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Jan 27, 20222 min read
The Tel Faher Lookout Point
Tel Faher (Also known as Mitzpeh Golani) is a hill in the northern part of the Golan Heights, that oversees the whole expansive and...
Jan 27, 20221 min read
Tafrit - תַּפְרִיט
Pronunciation: Ta·frit Literal translation: Menu If you would like to ask for a menu at a restaurant you should say: “Efshar tafrit?”...
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Here Comes the Sun: Israel's Solar Energy
Many people are already familiar with the popular Israeli roof ornament - the dud shemesh or solar boiler is ubiquitous among Israeli...
Jan 26, 20221 min read
Hahi - הֲכִי
Pronunciation: Ha·hi Literal translation: The most For example, you can say “hahi tov” (translated literally as the 'most good', or the...
Jan 25, 20221 min read
The Band's Visit
Israel has created and produced some of the greatest films of all time! With touches of culture, depth, and Israeli values all wrapped in...
Jan 25, 20221 min read
Otobus - אוֹטוֹבּוּס
Pronunciation: O·to·boos Literal translation: Bus A very popular mode of transportation in Israel, buses are the location for many “Only...
Jan 24, 20221 min read
Tznobar - צְנוֹבָר
Pronunciation: Tz·no·bar Literal translation: Pine nut This isn’t really the most practical word… but it’s really fun to say....
Jan 24, 20222 min read
The Ammunition Truck Disaster
On January 24th, 1970, a terrible accident occurred at the Eilat Military Harbor. Before we get to the outcome, let's review what led to...
Jan 23, 20222 min read
Israel's Agricultural Genius
We all know that Israel sits at the forefront of agricultural technology among all the nations of the world, innovating our environment...
Jan 23, 20221 min read
Hutzpah - חֻצְפָּה
Pronunciation: Hutz·pah Literal translation: Cheek, audacity A more well-known word, hutzpah can be used as both a positive and negative....
Jan 22, 20221 min read
Open Your Eyes With Fauda
If you haven't been living under a rock the past few years, then you know that Fauda has taken the world by storm. Not only in Israel,...
Jan 22, 20221 min read
Shoko b’sakit - שׁוֹקוֹ בְּשַׂקִּית
Pronunciation: Sho·ko b’·sa·kit Literal translation: Chocolate milk in a bag Shoko b’sakit is one of our favorite Israeli inventions....
Jan 21, 20221 min read
Hayei layla - חַיֵּי לַיְלָה
Pronunciation: Ha·yei lai·la Literal translation: Nightlife The nightlife in Tel Aviv is pretty fantastic, and in recent years...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Hallalit - חֲלָלִית
Pronunciation: Ha·llal·lit Literal translation: space vehicle Did you know that a few years ago Israel sent up a spacecraft to the moon's...
Jan 20, 20221 min read
Exploring Nahlaot
Sometimes we just want to wander around through the quaint alleyways of Jerusalem as we take in the beauty, the stillness, and the unique...
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Your Kibbutz Stories
Life on a kibbutz definitely comes with its fair share of stories! Kibbutz life is a life like no other, with community and togetherness,...
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Tapuah Rakuv - תַּפּוּחַ רָקוּב
Pronunciation: Tapu·ah ra·kuv Literal translation: Rotten apple How is it actually used? To describe someone that doesn’t really know...
Jan 18, 20221 min read
The Israel - Egypt Agreement on Disengagement
The Agreement on Disengagement between Israel and Egypt was signed on January 18, 1974, and officially ended the Yom Kippur War and the...
Jan 18, 20221 min read
Raya ito eyin beyin- רָאָה אִתּוֹ עַיִן בְּעַיִן
Pronunciation: Ra·ya ito ey·in bey·in Literal translation: See eye to eye This is a great phrase to use when you and your friend agree on...
Jan 17, 20222 min read
iKonnect's Top 7 Biblical Species of Tu B'shvat!
In honor of Tu B’shvat, there is a long-standing tradition to eat fruits and grains native to the land of Israel, called the seven...
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