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Dec 12, 20211 min read
Mahapeha - מַהְפֵּכָה
Pronunciation: Ma·ha·pe·ha Literal translation: Revolution Mahapeha is the Hebrew term for revolution, but it can also be used in a more...
Dec 11, 20211 min read
Iparon - עִפָּרוֹן
Pronunciation: I·pa·ron Literal translation: Pencil Have you heard the story of the new Oleh who was pulled over while driving in Israel?...
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Kruvit - כְּרוּבִית
Pronunciation: Kru·vit Literal translation: Cauliflower Kruvit is a very popular vegetable here in Israel. In fact, kruvit with tahini...
Dec 9, 20212 min read
The Shtreimel
Ever notice those furry, round, and sometimes funny-looking hats you see around Israel- even in the heat of the summer?! This can't just...
Dec 9, 20211 min read
Kniyot - קְנִיּוֹת
Pronunciation: Kni·yot Literal translation: Shopping Israelis favorite place to do their kniyot is by far the shuk. Every city has at...
Dec 8, 20211 min read
Priha - פְּרִיחָה
Pronunciation: Pri·ha Literal translation: Blossom We are currently at the beginning of the winter here in Israel, which means there are...
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Hitpotzetzut Habuah - הִתְפּוֹצְצוּת הַבּוּעָה
Pronunciation: Hit·po·tze·tzut ha·bu·ah Literal translation: Explosion of the bubble, popping the bubble To live in a buah means you are...
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Banu Hosheh Legaresh - בָּאנוּ חֹשֶׁךְ לְגָרֵשׁ
Pronunciation: Ba⋅nu ho⋅sheh le⋅ga⋅resh Literal translation: We came to get rid of darkness Banu hosheh legaresh is a Hebrew phrase taken...
Dec 5, 20211 min read
Top 5 Hanukkah Foods
On Hanukkah, the oil on the Hanukkiah burned for eight nights. It's customary to eat lots of oily foods in honor of this miracle! Here...
Dec 5, 20211 min read
Lehava - לֶהָבָה
Pronunciation: Le·ha·va Literal translation: Flame When lighting your Hanukkiyah every night, make sure you watch the lehava. It is fire,...
Dec 4, 20211 min read
The Hanukkah Club
Everyone has an "Only in Israel" story, here is Talya's story. "Even in the clubs, Israel celebrates the Jewish holidays!" I was 18 and...
Dec 4, 20211 min read
Oru Panav - אוֹרוּ פָּנָיו
Pronunciation: O·ru pa·nav Literal translation: His face lit up The Hebrew phrase oru panav can be used to describe a person that became...
Dec 3, 20211 min read
Nero Yair - נֵרוֹ יָאִיר
Pronunciation: Ne·ro ya·ir Literal translation: His candle will light In Israel, it is sometimes common to write or mention the phrase...
Dec 3, 20213 min read
SHEKEL - שק"ל
How do you envision an organization that works with thousands of people with disabilities? If you’re imagining a sad or slow-paced place...
Dec 2, 20213 min read
A Hanukkah Story
Guest blog by Leora Reinberg. Hanukkah in Israel. There's nothing like it. Leora captures the feeling perfectly through her words. “A...
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Hipes Banerot - חִפֵּשׂ בַּנֵּרוֹת
Pronunciation: Hi·pes ba·ne·rot Literal translation: Searched in the candles When someone searches real hard for something and puts in a...
Dec 1, 20211 min read
A Movie of Miracles and Weddings
Watch as a modern Hanukkah miracle unfolds in Israel’s quirky and romantic best-selling movie, “The Wedding Plan”-"לַעֲבֹר אֶת הַקִּיר"....
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Ner Leraglav - נֵר לְרַגְלָיו
Pronunciation: Ner le·rag·lav Literal translation: Candle to his feet The Hebrew phrase, Ner leraglav is a guideline that someone lives...
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Or Biktze Haminhara - אוֹר בִּקְצֵה הַמִּנְהָרָה
Pronunciation: Or bi·ktze ha·min·ha·ra Literal translation: Light at the end of the tunnel We know you're scared of all the fried food...
Nov 30, 20211 min read
Potato Latkes
Hanukkah is probably one of our favorite Jewish holidays because we are supposed to eat fried foods! That's right, you heard us. Eating...
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