Famous Phrases
This trademark affection from Mom means my everything
Alleslein
This is the number of countries Mom and Dad have lived in
This beverage is made at Yvi Omi’s house once a week
Shabbos coffee
Opapa dealt in this commodity - a favorite of Mom’s
Coffee
Discussions of all kind are welcomed at Yvi Omi’s house, just don’t get caught using this word.
Bored
Looking for something? You are sure to hear this from Mom until you find it.
Yagata Ve'matzata Ta'amin
Name this place (show image)
Vienna
The first grandchild named after someone on Yvi Omi’s side of the family
Leib Rubinstein
It might be because Mom is a bat-kohen, we seem to always find this when we come to Tel Aviv
Parking
A syndicated journalist, Mom’s articles and interviews feature in multiple media outlets - this one is known for Israel advocacy
Mena watch
If, for example, you played with your glass and then spilled it - you will certainly hear this expression from Mom
Leidige hend kleken die vend
Double answer - Mom’s degree is in this field, from this university
Economics at Bar Ilan
Celebrating both Hebrew and Gregorian dates, in 2026 Mom shares a birthday with this grandchild
Juli
When in doubt, open this sefer by Rav Yehuda Heller Kahana zt”l - Mom’s great great… great grandfather
Kuntres HaSfeikos
Don’t tattle-tale! It didn’t work out well for this one of Mom’s childhood frenemies.
Ana Solomon
Mom began her keynote address at a marketing conference with this brilliant attention-grabbing stereotype. Extra points for the accent.
All marketers are liars
A polylinguist like Omama, Mom speaks this many languages
6
This grandchild visits YviOmi the most
Miel (or Maya)
Name this Shabbos zemer that Opapa used sing - one of Mom’s favorites (play audio)
Chai Hashem U’Varuch Tzuri
Mom is fond of this First, and Bob
April
Mom penned this two-word sentence that prompted David’s English teacher to write: “this is college level writing.” What an understatement!
Enter Ophelia.
Mom and Dad’s first apartment after getting married was on this street
HaHagana
This grandchild is featured in a painting with YviOmi
Anaelle
Just like Opapa’s magic trick, Mom knows how to make this sound effect that noone has been able to replicate
Cksxw?!?
This 2019 Malcom Gladwell title is also one of Mom’s favorite pastimes
Talking to Strangers