Category Archives: Culture Code
Georgia: How to Open a Bank Account
Georgia is becoming an increasingly popular country among expatriates thanks to its visa-free regime (you can stay here for an entire year without a visa!), low taxes, and the ease of doing business. One of the important tasks after arriving … Continue reading
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Life Hacks for New Immigrants in Israel
💡 Life Hack in Israel: In any unclear situation, say “Ani Olei Hadash” (I am a new immigrant) or “Anachnu Olim Hadashim” (We are new immigrants). People will immediately understand that you are new here and will most likely help … Continue reading
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How to Complete Form 627 (Renunciation of Israeli Residency)
Form 627 is an application to renounce Israeli residency status within the Bituaḥ Leumi (National Insurance) system. This process is crucial for individuals relocating abroad for an extended period and who do not plan to use Israel’s social insurance services … Continue reading
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The war in Israel took me by surprise
I only arrived a year ago. At first I traveled a lot around the country and moved around a lot. And only now I found my first long-term accommodation – cheap, small and very cozy. And without a bomb shelter….. … Continue reading
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Israel: Why is there no railway to Eilat?
I’ve been pondering – why hasn’t Israel capitalized on the highly beneficial opportunity to transport goods from the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea by building a railway? Obviously, there’s the Suez Canal. The recent incident with the “Ever Given” … Continue reading
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Interesting phrases in Hebrew
While I was learning Hebrew with Duolingo, I came across a multitude of phrases that made me think, delighted me, or posed certain challenges. I decided to gather them all and share them with you. Perhaps this will be interesting … Continue reading
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Immigration to Israel – Haifa
Haifa is where I learnt what the real Israel is all about! It’s considered a northern port city, located in a mountainous area by the Mediterranean Sea. Living on Adar (the cheapest neighbourhood near the market), shopping at the market … Continue reading
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The First Steps of an Immigrant (New Repatriate) in Israel
Immigration to Israel – Aliyah personal experience Memo to a new immigrant on my experience All materials are compiled from personal experience of recent repatriation to Israel and communication with a large number of similar sufferers of the local bureaucratic … Continue reading
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What not to do in Israel
Israel is a unique country that attracts many tourists with its historical monuments, cultural sites and beautiful beaches. People from different countries also come to live in Israel. Before traveling it is important to know the local laws and customs … Continue reading
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Russian Jews and the Cultural Code
I’m taking it out of the comments under the last video on Culture Code. There was an argument with Konstantin Sh. over nationality. His comment: But we Jews who repatriated from the former Soviet Union do not have such a … Continue reading
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About Pushkin’s nationality. Russian or African?
A question came to our editorial office: Is it true that Pushkin is not a Russian poet, but an African poet? Jewish Radio answers: Pushkin is a Russian poet. In many ways the creator of the modern Russian language. “Moscow… … Continue reading
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Top 5 Myths about Russian Winter
Now I understand why Russians drink vodka, it’s their way of keeping warm in the terrible cold. And the wife, demanding her husband to buy a fur coat, just wants to survive the harsh winter. Snowdrifts up to her waist … Continue reading
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Myths about Russian girls
What do foreigners think of Russian girls? Foreigners think that a Russian girl looks like a top model and dreams of climbing into his pants to… take his wallet and spend all his money. A tall, … Continue reading
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