Things To Do In Israel Master Thread

[globetrotter]

Hechsher means mehadrin and equivalents

There is a post about the Golan, what to do do, etc you can check there if it mentions baby friendly. Do a search on the forum and it should come up

[SOS]

Where would i find nice (by American standards) apartments for rent in tzfas?

[Tuna Baygel]

Are there any gedoilim that give shiurim that are open to the public?

Where can I hear a live shiur from R' Meilich Biederman?

[BKYW]

Are there any gedoilim that give shiurim that are open to the public?

Where can I hear a live shiur from R' Meilich Biederman?

I know the answer is yes. Although I don’t know where. 
Maybe write which language you are looking for

R’ Biderman has shiurim in Yiddish & Hebrew. 

[Drago]

Where would i find nice (by American standards) apartments for rent in tzfas?

i'd advise airbnb and read thru reviews

[Moshe Green]

Are there any gedoilim that give shiurim that are open to the public?

Where can I hear a live shiur from R' Meilich Biederman?

i think he goes to bet shemesh on wednsdays each week. not sure what time but i think in the afternoon.

[Proisrael]

Any ideas of things to do in Golan area with a baby?

Tzuk Manara
Hula Valley
Nimrod Fortress
Hermon 

[shmoe joe]

What’s cheapest way to call from states to Israel?

[herb]

What’s cheapest way to call from states to Israel?

what phone service do you have?
Do they still sell calling cards?

[shmoe joe]

what phone service do you have?
Do they still sell calling cards?

verizon land line T-Mobile cell

[L120]

I’m considering doing the Old City tour with Simcha Hochbaum. I’ve done it before and was scared the whole time we were in the moslem quarter. For anyone who has done the tour recently, did you feel safe? The old city hasn’t been safe of late and I don’t know if it’s a good idea.

[BarryLincoln]

I’m considering doing the Old City tour with Simcha Hochbaum. I’ve done it before and was scared the whole time we were in the moslem quarter. For anyone who has done the tour recently, did you feel safe? The old city hasn’t been safe of late and I don’t know if it’s a good idea.

Did his OC tour in November 2019.  Loved it.  Worth every minute... Did not feel scared at all...

[JlmBoi]

Did his OC tour in November 2019.  Loved it.  Worth every minute... Did not feel scared at all...

I've been here for years and now ranks as top 2 unsafest times in my feeling. The state of the government has given them so much confidence.

[L120]

I've been here for years and now ranks as top 2 unsafest times in my feeling. The state of the government has given them so much confidence.

What I’m hearing is that I shouldn’t do it. I know he’s great, I just don’t know if it’s smart and responsible to go on the tour.

[PlatinumGuy]

I would definitely not do it these days

[JlmBoi]

What I’m hearing is that I shouldn’t do it. I know he’s great, I just don’t know if it’s smart and responsible to go on the tour.

I don't let my wife and kids go to the kosel by bus for the last few months. Cab or stay home. Too many incidents. If this guy is armed and he's O my taking you to very safe places mb it's OK. Wouldn't go with kids.

[Kabrams1618]

First of all Rav Simcha gives an amazing tour.  If you haven’t been on his tour of Hebron that is also highly recommended.  Rav Barnea Selevan also does an amazing tour of the Old City.  He is an Old City resident.
As far as safety, that really is a personal decision. I have walked alone every Shabbat for the last 13 years through the moslem quarter alone.  Many times I don’t see another Jew.  I have never felt the least bit scared.  All by kids walk there day and night.  It is a mindset.
On the other hand, I never allowed my kids to go to New York before we made aliyah.  Nor would we ever go to an Arab country nor take an arab airline.  Again just a personal decision and comfort level.
No one can tell you what you will be comfortable with.  You need to decide for yourself.
When people visit me, I lay this out for them clearly and if they are uncomfortable they just don’t join me and I am fine with that.

[L120]

I don't let my wife and kids go to the kosel by bus for the last few months. Cab or stay home. Too many incidents. If this guy is armed and he's O my taking you to very safe places mb it's OK. Wouldn't go with kids.

I don’t think he’s armed and he goes into the Moslem Quarter.

What incidents have there been on buses?

[L120]

First of all Rav Simcha gives an amazing tour.  If you haven’t been on his tour of Hebron that is also highly recommended.  Rav Barnea Selevan also does an amazing tour of the Old City.  He is an Old City resident.
As far as safety, that really is a personal decision. I have walked alone every Shabbat for the last 13 years through the moslem quarter alone.  Many times I don’t see another Jew.  I have never felt the least bit scared.  All by kids walk there day and night.  It is a mindset.
On the other hand, I never allowed my kids to go to New York before we made aliyah.  Nor would we ever go to an Arab country nor take an arab airline.  Again just a personal decision and comfort level.
No one can tell you what you will be comfortable with.  You need to decide for yourself.
When people visit me, I lay this out for them clearly and if they are uncomfortable they just don’t join me and I am fine with that.

His tour is excellent and he’s an inspiring man. I don’t live with his level of bitachon, hence the fear. You’re right that it’s a mindset, but I see from other responses that there’s a basis to my concern.

[Happyguy]

I don’t think he’s armed and he goes into the Moslem Quarter.

What incidents have there been on buses?

On Chol Hamoed a couple of buses got stoned