Such is life in Israel - ככה חיים

We're back! We missed you!

In this episode we catch you up with what's been going on with us the past six months as well as discussing why on earth the country is heading towards a new election.

In this episode Helena and Michael discuss Covid and actually take a Covid test live as well as describe how they received a most unwelcome guest, and ultimately got rid of it (with a little familial support.) Intruiged? Listen now...

The one you've been waiting for, The Wedding Episode - where we take you behind the scenes of The Rumanov Wedding and spill the tea on our pretty special day. Listen till the end for a very special competition with a brilliant prize.

This podcast epiosde covers everything from the silly - Helena becoming a puzzler - to the more serious - becoming a homeowner in Israel (not that the couple are anywhere near close to achieving this dream.) The perfect listen for all olim coming to terms with a 40% down deposit, this episode is the perfect blend of funny and informative. A must listen.

In this episode Helena celebrates the second year anniversary of her business, they describe their many failed movie nights and, most importantly, discuss the education system in Israel. A must listen for all those baffled as to what happens in School in Israel.

In this episode, Michael and Helena celebrate their press and feature in the Jerusalem Post. They also bemoan the service industry in Israel, discuss once again the vast difference between weddings in Israel and England and debate the importance of going to a Doctor.

If anyone would like to visit the alcohol shop Michael mentioned it's called מבחר המשקאות and is on Ibn Gvirol 97, open 9am to 9pm Sunday till Wednsday, till 10pm on Thursday and till 6pm on Friday.

In this episode, Helena soliloquises about her newfound love of bike riding and her quest to find the perfect bike, they both discuss the horrific moves they've faced in Tel Aviv - are you even Israeli if your movers haven't been six hours late? And Michael tries to brush past the fact that Helena was hit on. Oh - and they also reveal how best to handle dealing with A+ E (Emergency Room - חדר מיון) in Israel, because folks you can't just turn up.

In this episode, finally back in Israel and trying to cope with disrupted weeks. Michael is happy to be back in Israel, Helena wants to wear headbands and both delight in just quite how boring they are. Michael finally starts talking all things finance and discusses the difference between Kupat Gemel, Keren Hishtalmut and how to start saving for a home.