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Feb 20, 20221 min read
The Historic Ahad Ha'am School
Before Israel became a country in 48', many brave young men and women pioneered to Palestine with a vision and a whole lot of...
Feb 20, 20221 min read
Mizvada - מִזְוָודָה
Pronunciation: Miz·va·da Literal translation: Suitcase, luggage Israelis love to travel and they invest in a very good mizvada that will...
Feb 19, 20221 min read
Tavlin - תַבלִין
Pronunciation: Tav·lin Literal translation: Condiment, spice Which tavlin do you prefer on your hotdog? Ketchup, mustard, or both?...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
Sh'ravrav - שְׁרַבְרַב
Pronunciation: Sh'·rav·rav Literal translation: Plumber If you are renting an apartment and you encounter a plumbing issue usually your...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
The Halva Kingdom
Most people who have been to Israel know how important tahini is to Israeli culture! Tehina, a paste or butter made of sesame seeds, is...
Feb 17, 20221 min read
Hakla'i - חַקְלָאַי
Pronunciation: Hak·la'·i Literal translation: Farmer There are many farms and farmers in Israel that sell organic produce and deliver it...
Feb 16, 20221 min read
The Mosaic Shul: Akko's Tunisian Synagogue
Israel is a country of history, and as we travel through its modern cities and explore the beautiful and green nature throughout the...
Feb 16, 20221 min read
Le'ehotz - לֶאֱחוֹז
Pronunciation: Le'·e·hotz Literal translation: To cling, to grasp, to hold You can use this term to refer to grasping an object or refer...
Feb 15, 20223 min read
Life For Alon - חיים לאלון
As we enter the season of Purim, we are reminded not only to step into the joy and laughter of life, but to look around us, and share our...
Feb 15, 20221 min read
Agala - עֲגָלָה
Pronunciation: A·ga·la Literal translation: Cart, stroller, pram This term is used for a few items actually. It can be used for a...
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Valentine's Day in Israel
Valentine's Day isn't a widely observed holiday in Israel, but there are still ways to show your loved one you care here! Besides, we...
Feb 14, 20221 min read
Ani dalook ale'ih - אֲנִי דָּלוּק עָלַיִךְ
Pronunciation: Ani da·look ale·'ih Literal translation: I have a crush on you Happy Valentine's Day! If you want to tell someone that you...
Feb 13, 20222 min read
Rami Meiri: the Israeli Muralist
Through art, we share our authentic selves, our ideas, and our visions with the world. Public art has been used for hundreds of years to...
Feb 13, 20221 min read
Baltak - בלת"ק
Pronunciation: Bal·tak Literal translation: Without reading previous comments. You'll see this term used in online posts or group texts....
Feb 12, 20221 min read
La'akov - לַעֲקֹב
Pronunciation: La'·a·kov Literal translation: To follow If you're on Facebook or Instagram you can follow iKonnect for more Israel...
Feb 11, 20223 min read
The Greatest Moments in Israeli Sports
Being such a small country, no one really expects Israel to be such a world-renowned sports nation. Nevertheless, just like in different...
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Sh'rir - שְׁרִיר
Pronunciation: Sh'·rir Literal translation: Muscle Now that gyms have opened up you'll see gyms packed with people working on building...
Feb 10, 20221 min read
Kataif - כָּתֵף
Pronunciation: Ka·taif Literal translation: Shoulder You might not use this word so often but you will see and hear it often at the...
Feb 9, 20222 min read
Rabbi Shlomo Goren - The Rabbi and the Shofar
Rabbi Shlomo Goren is known for his prominent voice in the religious Zionist community throughout the founding of our country. He...
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Yashar - יָשָׁר
Pronunciation: Ya·shar Literal translation: Honest What is amazing about Israel is that people can be so honest! There is a story of a...
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