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The Girls are Back: The Gilmore Girls Reunion Cheers Up Israeli Girls Posted by Ayana on Mar 14, 2016
Ten months after the first Backstreet Boys` concert in Israel, the Israeli girls (בָּנוֺת) have another reason to cheer: the Gilmore Girls reunion! The show (תָּכְנִית) went off the air nine years ago, the viewers are a decade older, but the Israeli web is thrilled: the בָּנוֺת are back! Online articles announcing the good…
A visit at the Carmel Market Posted by Ayana on Feb 18, 2016
Last Friday, when the temperature went up, my friend and I went out to catch some winter sun. We went for lunch and shopping (קְנׅיּוֹת) at The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel שׁוּק הַכַּרְמֶל). The שׁוּק is a popular site in Tel-Aviv, an attraction for locals and tourists alike. Making our way through the horde, we…
Winter Has Come in Israel! Posted by Ayana on Jan 6, 2016
When the days get shorter and the winds get stronger, winter (חֹורֶף) is just around the corner. Passers-by bundled in their coats (מְעִילׅים), clouds become dull, windows light up and everyone expects the first rain (יוֺרֶה). Only after the יוֺרֶה rinses the pavement and the puddles (שְׁלוּלִיּוֺת) mottle the streets, it feels like חֹורֶף has…
It’s Not Hanukkah Without Sufganyiah Posted by Ayana on Dec 10, 2015
Ha`nukkah is here! Together with its festive delicacy – the Sufganyiah . This fattening fried dough appeals the eyes as well as the stomach. The traditional ones are filled with jam and dusted with sugar powder, but nowadays the variety of fillings is enormous, ranging from dulce de leche to marzipan. Whether your Sufganiyah is…
Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring: The Four Seasons in Hebrew Posted by Ayana on Nov 12, 2015
Summer – קַיִץ Watch the video below to learn how to draw summer, the origin of the Hebrew word אַרְטׅיק (popsicle), and what you may find in the beach of Israel: [The link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHfcUPDcWR8] Autumn – סְתָיו The Hebrew word for autumn appeared as early as the bible, though without the modern meaning…
Israeli Snack: Have You Tried Bamba Yet? Posted by Ayana on Sep 8, 2015
In Hebrew, a baby’s first word is אַבָּא (daddy). The second is אִמָּא (mommy). And the third is בַּמְבָּה (Bamba). Well, at least according to the slogan of the most popular snack in Israel – בַּמְבָּה. “אַבָּא, אִמָּא בַּמְבָּה” is just one slogan of the Israeli peanut snack that makes up 25% of the Israeli snack market…
Beating the Heat in Israel: Ordering Ice Cream in Hebrew Posted by Ayana on Aug 5, 2015
It’s the beginning of August and the Israeli sun is scorching. The temperatures are excessively high and the humidity is unbearable. The Israeli summer is tough, and unfortunately very light clothes and very strong air conditioners are not enough. During the summer the Israelis forage for refreshing icy food. Melon, watermelon and grapes are the…