Such is life in Israel - ככה חיים

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.

In this episode, recorded in bidud (they're now out!) after their trip to Vienna Helena and Michael reminiscence about the time Michael was almost arrested for being a threat to Viennese Jews, Israelis behaving badly abroad and the dreaded snockerl. This episode is a banger and a must listen if you plan on heading to Vienna or just fancy a good laugh. Making good on their promise to try and keep it somewhat Israel related, they also discuss mobile phone tariffs.

In this episode, recorded from Vienna (dedicated for you) Helena and Michael discuss Rosh Hashana, the first half of their trip to Vienna. Learn what scared them at the amusement park, had Helena crying on Rosh Hashana and why she's delighted she's not washed her hair in four days. They will also discuss transferring currency and if it's more expensive to live in Israel or chul.

In this week's episode Helena and Michael discuss: - Ulpans in Israel and the best way to learn Hebrew - How to flat hunt in Tel Aviv - Why ancestry hunting is illegal in Israel - Changing your surname after marriage

In this week's episode Helena and Michael discuss the difference between weddings in israel and England, buying a car in israel (or why not to buy one). Michael tells us all why we need to be more bored ('How to be bored' Eva Hoffman) and they introduce two new segments. The new Hebrew words Helena learnt and celebrities spotted in Tel Aviv this week.

Welcome to the pilot episode of our new podcast where we talk about life, love, and religion in this country we call home.Co-hosted by Helena Baker and Michael Rumanov, in this episode they discuss:- Trying to speak Hebrew in Israel as an Oleh and why Israelis can't admit they don't speak English.- The best TV shows to watch if you're trying to learn Hebrew, or just enjoy some good TV.- The cost of living, over the green line and in Tel Aviv (The Marker Article - https://www.themarker.com/magazine/EXT.premium.HIGHLIGHT-EXT-STATIC-1.10012704 )