Lancaster, PA (And Hershey Park) Master Thread

[S209]

besides the doubletree, anyone know of any other active minyanim at diff. hotels?

The Wyndham generally has a packed minyan. All the hotels I’ve stayed in in the area have had enough frum people for a minyan, it’s a matter of being proactive and making it happen.

[Moshe Green]

The Wyndham generally has a packed minyan. All the hotels I’ve stayed in in the area have had enough frum people for a minyan, it’s a matter of being proactive and making it happen.

I remember an article i saw in one of the mishpachas that came out around pesach this year about orlando that there are whatsapp groups that organize minyanim. maybe someone could organize a nation(or world)wide chat that does minyanim.

[Euclid]

I remember an article i saw in one of the mishpachas that came out around pesach this year about orlando that there are whatsapp groups that organize minyanim. maybe someone could organize a nation(or world)wide chat that does minyanim.

https://www.godaven.com/add-shul?temp=true

[aygart]

I remember an article i saw in one of the mishpachas that came out around pesach this year about orlando that there are whatsapp groups that organize minyanim. maybe someone could organize a nation(or world)wide chat that does minyanim.

That sounds like WhatsApp isn't the best format

[dovy2]

Yes. MUCH more efficient than last year, food is fairly priced for the location and tastes great!

+1
Was very impressed with the prices. Clearly not trying to take advantage. Same goes with the Mini Mart.

[Moshe Green]

That sounds like WhatsApp isn't the best format

What would be a better format? (I don't use smartphones or social media at all and am a total am haaretz regarding this,)

[~King Lake~]

Mini TR - 3 Day 2 Night Lancaster area Family trip

Day 1
Left home (Upstate NY) Tuesday 11:30, drove directly to my AirBnB a house on a farm with goats in the backyard, took whole family in the car for Mincha/Marriv to Degel Israel (DW was scared to stay alone with the kids in the apt. see picture why...)

The AirBnB I rented, circled in red is the rental, the houses in the back (not right in the back of the rental, that's an unused garage) is where the owner lives and works.


Backyard


Owner offered us rides on his miniature horse & buggy, his 9 year old daughter (in the picture) helped him drive the horse


Day 2

Went for Shachris to Degel Israel 7:45am Minyan, Went to Cherry crest farm @ 11:30 was there until 5pm when they close, was an amazing place, the kids had a blast, Super hot there, barely any shade and sun was beaming… make sure to take along lots of water, and a cap is also not a bad idea.
Davened Mincha at the official park Minyan @2:30, they announced it on the speaker system through out the park! (when I left the park I saw another Minyan in the parking lot)
Kids claim the corn box (like a sand box just filled with corn kernels) was the best part.

Cherry crest farm


They had a goat there that was just a day or 2 old


The corn box


Day 3

Took some professional pictures with a local photographer found through AirBnB in the morning, went to the Airport in Smoketown and afterwards to the Hot air balloon launch site, but both where dead with no activities, went to Strasberg RR for a train ride on a real steam train with scenic views on the way, was interesting but not worth the price.

Picture of the train I took the day before as it passes through Cherry Crest Farm
 

Pictures I took on the train ride

 

[snagger]

How does the marriott at penn square compare to the other hotels in the area?

[EliJelly]

Kids claim the corn box (like a sand box just filled with corn kernels) was the best part.

Yep it has some magic to it that the kids can't leave it.

[Eliyohu]

Any updated info where CY milk is available in local stores?

[S209]

Any updated info where CY milk is available in local stores?

Degel Israel, for one

[Eliyohu]

Degel Israel, for one

Yeah, but they only had small bottles of red

[S209]

Yeah, but they only had small bottles of red

They most likely can direct you to where you can purchase.

[Essen est zich]

Any updated info where CY milk is available in local stores?

https://www.kreiderfarms.com/milk-drinks

You may find in some stores. Search by zip.

[Moshe Green]

Featured on the Hamodia website:
Dvar Torah, Parshas Re-ey from Rabbi Notis, Mara D'Asrah of Lancaster:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/853510787?dnt=1&app_id=122963&html5=1&title=1&byline=0&portrait=0&autoplay=0

[yos9694]

Yeah, but they only had small bottles of red

add water?

[shie123]

Any nice Marriott properties besides for residence inn which doesn't really have vacancy?
Technically doesn't have to be Marriott I would just love to use my points
TIA

[Meno]

Anyone tried the new kosher restaurant?

https://www.lancasterkosher.com/

[S209]

Anyone tried the new kosher restaurant?

https://www.lancasterkosher.com/

Yes. MUCH more efficient than last year, food is fairly priced for the location and tastes great!

[shie123]

Anybody know if Lancaster Kosher is open this week?
They are not answering phones