iKonnect | Israel Blog

Apr 27, 2022
1 min

Mazgan

Literal translation: air conditioner This can be a very important phrase in Israel, as the summers are very hot! It’s what you call the...

Apr 26, 2022
1 min

Cham li

Literal translation: I’m hot. This can be a very important phrase in Israel, as the summers are very hot! It’s important to remember this...

Apr 26, 2022
3 min

Made in Israel - Yaniv

Yaniv is a simple but fun Israeli card game. It isn’t clear who invented the game and when, but many believe it was invented in Nepal....

Apr 25, 2022
1 min

Ani re’ev, Ani re’eva

Literal translation: I’m hungry. This a very important Hebrew phrase to know in Israel. No one in Israel will want you to be hungry, as...

Apr 25, 2022
2 min

Top 5 Israeli Snacks

Israel is home to many delicious dishes and foods, found all across the country, throughout the countless different cuisines this country...

Apr 14, 2022
1 min

Garin Tzabar Love Story

The amazing story of Mimi & Daniel Berman from #Garin_Tzabar 2009 at #Kibbutz Tirat Zvi who met for the first time at #Garin_Tzabar...

Apr 7, 2022
2 min

Ma Nishtana

Everyone has an "Only in Israel" story! Here's Rena's story: Passover last year was definitely an experience. I was meant to fly back to...

Feb 28, 2022
1 min

Do'ch - דו"ח

Pronunciation: Do'ch Literal translation: Report If you work at a large company it is not uncommon for an employee to prepare a do'ch of...

Feb 27, 2022
2 min

Habonim Beach

Across the world, the Mediterranean coastline is known to have some of the smoothest, bluest, and most beautiful beaches. Anyone who has...

Feb 27, 2022
1 min

Shirita - שְׂרִיטָה

Pronunciation: Shi·ri·ta Literal translation: Scratch A staple in a parents' bag is bandaids! You never know when your child might need a...

Feb 26, 2022
1 min

Pesah - פֶּצַע

Pronunciation: Pe·sah Literal translation: Wound If a person gets hurts and has a pesah, he or she can go to Terem, Israel's urgent care,...

Feb 25, 2022
1 min

Li'frosh - לִפְרֹושׁ

Pronunciation: Li'·frosh Literal translation: To retire As the years go by it is not uncommon for people to decide that they want...

Feb 24, 2022
2 min

The Hot Springs of Israel

In the summer, Israel's maayanot (springs) are filled to bursting with Israelis swimming to cool off. What many may not know is that...

Feb 24, 2022
1 min

Shituf masah - שִׁיתּוּף מָסָךְ

Pronunciation: Shi·tuf ma·sah Literal translation: Screen share Next time you have a Zoom meeting, don't forget to ask the meeting host...

Feb 23, 2022
1 min

The Lowdermilk Lookout Point

Being such a small country, it's impressive to think how many beautiful and diverse parts Israel is home to. Across the land, there are...

Feb 23, 2022
1 min

Alhuti - אַלְחוּטִי

Pronunciation: Al·hu·ti Literal translation: Wireless Technology is advancing at a fast rate with more and more electronics becoming...

Feb 22, 2022
2 min

The Knesset

Jerusalem has tons of options for fun activities, holy sites, restaurants, shopping, and museums. The possibilities are endless. One of...

Feb 22, 2022
1 min

Madrih tiyulim - מַדְרִיךְ טִיּוּלִים

Pronunciation: Ma·drih ti·yu·lim Literal translation: Tourguide There will never be a shortage of tour guides in Israel. You can find a...

Feb 21, 2022
1 min

So You Thought You Knew Fauda

If you haven't seen Fauda yet, are you REALLY a fan of good Israeli TV? Fauda has been ranked one of the top Israeli TV shows, not only...

Feb 21, 2022
1 min

Ahyanit - אַחְיָינִית

Pronunciation: Ah·ya·nit Literal translation: Neice If your sister gives birth to a baby girl then you got yourself a new ahyanit. If she...