Mislabeled Baking Powder

Earlier today, Shufersal announced a recall of the following product:

Brand: Shufersal
Product Name: Baking Powder (Avakat Afiyah)
Package Size: 10g
Barcode: 7296073115724
Use By Date: 30.9.2019
Batch Code: 17226

The product is being recalled because the packets may have been filled with vanilla sugar instead of baking powder.

If you have purchased this product, please return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

If you opened this product and believe that your package contains something other then baking powder, please call Shufersal Customer Service at 1-800-68-68-68 to report the issue in further detail to a customer service agent.

Please share this post with anyone who will find it helpful!

Food Recall - Ketchup

Due to an unusual, atypical flavor, the following product is being recalled:

Brand: Osem
Product: Ketchup
Package Size: 750g
Batch Code: 7197282802, between 03:00 - 16:00
Expiration Date 13/05/2018

If you have purchased this product, call Osem at 1-700-70-76-76 to arrange for a refund/replacement.

 

Subsidized Eye Exams and Glasses - Thursday, Sept. 28

Residents of Northern Israel - particularly the Galilee area - it's back! Here's another chance to get a really affordable eye exam and glasses.

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 28, 2017, you'll have another chance to get subsidized eye exams and glasses, this time in Yishuv Bar Yochai. You'll be able to get a pair of glasses (standard frames + standard lenses!) for just 100 shekels, and sunglasses for 50 shekels! Specialty lenses are subsidized on a different scale (multifocals, for example, will cost 600nis and transition lenses for most prescriptions will cost 300nis - still a really awesome deal! My high index lenses cost an extra 200nis, the cost varies by exactly what you need), and some frames are a bit more expensive, but still affordable. There may be an option to have this fee or a portion of it waived in case of need, so if you cannot afford the 100nis copay, please ask for assistance while you are there.

The event will take place at the Matnas at the entrance to Bar Yochai.
 
Eye exams are available from 10am - 6pm on both days. If you have glasses already (even old ones - they will help narrow down what you need even if you need an updated prescription) or a prescription for new glasses, please bring them with you to save time.

Please note: Glasses are not made on the spot. You will receive a text message when they are ready to be picked up, at the same place where you order them.

Hope this helps some of you out there! There's been a lot of discussion about the cost of glasses lately.

Be sure not to miss out on more ways to save money - find me on Facebook! 

I'm sure there will be similar programs in other towns - please let me know if you know of any!


P.S. I am not affiliated with the organizations sponsoring this or any similar events. I was not compensated to post this information. I received a press release, and have passed this information on as a public service.

Subsidized Glasses and Eye Exams (Karmiel) - Sept.26

 

Residents of Northern Israel - particularly the Galilee area - it's back! Here's another chance to get a really affordable eye exam and glasses.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 26, 2017, you'll have another chance to get subsidized eye exams and glasses, this time in Karmiel. You'll be able to get a pair of glasses (standard frames + standard lenses!) for just 100 shekels, and sunglasses for 50 shekels! Specialty lenses are subsidized on a different scale (multifocals, for example, will cost 600nis and transition lenses for most prescriptions will cost 300nis - still a really awesome deal! My high index lenses cost an extra 200nis, the cost varies by exactly what you need), and some frames are a bit more expensive, but still affordable. There may be an option to have this fee or a portion of it waived in case of need, so if you cannot afford the 100nis copay, please ask for assistance while you are there.

The event will take place at the Moadon WIZO, at Rechov Sarig 20, Karmiel.

Eye exams are available from 10am - 6pm on both days. If you have glasses already (even old ones - they will help narrow down what you need even if you need an updated prescription) or a prescription for new glasses, please bring them with you to save time.

Please note: Glasses are not made on the spot. You will receive a text message when they are ready to be picked up, at the same place where you order them.

Hope this helps some of you out there! There's been a lot of discussion about the cost of glasses lately.

Be sure not to miss out on more ways to save money - find me on Facebook! 

I'm sure there will be similar programs in other towns - please let me know if you know of any!


P.S. I am not affiliated with the organizations sponsoring this or any similar events. I was not compensated to post this information. I received a press release, and have passed this information on as a public service.

Orlah Fruits in the Market - Update for TISHREI

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


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) that should really help everyone avoid the orlah problem:

Update for Tishrei 5778

Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:

Avocado - Day variety, Ettinger variety
Blueberries
White Peach
Yellow Nectarine
Lemon
Papaya
Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
Starfruit
Passionfruit
Papaya
Seedless Grapes (Round Green)
Clementines - Rishon variety

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!

Food Recall - Chumus and Techina (Israel)

Sorry for not getting online until now! I just saw this recall that was posted before Rosh Hashana -- here's the info:

Brand: Dani Maadani
Product Name: Chumus ("Salat Chumus") and Techina ("Salat Techina")
Size: 4 kg, 3kg, 500g, 250g
Date: Production dates from 1.9.2017 an 8.9.2017 (inclusive!)

The products are being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria.

Please return the products to the store where purchased, and request a refund.

Fake Honey and Honey Quality Issues

Here's a reminder for all of us that sometimes if the price is too good to be true, it may, in fact, NOT be true!

This year, once again, there seems to be fake honey in the marketplace and/or quality control issues for some honey:

Of the 35 samples tested, the following types of honey did not pass laboratory tests for the standards for pure honey:

Wildflower Honey, Nir Galim Apiary

1 kg containers
Use by date: 11/12/2019

Tests showed elevated levels of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) - which indicates that the honey may have been heated, stored improperly, or stored for a long period of time.

Find out more about HMF here

In addition, the amount of Diastase enzyme was lower than expected for honey, which indicates that the honey is not of the quality claimed.

 

Fogel's Honey, single serve size

20g containers (I saw these being sold at stores like Zol Stock)

Tests showed that sucrose levels were higher than should be for pure honey, and both fructose and glucose levels were lower than should be for honey. In additon, the amount of diastase enzyme is lower than expected.

(My note: It is reasonable to assume this honey is not pure honey.)

Misrad HaBriut is conducting more tests, and if they add more varieties to this list, I will post about it!

Wishing you all a happy, sweet new year, with REAL, good quality honey!

Whole Spelt Honey Challah

--- Retrieved from http://www.kosherfrugal.com/2013/06/sweet-whole-wheat-and-oat-bran-challah.html -
I change up my challah recipe sometimes, and this is our Rosh Hashana version! It's been a hit with my family. If you make it, I'd love to hear your feedback!

You can also make this with raisins, if you're into that.


Whole Spelt Honey Challah

8 cups whole spelt flour, sifted
1 cup oat bran  
2/3 cup ground flaxseed  
1 T. salt  
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey 2-2.5 cups of lukewarm water*  
1 tsp sugar  
2 tsp dry yeast
1/3 cup oil + a little more for oiling the bowl (I use olive oil most of the time)

 *I find that the amount of water needed varies a lot - depends on the temperature and humidity in my kitchen on a particular day, and different batches of flour behave differently

Directions: 1. Mix 1 tsp sugar with the water. Add the yeast. Allow to proof for about 10 min

2. Mix together dry ingredients (flour, oat bran, flaxseed, salt, sugar)

3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add liquid ingredients. Mix well. Then knead. 

4. Coat the dough with oil and flip over a couple of times, so the bottom and sides get oiled too. cover with a tea towel to rise till doubled. On warm days, this can be about 1 hour, but can take up to 2 hours.  
5. Punch down. Shape your challot. Cover with a tea towel to rise for about 1/2 an hour. (I usually make 3 challot out of this size batch, so I often double it!) I usually make these in round pans as "pull-apart" challot. Sometimes I brush the tops with honey mixed with some hot water before baking. You can egg wash them if you like, if you're not avoiding eggs.
 
6. Bake for about 30-40 min at 350 F (175-180C)
Allow to cool before you devour them. My kids like it when I let the tops get extra dark...

Enjoy your Honey Challot!

EXTRA iHerb saving right now!

This post contains my iHerb referral link. You'll save money using it (even existing customers), and I may be compensated by iHerb. It won't cost you extra - but it WILL save you money!

It's back! The good folks at iHerb keep giving us amazing deals with extra coupon codes! And I've promised to share them whenever I hear about them, so none of you will miss out on the extra savings!

Right now you can get 5% off your next order PLUS if you order $50 or more worth of items, you can get an additional $5 off:

Click here to Shop at iHerb and automatically add the codes to your cart!
 
or simply enter the following 2 codes in your shopping cart at checkout: QEJ101 and SEP15
The Sep15 code is available for one use per customer.

These extra savings even combine with Trial items and Weekly Specials! This is definitely the right time to stock up! I just checked, and my $50 order got the discount PLUS it says it will ship for just $6!

Take advantage of this offer before it ends on Wednesday, SEptember 20th!

Not sure if shopping at iHerb makes sense?

I shop there pretty often, as you may already know. I find it makes life easier for me - not only do they make it easy to find some "hard to find" products my family needs (like fragrance free shower products), but I save a significant amount of money on things like vitamins and probiotics. They are definitely less expensive at iHerb than my local stores, and shipping is VERY affordable as I mentioned above.

Here are some of the things I like to buy at iHerb:

Palm Oil (this eco-friendly version is not available in Israel at all, and is perfect for making frosting or fudge)

Magnesium Tablets (these and many other supplements are quite pricey in Israel and iHerb is a great way to save!)

Stash Teas (I buy these when they are on sale, as the sale price comes out to less than the lowest price I can find herbal teas for locally, and these are just SO MUCH HIGHER quality than teas I can find for an affordable price!)

Vitamin D (so many people are deficient, it turns out! And my doctor prescribed a rather high dose, and what's sold here is very low dose and more expensive)

Probiotics are far less expensive from iHerb than any I've found in Israel, and they don't weigh much!

EO shower gel (we like this kid friendly all-in-one shower product that doesn't irritate our skin!)

Ricola throat drops (these work out to be only slightly less expensive than the local price, so I use them as a "filler" product, never as my "reason for buying")

Witch Hazel (it's really not easy to find witch hazel products locally, and if you love witch hazel, you'll be thrilled with iherb's price. This one is a toner with alcohol in it - some people like the alcohol in it, but if you don't, they also have plenty of no-alcohol witch hazel products)

Coffee Filters (unbleached) - I can find the #4 size locally, but I use the #2 size, and it's so easy to order it, rather than running around town!

Brown Rice Pasta (only when they're on sale, great for people who don't eat wheat! The local equivalent is more expensive unless there's an amazing sale)

Grapefruit Seed Extract (similar product, 1/4 of the size, cost more than twice as much at my health food store, and many people are convinced this keeps colds away,!)

Essential Oils (I use them in homemade cleaners) - for a fraction of the price here in Israel! Yes, they are real and natural (and not an MLM)!

Soy-free Teriyaki Sauce (for my soy allergic child)

Calendula Cream (so soothing and wonderful for eczema!)

Aquaphor Ointment - impossible to buy locally!

I also regularly check the Specials Page to see if products I use are on sale and work out to a better deal thru iHerb during a sale, and I also occasionally will order a hard-to-find spice.

If you haven't ordered from iHerb, now is the perfect time to check it out!
And please let me know what your favorite deals are!

Don't get surprised by import taxes! If you are ordering items from overseas, be sure to familiarize yourself with the most recent personal import regulations!

Subsidized Eye Exams and Glasses!

 

Residents of Northern Israel - particularly the Galilee area - it's back! Here's another chance to get a really affordable eye exam and glasses.

Next week, on Sunday and Monday, Sept 17 and 18, 2017, you'll have another chance to get subsidized eye exams and glasses, this time in Karmiel. You'll be able to get a pair of glasses (standard frames + standard lenses!) for just 100 shekels, and sunglasses for 50 shekels! Specialty lenses are subsidized on a different scale (multifocals, for example, will cost 600nis and transition lenses for most prescriptions will cost 300nis - still a really awesome deal! My high index lenses cost an extra 200nis, the cost varies by exactly what you need), and some frames are a bit more expensive, but still affordable. There is an option to have this fee or a portion of it waived in case of need, so if you cannot afford the 100nis copay, please ask for assistance while you are there.

The event will take place at the Moadon WIZO, at Rechov Sarig 20, Karmiel.

Eye exams are available from 10am - 6pm on both days. If you have glasses already (even old ones - they will help narrow down what you need even if you need an updated prescription) or a prescription for new glasses, please bring them with you to save time.

Please note: Glasses are not made on the spot. You will receive a text message when they are ready to be picked up, at the same place where you order them.

Hope this helps some of you out there! There's been a lot of discussion about the cost of glasses lately.

Be sure not to miss out on more ways to save money - find me on Facebook! 

I'm sure there will be similar programs in other towns - please let me know if you know of any!


P.S. I am not affiliated with the organizations sponsoring this or any similar events. I was not compensated to post this information. I received a press release, and have passed this information on as a public service. 

Mislabled Chocolate (Israel)

The Ministry of Health and Elite announced a recall of the following product:

Company: Elite Candy Company

Product Name: Cream Filled Milk Chocolate Bar (Tablat Shokolad B'Milui Krem Chalav) --- mislabeled!

Barcode: 7290003903955, marked with times between 15:00 and 17:00

Use by Date: 1.05.2018

Some of these bars contain a different chocolate bar inside - one that contains nuts (it is actually a Nougat Filled Milk Chocolate Bar). The mislabeled packages say "may contain traces of nuts", but the bars inside actually contain nut ingredients. (The label says cream filled and it is actually filled with NUT-based NOUGAT!)

If you have a nut allergy, this chocolate bar may NOT safe for you to eat if it is from the batch specified above, even if you can normally eat chocolate that says "may contain traces of nuts".

Consumers who have purchased bars from the recalled batch are asked to call Elite Customer Service at 1-800-777-777

Food Recall (Israel) - Crisp Rice Cereal

The Ministry of Health and B&D Foods announced a recall of the following products:

Brand: B&D

Product Name: Pitzputzei Orez Maleh (Whole Crisped Rice)

Package Weight: 450g

Barcode: 7290008989602

Use By Date: 28/06/18 and 29/06/18

The product is being recalled because a small number of packages may contain bits of red rubber.

If you have any of the recalled products, please call customer service at 02-535-5137

Restaurant and Takeout Food Deals!

(This post contains affiliate links, and I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking a link. Thanks in advance for your support!)

Kosherfrugal.com and Janglo have teamed up to bring you some great Groupon deals you don't want to miss!

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. I keep checking for new deals, especially in the Jerusalem area. I know you're waiting for some deals - I'll post them as soon as they come up! Be sure to check the Facebook group so you don't miss out!

Click here to join the Groupon Deals Facebook group

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. Get it while you can!

Here's a deal for a Gift Basket of Spices from Neveh HaTavlin, valid thru November 30th. Pick up in Netanya, or call the company to arrange for delivery for an additional 34nis (up to 5 baskets can be delivered to one address for this price). Choose from the packages that cost 49nis, 59nis, or 89nis each.


If you want to simplify your life, but without going out to eat, you may want to consider buying this Multi-Cooker. It is truly versatile, and everyone's talking about these pots and how they make food prep so much easier!


Jerusalem area:

Take-Out and Prepared Foods:

La Belle Catering - Rosh Hashana Catering deals 

Cheese Platters from Macabi Gvinot in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem. Choose from the 2kg platter for 149nis (50% off) - 6 types of cheese, or the 3kg platter for 210nis (50% off) - 10 types of cheese! You must place your order a day in advance, and when you pick up (delivery not available), you must present the printed Groupon voucher.

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.

(Jerusalem) Breakfast Deals:

Breakfast Buffet at the Shani Hotel (center of town) - for 49nis (1 person) or 97nis (2 people). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Friday Buffet Breakfast at Teresa in Cinema City, 48nis for 1 person or 95nis for two!

(Jerusalem) Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, and other "Fast Food":

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.

(Jerusalem) Meat and Fish Restaurants:

Aluma (mehadrin, at the Crown Plaza Jerusalem) - dinner for 2 for 259nis or 299nis. Max 2 Groupons per table. Valid thru October 31, but not valid on Aug. 30. You must reserve your table in advance.

Pescados - (Jerusalem) 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.

The Merkaz:

Take-Out and Prepared Foods:

Special Sushi in Or Yehuda, half price vouchers for party platters.

Yechezkel Takeout (for Shabbat) in Rishon - 50% off vouchers!

Shabbat Takeout from Srur's Kitchen in Holon, get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis!

Minei Gan (Take Out in Netanya) (Half price vouchers)


Fruit platters from Cafe Rothschild - for over 40% off. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Call in your order in advance.

Fruit Platters from Dr. Juice in Moshav Yagel, for half price! You must place your order in advance.

(Merkaz) Breakfast Deals:

Breakfast at the Tower Rimonim in Ramat Gan, PLUS use of the pool for the rest of the day! 99nis for 1, or 189nis for 2! 

Breakfast (or Lunch) at the Ramada Hotel in Netanya, PLUS use of the pool and spa for the rest of the day! 139nis for 1, or 269nis for 2! 

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel in Rechovot - 59nis for 1, or 119nis for 2. You must reserve your table in advance. You must pay for all children 2+ (children under 2 are admitted for free with proof of age). Valid Sun - Thurs, 8am - noon, thru October 30th

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

Breakfast at Pizza Bar in Rishon, 59nis for 2 people!

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.

(Mercaz) Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, and other "Fast Food":

Ice Cream Bar (Badatz) in Rishon, for 50% off!

Ice Cream, Desserts, and Juices from Dr. Juice, vouchers for 40% off!

Taipei in Netanya - Buy this 5nis voucher, and you'll get 50% off your meal. Each customer needs their own voucher to get the deal - you can't buy one voucher and order for lots of people. Limit 4 deals per table. Groupon valid thru Sept 30.

Burgeron in Holon (Badatz) - deals start at 20nis. Not valid on delivery orders. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase. 

Burgers and Beer for 2 at Bullmus in Tnuvot, starting at 79nis. Groupon valid thru Oct. 30. Reservations required.

Hummus and Felafel 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

Pizza Cheese in Modiin (Badatz) - Buy one get one FREE personal size pizza deals! Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be used Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm, and Fri 10am-3pm

Pizza Hameshulash in Rishon! ("family size" for 24nis or XL for 30nis!) Valid for 90 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 9am-11pm, or Sat. night till 11pm (not valid Friday or any Erev Chag). Additional 3nis fee for Takeaway.

(Merkaz) Cafes and Dairy Restaurants:

Kakao in Kiryat Ono for half off! Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Cannot be used on Breakfast Specials, Lunch Specials, or Children's meals. Valid Sun - Thurs 8am - 10pm only

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

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".

(Merkaz) Meat and Fish Restaurants:

Chiripom Chef's Restaurant in Tel Aviv, deals start at 169nis for 2! Groupon valid thru Oct. 10. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs between noon and 11:30pm. Limit 6 Groupons per table. Reservations Required.


Wok and Wok in Kiryat Hasharon - here's a 200nis voucher for 2, for just 100nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. There may be blackout dates. Reservations required.

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.

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 Rosh Chodesh. You must reserve a table in advance.)

South:

Breakfast deals:

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Plaza in Ashdod: 59nis for one, or 116nis for two. Voucher valid until November 11. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs 6:30am - 10:30am, with advance reservations ONLY

(South) Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, and other "Fast Food":

Atza Sushi Bar - half price vouchers (pay 25nis, get a 50nis voucher). Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Limit one voucher per person. Redeem your voucher any of the following times: Sun - Thurs, 2pm- 10pm, Fri 11am - 2pm, or Sat nites until 11pm

Pizza Papelino in Ashdod - Get a large pizza (with a topping) for 25nis, or 2 large pizzas with toppings for just 49nis

Johnny Krispy at "Big" in Kiryat Malachi - 50% off vouchers! Groupon valid thru Oct. 30, Sun-Thurs, noon - 10pm. Delivery is extra

HaMeksikani in Ashkelon, for just 25nis per person! Groupon valid thru Oct. 30, Sun-Thurs, 3pm - 10pm. Delivery is not available with the Groupon

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

(South) Meat and Fish Restaurants:

Ola Chef's Restaurant in Eilat, for 129nis per person, or 255nis for two

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.

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.

North:

Take-Out and Prepared Foods:

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis!

(North) Breakfast Deals:

Breakfast Buffet Deals at the Colony Hotel in Haifa - 49nis for 1, 95nis for 2, or 180nis for 4.

(North) Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, and other "Fast Food":

Sinta Bar Express (Kiryat Ata) at Kenyon Shaar Hatzafon, Burger meal for 2, for 76nis. Includes 2 burgers, one order of fries, and 2 drinks. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and call in advance.

Japan! Japan in Kiryat Ata, for half off! Groupon good thru October 1. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 11am - 7pm, and Fridays 11am - 3pm.

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

Two Felafels with French Fries at Olam HaOchel, (or two omelet pitot with french fries) for just 19nis! Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9am - 5pm, Fridays 8am - 3pm

(North) Dairy Restaurants:

Shela Restaurant (Kiryat Motzkin), for 79nis per couple. Limit 2 vouchers per table. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase, with advance reservations.
 

(North) Meat and Fish Restaurants:

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

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

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.

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