ASAP what should I buy for israelis from grocery

amother

Sun, May 22 2022, 5:14 pm

Passing a grocery in ny, flying to Israel soon, what can I get you can't get there for family? Snacks/candy.

scruffy

Sun, May 22 2022, 5:16 pm

pretty much all candy sold in kosher groceries in US comes from Israel

LovesHashem

Sun, May 22 2022, 5:19 pm

We like things from trader Joe's.

Things like kettle corn, pretzels with peanut butter in them and chex mix are available but only in super American areas and are pretty pricey.

I'd ask your family what they miss.

amother

Lightpink

Sun, May 22 2022, 5:33 pm

I know my israeli relatives love when we bring them tradition soups.

amother

Lilac

Sun, May 22 2022, 5:49 pm

amother [ Lightpink ] wrote:

I know my israeli relatives love when we bring them tradition soups.

Not sure why, they sell them in abundance here.

SG18

Tue, May 24 2022, 10:23 am

Laffy taffies, Duncan Heinz mixes (crazy expensive here)

amother

Tue, May 24 2022, 10:29 am

SG18 wrote:

Laffy taffies, Duncan Heinz mixes (crazy expensive here)

Cool I have a couple I wouldn't use

Iymnok

Tue, May 24 2022, 10:29 am

Marshmallow cream
Yummy crackers
Mac ‘n cheese box (for the novelty)

amother

Chicory

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:11 am

My kid accidently took lebon on the plane it was in a cooler my american neice living in isreal was thrilled with it she thought we bought it special for her. I thought chocolate lebon was made in isreal. she told me she hadn't had one since leaving america.

amother

Lilac

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:16 am

amother [ Chicory ] wrote:

They're sold in huge abundance here - many different different brands and flavors.
Seems she just never buys it.

Iymnok

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:18 am

amother [ Lilac ] wrote:

They're sold in huge abundance here - many different different brands and flavors.
Seems she just never buys it.

I haven’t seen any. There’s plenty of pudding.

lovecouches

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:20 am

amother [ Lilac ] wrote:

They're sold in huge abundance here - many different different brands and flavors.
Seems she just never buys it.

I have never seen chocolate lebens. Other flavors and a more sour taste I have seen. Where have you seen chocolate lebens and what company?

sara_s

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:28 am

It's really based on personal preference so better to ask them. I would find it so weird if my US relatives brought me tradition soups!
For kids the more exotic US candies can be fun. (Like multi colored licorice etc). Adults may like interesting spice blends

Shuly

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:34 am

They don't have chocolate leben in Israel, only plain, strawberry or vanilla.
Israeli mix the plain one with chocolate milk powder to make chocolate leben.

You can bring nut bars - like Kind Bars or similar.

Sesame

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:35 am

Iymnok wrote:

Marshmallow cream
Yummy crackers
Mac ‘n cheese box (for the novelty)

No idea what the others are but marshmallow cream you can get in a bake shop

juggling

Tue, May 24 2022, 11:52 am

A lot of the things mentioned above are available here, depending on which city they live in. I would find it really strange if someone brought those things as gifts brought from america. Probably best to ask them what they like. Or see what novelty products you find in New York, and ask here if it's something that can be purchased in Israel.

ray family

Tue, May 24 2022, 12:13 pm

I like pam baking spray
Stuff from trader joes
Parm cheese
Nosh that we can’t buy here ( can’t think of specific stuff offhand)
Flavored coffee
It’s been a long time since I’ve had anyone who could bring me stuff. I don’t know what I would ask for

Bnei Berak 10

Tue, May 24 2022, 1:25 pm

juggling wrote:

Yes you can get lots of things here. Ranging from more expensive to outrageous pricy(if you grew up with US pricing)

theoneandonly

Tue, May 24 2022, 1:34 pm

American candy is more expensive here. If they are candy people, get jolly ranchers,.mike n ikes, fruit by the foot, etc
Again, that stuff can be found in Israel, but it's more expensive so they might not buy it as often