8 Israeli miracles we’re celebrating this Chanukah
When the war broke out on October 7th, we were overcome with shock, horror and trauma. In one day, over a thousand people were brutally murdered, hundreds were kidnapped, and consequently, hundreds of thousands were called up to emergency reserves duty while hundreds of thousands more were displaced from their homes. On a more personal…
Our 2023 Rosh Hashana goals and check in
It’s been one year since we shared our 5783 Rosh Hashana goals with you. Hurrah! I bet you wonder how we’re doing. In this post, we’ll check in on last year’s new year’s resolutions. While we didn’t hit them all, we’re proud of ourselves for what we achieved. We’ll then end the post with our…
And… we’re back!
Hi friends! Did you miss us? After two weeks away from our blog and out of the country, we’re back! So where did we go and what did we do? And most importantly, how much did it cost us? Before we begin, we want to point out that while this trip did cost a substantial…
How to enjoy chol hamoed with your kids without going broke
During Pesach and the Tishrei holidays, kids are off school and keeping them busy while avoiding burning a whole in your pocket is always a challenge. No one wants to be stuck at home with kids all day, or be in one outing after another all day, so it is important to find a healthy balance.…
Rosh Hashana is upon us. Here are our New Year’s resolutions. What are yours?
While we have always saved and invested, almost exactly one year ago we made the decision to increase our investment rate and actively pursue financial independence. We had both experienced challenges in our work situations, COVID-related and not, and realized that we don’t want to spend the next 30+ years of our lives in a…
How to avoid the Chagim money hangover
Spend enough time in Israel and you’re bound to hear the phrase “Achari Hachagim” meaning “after the holidays”. When someone says that, it means that he or she will deal with a particular task after the holidays are over. The two big holiday periods in Israel are Pesach and the Tishrei holidays. Once one of…
How to make the most of your Shai Lachag gift cards
It’s almost that time of year again, boys and girls! Twice a year, many Israeli employers traditionally bestow their employees with gifts for the holidays. In the next few weeks, you may find yourself the proud new owner of a couple bottles of wine, a honey jar, cookware or maybe even a snazzy plastic or…
Chasing the Fionist Dream 