https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/such-is-life-in-israel-kkh-hyym--5065883In this Israel's first English-speaking lifestyle podcast, they talk about life, love, and religion in this crazy country they call home.]]>enComedyCopyright Helena Bakerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/164a3f6ec9875af440f2f3b61e934d47.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/such-is-life-in-israel-kkh-hyym--5065883Sat, 09 Sep 2023 01:39:47 +0000Helena BakerHelena Bakercchaimpodcast@gmail.comWelcome to 'Such is life in Israel - ככה חיים' hosted by the married duo, Helena Baker and Michael Rumanov. In this Israel's first English-speaking lifestyle podcast, they talk about life, love, and religion in this crazy country they call home.In this Israel's first English-speaking lifestyle podcast, they talk about life, love, and religion in this crazy country they call home.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-2-ep-02-south-africa-was-fun-mechir-lamishtaken-is-not--51785578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51785578Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:12:29 +0000Helena Baker1868yes22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-2-ep-01-we-re-back-m-got-a-new-job-we-finally-have-tenbis-and-another-election-sigh--51515162
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51515162Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:35:00 +0000Helena BakerWe'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 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.]]>2022yes21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-the-one-where-we-talk-about-a-most-unwelcome-guest-in-our-home--48507369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48507369Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:29:10 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...2005yes113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-the-wedding-special--48136260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48136260Sun, 02 Jan 2022 12:52:41 +0000Helena BakerThe 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.2397yes112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-dealing-with-israeli-bureaucracy-again-handy-financial-tips-and-black-friday--47817316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47817316Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:49:54 +0000Helena Baker1786yes111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-mortgages-james-bond-and-helena-becomes-a-puzzler--47583998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47583998Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:23:04 +0000Helena BakerThis 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...2314yes110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-09-watching-movies-going-to-schools-and-event-planning--47242072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47242072Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:56:39 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...2279yes19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-08-the-podcast-gets-press-helena-sprained-her-wrist-israeli-weddings--47024399
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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47024399Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:56:43 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...
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.]]>2257yes18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-07-moving-flats-bike-riding-and-helena-gets-hit-on--46799360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46799360Sun, 03 Oct 2021 11:24:00 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...2018yes17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-06-sukkot-headbands-and-broken-phones--46690820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46690820Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:11:13 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...2341yes16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-05-vienna-part-2-snockerls-michael-almost-gets-arrested-israelis-abroad--46597803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46597803Sun, 19 Sep 2021 16:18:00 +0000Helena BakerIn 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....2081yes15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-04-vienna-part-1-tears-on-rosh-hashana-big-thighs-and-macherim--46485369https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46485369Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:22:39 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...2444yes14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-03-olim-power-rangers-flat-hunting-surnames-and-dna--46384139- 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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46384139Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:18:50 +0000Helena BakerIn 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- 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]]>2735yes13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-02-cars-boredom-and-compliments--46260558Michael 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.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46260558Sun, 29 Aug 2021 07:53:00 +0000Helena BakerIn 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...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.]]>2718car,english,hebrew,humour,israel,living,money,new,olah,olimyes12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-01-pilot-intro-hebrew-hebrew-tv-cost-of-living--46217108Co-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 )]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46217108Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:05:00 +0000Helena BakerWelcome 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...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 )]]>2570english,hebrew,humour,israel,living,money,new,olimyes11full