Israeli men have an air about them; an aura that is so magnetic, it’s often quite impossible to look away. They somehow manage, in an effortless draw of allure, to be mysterious, charming, and mesmerizing – all at the same time.
Their accents are the top of the list for what makes them irresistible, along with their generosity, warmheartedness and welcoming nature.
Israeli men are not made for the modern day feminist; they'll give you a taste of old school chivalry. You will feel safe, protected, and above all – loved.
If you haven’t been lucky enough to have experienced an Israeli yourself, you will certainly want to after reading these reasons:
1. Hair
Israeli men have been truly blessed with the gift of hair: head hair, facial hair, chest hair. I have honestly considered writing a letter of disapproval to the Israeli government for making their men shave their heads in the army. Now, that's just wrong.
In our current Lumberjack Movement – with every guy left and right growing a beard or a manbun – these men were simply not made for a woman who likes a smooth, shaven, hair-free chest. A man with hair is downright sexy.
2. They have huge families.
Sure, mom, dad, sister, and brother are all family to an Israeli man, but so are his friends: you are close friends with an Israeli – you are his family. They are loyal, dependable, and at the end of the day, they’ve got your back.
3. Culture
Most Israelis go on long backpacking trips immediately after finishing their time in the army, and those who travel are well cultured. Not only that, but they also have a wonderful sense of adventure; they explore new places, foods, ideas, languages, and relationships.
4. They will make you breakfast in the morning.
Israel is what I call a “foodie culture": eating time is family time, and they don’t take their meals lightly. There will be 10 different platters on the table, all there just for you to take your pick at whatever takes your fancy.
Jeez, we’re lucky if we can get an American guy to open the door, let alone have coffee, frittata, yogurt, vegetables, bread, juice, and an assortment of cheese delivered to our beds.
5. If you like to smoke, you’re in luck.
Rarely will you find an Israeli who doesn’t have some juicy green on him. They know where to get the good weed, and they certainly aren’t overpaying for it because their inner Jew has found the best deal in town. They know how to roll anything from a fat L to a cross joint and will enjoy an awesome day on the beach with you.
6. They will be straightforward with you.
Maybe it’s the language; maybe it’s the culture; maybe it’s the ego – whatever it may be, Israeli men will be straight up, blunt, brutally honest with you. So when he tells you that you look amazing – you do. And to be honest, the sincerity is refreshing.
7. They have way cuter nicknames for you than “babe"
In our slightly jaded American culture, if a man calls us something sweet like my sun and stars, or my universe, we think he’s being factious. So why is it that in Hebrew it’s not only charming, but absolutely, infallibly adorable?
Israeli men will call you things like metuka (sweetie), haim sheli (my life), yafa sheli (my beautiful), and kapara (which you simply can’t translate. It’s used for someone who you would “give your life for" so to speak. Basically – an Israeli calls you kapara, you’re in, baby).
They will tell you that you’re beautiful – and mean it. Enjoy it; wallow in it; let it happen.
8. Their accents will make you giggle.
Israelis have impressive English skills, to say the very least, but those tiny grammatical errors that find their way into conversation are what make them so endearing. There’s just enough of a language barrier for you to fully communicate, but not understand certain little things.
Misusing words and phrases are part of their common speaking errors. And how is it not the silliest thing in the world when they say things like, “now we make picture," or “duck skin," when trying to explain that they have goosebumps.
9. And they overuse the word “this" like their lives depend on it.
Everything is this. What is this? What is the meaning of this? What is this saying that you use? Never it, that, these, or those. Don’t try to correct them – it’s too sweet.
10. They have huge hearts.
The sad, and horrible truth about spending three plus years in the army is that many Israelis have lost friends, loved ones, or even just acquaintances. They have gained a certain element of sensitivity along with these losses, and even though they may come off all tough, and whatnot, their hearts are bottomless pits of love.
Once you are in an Israeli’s heart, you are there to stay.
11. They are absolutely insatiable in bed.
What makes a man “good in bed" isn’t a big dick, or lots of notches on his belt – it is confidence, comfortableness, openness, and curiosity. Israeli men are incredibly comfortable with their sexuality – actually, I may have to go as far as to say one of the most comfortable in the world.
And, ladies, no need to worry about a little leg stubble that you missed, those few stretch marks you have, or the fact that you forgot to re-apply deodorant. Israeli men love – love – women; they love your curves, your meat, your messy hair, your raw interest in human connection.
Now, go enjoy those yummy, dreamy men. And while you’re at it, bring me one, would ya?
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