New and Now in Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Yavne, Maccabim lists shops and professionals now offering special perks to residents. See the entire list which includes hairdressing, gift shops, flowers and more.

Solly Meltzer delights us with stories about some of his colorful customers, writing about their shopping habits and interaction of some of his neighbors.

Five additional membershop perks offered by ESRA through shops and special services in Modiin.

A few random ideas and suggestions: a health fund service for diagnosis; is a tip obligatory? watch carefully for bargains at stores; a new look at barmitzvah presents.

Naomi gives some excellent advice, about bins for recycling metals recently installed in Herzliya; significant participation in financing hearing aids since 2011 if you are over 60, by the health funds and Ministry of Health; terms of service deals; storing items for instant home repairs.

Naomi Ariel's consumer tips include a recommendation to visit Yediot’s printing press with your children; measuring your pots before you buy a gas range; taking home doggie bags from restaurants you eat at; mixing apples with potatoes to stop sprouting; where to insure hearing aids and using the large box of cling paper.

Heirs of Jewish victims of the Holocaust not formerly allocated restitution for property lost during that era may be eligible through the HEART organisation for retribution. Details for claimants can be clarified on www.heartwebsite.org

A few useful suggestions for checking special offers at shops and supermarkets so that you can become pro-active in demanding what you are entitled to.