Pre-Fast and Post-Fast Menu

We all know that Tisha B'Av is approaching, and it's probably the most difficult fast of the year.
Ironically, that means we're all thinking about FOOD, of course.

Tisha B'av is strange - we need to eat before the fast, but I always have a hard time figuring out what to do about that meal.

I mean, I know about the egg and bread seudah. I'm talking about the "real meal" before the egg and bread. (We make that a meal of its own, for the official "seudah mafseket".)

On erev Yom Kippur, the only other 24+ hour fast on our calendar, the meal before the fast is very much a shabbat or chag style meal.

Tisha B'Av? Not so much. It's the 9 Days, our days of National Mourning. We can't sit down to a festive meal as we prepare to sit on the floor and cry for a whole day. It wouldn't feel right, at least, not to me. Not to mention that we don't eat meat or chicken, so we are obviously limited with our menu options.
And I don't want to cook elaborate dairy foods, either. For one thing, I don't eat dairy (allergy), and for another, those foods are PRICEY and definitely make me think "celebration!"

So I guess we'll be doing more of an "every day" sort of meal. I considered soup, but I think it's just too hot for soup!

Here's the plan:

Garlic Bread
Baked Ziti (and something dairy-free for me, not sure what)
Cut vegetables with dips
Watermelon and Grapes

 Bonus: I'm really sticking to inexpensive foods that require minimal cooking time and that I know my family will eat. I even managed to get Alma brand mozzarella cheese for the baked ziti for 35nis/kg today.

For post-fast, we'll have more watermelon and grapes, a cheese platter (splurged. Bought cheeses for 35/kg, which is really not so bad), breads and rolls, tuna, and similar. Maybe ice cream or sorbet. I don't want to stress about cooking at the end of the fast day, so this made the most sense to me!

What do you plan to eat pre-and post-fast?

Mislabeled Cottage Cheese

Sorry for getting to this late - I've been SO busy lately!

This announcement is from Tnuva:

A small number of containers of 9% fat cottage cheese were packaged in containers labeled 3% fat.

Product Information: Tnuva Cottage Cheese, 9% fat
Barcode: 7290004127366
Expiration date: 6.8.17

The product is safe to consume. The lids of the mispackaged cheeses correctly identify the product as 9% fat Cottage Cheese, even though the containers they are packaged in are labeled 3% fat. So you can identify these mislabled cheeses by the confusing packaging.

If you have any questions about this, please call Tnuva customer service at 1-800-666-244

Restaurant and other Food Deals!

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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. This looks like THE season for eating out - there are SO many deals to be found!

Also, Janglo Beteavone has a great selection of restaurant coupons. Be sure to check http://shop.beteavone.com for deals you won't find anywhere else! But supplies are extremely limited, so hurry before they're gone. 

If you're looking for Israeli Olive Oil, here's a deal for a 2 liter (69nis) or 4 liter jug plus olives (139nis or 149nis if you want delivery) . There are several locations for pick-up, or you can pay extra for delivery.

Jerusalem area:

Sushizza - so you don't have to decide whether you want Sushi or Pizza! Buy a coupon for 15nis, that gets you 50% off the menu price (good for 2 people at a time)

Here's a deal for 50% off a French Cheese Platter at Macabi Gvinot in Givat Shaul (Mehadrin). Choose between 2kg and 3kg sizes.
Breakfast at Ruach Hamatok in the German Colony - choose between Israeli Breakfast for 2 for 55nis, or French Breakfast for 2 for 65nis! Valid Sun - Thurs, 7:30am - 7:30pm, advance reservations required. 
 
Israeli Breakfast for 2 at Teresa in Cinema City, for 59nis! Not valid on Fridays
 
Friday Buffet Breakfast at Teresa in Cinema City, 48nis for 1 person or 95nis for two! 
 
Shakshuk in Machane Yehuda Market - 29nis for 1 or 58nis for 2. Valid Sun-Thurs from 8am - 5pm or Friday from 8am -1:30pm. Groupon is valid for 60 days from date of purchase.
 
Fish Dinner for 2 at the Kosher Avazi in Talpiyot, starting at 129nis! Valid July 1 - Aug 10, Sun-Thurs, noon till midnight, and Sat. nights from an hour after Shabbat until midnight.
 
pappa - Italian Food in the Center of Jerusalem for half price! There's also a second deal for a dinner for 1 or 2, see which one works for you! Groupon is valid thru the end of August. May be redeemed Sun-Thurs from 11am - 11pm
 
Pescados - 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).
 
Buffet Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (Jerusalem). 1 for 99nis / 2 for 195nis. Groupon valid Sun - Thurs 6:30pm - 9pm. Not valid on Fridays, Shabbat, Holiday eves, or Holidays. 
 
Ta'im BaKerem (Shabbat Takeout, Jerusalem. Half Price Vouchers) Groupon valid on Fridays, from 8:30am - 2:30pm. There's also a dinner voucher, for 59nis, which can be redeemed Sun - Wed, 4-9pm or Thurs 4-8pm. 


Half price vouchers for Takeout from Jerusalem Delights!


Tel Aviv Area and the Merkaz:

Shmulik HaCohen restaurant - discount vouchers from 45% - 53% off! 

Cafe Paradiso TLV at the Sarona Market - half price vouchers, or buy 1 get 1 free breakfast deals! 

Shabbat Takeout from Srur's Kitchen in Holon, get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis!
 
Burgeron in Holon (Badatz) - deals start at 20nis. Not valid on delivery orders. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase.
 
Hummus meal for one for 19nis, or for 2 for 37nis, at Felafel Anavim in Nes Tziona
 
Shipudei Express in Nes Tziona, starting at 24nis! Valid Sun - Thurs, 10am - 11pm
 
LA'aile ou la cuisse - lunch for one for 55nis, or a for 2 for 249nis!
 
Cafe Cafe Mehadrin on Yigal Alon - buy a 40nis voucher for just 20nis!
 
Topya Frozen Yogurt (Carlebach St. or Gordon Beach Promenade ONLY) for just 10nis!
 
Kakao Bistro Cafe - Half price voucher options!
 
Discount vouchers for Shani Bakery (Konditoriya Shani) at the Tel Aviv Bursa! Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 8-11am, or Fri 7:30am - 1pm, now thru Oct 1.
 
Breishit Mehadrin Restaurant in Petach Tikvah, 119nis for 2 / 235nis for 4. Groupon valid for 2 months from date of purchase., Sun - Thurs 11am - 9pm. You must reserve a table in advance.
 
Casa del Pepe Pizzeria in Herzliya - family size pizza with a topping for just 25 nis, or 2 of them for 49nis! Valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 11am - 1am ONLY (not redeemable on weekends).
 
Pizza Cheese in Modiin - Buy one get one FREE personal size pizza deals!
 
Pizza Hameshulash in Rishon! ("family size" for 23nis or XL for 30nis!)
 
Vamos, Mexican Food in Rishon - for 50% off or more!
 
Kaiseki in Bat Yam - Buy one get one FREE Sushi deals! Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 10pm, Fridays till 4pm, and Sat night from when the restaurant opens till 11pm. 
 
Fresh Kitchen (including GF meals and vegan meals) in Bilu Center, for half price! Valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 10:30pm, Fridays till 3pm, and Sat night from when the restaurant opens till "the last customer".
 
Minei Gan (Take Out in Netanya) (Half price vouchers)
 
Hilulim (Mehadrin Steakhouse) in Tel Aviv (169 for a meal for 2, limit 5 Groupons per table. Valid for 90 days from date of purchase, from 12pm - 11pm. Not valid on the following dates: 24.07.17, 22.08.17, 23.08.17 . You must reserve a table in advance.)
 
Fruit Trays from Dr. Juice in Moshav Yagel, for half price! You must place your order in advance.
 
Fruit Platters (Ramat Gan) (starting at 99nis)

Northern Israel:
 
Japan! Japan in Kiryat Ata, for half off!

Over 50% off at Pizza Siciliano in Kiryat Chaim! 

50% off at Ta'im L'Chulam in Haifa!

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis!
 
Shaytel (Badatz, Machpud meats) in Nahariya - for just 99nis for 2! Valid Sun - Thurs 11am - 10pm. Max. 3 Groupons per table. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase
 
Cafe Louise in Kiryat Motzkin - get a voucher worth 80nis (for 1 person) for just 40nis, or one worth 160nis (for 2 people) for just 79nis! Vegetarian, Vegan, and Gluten Free food available. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed between 8am and 11pm Sun -Thurs, and Sat. nights from 1/2 an hour after Shabbat till 11pm (not valid Fridays or Erev Chag).
 
Dinner for 2 at Cafe Louise in Kiryat Motzkin, for 109nis. Valid Sun - Thursday noon - 11pm or Sat. night from 1/2 an hour after Shabbat till 11pm
 
Breakfast Buffet at the Crown Plaza in Y'feh Nof, Haifa - starting at 59nis. Check carefully before you buy - there are different deals for Sun-Thurs and for Friday.
 
Breakfast Buffet at the Bay View Hotel in Haifa - 55nis for 1, or 99nis for 2. Valid Sun-Fri, with advance reservations.
 
Breakfast Buffet Deals at the Colony Hotel in Haifa - 49nis for 1, 95nis for 2, or 180nis for 4.
 
China Bay in Haifa - 99nis for 1, or 179nis for 2. Reservations required.
 
Pizza P'tzatz in Kiryat Yam - vouchers starting at 25nis! 
 
Sweet Dream Ice Cream Shop in Lev Hamifratz (Cinemall) for half price! Valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9:30am - 9:30pm, Fridays 9am - 2pm, and Sat night from half and hour after Shabbat until 10:30pm
 
Felafel at Olam HaOchel, for just 19nis!
 
Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa (meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 35nis per person. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase, and only from 8am - 5:30pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 4pm Fridays. limit 8 Groupons per table.   

Japan Japan! in Kiryat Ata - Buy one get one free sushi deals (does not include "special sushi")! Groupon valid until Aug. 15. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 11am - 7pm, Fridays 11am - 3pm
 
South:
 
Ribs in Ashkelon - Dinner for 2, valid Sun - Thurs, noon - 7pm, starting at 99nis, or get a 400nis voucher for 195nis valid at more times. Looks like you should reserve your table in advance.
 
Benny HaDayag in Ashdod, for more than 40% off. Valid noon - midnight, Sun-Thurs

Gezpacho, Chef's Restaurant at the Holiday Inn in Ashkelon. Dinner for 2 for 269nis. Groupon valid thru Aug. 25. Reservations required.  

Half off vouchers for Arami's (French Cuisine) in Ashdod! Voucher valid thru Oct. 30.

Paradiso Italian Restaurant in Ashkelon - choose from a selection half price vouchers! 
 
Ofrah Gourmet Takeout Food in Ashdod - buy an 80 nis voucher for just 40nis!
 
Shabbat Takeout from Catering Refael in Be'er Sheva (with free delivery in Be'er Sheva) for 5 or 10 people for 43% off regular price. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You must place your order in advance.
 
29 nis meals at Bandura in Be'er Sheva - Shwarma! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be used Sun - Thurs, 10am - 6pm
 
Pizza HaGesher in Be'er Sheva (Mehadrin) - Get an XL pie for just 29nis! Sun - Thurs, 11am - 8pm, and Fridays 11am - 4pm. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase
 
SPACE in Moshav Amonim, at a huge discount (139nis for 1, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4). Groupon can only be redeemed Sun-Thurs 12noon - 5:30pm, or Friday 12noon - 2pm. Reservations required.
 
Aldo Ice Cream in Eilat for half off!

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Save BIG on Museums, Summer Workshops, Attractions, and MORE!

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great Groupon deals you don't want to miss!
 
If you're looking for a fun day out, you can save BIG with discount vouchers and savings - the links in this post will take you to discount deals for each place listed.

Museums:

• Visit the Technoda Park and Museum in Hadera for just 35nis per person - this deal is good thru the whole summer!

• Discount admission to the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Bet Shemesh! 20nis for 1 person, or 5 people for 95nis! Good thru Sept 19. Book your tour before you go! 

• Visit the Igudan Ecology Center this summer for just 10nis per person with this deal!You must book your slot before going.

• Add some history to your summer at the M'Shoah LaTekuma (from Holocaust to Statehood) Museum in Yad Mordechai. With the Groupon, it costs only 10nis to get in.

Workshops and Courses:

• Glass Mosaics Workshop in Rishon - learn to do something new!

• Mosaic or Glass Art Workshop in Jerusalem -  89nis for 1, or 175nis for 2. This is a 2 hr workshop, with times available on Sundays, Tuesdays, or Fridays. You must reserve your slot after buying the Groupon

• Do a woodworking workshop with this deal - starts at 99nis per person (for a 3 hour workshop! that's an amazing 33nis per hour). In Kiryat Bialik. For ages 15+.

• Psagot Winery tours, with wine and cheese tasting, starting at 24nis per person 

• Save 60% when you sign your child up for this 5 day Surfing Camp in Tel Aviv! Choose between a morning camp option, or an afternoon camp option. This is really a great deal for less than 500nis, and may still be available for August (check before you buy)!

• Save 50% when you sign your child up for this 5 day horseback riding camp in Tzur Hadassah! You can still sign up for a week in August (Aug. 13-17)!

• Learn to drive this summer with this discount driving lesson package from Or Yarok Driving School in Jerusalem!  Get 14 lessons for 899nis! You'll have to pay the regular rate for the remainder of the lessons, but it's still a great savings!

• Diving Course - everything included - 5 days long, for 999nis! In Tel Aviv

• Horseback Riding - one time 60 min. excursion in Mevo Horon, starting at 79nis

• Oil painting workshop, 2 sessions, in Kiryat Motzkin. 119nis

• Metalworking workshop in Haifa, starts at 149nis

Entertainment:

• Virtual Reality Games:

• Virtual Reality Game - "Vortex" in Namal Yafo, for just 20nis (additional options for multiple games also available)! Groupon valid for 30 days from date of purchase, and can be used on weekdays (Sun - Thurs) from noon - 8pm. Groups of 5+ should call in advance and reserve. 

• Jerusalem Space Laser on Emek Refaim

• Ashdod - Live Quest 

• Ashkelon - Quest House

• V-Ride - In Haifa, Petach Tikva, or Rechovot 

• V-Rush in Tel Aviv 

• X-Motion Simulator in Eilat 

• Take your kids to the Children's Theater this summer! There are a number of shows and dates to choose from.

• Burn off some energy at Babylon Kids - there are multiple activities to choose from there, and multiple locations. This deal gets you in for 15nis per person, and is good until Aug. 10th

• Beat the heat with indoor activities! 2jump in Netanya (trampoline park!) for ages 3+! just 39nis for 1 person, 77nis for 2, or 153nis for 4!
  each session last 2 hrs. No need to reserve in advance, from what I understand!

• Discount Admission to the Reptile Center in Katzrin! 27nis for 1 person/ 50nis for 2 people / 98nis for 4 people. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase. May be used Sun - Thurs 10am - 5pm and Fridays 10am - 1pm

• Discount Tix to "Shachmatipus" Climbing Wall in Kiryat Malachi! 29nis for 1 person / 55 nis for 2. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

• Play at Park Atlantis in Herzliya - 19nis for 30 tokens, or 49nis for unlimited play!

• Discount admission to the Gymboree Igloo in the Eilat Ice Mall. Good thru the end of the year!

• Here's a deal for Ice Skating in the Ice Mall in Eilat, for just 49nis, including skate rental!

• Ride the Indoor Roller Coaster in Eilat, for just 25nis per person! The only one of its kind in the area! Valid thru the end of the year, even during peak season!

• 2-hour Segway Tours of Jerusalem or Tel Aviv! For ages 16+, some restrictions apply 

• Escape Zone - save big on admission to any of the Escape Zone Escape Rooms! (multiple locations)

• "Try to Escape" Escape Room for 40% off! In Haifa. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Book your time slot after you purchase the Groupon.

• The Jerusalem Treasure Escape Room in Ramat Gan - get the Groupon and pay just 249nis for a group of 4, or 279nis for a group of 5. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You must reserve your time slot after you buy the Groupon!

• Get 10% off at the Maimonides Puzzle Room in Tiberias. Use code "Kosherfrugal" when you make your reservation! Reservations required. Call 053-530-3018 to reserve your time slot.

• "Ex-Room" Escape Room in Tel Aviv - Get your Groupon for 2 (118nis), 3 (175nis), 4 (215nis), 5 (259nis), or 6 (299nis). Groupon is valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and you must call to reserve your timeslot. Nearly all timeslots are available for the Groupon deal, but some time slots require 4 or more players.

• Quest House Escape Rooms in Tel Aviv, your choice of 5 different Rooms! 269nis for a group of 4 with the Groupon! Valid thru Sept 1, for slots between 10am and 11:55pm. You must reserve your slot after you purchase the Groupon! 

• If you had a different Escape Room in mind, there are lots more deals - find a whole long list of Escape Room Deals HERE!

• Laser Tag in Jerusalem! So much fun, and you can save SO much with the Groupon! You must make reservations.

• Laser Tag Planet in Haifa - for 25% off or more! you must make reservations.

• Have fun at Ein Yael in Jerusalem, on one of their "Open to the Public" Days (not every day). Starts at 17.5nis for one person!

• Save on admission to Gan Garoo!(Popular zoo with Kangaroos and Koalas!)

• Kibbutz Yad Mordechai attractions - family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) starting at 115nis! Good thru the end of August, but you must book your time slot before going

• Chai Kef in Rishon, for just 29nis per person (regular price - 50nis). Good thru the end of August

• Agam Chai Yiron Petting Zoo (near Tzfat) - for just 32nis per person (save 13nis per child, 3nis per adult, off the regular price!). Valid thru the end of September

• Chavat Gan Eden Petting Zoo and more in Be'er Yaakov, for just 25nis per person. Groupon valid until Sept. 1 

• Chatzer Rothschild in Mazkeret Batya - Groupon for admission for 10nis for an adult/20nis for a child. You must make advance reservations! Valid Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm-7:30pm and Fridays 12:30pm - 4pm, until Sept. 1

• Have a great time at Top Rope in Kfar Bloom - this Ropes Course and more will challenge everyone! This deal gets you in for 33% off, and is good thru October 30. 

• Looking for some more extreme activities this summer? Check out this deal for an ATV-ing adventure!

• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Tel Aviv - a really unique activity!
  
  
• Jeep Tour with Chalom Olami (in Migdal, right near the Kinneret) with a driver/guide, up to 7 people for just 399nis - save over 350nis!

• Paintball in Yishuv Kalanit for 60% off regular price! The teens here in the Golan love this activity! 

• Extreme Paintball in Haifa for more than half off! Age 5+. Groupon valid thru Sept. 16. You must reserve your time slot after you buy the Groupon!

• Tel Aviv Graffiti Tours, starting at 39nis! You must reserve your tour slot after you purchase the Groupon.

• Water Sports Fun on the Kinneret! Starting at 48nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct 31. You MUST reserve your slot at least 24 hrs in advance (during very busy times, I recommend you call even further in advance!)

• Cool off at Yamit water park in Holon! Groupon valid only on the following dates: July 14 and July 21 - Aug 1. 64nis for one person, or 249nis for 4 people.

• Kayak (your choice of routes) for a half price with the Groupon, at Dag al HaDan. Groupon is valid thru October, but you'll have to pay an additional 20nis at the gate if you redeem it during August, Holidays, Eid-al-Fitr, and Eid-al-Adcha

• Jordan River Rafting (with an option to add the "Omega") starting at 50nis per person! Groupon is valid thru the end of the year. During August and other holidays, Groupons can only be redeemed at certain times. Read the terms carefully!

• Kayaking on Nachal Chatzbani - 66nis per person!
  Groupon valid thru Aug. 10. Some restrictions apply

• Kayaking in Kfar Blum - starting at 71nis per person. Groupon valid thru Oct. 30. Some restrictions apply

• Lychee Picking in Kfar HaRoeh! (Best deal is a family admission)

• Corn Picking in Kfar HaRoeh! (Best deal is a family admission)

• Rapelling in Shilat (near Modiin), starting at 49nis per person 

Getaways with a twist:

• This converted bus offers a really great deal for your next Getaway! Sleeps up to 6. Starts at 399nis per night with the Groupon!

• Vacation a little differently! Rent an RV that sleeps 6-7 people for 819nis for TWO nights (weeknights) or 919nis for 2 weekend nights! Wow, what an amazing deal for a getaway!

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Orlah Fruits in the Marketplace - Update for the Month of Av

This post is a follow up to the Kashrut for New Olim post. If you haven't seen it yet, please check it out!

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES in Israel

Unlike in other parts of the world, in Israel fruits and vegetables are NOT automatically "kosher" - here we need to make sure that they are not "orlah" fruits (harvested during a tree's first 3 yrs, with other rules applying to year 4) and that trumot and ma'asrot have been taken (from both fruits and vegetables). 

If you shop at a market that doesn't have an ishur kashrut (kosher certification) on their produce, you'll need to investigate these issues further, if you are interested in adhering to the halachot of the Land of Israel OR if you regularly host people who assume the food in your home is kosher! I must say that it's important to familarize yourself with these special halachot, as they are part of keeping kosher in Israel! (If you say you keep Kosher in Israel, everyone assumes that you have taken care of these issues; and if you don't, then you may be unwittingly putting someone in a situation they don't want to be in!) 

It's definitely possible to take trumot and maasrot on your own (I do it often), so vegetables are easiest to buy without a teudah, as that is all you need to do (and very often, it would be without a bracha). Some of the fruits on the market may be ok to purchase even from a non-certified establishment and just take trumot and maasrot, because of the extremely low percentage of orlah fruits being sold, but those lists change frequently, so you'll constantly need to stay up-to-date.

Other fruits can be a problem, because of a high possibility that they are orlah (from the first 3 yrs after the tree was planted). I have recently begun to post a monthly update on my website, with a list of the fruits where the percentage of orlah fruits on the open market is greater than 0.5%, so should only be bought from a reputable source that does not sell orlah fruits (i.e. a place with a teudah):

Update for Av 5777

Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:

White Peach
Yellow Nectarine
White Nectarine
Lemon
Papaya
Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
Starfruit
Passionfruit
Seedless Grapes (Round Green)
Blueberries

Please be sure to speak with your personal Halachic Authority about purchasing fruit in Israel without a teudah. Not everyone holds by the 0.5% threshold. This information is just for informational purposes and is not a halachic psak! Even if you follow a psak that relies on the 0.5% threshold, you still must take trumot and maasrot on all produce grown in Israel (or be sure it has been taken), in order to fulfill your halachic obligations.

Also, this list does not apply to fruit grown by an individual. If your friend has a fruit tree, you'll need to find out how old it is! 

I hope you find this helpful! Please follow my Facebook page and don't miss out on updates and other posts!

Summer Musuems, Workshops, and Fun - Deals!

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Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great Groupon deals you don't want to miss!
 
If you're looking for a fun day out, you can save BIG with discount vouchers and savings - the links in this post will take you to discount deals for each place listed.

Museums:

• Visit the Technoda Park and Museum in Hadera for just 35nis per person - this deal is good thru the whole summer!

• Discount admission to the Biblical Museum of Natural History in Bet Shemesh! 20nis for 1 person, or 5 people for 95nis! Good thru Sept 19. Book your tour before you go! 

• Visit the Igudan Ecology Center this summer for just 10nis per person with this deal!You must book your slot before going.

• No free Wednesdays at MadaTech during summer vacation - so save on admission with the Groupon deal! Children under 5 get in FREE!

• Add some history to your summer at the MiShoah LaTekuma (from Holocaust to Statehood) Museum in Yad Mordechai. With the Groupon, it costs only 10nis to get in.

Workshops and Courses:

• Glass Mosaics Workshop in Rishon - learn to do something new!

• Do a woodworking workshop with this deal - starts at 99nis per person (for a 3 hour workshop! that's an amazing 33nis per hour). In Kiryat Bialik. For ages 15+.

• Psagot Winery tours, with wine and cheese tasting, starting at 24nis per person 

• Save 60% when you sign your child up for this 5 day Surfing Camp in Tel Aviv next week! Choose between a morning camp option, or an afternoon camp option. This is really a great deal for less than 500nis!

• Save 50% when you sign your child up for this 5 day horseback riding camp in Tzur Hadassah! You can still sign up for next week! Choose your dates when you purchase the Groupon, so read carefully before you buy!

• Learn to drive this summer with this discount driving lesson package from Or Yarok Driving School in Jerusalem!  Get 14 lessons for 899nis! You'll have to pay the regular rate for the remainder of the lessons, but it's still a great savings!

• Diving Course - everything included - 5 days long, for 999nis! In Tel Aviv

Entertainment:

• Take your kids to the Children's Theater this summer! There are a number of shows and dates to choose from.

• Burn off some energy at Babylon Kids - there are multiple activities to choose from there, and multiple locations. This deal gets you in for 15nis per person, and is good until Aug. 10th

• Beat the heat with indoor activities! 2jump in Netanya (trampoline park!) for ages 3+! just 39nis for 1 person, 77nis for 2, or 153nis for 4!
  each session last 2 hrs. No need to reserve in advance, from what I understand!

• "Snooker KaduRegel" - Foot Billiards - in Rechovot! This is a new group game with a twist! up to 4 players for 49nis. You must reserve your time slot, Sun - Wed, 4pm - midnight. Groupon valid for 30 days from date of purchase.

• Discount Admission to the Reptile Center in Katzrin! 27nis for 1 person/ 50nis for 2 people / 98nis for 4 people. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase. May be used Sun - Thurs 10am - 5pm and Fridays 10am - 1pm

• Discount Tix to "Shachmatipus" Climbing Wall in Kiryat Malachi! 29nis for 1 person / 55 nis for 2. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

• Plug-In Karaoke Rooms! This is a fun group activity, designed for groups of 6 and up. You'll need a groupon for each person. Located in Ramat Yishai

• Play at Park Atlantis in Herzliya - 19nis for 30 tokens, or 49nis for unlimited play!

• Discount admission to the Gymboree Igloo in the Eilat Ice Mall. Good thru the end of the year!

• Here's a deal for Ice Skating in the Ice Mall in Eilat, for just 49nis, including skate rental!

• Ride the Indoor Roller Coaster in Eilat, for just 25nis per person! The only one of its kind in the area! Valid thru the end of the year, even during peak season!

• Discount admission to any of the 23 participating Escape Rooms - use your voucher (buy it for 50nis) to get 100nis off the regular admission price! You must book your slot in advance. Valid only on weekdays, during the day. Good thru Aug. 1

• Escape Zone - save big on admission to any of the Escape Zone Escape Rooms! (multiple locations)

• "Try to Escape" Escape Room for 40% off! In Haifa. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Book your time slot after you purchase the Groupon.

• The Jerusalem Treasure Escape Room in Ramat Gan - get the Groupon and pay just 249nis for a group of 4, or 279nis for a group of 5. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You must reserve your time slot after you buy the Groupon!

• Get 10% off at the Maimonides Puzzle Room in Tiberias. Use code "Kosherfrugal" when you make your reservation! Reservations required. Call 053-530-3018 to reserve your time slot.

• "Ex-Room" Escape Room in Tel Aviv - Get your Groupon for 2 (118nis), 3 (175nis), 4 (215nis), 5 (259nis), or 6 (299nis). Groupon is valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and you must call to reserve your timeslot. Nearly all timeslots are available for the Groupon deal, but some time slots require 4 or more players.

• Quest House Escape Rooms in Tel Aviv, your choice of 5 different Rooms! 269nis for a group of 4 with the Groupon! Valid thru Sept 1, for slots between 10am and 11:55pm. You must reserve your slot after you purchase the Groupon! 

• If you had a different Escape Room in mind, there are lots more deals - find a whole long list of Escape Room Deals HERE!

• Laser Tag in Jerusalem! So much fun, and you can save SO much with the Groupon! You must make reservations.

• Laser Tag Planet in Haifa - for 25% off or more! you must make reservations.

• Virtual Reality Game - "Vortex" in Namal Yafo, for just 20nis (additional options for multiple games also available)! Groupon valid for 30 days from date of purchase, and can be used on weekdays (Sun - Thurs) from noon - 8pm. Groups of 5+ should call in advance and reserve.

• See a movie at the Rooftop Cinema on top of Azrieli Mall, for just 38nis per ticket!

• Have fun at Ein Yael in Jerusalem, on one of their "Open to the Public" Days (not every day). Starts at 17.5nis for one person!

• Save on admission to Gan Garoo!

• Kibbutz Yad Mordechai attractions - family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) starting at 115nis! Good thru the end of August, but you must book your time slot before going

• Agam Chai Yiron Petting Zoo (near Tzfat) - for just 32nis per person (save 13nis per child, 3nis per adult, off the regular price!). Valid for the month of July only. 

• Chavat Gan Eden Petting Zoo and more in Be'er Yaakov, for just 25nis per person. Groupon valid until Sept. 1 

• Chatzer Rothschild in Mazkeret Batya - Groupon for admission for 10nis for an adult/20nis for a child. You must make advance reservations! Valid Mondays and Wednesdays from 4pm-7:30pm and Fridays 12:30pm - 4pm, until Sept. 1

• Have a great time at Top Rope in Kfar Bloom - this Ropes Course and more will challenge everyone! This deal gets you in for 33% off, and is good thru October 30. 

• Looking for some more extreme activities this summer? Check out this deal for an ATV-ing adventure!

• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Tel Aviv - a really unique activity!
  
  
• Jeep Tour with Chalom Olami (in Migdal, right near the Kinneret) with a driver/guide, up to 7 people for just 399nis - save over 350nis!

• Paintball in Yishuv Kalanit for 60% off regular price! The teens here in the Golan love this activity! 

• Extreme Paintball in Haifa for more than half off! Age 5+. Groupon valid thru Sept. 16. You must reserve your time slot after you buy the Groupon!

• Tel Aviv Graffiti Tours, starting at 39nis! You must reserve your tour slot after you purchase the Groupon.

• Water Sports Fun on the Kinneret! Starting at 48nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct 31. You MUST reserve your slot at least 24 hrs in advance (during very busy times, I recommend you call even further in advance!)

• Cool off at Yamit water park in Holon! Groupon valid only on the following dates: July 14 and July 21 - Aug 1. 64nis for one person, or 249nis for 4 people.

• Kayak (your choice of routes) for a half price with the Groupon, at Dag al HaDan. Groupon is valid thru October, but you'll have to pay an additional 20nis at the gate if you redeem it during August, Holidays, Eid-al-Fitr, and Eid-al-Adcha

• Jordan River Rafting (with an option to add the "Omega") starting at 50nis per person! Groupon is valid thru the end of the year. During August and other holidays, Groupons can only be redeemed at certain times. Read the terms carefully!

• Kayaking on Nachal Chatzbani - 66nis per person!
  Groupon valid thru Aug. 10. Some restrictions apply

• Kayaking in Kfar Blum - starting at 71nis per person. Groupon valid thru Oct. 30. Some restrictions apply

• Smart Tour is offering discount Segway Tours of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem! For ages 16+, with some restrictions. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Book your tour after you buy the Groupon!

• Vacation a little differently! Rent an RV that sleeps 6-7 people for 819nis for TWO nights (weeknights) or 919nis for 2 weekend nights! Wow, what an amazing deal for a getaway!

• Lychee Picking in Kfar HaRoeh! (Best deal is a family admission)

• Corn Picking in Kfar HaRoeh! (Best deal is a family admission)

• Berry Picking in Gush Etzion for just 15nis per person! Cherry season is over, but for some reason that option is still listed - just check the dates carefully before you buy. 

• Rapelling in Shilat (near Modiin), starting at 49nis per person 

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