Falafel

After four decades of operation, a legendary falafel stand in Holon has closed due to light rail construction disruptions, but the historic business has now been put up for sale.

After four decades, the iconic falafel stand on Sokolov Street in Holon has permanently closed due to severe light rail construction impacts and infrastructure disruptions.

Afif Sbit, the legendary owner of Haifa's iconic "Falafel HaZkenim" stall in Wadi Nisnas, has passed away. For over 40 years, he preserved a cherished culinary tradition of simplicity and generosity.

Within ten days, two unrelated children were admitted to Rambam Hospital after developing acute red blood cell breakdown during a vacation in Egypt. In both cases, the families were aware of the danger of consuming fava beans but were unaware that Egyptian ta'amiya, which resembles the familiar Israeli falafel, is based on them. One child was hospitalized for several days, while the other required...

Within ten days, two children who returned from Egypt developed acute anemia due to rapid red blood cell breakdown. Their families, aware of G6PD deficiency (favism), were unaware that Egyptian falafel, or 'ta'amiya,' is made entirely from fava beans, leading to an unintended medical emergency.

Branches of the "Taïm" chain in New York have closed in recent days after state tax authorities issued a series of orders against its owners due to accumulated debts totaling $1.35 million. On social media, BDS activists were quick to attribute the closure to the boycott campaign, calling it "proof" that the boycott works. In reality, it is a business and legal dispute between the previous and...

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