Tip #9
Booking a Hotel in Israel
Why Hotel Prices Change So Much If you’re planning a short break in Israel, it’s worth knowing that hotel prices can change dramatically depending on when you book…
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Tip #8
Annual Car Test in Israel
What Is a Car “Test” in Israel? If you own a car in Israel, you’ll quickly hear people talk about doing a טֶסְט (test). This is the annual…
Tip #7
Buying Fish in Israel
Why Fish Names Can Be Confusing If you’re used to buying fish in the U.K., U.S., or Europe, the fish counter in Israel can feel a little different.…
Tip #5
Asking for a Discount in Israel
Why Discounts Matter in Israel If you’re new to Israel, one small cultural surprise is that asking for a discount is not considered rude. In many situations, it…
Tip #4
Street Hebrew at the Supermarket
Grocery shopping in Israel can feel simple, until you realize that where you shop can make a big difference to what you pay. A small neighborhood grocery store…
Tip #3
The Street Hebrew Shortcut That Actually Works
The Magic of Word Association One of the fastest ways to actually remember Hebrew isn’t through repetition, it’s through association. Instead of forcing yourself to memorise dry vocabulary,…