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Rosh Hashanah Supermarket Price Comparison

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Rosh Hashanah 2016

Israel Supermarket Price Comparison

 

If you are a new oleh and this is your first Rosh Hashanah in Israel, you are likely to be a little overwhelmed with the all the activity, advertising and shopping centered around the upcoming Chagim. If you are already a vatik, you are likely still overwhelmed by the financial outlay and hard work that goes into preparing for the Chag.

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Two years ago, we found that it was possible to make a celebratory Rosh Hashanah dinner for 4, for less than 500 shekels.  With careful planning and bargain shopping, we were able to come up with a simple menu for just over 200 shekels.  The same menu with ingredients bought from the most expensive supermarket chain, cost in the region of 500 shekels.  That’s a huge difference. Now, 2 years later, it’s time to re-asses.  The Mega supermarket chain has disappeared, the CPI and cost of living has risen and there is barely a difference in our average monthly wage.

The Rami Levy supermarket chain is known for its competitive prices yet limited selection.  Shufersal supermarket chain is well known for top quality goods and a wide selection of local and imported products and Victory is trying to fill the gap left by Mega.  In many instances the in-store prices, in each supermarket chain, vary from branch to branch based on their location (higher prices in more affluent areas), so we  based our price comparison on items advertised on the online shopping sites of Rami Levy, Victory and Shufersal where prices are standarized.

All meats and fish are fresh unless otherwise stated.  Prices are accurate as at 18.09.2016.  Sadly, it looks as though those pre-Chag special offers you were holding out for, are not likely to happen. According to a recent article in GLOBES: “The bargains being offered are focused and modest, with some of them being conducted through coupons; are not having an industry-wide effect; and are not drawing a response from competitors.”  Poultry is expected to be in short supply and the price of fruit and vegetable are likely to soar.

 

Item Rami Levy Victory Shufersal
Chicken wings per kg 9.90 15.90 11.90
Gefilte fish – bottled – 6 pieces not listed 12.50 10.90
Salmon – frozen per kg 59.90 74.90 59.90
Chicken livers  per kg 16.90 29.90 29.00
Chicken thighs per kg 22.90 24.90 27.90
Schnitzel 34.90 39.90 34.90
Beef sinta per kg 119.90 not listed 149.90
Salad mix 18.00/500 g 12.80/350g 12.90/300g
1000 island dressing – Helmans 8.70 9.00 9.90
Sunfrost frozen carrots & peas – 800g 14.50 9.90 8.00
Potatoes per kg 5.80 2.90 4.90
Basmati rice – Willi Food – 1kg 9.30 10.00 10.00
Fantasia ice cream slab – 800g not listed not listed 15.00
Honey cake not listed 10.00 10.00
Grape juice – Tirosh Carmel – 1L 14.80 16.10 16.90
Honey Yad Mordechai – 350 g 13.90 14.80 14.90
Apples per kg 3.60 4.90 7.90
Pomegranates per kg 4.50 4.90 7.90
       
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Home Front Command – Israel National Drills

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What happens when The Home Front Command Calls for a National Drill?

When

The exact date will be announced via the media

Time

Usually around 11.00 a.m.  Practice sirens will sound across the country, each region at its assigned time.

In the evening there may be an additional practice and of course, sirens will sound again.

What to do?

You will be instructed on how to behave and what the drill calls for.

  • You could requested to head for the closest protected space
  • The drill may only affect certain sectors of the community; soldiers, public-health workers, emergency services etc. – it will be announced.

Rosh Hashanah Prices 2016

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Rosh Hashanah Price Check

The Sky’s the Limit

 

roshhashanahtableEvery year celebrating the Chagim becomes more and more expensive.  Chagei Tishrei (the holidays that fall in the Hebrew calendar month of Tishrei: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah) can put a huge strain on your bank account and your already tight Aliyah budget. There is food to buy, new clothes, hostess and other gifts as well as unexpected household expenses that seem to pop up.  Paying by credit card over 6 months is appealing but this budgeting decision could have implications months down the line.

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A beautifully set Yom Tov table; the best table linens, the silver flatware, Bobba’s candlesticks, the fine China dinner service, the table decor and the finest food are all part of the wonderful memories we have.  Setting that table, especially if you are having extra guests, can cost a bundle.

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Let’s face it, many of us are living on modest budgets and we have figure out how we can afford the celebrations without feeling bad or getting into debt.  Good news is that it is possible.  It’s not easy and a lot of advance planning is needed. To lighten your load, we’ve been doing some of the leg-work for you; checking out prices, best deals and options.

Nu, ‘tachlis’ how much, what’s the bottom line?  We visited our nearest dollar shop, our local supermarket and a high-end house-ware store to see what they could offer us.  For our overseas visitors, we are also including the approximate dollar costs for these items.  The current US$ – Shekel rate is $1 = 3.78 NIS  (14.09.16)

 

Crockery

  Dollar-Shop
$ Supermarket
$ House-ware Store
$
Soup bowl 10 / 3 2.65 10 / 2  2.65 15 – 30 / 1 3.95 – 7.95
Side plate 10 / 3 2.65 10 / 2  2.65 10 -24 / 1 2.65  – 6.35
Fish plate – – –   20 – 28 / 1  5.30 – 7.40
Meat plate 80 / 1 2.15 15 / 2  3.95 25 -40 / 1  6.60 – 10.60
Desert bowl 10 / 3 2.65 –  – 10 – 30 / 1  2.65 – 7.95
Water glasses –  – –  – 5 – 20 / 1  1.30 – 5.30
Wine glasses 10 / 8 – 16 / 6  2.65 – 4.25 –  – 25 – 27 / 1 6.60 – 7.15
18 piece sets 80 21 80 – 100 21 – 27 100 – 150 27 – 40
             

Disposables

  Supermarket  Dollar-Shop 
Cheap Disposable $ Heavy Plastic 
$ Heavy Plastic
$ Fine Dining Disposables  $
 Soup bowls  13.90 / 50 3.70  11.40 / 25  3.00  5.00 / 25 1.30  16.00 / 10  4.25
 Fish/side plates  15.00 / 100 3.95  14.90 / 25  3.95  6.00 / 20 1.60  21.00 / 10  5.55
 Meat plates  25.00 / 200 6.60  25.00 / 50  6.60  10.00 / 20 2.65  25.00 /10  6.60
 Desert bowls  9.00 / 25 2.40  13.90 / 50  3.70  4.00 / 20 1.10  6.00 / 4  1.60
 Wine glasses  not available –  7.90 / 12  2.10  not available –  not available  –
 Water glasses  8.90 / 150 2.35  9.90 / 40  2.60  12.00 / 50 –  not available  –
                 
      Supermarket     Dollar Shop
   Plastic Disposables $ Silver Disposables $ Plastic disposables $ Silver Disposables $ 
 Soup spoons 12.90 / 100  3.40  6.80 /20  1.80 6.00 / 50 1.60  6.00 / 20  1.60
 Knives 12.90 / 100  3.40  6.80 /20  1.80 6.00 / 50 1.60  6.00 / 20  1.60
 Forks 12.90 / 100  3.40  6.80 /20  1.80 6.00 / 50 1.60  6.00 / 20  1.60 
 Small spoons 12.90 /100  3.40  6.80 / 20  1.80 not available –  6.00 / 20  1.60

 

Table Decor

  Dollar-Shop
$ Supermarket
$ House-ware Store $
Tablecloths 40.00 10.60 75 – 150  20 – 40  120 – 250 32 – 66
Table runner – – – – 90.00 24
Cloth napkins – – – – 70 – 80 / 6 18 – 22
Paper napkins 6.00 / 20 1.60 8.90 / 20 2.35 16 – 18 /20 4.25 – 4.75
Napkin rings – – – – 40.00 / 4 10.60

 

 

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Tel Aviv Train Stations Close for 8 Days

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Tel Aviv Train Stations Close for 8 Days

In order to complete infrastructural work required for the future Tel Aviv-Jerusalem high speed line, Israel Railways will be shutting down three of Tel Aviv’s central train stations for eight full days from the 18th September, 2016.

The 3 stations are:

  1. Tel Aviv – University
  2. Tel Aviv – Savidor Merkaz/Central
  3. Tel Aviv – HaShalom

Changes & Route Modifications

  • The train departing from Beer Sheba Central Station on Sunday 18.9.16 at 10:59 pm shall complete its journey at Tel Aviv HaHagana Station (instead of Netanya).
  • The train departing from Nahariya Station on Sunday 18.9.16 at 11:15 pm shall complete its journey at Herzlia Station (instead of Modiin).   
  • Trains coming from/to north: it is possible to arrive by train from/up to Herzlia Station (without changing); we recommend driving from/up to Haifa Hof HaCarmel Station and from there continuing by bus towards Tel Aviv/Nahariya.
  • Trains coming from/to south: it is possible to arrive by train from/up to Tel Aviv HaHagana station.
  • Designated journey during the closure: two designated travel journeys will be operated: Binyamina-Hod HaSharon, in both directions (via Bnei Brak) and journey which is bypassing Tel Aviv stations in the line of Nahariya–Beer Sheba Central, in both directions.           
  • Jerusalem–Herzlia Line: the stations of Jerusalem Malha and Jerusalem Biblical Zoo will be closed; It will be possible to travel only between the stations of Lod-Ramla–Beit Shemesh.
  • Night trains to Ben Gurion Airport: will be operated from/to Herzlia Station. Shuttle services will be operated between Herzlia Station and Ben Gurion Airport Station, through Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, in both directions.

Public Transport

During the closure, the Ministry of Transportation will reinforce the bus lines.
For your convenience, we recommend you to use alternative Public Transportation.
Designated (free of charge) shuttle services between Tel Aviv stations and Herzlia Station:
777 Line – operated by Dan
Will travel in circular journey and stop at the following stations: Tel Aviv HaHagana, Hamasger/Yitzhak Sade Street, Tel Aviv HaShalom Station, Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station and Tel Aviv HaHagana Station.
Line frequency:
06:00-09:00     –           Fill up and Ride
09:00-20:00     –           every 10 minutes
20:00-23:00     –           every 20 minutes
888 Line – operated by Metropoline Company
Shall travel within circular journey and stop at the following stations: Herzlia Station, Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station, Tel Aviv HaShalom Station, Tel Aviv Savidor Central Station  and Herzlia Station.
Line frequency:
06:00-09:00     –           Fill up and Ride
09:00-15:00     –           every 10 minutes
15:00-19:00     –           every 5 minutes
19:00-23:00     –           every 10 minutes
999 Line – operated by Dan Company
Journey 1: Herzlia Station, Tel Aviv University Station, Tel Aviv HaHagana Station
Journey 2: HaHagana Station, Tel Aviv University Station, Herzlia Station
Line frequency: every 20 minutes
In addition, reinforced priced bus services will be operated from/to Tel Aviv:
Nahariya, Akko: 919 Line from Nahariya Central Station, via Akko Train Station to Tel Aviv (designated line for the closure period)
Haifa – 900,910,918 Lines – from Hof HaCarmel Central Station
Binyamina – 873 Line, direct to Tel Aviv, from the train station (designated line for the closure period)
Zichron Yaakov – 872 Line, via Binyamina and Hadera
Hadera – 700 Line, direct to Tel Aviv from the Central Station
Netanya – 651 Line, direct to Tel Aviv (designated line for the closure period), 608 Line from the Stadium Parking Place to the Center of Tel Aviv
Kfar Saba – 149,567 Lines
Hod HaSharon – 249 Line
Rosh HaAyin – 472,282 Lines
Rehovot – 200 Line
Rishon LeZion – 190 Line
Beit Shemesh – 412 line

Soldiers

During the closure period of Tel Aviv stations, we recommend you to travel by the designated shuttle service, which enables you convenient and direct journey to IDF military bases in the South.
For detailed information about bus schedule and frequencies, journey and departure and arrival times, please refer to Call-Kav call center *8787, Call-Kav Application or the Ministry of Transportation website for transportation lines in Israel www.bus.gov.il (starting from 11.09.16).          
Attention!
Travelers holding periodic ticket (Flexible 7, Flexible 30) which is valid during the segment closure period and which contains at least one station out of the closed stations shall be entitled to indemnification.
Such indemnification shall be in the form of extension of travel validity, in accordance with the number of days within which the travel ticket was valid while the journey segment was closed.
The indemnification shall be available at the automatic ticketing machines or at the ticketing offices until the following day after the expiration date of the travel ticket. Afterwards, the indemnification shall be available by making a query to the customer service call center (*5770).

Israel Consumer Product Recalls

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Stay up-to-date with latest Israel consumer product recalls

recalls

Announcements by the Israel Ministry of Health concerning food products that have been removed from sale.

If you have purchased one of the items listed below, do NOT eat them.  Please contact the manufacturer or supplier as detailed on the product label to arrange for a refund or exchange.

Date Product
03.09.2018 Milotal Corn Kernels Recall
02.08.2018 Suspicion for Listeria Monocytogenes in “Nehama Bakery” Black Forest cakes
01.08.2018 Danshar Popcorn Recall
31.07.2018 Strauss company informs hummus Achla 650 grams consumers
30.07.2018 Vanilia will not produce and sell ice cream containing hemp oil
27.07.2018 Shamir Salads 2006 Ltd
25.07.2018 Malty – black malt beer without alcohol
23.07.2018 Frozen Raw Vannamei Shrimps
16.07.2018 Meitav Food Industries Mayonnaise
16.07.2018 Real Shufersal Mayonnaise
15.07.2018 Yinon Ltd announces the voluntary withdrawal of puff pastry, 1kg
10.07.2018 Olivia Ltd Italian Pesto Jars Recall
04.07.2018 Tzabar Ltd Announcement
03.07.2018 “Ha’ugot Shel Yehudit” Ltd voluntarily withdrawal of mousse cakes: “Mozart”, “Biscuits”
27.06.2018 Mama Meri Ltd: Recalling potato-filled dumplings (vareniki)

Vehicle & Driver’s License Categories & Classifications for Israel.

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Getting your Israeli Driver’s License – Driving License Categories & Classifications.

israel drivers license categories
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In order to get your Israel driving license you are required to take an eye test, pass a theoretical test for your learner’s driving permit, take a number of driving lessons with a qualified and accredited driving instructor and then pass the practical driving test. The number of driving lessons you are required to take, depends on the type of license you are applying for and the vehicle you will be driving.

Converting your Foreign Driver’s License to an Israeli License

If you have recently arrived in Israel with a foreign driver’s license, it is a fairly simple procedure to convert your driving license to a local Israeli license as outlined here…

As of 15 June 2015, driver’s licenses, in Israel, are categorized and classified into the following types:

Category/Classification for Motorcycles

A – Motorcycle above 35 kilowatts (kw)

A1 – Motorcycle up to 125 cc’s where the engine power does not exceed 11 kw (47.46horsepower)

A2 – Motorcycle where the engine power  does not exceed 35 kw (14.916 horsepower)

Category/Classification for Other Vehicles

B – Vehicle up to 3.5 tons (private vehicle – that’s the one most of us need)

C1 – Up to 12 tons

C – Above 12 tons

C, E – Semi-trailer

B, D – Bus and private

C1, D – Bus and freight

D1 – Taxi and minibus up to 5 tons

D2 – Public transport minibus up to 5 tons

D3 – Private transport minibus up to 5 tons

7 – Tourist license

1 – Tractor license

Consumer Report : Na – Sodium

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Na – Sodium: The Silent Killer – Consumer Report

You might have missed the Israel Channel 10 Television broadcast  ‘Holim Al Melach’ – on 23rd August, 2016, wherein they investigated the topic of Sodium (Hebrew: Nitran – נתרן) in our diets in Israel.

salt

Here are the main points of the program but before we report on it, here is some background information

The chemical element Sodium – Na – is an essential element for all animals and some plants.  It is also used in the manufacture of glass, paper, soap, and textiles. The most important sodium compounds are table salt (NaCl – sodium chloride), soda ash, baking soda, caustic soda, sodium nitrate, di- and tri-sodium phosphates, sodium thiosulfate, and borax.

Human Requirements

In humans, sodium is an essential mineral that regulates blood volume, blood pressure, osmotic equilibrium and pH

The minimum physiological requirement for sodium is 500 milligrams per day. Sodium chloride is the principal source of sodium in the diet, and is used as a seasoning and as a preservative.  In the western world most sodium chloride comes from processed foods.  Sodium also occurs naturally in some foods.

The Israel Ministry of Health (MOH) recommends a sodium intake for adults of 1,500 milligrams of sodium per day. The recommended maximum intake is 2,000-2,400 mg per day, the amount of which is equivalent to approximately 5-6 grams of salt. This value was set as a target for sodium intake in the population by the World Health Organization.

For children, the MOH’s recommendations are even lower:
  • For ages 1-3: The maximum amount is 1.5 grams a day (600 mg sodium);
  • For ages 4-8: 1.9 grams a day (760 mg sodium);
  • For ages 9-13: 2.2 grams a day (880 mg sodium)

In fact, according to the program the actual average daily sodium intake in Israel is:

  • 9g a day for adults (more than 1 tsp)
  • 12g a day for children

Excessive sodium intake contributes to high blood-pressure, dizziness, strokes, heart-attacks and other medical issues.  Extra sodium can also make your body retain water.

Food Labeling

It’s all in the small print! Do you read the nutritional information on the package label all the time?  Even if you do, do you know what the RDA (recommended daily allowances) for every product?  Are you effectively able to apply this knowledge when purchasing and preparing food for your family?

Our kids love to snack and some of their favorites are pretzels (beigela), Bissli, Tapuchips and Bamba.   According to the MOH website, these are the sodium levels of these 4 items

Product Range of sodium (mg) in 100gr product Sodium (mg) in 100 gram products as indicated on package label Average fat percentage Average number of calories per 100 grams
​Pretzels ​770-1200 ​780 ​6 ​400
​Bissli ​650-710 ​650 ​25 ​500
Tapuchips​ ​470-600 ​519 ​34 ​540
​Bamba ​390-450 ​390 ​34 ​534

In the program they also mentioned that there is:

  • 1,500mg of sodium (which is equivalent to 1 heaped teaspoon of salt) in  100 grams of one of our favorite foods – boerekas
  • 620mg of sodium in 100g of 5% fat yellow cheese
  • 580mg of sodium in 100g of pizza
  • 500mg of sodium in 100g of kebab

We did a spot check of our store cupboards and this is what we found:

  • 9mg of sodium in 100g of tahini paste
  • 415mg of sodium in 100g of ready made hummus
  • 461mg of sodium in 100g of mayonnaise
  • 720mg of sodium in 100g of ketchup
  • 1,303mg of sodium in 100g of soya sauce
  • and a whopping 12,785mg of sodium in 100g of chicken flavored stock powder which is equivalent to 1,405 per teaspoon

In the program, it was mentioned that the MOH is trying to reduce the amount of sodium in processed foods and they have asked Israeli food manufacturers to commit to reducing the quantities of sodium in their products.  Budget and political issues are cited as being the reasons for this project not being able to move forward.

We need some salt in our diet but on the other hand low-salt diets can also be dangerous to our health.  If you think you are getting more than 1tsp of salt per day in your diet here are some alternatives you might want to consider.

Alternatives to salt

Instead of salt in food preparation, foodies recommend using

  • garlic powder (not garlic salt)
  • onion powder (not onion salt)
  • white or black pepper
  • curry or smoked paprika
  • and salt free herb blends

Other ways to cut down on your sodium intake

  • Eat more fresh foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are naturally low in sodium.
  • Opt for low-sodium products. If it’s labeled “low sodium” – it’s a better option. Buy plain whole-grain rice and pasta instead of the instant ones that have loads of sodium.
  • Remove salt from recipes whenever possible.  If you can’t, then at least cut down the quantity.
  • Limit use of sodium-laden condiments.

Must Have Apps for Israel

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Must Have Apps for Israel

There are many, many apps for Israel both for android and iPhone.  Some are better than others, but here are some you cannot live without.

Transport Apps

WAZE

Probably the most popular of all traffic and navigation apps, WAZE is a free, GPS based app for your smartphone or tablet.  Share your route and track your buddies to coordinate your arrival times.  Get real time traffic and road info.

Waze will soon be adding more obscure and lesser-known sites to its maps as part of an initiative by the Ministry for the Development of the Negev and Galilee, which seeks to popularize tourist attractions these regions.  The Ministry’s logo will appear on the Waze map whenever a driver comes close to one of hundreds of attractions and hidden sites including; Jewish heritage sites, historical sites, militarily important

EfoBus

There are many similar public transport information apps but EFOBUS (Heb: Where’s the bus) is user proven to give the most accurate bus information.

Gett

GetTaxi, now called Gett, on android and iPhone, allows you to hail a cab.  Payment is via your credit card.  A loyalty program gives you points which go towards added benefits and services.

Moovit

Moovit is another public transport tracking app.  It lets you compare transit options (bus, trains and other public transport) and see detailed directions all the way to your destination.  The app also allows you to submit user reports.

Pango

A great parking app (pay and go).  Not only can you pay for street parking with this app, you can also use it to pay in some parking lots.  You can use it to pay for your fuel at Sonol gas stations, and there are reduced rates at certain car-wash facilities.  Available on iPhone and android.

Cellopark and Parko are two other parking apps you might want to consider.

Israel Railways

must have for train commuters.  With quick and easy access to train and platform information, routes and timetables.

Carmelit

Haifa residents who are commuting from the Central Carmel (closest to the Bahai Terraces and most hotels) to Midtown and Downtown definitely need this app for Haifa’s much loved Carmelit underground rail system.

Similarly, the Jerusalem Light Rail app will give you all the information you need for Light Rail info in our capital city.

Rav Kav

The Rav-Kav multi-ticket smart card is the only way for passengers to take advantage of reduced public transport rates.  Purchase and top-up contracts with your credit card anywhere, anytime.  Remember to remove any cover on your phone for the card reader to work.

TikTak Egged Taxi

Egged’s new TikTak tax taxi transport service travels on a pre-arranged route according to the passengers’ required destination.

Banking & Postal Apps

Every major bank in Israel has an app that allows you to  access and manage your banking; Bank Leumi, Bank HaPoalim, Discount Bank, Mercantile Bank, Mizrahi Tifahot, First International Bank, Bank Yahav, Union Bank are just some.

Payment transfers can also be donner via Pepper (Bank Leumi), Bit and PayBox.

Israel Postal app offers allows you to track your parcels and deliveries as well as all the usual postal services.  can’t stand the queues? You can make an appointment at the post office ahead of time as well.

Medical Apps

Health Funds

The four Health Funds; Maccabi, Clalit, Leumit and Meuhedet all offer apps that allow you to manage your medical file online.

Speak directly to a doctor via a different Clalit or Leumit app.

Ramzor

Ramzor is another app you should download.  With this app you can access your Green Pass – certificate of vaccination or recovery.

News Apps

All the major TV news channels and newspapers have apps (in Hebrew); N12, Hamal (Walla), Channel 13, Ynet, Israel Hayom and Maariv. 

The JPost app offers latest news in English.

Israel News – English News & Newspaper app offer highlights of Israel news from multiple local and international sources.

Is there an app you’re using that has made your Aliyah or relocation easier? Share details in the comments section below.

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Confusing Hebrew Words: Mushrooms, Noodles & Umbrellas

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Some confusing Hebrew words – noodles, umbrellas & mushrooms

You’re at the shuk, looking for mushrooms but can’t find any.  You ask the vendor for ‘Itriyot’. He smiles and immediately understands that you are an olah hadasha. You’ve just asked him for noodles instead of mushrooms. Ooops!

He says:

Hebrew: “Mammi, ut rotzah pitriyot?”

English: “Sweetie, do you want mushrooms?”

Let’s face it, Hebrew is confusing and it is almost impossible to avoid making mistakes, but take up the challenge and learn these three new words that are often confused.

English

 Transliteration

 Plural

Transliteration

Singular

Hebrew
noodles

Noodles

Itriyot

Itriya

אטריה
button mushrooms2

Mushrooms

Pitriyot

Pitriya

פטריה
umbrellas

Umbrellas

Mitriyot

Mitriya

מטריה

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Hebrew-English: Skin Conditions & Diseases

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Learn new Hebrew words & phrases with English and transliterations

Skin Conditions & Diseases

English Transliteration Hebrew
Acne  Akneh אַקְנֶה
Allergy  Alergia אלרגיה
Boils  Forunkel פוּרוּנְקֶל
Chicken pox  Ababu’ot ruach אבעבועות רוח
Dandruff (pl)  Kaskasim קַשְׂקַשׂים
Dermatitis  Dermatitis / Daleket  Or דרמטיטיס, דלקת עור
Eczema  Ekzema אֶקְזֶמָה
Freckles  Nemashim נמשים
Fungus  Pitriya פִּטְרִיָּה
Melanoma  Melanoma  מֶלָנוֹמָה
Mole  Shuma / Nekudat chen / Falula  שומה/נקודת חן (common: פלולה)
Pimples  Pitzonim (common: Hatchkunim) חצ’קונים/פִּצְעוֹנים
Psoriasis  Psoriazis פְּסוֹרְיָאזִיס
Rash  Tifrachat Or תִּפְרַחַת עוֹר
Scalp  Karkefet קַרְקֶפֶת
Skin  Or עור
Skin specialist/dermatologist  Rofeh or VeMin רופא עור ומין
Skin cancer  Sartan HaOr סרטן העור

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