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Thank you all for your advice and suggestions:

Many said it is not that difficult to be gluten free in Israel. Rice and rice cakes are sold everywhere; there's good fruit, veggies, meat, dairy products (including wonderful goat cheese), nuts, and dried fruit.

www.celiac.org.il is the Web site for the Israeli celiac organization. The site has English-language tips and lists of places to buy gluten free food.

The site for the Israel Celiac Forum is mainly in Hebrew, but it's possible to post English messages.

The hummus, which is delicious, is generally gluten free.  There is a snack called Bamba which 
was allegedly created by a Celiac in Israel.  It is a peanut kind of chip that is delicious and popular amongst all Israelis.
Stay away from all falafel, and pita of course, as well as fries.  However, one can go to the falafel 
stands and get veggies, hummus and tahina. 
A great dinner or lunch choice is shwarma (chicken or lamb) with hummus and tahini and salad. If you
get it on a plate, instead of in pita bread, it's safe. In general, they don't add wheat to meats or fries in Israel. 

One poster had had a bad experience eating in an open-air market and also in eating what was served at a camel ride. In both cases, the server told her the food being offered was gluten free, but it wasn't. Be cautious!

At buffets, choose the least processed foods: whole fruit, boiled eggs in the shell, salad dressed only with olive oil and lemon juice, veggies, cheese.

If staying in a hotel or on kibbutz, e-mail ahead and let them know your requirements.

www.glutenfree.co.il is a Web site that sells 700 varieties of gluten free food. They will ship anywhere in Israel. You can order in advance and your food will be there on your arrival. You can read the site in English or Hebrew.

Israelis eat a lot of pita bread, so you have to be careful. Several posters suggested bringing along snacky foods and crackers that don't need refrigeration.

You have more control over food in a kibbutz than on a Gadna experience. If you have a choice, choose the kibbutz.

Again, thanks to all who wrote.

Amy









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