Allergy card for Israel, in Hebrew
In Israel, SafeMeal shows your card in Hebrew, with English under each food. Here is what it tells the kitchen, and the 32 local dishes where your foods often hide.
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עבריתMMayaאלרגיה חמורה
I am severely allergic to these foods.
Add a food to see your card.
אנא השתמשו במחבת נקייה, בכלים נקיים ובשמן חדש. אל תבשלו את האוכל שלי בשמן, במחבתות או בסכינים ששימשו גם להכנת מנות אחרות.
What the card says, in Hebrew and English
You pick your foods and say how serious it is. The card then tells the kitchen in Israel, in these words, with English under each line so you always know what you are showing.
Hebrewעברית
| Used for | Hebrew | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | יש לי אלרגיה חמורה למאכלים האלה. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | אסור לי לאכול את המאכלים האלה. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | נא להכין את הארוחה שלי ללא המאכלים האלה. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | אפילו כמות זעירה עלולה לסכן חיים. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | אנא השתמשו במחבת נקייה, בכלים נקיים ובשמן חדש. אל תבשלו את האוכל שלי בשמן, במחבתות או בסכינים ששימשו גם להכנת מנות אחרות. | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | זה כולל שמנים, צירים ורטבים שעשויים מהמרכיבים האלה. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | אם אתם לא בטוחים, אנא תשאלו את השף. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | תודה על העזרה! | Thank you for your help! |
Arabicالعربية
| Used for | Arabic | English |
|---|---|---|
| Severe allergy | أعاني من حساسية شديدة من هذه الأطعمة. | I am severely allergic to these foods. |
| Intolerance, religion, strict diet | أنا لا آكل هذه الأطعمة. | I do not eat these foods. |
| Preference | الرجاء تحضير وجبتي بدون هذه الأطعمة. | Please prepare my meal without these foods. |
| Why it matters | حتى الكمية الصغيرة جداً قد تهدد حياتي. | Even a tiny amount can be life-threatening. |
| Kitchen precautions | يرجى استخدام مقلاة نظيفة وأدوات نظيفة وزيت جديد. لا تطبخ طعامي باستخدام زيت أو مقالي أو سكاكين مشتركة. | Please use a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil. Do not cook my food with shared oil, pans or knives. |
| Oils, broths and sauces | هذا يشمل الزيوت، والمرق، والصلصات المصنوعة من هذه المكونات. | This includes oils, broths and sauces made from these ingredients. |
| When in doubt | إذا لم تكن متأكداً، الرجاء سؤال الشيف. | If you are not sure, please ask the chef. |
| Thanks | شكراً لمساعدتك! | Thank you for your help! |
Where foods hide in Israel
The name of a dish rarely says what is in it. For Israel, SafeMeal lists 32 local dishes and products under the 39 foods they often hide. Here are the ones for the most common allergies; in the app, tap any food on your card to see its list.
Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next. Always confirm with the restaurant.
Wheatחיטה- Meatballsקציצות
- Kibbehקובה
Milkחלב- Börekבורקס
- Knafehכנאפה
Eggביצה- Schnitzelשניצל
- Challahחלה
- Meatballsקציצות
- Sabichסביח
Sesameשומשום- Falafelפלאפל
- Shawarmaשווארמה
- Sabichסביח
- Halvaחלבה
- Za'atarזעתר
Make your card before you go to Israel.
Pick your foods and look at what the kitchen would read. Try the live demo or get the app: the card works offline once it is set up.
Questions about eating out in Israel
How do I say “I have a severe food allergy” in Hebrew?
On the SafeMeal card, a severe allergy reads: “יש לי אלרגיה חמורה למאכלים האלה.” In English: “I am severely allergic to these foods.” The card then shows each food with its picture and its name in Hebrew, and asks the kitchen for a clean pan, clean utensils and fresh oil.
Which dishes in Israel often contain wheat?
For Israel, SafeMeal lists wheat as often hidden in: Meatballs, Kibbeh. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which dishes in Israel often contain milk?
For Israel, SafeMeal lists milk as often hidden in: Börek, Knafeh. Recipes vary from one kitchen to the next, so always confirm with the restaurant.
Which language is the allergy card in for Israel?
In Israel the card is shown in Hebrew, with English under each food. You can switch it to Arabic. The app picks the language from the country you are in, and you can change it at any time.
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SafeMeal is not a medical device. No card or app can guarantee a safe meal: always confirm with the restaurant staff, and keep your emergency medication with you.