International Museum Day - Free Museums on Lag Baomer!

Lag Ba'Omer, May 3, 2018, is International Museum Day in Israel, and many museums around Israel open to the public for free!


The museums on this list are usually quite pricey for a family to visit, so getting in for free is a great way to learn, experience, and see new things, but I will warn you now - get there early or risk having the doors closed due to overcrowding!

I have tried to list phone numbers and opening hours as accurately as possible. However, I cannot take responsibility for any errors, so please call the museums you plan to visit to verify this information before you go.

I have tried, wherever possible, to link to websites in English. There were some museums/historical sites that only had Hebrew websites, though. My apologies in advance.

The list below represents many hours of work translating and researching, and I request that if you want to share this information, you link to this blog post. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Here's the list (the list in Hebrew is available here)

Please note: Generally, free admission will not apply to large groups.

North

Ein-Dor Museum of Archaeology, Kibbutz Ein-Dor, open 10am -3pm 04-6770333

The National Maritime Museum, open 10am - 7pm 04-8536622

The Open Museum in Tefen open 9am - 4pm 04-9109609

MadaTech, open 10am -5pm, 04-8614444

The Underground Prisoners' Museum, Acco, open 8:30am - 4:30pm 04-6941565

Watchman's House Museum - Kfar Giladi 04-6941565 open 8am - 4pm

The Chaim Shturman House - at Kibbutz Ein Harud.open 9am - 3pm 04-6486337 | 04-6486328

Bar David Museum for Jewish Art and Judaica - Kibbutz Baram, 04-6988295 open 10am - 4pm

The Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa - 04-8536249, open 10am - 4pm

The Khan Museum, Hadera, 04-6322330, open 10am - 3pm

The Hecht Museum, University of Haifa, 04-8240308 open 10am - 4pm

The Haifa City Museum, 04-9115888 open 10am - 7pm

The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron, 04-6294777 open 9am - 4pm

The Herman Struk Museum 04-6359962 open 10am - 9pm

Wilfrid Israel Museum, Kibbutz HaZorea, 04-9899566 open 9am - 2pm

The Haifa Museum of Art 04-9115997 open 10am - 7pm

The Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art,  04-8383554 open 10am - 7pm

The Janco-Dada Museum, Ein Hod 04-9842350 open 10am - 3pm

Mane Katz Museum, Haifa 04-9119372 open 10am - 7pm

Center

Krinitzi House, Ramat Gan, 03-6739050, 9am - 1pm

Diaspora Museum, Tel Aviv, 037457808, 10am - 7pm

Clore Garden of Science, Rechovot 08-9378300 open 10am - 4pm

The Israeli Cartoon Museum, Holon 03-6521849 open 10am - 4pm (note: no strollers allowed)

Museum and Archives of the History of Holon 03-5050425 open 10am - 1pm

Agam Museum, Rishon, 03-555-5900 (times not published)

Ilana Goor Museum, 03-683-7676, ext. 20, 10am - 4pm

Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv 03-6415244 open 10am - 8pm

HaGedudim Museum, Moshav Avichail 09-8822212 open 8:30am - 4pm

The Rubin Museum, Tel Aviv 03-5255961 open 10am - 3pm

Toldot Tzahal Museum, Tel Aviv 03-5172913 open 8am - 4pm (entrance closes at 3:30pm)

Man and the Living World Museum, Ramat Gan 03-6315010 open 9am - 4pm. Reservations required.

Museum of Human Sciences and the Environment, Petach Tikvah, 03-9286900/1, open 9am - 2pm

Etzel Museum, Tel Aviv 03-5284001 open 8am - 4pm

The Etzel 1948 Museum, Tel Aviv 03-5177180 , 03-5172044 open 8am - 4:30pm

The Hagana Museum - 03-560-8624 open 8am - 4pm

Palmach Museum, 03-5459800 By reservation only

Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art, 09-9551011, 4-8pm

The Hosmasa Museum - Holon - 03-5050425 open 9am - 1pm

Kfar Saba Archaeology Museum, Kfar Saba 09-7640867/8 open 10am - noon

The Lechi Museum 03-6820288 open 8:30am - 4pm

The Netanya City Historical Museum, 09-8840020 open 10am - 2pm

Massuah Institute for Holocaust Studies, Kibbutz Tel Yitzchak 09-7497200 open 9am - 3pm

Nahum Gutman Museum of Art, Tel Aviv 03-5161970 open 10am - 4pm

The Petach Tikvah Museum of Art 03-9286300 open 4pm - 8pm

Rishon L'Tzion Museum,  03-9598862, 03-9598890 open 9am - 2pm

The Ramla Museum, Ramla 08-9292650 open 9am - 4pm

Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv 03-6077020 open 10am - 9pm

Jerusalem

The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem 02-5661291/2 open 10am - 7pm

The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem 02-6233166 ' open 9am - 5pm

The Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem 02-5611066 open 9:30am - 5:30pm

Hechal Shlomo, Jerusalem 02-5889010 open 10am - 4pm

Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem 02-6544888 open 10am - 6pm

The Old Yishuv Court Museum, 02-6276319, 052-4002478 open 10am - 5pm

Museum of Italian Jewish Art, 02-6241610, noon - 7pm

The Israel Museum 02-6708811 open 10am - 5pm (tours in English 11:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm) Children are FREE. Adults 20 shekels

Tower of David Museum 02-6265333 open 9am - 4pm

South

Ashdod Art Museum, 08-8545180, 08-9568285, open 9am - 4pm

The Museum of Philistine Culture 08-6224799 open 9am - 4pm

The Negev Museum of Art, Beer Sheva 08-6993531 open 10am - 4pm

The Museum of Islamic and Near Eastern Culture 08-6993535 open 10am - 4pm


Let me know where you decide to go! I'd love to hear which museum you chose, and what you thought of it!

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Pre-purchase your vouchers and save up to 50%! This is a GREAT way to save when you want to splurge! Don't miss out on the savings - check below for savings in your area!


Jerusalem and nearby:

Agas V'Tapuach (Italian, at Kikar Safra) - half off vouchers! Redeem your Groupon Sun-Thurs, noon - 9pm. Max 4 people with Groupon vouchers at a table. Reservations required. Voucher valid thru June 30, 2018

Niflaot HaTzuna (mehadrin) 15% off catering, with self-pickup. Delivery within J-m is 100 shekels (free for orders of 20 portions or more). Option for delivery to other cities, as well. After you purchase the Groupon, you must call the caterer to finalize your orders. Minimum order is for 10 people (there are options for 10, 15, or 20 people, plus the option to add an additional person)

Big Pizza (mehadrin), in Pisgat Zeev - get an XL pizza and garlic bread for just 30 shekels, or an XL pizza, garlic bread, and a pasta dish for just 49 shekels. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Not valid on delivery orders.

Eucalyptus Chef's Restaurant in Jerusalem - save 30% on the 12 course tasting menu! valid Feb 11 - April 30. Reservations required. 

Shabbat (Friday night) dinner buffet at the Hotel Shani Restaurant - 79 nis for 1, or 149nis for 2. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Begian Waffles from Beit HaCrepe in Bet Shemesh (Mehadrin) for half off! Voucher valid thru May 15, 2018. Sun-Thurs 11am - 10pm, and Fridays 9:30am - 2:30pm. Reservations required

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Jerusalem, for 69nis per person or 129nis for a couple. Max 6 people at a table. Valid Sun-Fri, 6:30-10:00am. Reservations required. Valid thru June 30.

Teresa in Cinema City Jerusalem - breakfast for 2 for 69nis! Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, 10am - 2pm, and Fridays 9am - 1pm. Valid thru May 30, 2018, but blackout dates apply.  Reservations required. Max 2 couples with Groupons at a table.

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Jerusalem area restaurants: Atza Sushi Bar, Bardak, Cafe Cafe (Ramot Mall), Cafe Landwer, Cafe Michael, Gourmandises, Greg (Cinema City), Greg Cafe (Mamilla), HaCnaanit (Kfar Adumim), Hasalatiya, Korus Al HaEsh, La Boca, Mike's Place, Muscat, Nagila, Olive & Fish, Pescados, Pompidou, Sheyan, Tommy's, Waffle Bar (Ramot) (Subject to change)

Shakshuk in Machane Yehuda - 58nis for 2! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Mon - Thurs, 8am - 4:30pm, and Fridays 8am - 1pm

Workshops (meat cooking/butchery) at Ktzizot - including a "Carnivore's meal" and a glass of wine, for 139nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Workshops take place on Mon, Tues, and Thurs, at 6pm and last for 2 hrs. Plan to arrive 15 min before your workshop begins!

Pescados - (Badatz, 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). Vouchers valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required

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. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 10 people per group with Groupon vouchers. Reservations required.

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. Reservations required

Get half off at Ta'im BaKerem. Sun - Wed, 4pm - 9pm or Thursday 4pm -8pm. Reservations required. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max 4 people per table (4 individual vouchers or 2 couples' vouchers)

Tel Aviv and Nearby:

El Gaucho in Rishon (mehadrin) - Lunch or Dinner deals for 2, for 50% off. Voucher valid thru July 10, 2018. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11:30pm. Reservations required. If using Groupons, max 6 per table.

Paradiso Cafe in Sarona Market - buy one get one free breakfast deal (79 shekels for breakfast for 2!). Redeem Sun - Thurs, 9am - noon. Voucher valid until June 28, 2018

HaDayagim in Jaffa Port - Fish Dinner for 2, including wine and dessert, for 51% off. Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm and Fridays, 11am - 1 hr before Shabbat. Voucher valid thru June 30, 2018

Punchline - the restaurant with singing waiters (yes it's kosher!)! Save over 50% with the Groupon. Limit 4 couples with Groupon vouchers per table. Redeem Sun - Wed and Sat. nights, from 8pm - last customer. Reservations required. Groupon valid for 90 days from date of purchase (not on holidays or New Years' Eve)

Shabbat Takeout from Bishulim Express (Petach Tikvah) (mehadrin) - half price vouchers. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Redeem only on Fridays. Limit 1 per person. Cannot be used toward the purchase of certain dishes (grill specialties - salmon, pargit, shnitzel, kebab, kirayim, asado)

Shabbat Takeout from Hilulim in TA/border of Holon - Buy a 100nis voucher for just 50nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed ONLY on Fridays. Limit 1 per person. 

Shabbat Takeout from Viki in Netanya - half price vouchers! Limit one per person. Valid for 90 days from date of purchase, on Fridays only

Shabbat Takeout from Tzanani in Bnei Brak - pay just 50nis for a voucher worth 100nis! Limit one per person. Valid thru April 30, 2018. Redeem on Fridays, between 7am and 2:30pm

Breakfast at Alfredo (Rishon), starting at 45 nis for 1 or 79nis for 2. Voucher valid thru May 31, 2018. Can be redeemed Sun - Thurs, 9am - 12:30pm, or Fridays 9am - noon (reservations required for Friday). Max 3 vouchers per table. 

Breakfast at the David Tower in Netanya, and then use the spa facilities for the rest of the day! Reservations required. Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Must be 16+ to use the spa facilities.

Chuma in Gan Ha'Ir, lunch or dinner for 2 for 139nis. Redeem your voucher Sun-Thurs 11am - 10:30pm. Reservations required. Groupon valid thru May 23, 2018.

Breakfast Buffet at the Leonardo Art Hotel in TA - 59nis for one, 115nis for two. Voucher valid thru May 30, 2018. Can be redeemed Sun - Fri. Reservations Required. If you go, you can bring babies under age 2 along for free.

Breakfast Buffet at the Ramada in Netanya - 69nis for one, or 135nis for 2! Sun - Friday, 6:30-10am. Reservations required. Voucher can be used thru June 30, 2018. 

Fruit Platters from Ba-Li Pri in Ramat Gan, starting at 99nis. Limit 3 deals per person. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Order your platter in advance! 

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Tel Aviv area restaurants: Alfredo (Petach Tikva), Alternative, Armondo, Baker's Pattisserie, Bistro 56, Black, Borochov 88, Brenner Wine Bar (Raanana), Cafe Neto (Raanana), Cafe Neto (Petach Tikvah), Cafe Yafo, Carousel, Currylinas, Derby Bar, El Gaucho (Netanya), Entrecoti (Petach Tikvah), Fresh Kitchen (Herzliya), Goshen, HaRoeh BaCafe (Kfar HaRoeh),  Hungarian Blintzes, Jems, Kitchen Bar (Netanya), La Lasagna, Marrakesh, Matsuya, Meat & Wine (Herzliya) , Minato (Herzliya), Nagisa (Ra'anana), Pankina, Regina, Salta (Raanana), Shmulik Cohen, Taipei (Netanya), Taj Indian Restaurant, Vici (Raanana) (Subject to change)

La Place in Netanya - Breakfast for 2, for just 59nis. Limit 2 Groupons per table. Show your Groupon before ordering. Valid thru April 30, 2018.

Wok and Walk in Kiryat HaSharon - Get a 200nis voucher for just 100nis (use it for a meal for 2)! If you use it for takeaway, there is a 9nis additional fee. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Limit one Groupon per couple per day. (Over 1600 customers have bought this deal - don't miss out!!)

Breakfast Buffet at the Rimonim Tower in Ramat Gan - 59nis for 1, or 115nis for 2. Valid for 30 days from date of purchase. Reservations required. Breakfast buffet is open from 7am - 10am, Sun- Fri 

Dinner for 2 at Hilulim (mehadrin) restaurant in Tel Aviv at the border of Holon, for 169nis. Reservations required. Max 5 Groupons per table. Voucher can be used Sun - Thurs, noon - 11pm. Voucher valid for 90 days from date of purchase, but not on Rosh Chodesh. 


Haifa and North:


"Tochi" Kiryat Atta (mehadrin) - Toasted Deli Sandwiches, just 18 shekels. Redeem your voucher Sun - Thurs noon - 10pm. Valid thru July 10, 2018.

Morgenfeld (Achziv) - (S. American Grill) 299nis for a meal for 2, including a bottle of wine. Groupon valid thru June 30, 2018. Redeem Sun-Thurs, noon - 11pm, and Fridays noon - 3pm. Reservations required.

Takeout food for Shabbat from Pataio Catering in Tirat HaCarmel - get a 100nis voucher for just 50nis! Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase.

Shabbat Takeout from Arucha al Hamidracha in Nesher - Buy a voucher valued at 100nis for just 50nis. Limit one per person. Only valid on Fridays, thru May 31.

Breakfast Buffet at the Bay View Hotel in Haifa - Sun-Thurs: 55nis for 1 or 99nis for 2, Fridays: 59nis for 1 or 115nis for 2. Voucher valid thru May 31, 2018. Max 6 per table with Groupons. Reservations required.

Meatballim Chef's Restaurant in Rosh Pinah - 279nis for 2. Voucher valid thru May 15. Sun-Thurs, 11am - midnight. Reservations required.

Iskander (Mehadrin) at Nahar Hayarden (upper Galilee) - dinner for 2 for 219nis. Valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Max. 3 Groupons for table (3 couples). Reservations required. Redeem Sun - Wed, noon - 8pm, Thurs. noon - 9:30pm, or Friday noon - half an hour before Shabbat.

Pizza Puzzle in Akko - get an XL pizza for 30nis. For 49nis, you'll also get a salad and garlic bread with your pizza. Voucher good for 2 months from date of purchase. Not valid for Delivery. Cannot be redeemed from March 23 - April 14, 2018.

Shytel in Nahariya (Badatz/Machpud meats) - Dinner for 2 starting at 135nis. Max. 3 vouchers per table (3 couples). Good for 60 days from date of purchase. Reservations required.

Breakfast Buffet at the Crown Plaza in Haifa - 59nis for 1/109nis for 2 (69/129 on Fridays). You must buy the deal that is valid on the day you want to go (Sun-Thurs OR Friday). Reservations required. Breakfast is served 6:30-10:30am. Voucher valid thru May 31, 2018.

Japan! Japan in Kiryat Ata - choose a buy one get one free voucher for Sushi or for Stir Fry. Up to 3 Groupons can be used at one table. Can be used for takeout, but not valid for delivery orders. Good thru July 31, 2018.

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Northern area restaurants: Baba (Karmiel), Casa Barone (Zichron), Taj Indian Restaurant in Or Akiva, Nili in Zichron Yaakov (Subject to change)

Sinta Bar (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. Valid Sun- Thurs, 5pm - 10pm, and Sat. nights, 7:30pm - 10:30pm. Cannot be redeemed on Fridays. Reservations required, or call in advance for takeout.

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. Valid Sun-Wed, 10:30am - midnight, Thursdays, 10:30am - 5pm, Fridays, 8am - 2pm. Max 2 couples with Groupon vouchers per table.

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

Olam Ha'Ochel in Haifa (meat restaurant, with tons of salads for the table) for just 35nis per person (69nis for 2!). Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase, and only from 9am - 5pm (Sun-Thurs) or 8am - 3pm Fridays.

50% off at Ta'im L'Chulam in Haifa! (The meal includes soup, a meat main dish, 2 sides, a drink, and more!) Voucher valid for 60 days from date of purchase. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs till 9am - 5pm.


South:


HaMeksikani, Ashkelon - 30 shekel meat filled tortilla deal! Redeem Sun - Thurs, 4pm - 10pm. Not valid on delivery or takeout orders. Limit one voucher per person. Voucher valid until June 29, 2018

TakeOut from Boda Blanca in Ashdod (Mehadrin) for half price! Pay 40nis for an 80nis voucher! Fridays only. Groupon valid thru May 30, 2018. Limit 1 voucher per person

Takeout Food for Shabbat from Ofra Gourmet in Ashdod - Get an 100nis voucher for just 50nis! Limit one voucher per person. Can only be redeemed on Fridays. Valid thru May 30, 2018

Eluna offers discount vouchers (most are 20 - 25% off retail price) for the following Southern area restaurants: Namaste (Ashdod) (Subject to change)

Marshmallow in Be'er Sheva - Choose breakfast for 2 for 69nis OR a 40 shekel voucher (for one person) for 20 shekels! Valid thru June 30, 2018. Limit 3 couples with a Groupon at a table. Redeem Sun - Thurs 9:30am - 6pm.

Marshmallow in Be'er Sheva - Pasta dinner for 2 for 79nis, including a dessert (fondue and other "specials" not included) Valid thru June 30, 2018.

Ribs in Ashdod - deals starting at 99nis for a 2 person meal! (upgrade that includes wine, dessert, and coffee is available) Voucher valid thru May 30, 2018. Limit 6 people per table if using a Groupon voucher. Can be redeemed Sun-Thurs, noon - 7pm. Reservations required.

Lunch at "Space" in Moshav Amonim - 139nis for 1 person, 279nis for 2, or 549nis for 4. Voucher valid thru June 30, 2018. Check for blackout dates, and reservations required. Generally valid Sun-Thurs noon - 5:30pm or Fridays noon - 2pm. Anyone in your party without a Groupon voucher will be required to order 100nis minimum from the menu, and children under 10 will be required to order a 40nis children's meal. According to the info posted, you can use their gardens (and pool, maybe) before and after your meal.

Pizza HaGesher in Be'er Sheva (Mehadrin) - Get an XL pie for just 29nis! Sun - Thurs, 11am - 8pm. Groupon valid for 60 days from date of purchase. You can redeem multiple vouchers at one time.


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Fun Days Out -- Discounts!

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**Please note: Beginning sometime on June 5, 2018, Groupon is becoming GROO, and will have a new website. All new deals posts from me will point to the new site. The links on here will not work properly. Be sure to check out the new site HERE and watch for updated deals from me, coming soon!**

Kosherfrugal.com has teamed up with Janglo to bring you all the best savings in the country! I love being able to bring you the best of Groupon's deals - this post is all about Entertainment and Attractions - SAVE big with Groupon deals!

Terms and conditions can change at any time, so if you want a deal, buy it right away! Vouchers vary from slight discounts to 50% off or more:

U-pick:

Strawberry Picking (Kadima)

Strawberry Picking (Meshek Shabtai, Tel Yitzchak)

Strawberry Picking in Hod Hasharon

Giv'a Farm Experience (includes strawberry picking, tractor rides, and more!)

Vegetable Picking (Emek Hefer)

Museums:

Neanderthal Museum

Derech Ha'Etz - Save the most with family admission (2 adults + 2 children) - I recommend this place for the under 10s, it is great fun for little kids. (My older children were less impressed)

Water Fun:

Chof Gai Water Park (Teverya)

Yamit 200 Water Park + Spa Package

Kinneret Water Sports

Top Rope Park and/or Kayaking in Kfar Blum

Dag-al-HaDan Kayaking


Sailing in Eilat

Water Sports Combo tickets (Eilat)

Leonardo Club, Eilat Water Park

Swimming Passes at Yaar Yerushalayim for 40% off 

Beit Taylor Swim Passes for up to 38% off

Breakfast & Swim Pass for the Jerusalem Yearim Hotel

Swim, Spa, and Eat (choose breakfast or lunch) at the Crown Plaza Jerusalem

Spa Day and Swim at the Ruth Rimonim in Tsfat, (optional meal package)

Extreme Fun (Ice skating, Ropes Courses, Rapelling, Paragliding, and More):

Paragliding (Sharon Region)

Top Rope Park and/or Kayaking in Kfar Blum

Extreme Park at Montfort Lake (Maalot)

Ice Skating (Maalot)

Ice Skating in Eilat 

Urban Climbing in Rechovot (does not include rental fee for climbing shoes)
Urban Climbing in Kiryat Malachi
Hot Air Balloon Rides in TA 

Zoos & Petting Zoos:

 Agam Chai Yiron

Giv'a Farm Experience (includes strawberry picking, tractor rides, and more!)

The Monkey Shelter

Reptile Center, Katzrin

Havat Gan Eden, Be'er Yaakov

Haifa Zoo


Indoor Play:

JumpPark in Rishon

2Jump in Netanya

JumpPark Netanya

Shachmatipus -- Climbing Wall in Kiryat Malachi

Urban Climbing in Rechovot (does not include rental fee for climbing shoes)

The Green Bear Club Jaffa Port

Partyland in Atlit, up to 61% off

Kids Land in Karmiel - Up to 44% off admission

Bowling (8 different locations)


Nature/Outdoor Activities:

Neot Kedumim Park

Donkey-drawn Carriages (Eilat)

Agri-Circus

Beit Oren "Fun Day" (Horseback Riding, "Tomcar" ride) 

Ein Gedi Botanical Gardens

Agam Nitzanim (Ashdod)

Park Timna 

Pedal Boating at Park HaYarkon

Swan Boats in Ashdod


Shows:

Foreigner Concert (May 5, TA, save over 30% off box office price)

Stand Up Factory in Tel Aviv (choose carefully, and click on "more options" to see all of the available options. Some deals are for Friday night and some are for after Shabbat)

Ofrah Haza Tribute Concert May 3 in Petach Tikvah

HaBimah Theater tix (choose which show)

Virtual Reality:

Funtasy Goal + 7D movie in Eilat

Virtual Reality in Kiryat Motzkin

Virtual Reality in Ramat Yishai


Group Fun (Karaoke, Escape Rooms, Laser Tag and More:


Karaoke Room (Kfar Saba) 

Speak On (Karaoke in Rishon)

Discount games at Laser Tag Planet, Haifa

Maimonides Puzzle Room (book with code Kosherfrugal for 10% off)

"DaVinci's Secret" Escape Room (Rishon) 

"Out of the Box" Escape Room (Tel Aviv)

"Stargate" Escape Room (Jerusalem)

Spa Day:

Spa Day at Spa Village Resort at Hamat Gader

Spa Day at the Crown Plaza Jerusalem

Spa Day at the Crown Plaza Dead Sea

Swim, Spa, and Eat (choose breakfast or lunch) at the Crown Plaza Jerusalem

Spa Day and Swim at the Ruth Rimonim in Tsfat, (optional meal package)

Spa Day and use of the health club at the Ramada Netanya

Spa Day at the Carlton Nahariya

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ORLAH Update for Iyar 5778

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 - Specific Kashrut Issues

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%. These fruits should only be bought from a reputable source that does not sell orlah fruits (i.e. a place with a teudah):

ORLAH Update for Iyar 5778

Fruits to AVOID buying without a teudah:

• Avocado - Haas, Ruti, and Reid varieties
• Blueberries
• Peach - Yellow, "White Spring"
• Lemon
• Apricot
• Nectarine - Yellow: "Omer", "Red Glow" (I think); White: "Gadi"
• Seedless grapes: Green/Black 
• Papaya
• Prickly Pear (Sabra Fruit)
• Starfruit
• Passionfruit
• Valencia Oranges

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, and there are differences of opinion about certain fruits and whether they are subject to Orlah. 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, be aware that 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! 

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