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Jerusalem Area

Begin Museum- outside the Old City
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Tzomet Institute - Alon Shvut
Kotel Tunnel Tours/Old City Jewish and/or Muslim Quarter Tours (PM satturn if you want a private tour)
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2048 - Tlv - Incredible fun experience! Active Activities in each room. cool team game, electrifying, challenging and especially fun!
Time Elevator in Jerusalem- Don't waste your time.
City of David (Ir David)-Amazing-you must take a tour to fully understand the site.
Segway tour-interesting way to waste a few hrs-NOT an absolute must do
Biking - Beatiful trails in the valleys outside of the city. PM Drago if interested.
http://tmsifting.org/en/visitor-and-volunteer-information/
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Tax Museum
Gush Katif Museum
Science Museum
Bible Lands Museum
Israel Museum
Italian Jewish Art Museum
Beit Harav Kook
Underground prisoners
Kneset /Rose Garden/Bird watching
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Mearat Tzidkiyahu/Rockefeller Museum
Belz Shul
Har Hatzofim
Har Hazeisim
Har Hamenuchos
Ammunition Hill
CHaggall Windows @ Haddasa
Chutzot HaYotzer/Park Teddy
Great Syn/Jewish Art Museum
National Library
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Tel Aviv/Center

Blind or Deaf Museum in Cholon- Blind, amazing. Deaf, good. Prior reservation needed.
Hagana Museum in Tel Aviv--15NIS per adult; students free; a bit disjointed and kind of fake acting in the videos, but mostly very interesting and educational.
Bullet Factory in Rechovot

Beit Shemesh to Modiin area (Jerusalem Corridor)

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Good summary of many hikes:
http://hikingintheholyland.com/

FB group with many ideas of activities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsdaysoutisrael

Separate Beaches - AS OF 2022!
The suitability of the area around the separate beach area varies.

Separate Areas for Men and Women:
Tveria - Kinar Hotel
Tveria - Chof Menachem
Tveria - near Chamei Tveria
Yam Hamelach - International Beach
Yam Hamelach - Chamei Zohar

Men: Mon, Wed, Fri - Women: Sun, Tues, Thurs
Akko X2
Ashdod
Ashkelon
Bat Yam
Chaifa X2
Hertzilya (only in the summer?? BZ only??)
Netanya - Kiryat Sanz
Rishon Letzion
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Nahariya

Switches bet Mornings (7a-1p) and Afternoons (1p-7p)
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Men Morning: Sun, tues, thurs  - afternoon: Mon, wed, fri
Women Morning: Mon, Weds, Fri - Afternoon: Sun, Tues, Thurs
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11880 on: March 02, 2023, 02:44:55 PM »
I have family moving to Hertzeliya, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Raanana area for a year.

If any DDF'ers know those communities, schools (especially chabad), neighborhoods, and a real estate agent for rentals, please PM!

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11881 on: March 03, 2023, 02:29:27 AM »
Hertzeliya, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Raanana
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11882 on: March 03, 2023, 03:06:53 AM »
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11883 on: March 03, 2023, 09:44:37 AM »
I have family moving to Hertzeliya, Tel Aviv, Netanya, Raanana area for a year.

If any DDF'ers know those communities, schools (especially chabad), neighborhoods, and a real estate agent for rentals, please PM!

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Nefesh binefesh website will have a lot of info, as well as contact ppl in each community

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11884 on: March 04, 2023, 07:18:46 PM »
Looking for contact info for someone who gets people into Gedolim for brochas. Any recs?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11885 on: March 05, 2023, 02:49:07 PM »
Does Landau have whatsapp?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11887 on: March 13, 2023, 01:59:48 PM »
Saw this from a rent a car place, but the link looks old. Anyone have more info?

As of March 1st it is prohibited by the law to drive children under the age of 4 in vehicles without a Child Safety System to prevent children from being forgotten in a car. Our rental vehicles are not equipped with such System, and it is the sole responsibility of the renter to install it should they intend to drive a child under the age of 4. The system is not available for rent and may be purchased by the renter independently or from one of the following rental locations, subject to availability in stock. Furth further information please visit: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/child_safetysystem
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11888 on: March 13, 2023, 02:01:57 PM »
Saw this from a rent a car place, but the link looks old. Anyone have more info?

As of March 1st it is prohibited by the law to drive children under the age of 4 in vehicles without a Child Safety System to prevent children from being forgotten in a car. Our rental vehicles are not equipped with such System, and it is the sole responsibility of the renter to install it should they intend to drive a child under the age of 4. The system is not available for rent and may be purchased by the renter independently or from one of the following rental locations, subject to availability in stock. Furth further information please visit: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/news/child_safetysystem
yes. install the system for 1000's of shekels for each car you rent. or just ignore it. your choice.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11889 on: March 13, 2023, 02:03:21 PM »
yes. install the system for 1000's of shekels for each car you rent. or just ignore it. your choice.

And is this recent? Googling it made it seem like old news
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11890 on: March 17, 2023, 01:26:26 PM »
how can i set up my rental with my cc so toll will be charged there?

You can't register with rental company and they will charge you a lot for using the tolls, however once you have your car you can register it to your online account.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11891 on: March 22, 2023, 11:29:22 AM »
Can anyone recommend a good guide book for Israel? I got the Lonely Planet but its full of hate and not really helpful for a Frum traveler.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11892 on: March 23, 2023, 09:08:10 AM »
This may be the wrong thread, but does anyone have a Physical Album scanning and digitizing service they can recommend in Israel?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11893 on: April 11, 2023, 02:59:55 PM »
Which Kotel tour should we go on? the new one or the "classic" one? (for someone first time in Israel)
Or should we do both?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11894 on: April 14, 2023, 03:31:55 AM »
What is currently the cheapest method to rent a car in Israel (either from TLV or Yerushalayim)?

Also what recommendations would you have to spend a 5 day vacation for a couple? Locations, Hotels (with nice view preferred and breakfast served with hechsher from Eida, Rubin a bonus), activities, restaurants etc. any information, especially current would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11895 on: May 02, 2023, 01:23:16 PM »
Highly recommend the Tzomet tour in Alon Shvut.
Can do private tours in English, and it's very engaging for both children and adults.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11896 on: May 02, 2023, 10:31:31 PM »
Anyone know of a good winery in north Golan Heights where I can see how the wine is made and have a full tour and see how it grows?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11897 on: May 04, 2023, 10:31:02 PM »
On Tuesday Lag baomer like early evening would there be lot of traffic going from Ben Gurion up to Tiberias?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11898 on: May 05, 2023, 01:06:28 AM »
On Tuesday Lag baomer like early evening would there be lot of traffic going from Ben Gurion up to Tiberias?
You do not want to be anywhere on the main highways anytime on Lag Baomer.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #11899 on: May 05, 2023, 01:29:42 AM »
You do not want to be anywhere on the main highways anytime on Lag Baomer.
Serious ? Thought traffic will be out of meeron, what is my best option if arriving on lag baomer? Was thinking of going up so at least next morning can be in meeron