Author Topic: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread (Read 2330318 times)

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12060 on:** July 13, 2023, 05:46:25 AM »

Quote from: Moshe26 on July 12, 2023, 04:45:33 PM

not sure this is the right place to post but - In terms of health Insurance- does my US insurance work there? If not does anyone have any recommendations? BH im traveling with a 1 year old so rather be safe than sorry

It depends on your US insurance.
Be safe than sorry. Medical, Travel...
also clarify with the insurance how it works - do you need to pay out of pocket and they'll reimburse or do they have a recognized way for you to get treatment w/o opening your wallet. Do you need pre-approval for treatments...

ilherman · « **Reply #12061 on:** July 13, 2023, 06:08:42 AM »

Quote from: UKinNYS on July 12, 2023, 04:08:25 PM

they have on alternating days, mens/women swim 6-10am then private rentals rest of day
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Agam+Main+Swimming+Pool/@31.7953872,35.0350074,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x150265f925bc8511:0xe8b1bde5340dfcbc!8m2!3d31.7953872!4d35.0350074!16s%2Fg%2F1typq_69?entry=ttu

Thanks!

Anything with outdoor pool?

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12062 on:** July 13, 2023, 07:07:01 AM »

Quote from: ilherman on July 13, 2023, 06:08:42 AM

Thanks!

Anything with outdoor pool?

I saw something recently in Adam/Geva Binyamin
Outdoor pools are rare in JLM i guess bec of tznius (w/ all the tall buildijngs) and the weather (crazy hot sun by day, cold by night)

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12063 on:** July 13, 2023, 07:17:04 AM »

Quote from: ydbe on July 12, 2023, 03:25:44 PM

Fwiw: I priced a few frum guides for tours of the old city. All were taking $400. During the winter, these same tours were 250-300... They know that tourists are coming!

Its supply and demand... an esrog costs more before sukkos

You can do it yourself with a good guide book, like Jerusalem: Footsteps through time https://zbermanbooks.com/jerusalem-footsteps-through-time-pb-travel-ed or here https://www.amazon.com/Jerusalem-Footsteps-Through-Torah-Study/dp/1598262513

ilherman · « **Reply #12064 on:** July 13, 2023, 04:08:44 PM »

Anyone here using city car? I'm trying to sign up for it. One thing I'm not understanding fully is how the return works. I'm used to companies like this in the states, you just return the car in any legal parking spot in an area where the company operates. It seems like city car requires the vehicle to be returned to the same place it was picked up from. Is that correct? If so what do I do if that spot is not available?

SHL · « **Reply #12065 on:** July 13, 2023, 06:04:54 PM »

Quote from: ilherman on July 13, 2023, 04:08:44 PM

Anyone here using city car? I'm trying to sign up for it. One thing I'm not understanding fully is how the return works. I'm used to companies like this in the states, you just return the car in any legal parking spot in an area where the company operates. It seems like city car requires the vehicle to be returned to the same place it was picked up from. Is that correct? If so what do I do if that spot is not available?

In some areas there are areas reserved for car share companies others it means the same lotor block
However it can be a specific lot

jose34 · « **Reply #12066 on:** July 14, 2023, 12:04:01 AM »

Quote from: ilherman on July 13, 2023, 04:08:44 PM

Anyone here using city car? I'm trying to sign up for it. One thing I'm not understanding fully is how the return works. I'm used to companies like this in the states, you just return the car in any legal parking spot in an area where the company operates. It seems like city car requires the vehicle to be returned to the same place it was picked up from. Is that correct? If so what do I do if that spot is not available?

Yes or as close as possible.

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12067 on:** July 14, 2023, 02:07:54 AM »

Quote from: ilherman on July 13, 2023, 04:08:44 PM

Anyone here using city car? I'm trying to sign up for it. One thing I'm not understanding fully is how the return works. I'm used to companies like this in the states, you just return the car in any legal parking spot in an area where the company operates. It seems like city car requires the vehicle to be returned to the same place it was picked up from. Is that correct? If so what do I do if that spot is not available?

every car is tied to an address, you need to return the car to a reasonable walking distance from that address. though some cars do have a reserved spot.
there are reasons for the difference from the states, ranging from the service being usable with out a smartphone, to lower costs due to not needing to relocated cars to balance out demand.

mevinyavin · « **Reply #12068 on:** July 19, 2023, 06:07:33 AM »

Free buses to the kosel in the middle of the night
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/374370

norma · « **Reply #12069 on:** July 23, 2023, 12:13:04 AM »

Quote from: sammy n on October 02, 2016, 01:19:53 AM

I've gotten pulled over with a full 50lb suitcase of raw meat and it was not taken away. So it's not always true that they take it away.

Good Voch
Is it a problem to bring in 50Lb of raw meat? What happens if they catch you?
Anyone have a more current experience?

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12070 on:** July 23, 2023, 07:59:17 AM »

Quote from: norma on July 23, 2023, 12:13:04 AM

Good Voch
Is it a problem to bring in 50Lb of raw meat? What happens if they catch you?
Anyone have a more current experience?

What happens?
Whatever happens whenever you get caught breaking the law.
If you look frum - you make a chillul hashem.
They can take it. They can fine you.

They do sell raw meat here, you know.

norma · « **Reply #12071 on:** July 23, 2023, 10:40:34 AM »

Quote from: yfr bachur on July 23, 2023, 07:59:17 AM

What happens?
Whatever happens whenever you get caught breaking the law.
If you look frum - you make a chillul hashem.
They can take it. They can fine you.

They do sell raw meat here, you know.

Is it against the law to bring in raw meat? I am getting conflicting information... I spoke to Ben Gurian airport and they said packaged meat from the store is ok, others are telling me otherwise.
Is the issue raw meat or cooked meat?
thank you

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12072 on:** July 23, 2023, 02:27:04 PM »

Quote from: norma on July 23, 2023, 10:40:34 AM

Is it against the law to bring in raw meat? I am getting conflicting information... I spoke to Ben Gurian airport and they said packaged meat from the store is ok, others are telling me otherwise.
Is the issue raw meat or cooked meat?
thank you

https://www.gov.il/en/departments/faq/faq_personal_import

ilherman · « **Reply #12073 on:** July 24, 2023, 07:46:27 AM »

Looking for a Charedi tour guide for the old city Jerusalem for next week. Any recommendations?

kosherjid · « **Reply #12074 on:** July 24, 2023, 09:27:03 AM »

Quote from: ilherman on July 24, 2023, 07:46:27 AM

Looking for a Charedi tour guide for the old city Jerusalem for next week. Any recommendations?

I know a frum guide. 1/2 hour Tour how Tefillin is done in Mea Shearim.

aberose · « **Reply #12075 on:** July 24, 2023, 09:34:58 AM »

Can you post the information on the tefilin tour?

ilherman · « **Reply #12076 on:** July 24, 2023, 10:12:28 AM »

Quote from: ydbe on July 12, 2023, 03:25:44 PM

Fwiw: I priced a few frum guides for tours of the old city. All were taking $400. During the winter, these same tours were 250-300... They know that tourists are coming!

For how many hours?