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It's time for your yearly reminder to check if you might be able to claim this benefit! Maybe you've heard about this already, and maybe this is new information for you. There is a reverse-tax benefit in Israel for low-income families. It's called the "Maanak Avodah" or "Work Grant". The point of this grant is to put more money in your pocket if you earn less than a certain amou...

this post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.Americans in Israel, this is for you!If you're an American ex-pat like me, you probably get an annual headache when thinking about filing your US tax return. What an absolute pain, am I right?But look at that! It's June, and it's time...

Israeli Movie Day is tomorrow, June 17!Here's the list of participating theaters:The Israeli movies being screened are:And local friends, YES, Matnas Katzrin is on the list of participating theaters, but I don't see a movie on the schedule for tomorrow! I have no idea what's up with that.I recommend you check your local theater for listings and times, and find a good movie to go...

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!There's been a recall on these Universal Travel Adapters:The product is called "Universal Travel Adapter" Model 177W, Made in CHINA, Sold in 2025, Barcode 6949989408060They pose a RISK OF ELECTROCUTION and are also a FIRE HAZARD!! DO NOT USE THEM.If you bought one of these, you can return them at ANY Rikochet store throughout the country, or contact the i...

I'm going to assume that if you're reading this, you really appreciate FREE stuff! Sometimes, the only free things you can get are pretty useless junk, but sometimes there's actually something really worthwhile out there!If you're a Clalit Mushlam member, there's a way to get points towards a VERY WIDE variety of free things that you may be currently missing.So if you are, ...