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Rosh Hashanah Meal Costs Surge Amid Rising Food Prices in Israel
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By ענת סימן טוב
First reported by Ice · 15 hours ago
What happened
The cost of a typical Rosh Hashanah holiday meal in Israel is rising significantly this year, with prices for key items like honey, pomegranates, wine, and fish increasing. The average shopping basket is now estimated at 1,500 shekels, and consumers can save hundreds of shekels by comparing prices across different supermarkets.
- 01Rosh Hashanah holiday shopping costs are up due to rising food prices.
- 02Honey, pomegranates, wine, and fish prices have seen notable increases.
- 03The average holiday shopping basket is estimated at 1,500 shekels.
- 04Price comparisons between supermarkets can save consumers hundreds of shekels.
- 05Beef and chicken consumption remain high, especially before the holiday.
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