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Begin Museum- outside the Old City
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Gichon
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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.
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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.
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https://www.patbamelach.com/
https://www.galita.co.il/en
Yad Vashem
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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

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4020 on: August 18, 2014, 05:09:37 AM »
I am going to the Blind Musem today
how do I get there from Jerusalem?
are there any direct buses?
Did you reserve a spot?
Check the Egged website.
http://www.egged.co.il/eng/

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4021 on: August 18, 2014, 05:11:23 AM »
I don't feel comfortable driving through the west bank with all the riots they have been having
Just took it on Thursday. I haven't seen any reports of issues there.
Most of them are by Chevron and the northern Shomron.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4022 on: August 18, 2014, 01:45:32 PM »
I went rafting in the garden but there was no water because of lack of rain this year  only like a small dam section that was like a lake.

Would like to go to ein gedi tomorrow or next day. Does anyone know if there is water?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4023 on: August 18, 2014, 01:51:50 PM »
I went rafting in the garden but there was no water because of lack of rain this year  only like a small dam section that was like a lake.

Would like to go to ein gedi tomorrow or next day. Does anyone know if there is water?
I believe that Ein Gedi had year-round water flow.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4024 on: August 18, 2014, 04:26:18 PM »
Anyone know what is going on at Soccer Park?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4025 on: August 20, 2014, 01:51:10 AM »
I went rafting in the garden but there was no water because of lack of rain this year  only like a small dam section that was like a lake.

Would like to go to ein gedi tomorrow or next day. Does anyone know if there is water?

Was there yesterday- yes there is water. And yes it is hot

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4026 on: August 21, 2014, 05:40:49 AM »
Is anyone aware of a mehadrin (R' Rubin/BaDatz etc) burger place that delivers in J-m (to Rehavia area)?
thnx

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4027 on: August 21, 2014, 06:02:52 AM »
I'm looking for a repair shop in jerusalem that will repair a hot plate, if anyone knows of one...

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4028 on: August 21, 2014, 06:08:01 AM »
Is anyone aware of a mehadrin (R' Rubin/BaDatz etc) burger place that delivers in J-m (to Rehavia area)?
thnx
bosbis haburganim meatos

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4029 on: August 21, 2014, 06:08:28 AM »
I'm looking for a repair shop in jerusalem that will repair a hot plate, if anyone knows of one...
on rappaport next to mir

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4030 on: August 21, 2014, 06:34:29 AM »
on rappaport next to mir
Thanks, headed there now

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4031 on: August 21, 2014, 02:00:57 PM »
I am planning a trip to israel using my aventura reward points. I've been to israel a few times (summers, yeshiva etc) I love hikes and places with beautiful views. can anyone suggest a cheap group thing I could do? I don't want to go without some sort of group (travelling with one friend) but also dont want it too cost too much. just a couple day hikes and stuff would be great. thanks!!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4032 on: August 21, 2014, 02:04:48 PM »
I am planning a trip to israel using my aventura reward points. I've been to israel a few times (summers, yeshiva etc) I love hikes and places with beautiful views. can anyone suggest a cheap group thing I could do? I don't want to go without some sort of group (travelling with one friend) but also dont want it too cost too much. just a couple day hikes and stuff would be great. thanks!!

So you want the names of tour companies?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4033 on: August 21, 2014, 02:35:02 PM »
I am planning a trip to israel using my aventura reward points. I've been to israel a few times (summers, yeshiva etc) I love hikes and places with beautiful views. can anyone suggest a cheap group thing I could do? I don't want to go without some sort of group (travelling with one friend) but also dont want it too cost too much. just a couple day hikes and stuff would be great. thanks!!
Unless you're too young, it's not a bad idea to organize most of your own activities, and save $$ in the process.
If you spell out what you're looking for, we'd be glad to help

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4034 on: August 22, 2014, 02:40:54 AM »
Unless you're too young, it's not a bad idea to organize most of your own activities, and save $$ in the process.
If you spell out what you're looking for, we'd be glad to help

Thanks. I am 19. I want a fun day hike (above beginner level), preferably within 3 hour commute distance from jerusalem. I'd like to go with the cheapest possible group service.

Thanks!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4035 on: August 22, 2014, 02:53:45 AM »
Thanks. I am 19. I want a fun day hike (above beginner level), preferably within 3 hour commute distance from jerusalem. I'd like to go with the cheapest possible group service.

Thanks!
Take a bus to Nachal darja

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4036 on: August 22, 2014, 07:29:36 AM »
I want to rent a mini bus or something like that for a day trip for 20+ people. Any suggestions who to contact?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4037 on: August 22, 2014, 07:35:01 AM »
I want to rent a mini bus or something like that for a day trip for 20+ people. Any suggestions who to contact?
0573130900 Belz guy Yiddish or Hebrew but a breeze to deal with and a really nice bus

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4038 on: August 22, 2014, 07:35:35 AM »
Thank you

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4039 on: August 22, 2014, 08:38:25 AM »
Take a bus to Nachal darja
Bring tons of water and research it online first.