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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8540 on: January 16, 2017, 12:24:05 PM »
Suggestions for a place for WEEKDAY davening near the Leonardo Plaza?

Yes, I know that I'm close to the Kotel, and yes I know there are more shuls than people in this area, but I thought I would ask if someone could recommend something "modern orthodox" "nusach Ashkenaz" and welcoming of Anglos.

For example, I'm familiar with Mayanot (yes, I know it's Chabad nusach etc.), which I like. I see they have 0800 shacharit but website doesn't list mincha/maariv.

I'm also familiar with the shtibelach shul in Katamon -- The Minyan Factory. 

Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.

The Gr"a shul in Shaarei Chesed is nusach Ashkenaz and every one is welcome. Stream of orthodox depends on the minyan, most are cholent. There are some other minyanim around, take a walk down there and ask someone speaking English who looks your type.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8541 on: January 16, 2017, 12:27:42 PM »
The Gr"a shul in Shaarei Chesed is nusach Ashkenaz and every one is welcome. Stream of orthodox depends on the minyan, most are cholent . There are some other minyanim around, take a walk down there and ask someone speaking English who looks your type.
Like to eat or are  ;D assuming it's supposed to say chassidim

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8542 on: January 16, 2017, 12:47:10 PM »
Like to eat or are  ;D assuming it's supposed to say chassidim

No, I meant most minyanim there are cholent as in a big mix of different stuff.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8543 on: January 16, 2017, 01:13:53 PM »
No, I meant most minyanim there are cholent as in a big mix of different stuff.
everyone likes a good cholent....
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8544 on: January 16, 2017, 01:28:17 PM »
Like to eat or are  ;D assuming it's supposed to say chassidim
The Gr"a shul in Shaarei Chesed is nusach Ashkenaz and every one is welcome. Stream of orthodox depends on the minyan, most are cholent. There are some other minyanim around, take a walk down there and ask someone speaking English who looks your type.
everyone likes a good cholent....
No, I meant most minyanim there are cholent as in a big mix of different stuff.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8545 on: January 16, 2017, 02:23:24 PM »
Big smile. Thank you all.
Especially?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8546 on: January 16, 2017, 02:38:50 PM »
"I wear a mask and that mask, it is not to hide who I am, but to create what I am."

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8547 on: January 16, 2017, 10:30:18 PM »
Suggestions for a place for WEEKDAY davening near the Leonardo Plaza?
the Gra is a bit far, there is the Yeshurun shul which is a nice mix of israeli and anglos in a modox nice shul down the block. http://yeshurun.org.il/ i there is also a 7:50/8am minyan downstairs at the great synagogue.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8548 on: January 17, 2017, 06:12:41 AM »
the Gra is a bit far, there is the Yeshurun shul which is a nice mix of israeli and anglos in a modox nice shul down the block. http://yeshurun.org.il/ i there is also a 7:50/8am minyan downstairs at the great synagogue.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8549 on: January 17, 2017, 10:33:20 PM »
the Gra is a bit far, there is the Yeshurun shul which is a nice mix of israeli and anglos in a modox nice shul down the block. http://yeshurun.org.il/ i there is also a 7:50/8am minyan downstairs at the great synagogue.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8550 on: January 18, 2017, 03:27:17 AM »
Does anyone have any Kashrus info on Angelica? Next to red heifer. Or if it's any good?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8551 on: January 18, 2017, 03:33:12 AM »


Does anyone have any Kashrus info on Angelica?

Rabbunut.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8552 on: January 18, 2017, 03:34:38 AM »
Rabbunut.
No point in speaking to the mashgiach,  right?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8553 on: January 18, 2017, 03:38:21 AM »
No point in speaking to the mashgiach,  right?
First find one .

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8554 on: January 18, 2017, 06:41:08 PM »
My niece asked me to pick up a sweater like the worn worn by the Israeli female soldiers to bring back for her. Any idea where I can pick one up in Jerusalem? An IDF sweatshirt from the shuk will not do the trick.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8555 on: January 18, 2017, 06:46:18 PM »
I picked one up in Machne yehuda

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8556 on: January 21, 2017, 01:26:45 PM »
Anyone know a real foodie who can recommend the best places to eat in Israel? Someone who eats Rabbanut. Have relatives coming who are looking for the best not to miss places. Especially in Tel Aviv.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8557 on: January 21, 2017, 06:46:42 PM »
Anyone know a real foodie who can recommend the best places to eat in Israel? Someone who eats Rabbanut. Have relatives coming who are looking for the best not to miss places. Especially in Tel Aviv.
Gabriel on Shimon Ben shatakh st in jlem is supposed to be amazing. Never been there because of Kashrus but it's supposed to be top.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8558 on: January 21, 2017, 11:01:18 PM »
Gabriel on Shimon Ben shatakh st in jlem is supposed to be amazing. Never been there because of Kashrus but it's supposed to be top.
Have been to Gabriel twice.  It is first class.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8559 on: January 22, 2017, 12:19:56 AM »
My fav (and the only rabbanut place we go to) is Kadosh in jlem, excellent fresh pastas and great desserts.