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Jerusalem Area

Begin Museum- outside the Old City
Caliber 3- Shooting Range in Gush Etzion
Ramparts Walk- on top of the Old City walls
Tzomet Institute - Alon Shvut
Kotel Tunnel Tours/Old City Jewish and/or Muslim Quarter Tours (PM satturn if you want a private tour)
Old City Jewish and Muslim Quarter Tours (pm @satturn )
Churva/Ramban
Machon Hamikdash
Burnt house
Gichon
4 Sephardi Shuls
Old Yishuv Court
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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/
https://www.patbamelach.com/
https://www.galita.co.il/en
Yad Vashem
Martef Hashoah - Kever Dovid
Migdal Dovid- Museum of Jerusalem
Bibical Zoo/Aquarium/Ein Yael
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
Shuk Machane Yehuda - Kever of Gerrer Rebbes
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
Supreme Court
Jclay
Mamila
Gan Sacher - sports fields, picniking, exercise equpment, amazing huge kids climbing area

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)

Escape the Machsan escape room (Rechov Nachal Sorek)
Stalactite caves
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Agrocafe coffee workshop
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Caves from bar kochva period in Adulam
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Golan Heights

Bereshit Apple processing center
Tel Dan nature reserve (similiar to Banias Waterfall -slightly easier & toddler friendly)
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Kayaking down the Jordan River
Mount Hermon Ski Lift
Mount Bental Overlook/Bunkers
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South

Nachal Dragot (aka Darja)- an intense hike near the Dead Sea
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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
Tel Aviv - Sheraton

Men: Tues, Fri - Women: Mon, Weds
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 #12000 on: June 12, 2023, 01:40:00 AM »
They’re available everywhere, see here:
https://israelbylocals.com/rav-kav-jerusalem/
You can get a separate card for each family member or you can just swipe the same card multiple times.

Only on busses!
On the light rail or train you must have a sperate card for each person!

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12001 on: June 14, 2023, 02:17:45 PM »
Does anyone know of a bus to Me'ahras Hamachpela that allegedly leaves Yerushalayim early Friday morning, from somewhere in Geulah? I don't think it's an Egged bus.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12002 on: June 14, 2023, 11:15:09 PM »
Yes there are usually signs up all around, have someone look for you.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12003 on: June 19, 2023, 03:11:33 PM »
I will be in Israel for about 5 days in the summer.

I have been there many times but trips were always more like K'vorim etc. This time i will be with my younger children and im wondering what are the top attractions to go to with kids so its not a trip seeing graves.

i was thinking:
Masada
Yam Hamelach
Ein Gedi

Rosh Hanikra

Stalactite cave

Boat on the Kinerret

I saw on the Wiki Bereshit apple place.

any input would be appreciated.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12004 on: June 19, 2023, 06:24:08 PM »
Train from BG to Jerusalem, do you require a rav kav or can you just purchase a one way ticket at the kiosk? (and can you use American CC?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12005 on: June 19, 2023, 06:24:50 PM »
Train from BG to Jerusalem, do you require a rav kav or can you just purchase a one way ticket at the kiosk? (and can you use American CC?
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Yes and yes

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12006 on: June 19, 2023, 06:28:47 PM »
Yes and yes
Yes as requires a Rav kav?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12007 on: June 19, 2023, 06:30:07 PM »
Yes as requires a Rav kav?
No. You can purchase one at the kiosk and you can use your CC.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12008 on: June 19, 2023, 06:32:02 PM »
No. You can purchase one at the kiosk and you can use your CC.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12009 on: June 19, 2023, 10:42:06 PM »
I will be in Israel for about 5 days in the summer.

I have been there many times but trips were always more like K'vorim etc. This time i will be with my younger children and im wondering what are the top attractions to go to with kids so its not a trip seeing graves.

i was thinking:
Masada
Yam Hamelach
Ein Gedi

Rosh Hanikra

Stalactite cave

Boat on the Kinerret

I saw on the Wiki Bereshit apple place.

any input would be appreciated.
Keep in mind, some of those places will be extremely hot in the summer.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12010 on: June 19, 2023, 10:45:28 PM »
That is why I'm asking for input.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12011 on: June 20, 2023, 02:18:11 AM »
I will be in Israel for about 5 days in the summer.

I have been there many times but trips were always more like K'vorim etc. This time i will be with my younger children and im wondering what are the top attractions to go to with kids so its not a trip seeing graves.

i was thinking:
Masada
Yam Hamelach
Ein Gedi

Rosh Hanikra

Stalactite cave

Boat on the Kinerret

I saw on the Wiki Bereshit apple place.

any input would be appreciated.

lots of nice nature outings you can do
quiet beautiful beaches, waterfalls up north, springs close to jerusalem, etc

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12012 on: June 20, 2023, 03:32:53 AM »
I will be in Israel for about 5 days in the summer.

I have been there many times but trips were always more like K'vorim etc. This time i will be with my younger children and im wondering what are the top attractions to go to with kids so its not a trip seeing graves.

i was thinking:
Masada
Yam Hamelach
Ein Gedi

Rosh Hanikra

Stalactite cave

Boat on the Kinerret

I saw on the Wiki Bereshit apple place.

any input would be appreciated.
First things first where will you be based out of and will you have a car?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12013 on: June 20, 2023, 06:26:18 AM »
I will be based in yerushalayim. Yes I will have a car.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12014 on: June 20, 2023, 08:42:22 AM »
Anyone have contact info for boats on the kinneret?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12015 on: June 20, 2023, 09:04:14 AM »
I will be in Israel August with my 14 year old son. Anyone have any recommendations for fun things to do, such ad jeeping, atv or other suggestions.

Thanks in advance

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12016 on: June 20, 2023, 10:06:58 AM »
Looking for recommendations for a boat rental or charter in Tel Aviv?

Alternatively, any other activity recommendations in Tel Aviv for just me and the wife. 

Already looking to do touring of the markets and Gan Yehoshua with a bike rental.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12017 on: June 20, 2023, 12:20:57 PM »
When taking light rail from Ben Gurion to Yerushalayim, which stop/station in Yerushalyim do you get off at?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12018 on: June 20, 2023, 12:25:15 PM »
When taking light rail from Ben Gurion to Yerushalayim, which stop/station in Yerushalyim do you get off at?
im assuming ur talking about high speed train, jerusalem station is called yitzchak navon

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #12019 on: June 20, 2023, 12:42:57 PM »
When taking light rail from Ben Gurion to Yerushalayim, which stop/station in Yerushalyim do you get off at?
As was answered it is the real train not the light rail
If you get on the correct train there is only 1 stop
Generally you want platform 1 just make sure the destination is Jerusalem navon not modiin