attention I would completely prefer to ignore, so I WILL. At least I wrote a blog post instead, right?)

Let's face it - making Aliyah requires a major change in mindset for so many things, and I'm going to focus on some of those things that affect our financial health.

When we first got to Israel, I naively figured I could just recreate my life in America right here in Israel (which life didn't really matter - it could have been a NY-style life or a Florida style life, or wherever. We lived in a lot of places, and I'd figured out ways to make it work anywhere...).

But I quickly discovered that things I had taken for granted in America were not so easy here. Not as olim. Perhaps if we had a trust fund (we don't!) we could have bought a house with a pool and a big yard (or a townhouse in a big city) and eaten organic fruits and veggies. But we figured out really quickly that this plan wasn't realistic for us, nor is it for most olim. (This did not take 8 years to figure out. It became rather obvious in just a matter of weeks!)

So there were a bunch of things we had to do.

Food Shopping:
We started shopping on shuk days - and discovered that even if we couldn't get to the shuk, lots of supermarkets compete with local shuk days and offer special sales on Mondays or Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Often, there are awesome deals! We try to take advantage of the cheapest fruits and vegetables we can get by making the most of these sales - since I believe that eating fresh fruits and veggies is very important, so saving money on them is a big WIN! We also try to focus on buying other groceries on sale in general (obviously?). Last week, I got chicken wings for 5 nis/kg (a few weeks earlier, I got them for 3.50 nis/kg!!) - just saying.

Transportation:
We walk. Or bike. Or take buses. A LOT. Filling up the car is pricey in Israel. We do use the car - but we try to use less expensive transportation much of the time. Obviously walking is cheapest. Biking is pretty cool, too - though lately my kids keep popping their inner tubes, and that can be pricey to fix all the time!

Eating out:
I try really hard not to go out for coffee. I've got a coffeemaker at home and I am happy to make my own, and I'll gladly host a coffee hour from time to time! I also have several reusable travel cups on hand for taking coffee-on-the-go, since sometimes that is super convenient. Same thing about ice cream. We buy tubs of ice cream and get our ice cream fixes AT HOME, and the kids more or less know not to ask for ice cream cones when we're out.
If we're going out for the day, we try to carry a decent amount of snacks or food with us. If we're caught unprepared, we try to buy food that is simple and inexpensive. You might see me going into a makolet or supermarket to buy sandwich stuff when that happens!
Eating out at a restaurant is reserved for special occasions ONLY.

Housing:
We bought a smaller house than we originally wanted, and way out in the boondocks. It makes the mortgage manageable. Don't go for a big house with a huge mortgage, if you don't like anxiety attacks!

Shopping:
In America, I was a thrift store junkie. I regularly scoured thrift stores and scored some great items. Some of them were things we needed (I bought a changing table and lots of clothing!), and other items were just things I liked, or thought were cool. So one of the things we had to change was buying things we don't actually need. Without the extra stuff, we can try to keep our clutter in check, and our wallets a little fuller. When we do need things, often our first stop is our local "free to a good home" group, or our second hand shop. We also give away plenty of things to our friends and neighbors! We have a book swap shelf we regularly swap books at, as well.

Here in Israel, money is often tight. Not for everyone, but for many of us. In order to avoid the never ending cycle of "minus" in the bank that seems so prevalent around me, I make an effort to evaluate each purchase by pulling out a few different yardsticks - 1. Will I miss it tomorrow if I skip it today? 2. How many hours of work will this splurge cost me? 3. Can I get my needs met by spending less?

Basically, what I think I'm trying to say is that an Aliyah Money Mindset is all about being Mindful. It's not about deprivation. It's not about denial. But it is about being purposeful and thoughtful before spending money.
After all, tomorrow will come! And it's always best to be ready for the tomorrows.

How are you doing with your Aliyah Mindset? I'd love to hear!

Restaurant Deals - North & South!

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great GROO (formerly 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. 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!

The Whole Country:

Pizza Hut - 19.90 for a personal pizza with a topping. Valid at any Pizza Hut Location, but not valid for Delivery orders. Valid thru Nov. 5, 2018

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!

Haifa and North:


Trumpeta Catering (Kiryat Bialik) - get a 100 nis voucher for 49 nis! (choose from main dish menu or side dish menu) Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem on Fridays from 10am - until sold out. Limit one voucher per purchase.

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.

Pizza Agvaniya (Haifa) - choose a voucher for 10 nis that qualifies you for a buy 1 get one free deal, OR get a personal pizza with 2 toppings for 19 nis! Voucher valid thru Dec. 31, 2018. Buy 1 get one free deal does not include toppings. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs, 9:30am - 10 pm, Fri. 9:30 am - 3 pm, and Sat. nights, from 1 hr after Shabbat until 10 pm. Valid for sit down service or takeaway. Delivery will incur an extra charge. Limit 3 vouchers per person, and only one can be redeemed at a time. Personal pizza deal includes 2 toppings (excluding tuna, bulgarit cheese, and anchovies).

Morgenfeld (Achziv) - S. American Grill meal for 2, starting at 199 nis. Voucher valid thru Dec. 30, 2018. 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. 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 Dec. 30, 2018.

Shytel Meat Kingdom (Nahariya) - 129 NIS per person for all-you-can-eat dinner! Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 10pm. Reservations required (Last reservations at 8:30 pm, must order by 9:40pm). Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Min. 2 people per table with a voucher and max. 6 people per table with a voucher. No additional guests without a Groo voucher can join your table.

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 December 30, 2018. 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 December 30, 2018.

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

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 Agvaniya (Eilat) - 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.

Lechem Basar, Beer Sheva (mehadrin). 299 nis for a premium meal for 2. Voucher valid thru December 30, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 12:30 - 11 pm, Sat. nights 10 - 11:30 pm. Reservations required. One voucher per couple, valid for sit-down service only. Any additional guests without a voucher will be required to place a min. order of 150 nis.

Steak One, Beer Sheva - dinner for 2 starting at 99 nis. Voucher valid thru December 27, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 10 pm. Limit one voucher per couple (Max 3 vouchers per table). 

Pizza Hagesher, Beer Sheva (mehadrin) - 35 nis for an XL pizza! Voucher valid thru April 29, 2019. Redeem Sun - Thurs, 11 am - 8 pm, and Sat nights until midnight. Delivery charges are extra. Limit one voucher per person.

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 December 29, 2018

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.

Ofra Gourmet, Ashdod, - takeout food - buy a 100 shekel voucher for just 50 shekels. Redeem with a purchase of 250 nis or more. Voucher valid thru Dec. 29, 2018. Redeem from 7 am - 2 pm Fridays only. Call in your order ahead of time! Limit one per person. 

Endive, Ashdod - dinner for 2 for 279 shekels. Valid Sun- Thurs, 6:30 pm - 10 pm. Reservations required, Limit 8 people with vouchers per table. Voucher valid thru Dec 30, 2018.

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/Brunch at Endive in the West Boutique Hotel, Ashdod - 75 shekels for 1, 149 shekels for 2, upgrade to include pool admission for the day for 219 shekels for 2. Valid Sun- Fridays, breakfast served 6-10:30am, or brunch served Tues-Thurs, 11 am - 1:30 pm. Voucher valid thru December 27, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Central Park Hotel, Eilat (I checked, the hotel is kosher, even though Groupon 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 Mar. 30, 2019.

Criolo, Be'er Sheva - 99 nis for 2. Voucher valid thru November 29, 2018. 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 December 29, 2018. 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 December 30, 2018. 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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