Topic Wiki

We all would love to help you with resturant recomendations - when asking please specify which US hechsherim you eat - so we can give suggestions you would eat in!

Additional relevent threads

Israel Hotels Master Thread
Short/Long term apartment rentals in Israel Master Thread
Restaurants In Israel Master Thread
Off The Beaten path in Yerushalaim
Shabbos meals in Jerusalem
Golan/Galil, Israel, Master thread
Eilat, Israel, Master Thread
Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
Tiberias, Israel Master Thread

Life In Israel Master Thread
Something Fishy's First Trip to Israel - Planning Thread
Help a n00b experience what Israel has to offer.
Israel Trip Report/Blog (I am there now! so tips appreciated)
Frozen meat to Israel
Tel Aviv Hotels Offering Day Passes
How to do Sukkos in Jerusalem
Interesting restaurants in Jerusalm
First time visit to Israel during Purim in March 2024....Mistake?
Trip itinerary planner for israel
Best Stopover Vacation Countries in Europe on Way to Israel
Cruises from Israel
thread discussing highway tolls in Israel
Lag Baomer in Meron 2022
Vacation area in Israel similar to the Catskills?
Best way to get around Israel
Sharm el-Sheikh
Chu"l  Minyan this Shevuos in Yerushalayim
Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat

Emergency numbers
Police 100
Hatzolah AND Ambulance 101 or 1221
Fire 102


Drivers - Yisroel - Executive Drives - 972-58 411 1671 - see page 654, post 9800 for review

Misc. Reviews
Shmelly

Activities

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
Shiloach/Gichon


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
Renting bikes or the ezraider scooters for the Britannia/Adulam parks
Agrocafe coffee workshop
Several wineries in the area
Lots of towns from first Beit Hamikdash period in Adulam and nearby, worth getting a guide.
Caves from bar kochva period in Adulam
H/T Drago
Mini Israel- Love it or hate it
Latrun Tank Museum - Mini Israel
Slifkin's Tanach Museum
Park Rabin - hiking...
Park Begin - hiking...
Park Modiin -- great for kids
Derech Burma

North

"My Baby - Kids' Airport" - amusement park, mostly indoors, awesome for the entire family. Bowling, wall climbing that all ages can enjoy, bungee jumping, bumper carts, carousels, huge swings, Space Jump, tons, 2 huge buildings. Located in Kfar Yasif, Yarka. Near highways 70 & 85. https://www.mybaby.co.il/about
Kfar Kedem - https://www.k-k.co.il/?lang=en
Rosh Hanikra- Way up north

Golan Heights

Bereshit Apple processing center
Tel Dan nature reserve (similiar to Banias Waterfall -slightly easier & toddler friendly)
Banias Waterfall
Nimrod's Fortress in the Golan
Kayaking down the Jordan River
Mount Hermon Ski Lift
Mount Bental Overlook/Bunkers
Golan Heights Winery
Yehudiya Nature Reserve Hiking

South

Nachal Dragot (aka Darja)- an intense hike near the Dead Sea
Sunrise tour of Masada, Ein Gedi, and Dead Sea aprx $70

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)
Chadera '
Men Morning: Sun, tues, thurs  - afternoon: Mon, wed, fri
Women Morning: Mon, Weds, Fri - Afternoon: Sun, Tues, Thurs
« Last edited by Euclid on October 03, 2023, 11:46:22 AM »

Author Topic: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread  (Read 2309355 times)

Offline DanH

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 2181
  • Total likes: 26
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4920 on: April 13, 2015, 11:34:25 AM »
No but its very dirty, seems like the painter mistook the floor for the walls
Oh.  That's very annoying.  Try Natan - 052-765-7106.  Explain to him the situation - he's honest, so if he can do it he'll tell you, same if not.
For tech help feel free to Telegram me @DanTechSupp

Offline moeg

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2014
  • Posts: 166
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4921 on: April 13, 2015, 11:58:50 PM »
anyone have contact info for a professional cleaning company? for getting an apartment clean after painting before renting it out
Are you looking for a tenant?

Offline moeg

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2014
  • Posts: 166
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4922 on: April 14, 2015, 12:00:49 AM »
I drove through 3 last week on the way from Nahariyah to Tiveria.
Through Arab villages?  ??? I have also routed through many druze villages.

Offline Drago

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 8416
  • Total likes: 75
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 18
    • View Profile

Offline Emkay

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Dec 2012
  • Posts: 14412
  • Total likes: 377
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 35
    • View Profile
  • Location: Where I ought to be
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4924 on: April 14, 2015, 03:58:45 PM »
Oh.  That's very annoying.  Try Natan - 052-765-7106.  Explain to him the situation - he's honest, so if he can do it he'll tell you, same if not.
thanks, used him. was way better than i expected

Offline DanH

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 2181
  • Total likes: 26
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4925 on: April 14, 2015, 04:49:15 PM »
thanks, used him. was way better than i expected
my pleasure :)
For tech help feel free to Telegram me @DanTechSupp

Offline Mech

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 964
  • Total likes: 2
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC, National EE, United Silver, SkyTeam Silver
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4926 on: April 18, 2015, 01:31:38 PM »
Any good tailor near maalot dafna/ ramat eshkol?

Offline moeg

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2014
  • Posts: 166
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4927 on: April 18, 2015, 05:00:39 PM »
Any good tailor near maalot dafna/ ramat eshkol?
I sent through the cleaners on paran once. Its not on the spot they send it out. Was good.

Offline Mech

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 964
  • Total likes: 2
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC, National EE, United Silver, SkyTeam Silver
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4928 on: April 18, 2015, 05:12:41 PM »

I sent through the cleaners on paran once. Its not on the spot they send it out. Was good.
They measure you there?

Offline moeg

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2014
  • Posts: 166
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: United States
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4929 on: April 18, 2015, 05:25:38 PM »

Offline Mech

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2014
  • Posts: 964
  • Total likes: 2
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott Platinum, Hertz PC, National EE, United Silver, SkyTeam Silver

Offline DanH

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 2181
  • Total likes: 26
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4931 on: April 22, 2015, 06:07:29 PM »
Just posting this here in case there are those of you out there that hit "show new replies" and not "show unread posts":

-----

For Beni Chul that missed either Shmini/Tazria-Mezora/Acharei Mos-Kdoshim
A minyan is being arranges this Shabbos with an expert baal kore that will read nicely and quickly.

לבני חו"ל הרוצים להשלים פרשיות שמיני / תזריע מצורע
מתארגן מניין לשבת זו עם בעל קורא מומחה.. שיקרא (בנעימות ובזריזות)
פרשות שמיני-תזריע-מצורע-אחרי מות-קדושים

-----

PM me if interested.
For tech help feel free to Telegram me @DanTechSupp

Offline ABC

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite
  • ****
  • Join Date: Mar 2015
  • Posts: 439
  • Total likes: 5
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
  • Location: Jerusalem
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4932 on: April 22, 2015, 06:13:50 PM »
Just posting this here in case there are those of you out there that hit "show new replies" and not "show unread posts":

-----

For Beni Chul that missed either Shmini/Tazria-Mezora/Acharei Mos-Kdoshim
A minyan is being arranges this Shabbos with an expert baal kore that will read nicely and quickly.

לבני חו"ל הרוצים להשלים פרשיות שמיני / תזריע מצורע
מתארגן מניין לשבת זו עם בעל קורא מומחה.. שיקרא (בנעימות ובזריזות)
פרשות שמיני-תזריע-מצורע-אחרי מות-קדושים

-----

PM me if interested.

Where?

Offline yitrap

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 3315
  • Total likes: 56
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4933 on: April 22, 2015, 07:18:42 PM »
Where?

PM me if interested.

I just had a trip, forgot all about this issue - never actually wrapped my head around how it happens...so where is it? :P

Offline PlatinumGuy

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Apr 2011
  • Posts: 15087
  • Total likes: 2432
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 11
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4934 on: April 22, 2015, 09:10:57 PM »
Just a reminder there can be an issue of לא תתגודדו
״וזה כלל גדול: שישנא אדם כל דבר שקר. וכל מה שיוסיף שנאה לדרכי השקר – יוסיף אהבה לתורה.״ - אורחות צדיקים

Offline yitrap

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Apr 2014
  • Posts: 3315
  • Total likes: 56
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4935 on: April 22, 2015, 09:16:11 PM »

Just a reminder there can be an issue of לא תתגודדו

If done quietly and privately still? We work around it with second day yt Davening...
Although I know in Toronto R' Shlomo says not to do chol hamoed Davening for EY people.

Offline sam28

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 1876
  • Total likes: 137
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4936 on: April 23, 2015, 01:07:16 PM »
what is  a  nice place to stay in eat at the dead sea since the Le Meridien is not under starwood any more so no points option any more ?

Offline CS91

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Feb 2015
  • Posts: 3457
  • Total likes: 45
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
  • Location: NY
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4937 on: April 23, 2015, 04:51:28 PM »
PSA: If you buy a Global Data Package from Verizon for when you're in Israel, if you go to the Dead Sea and your phone picks up a Jordanian network (which it probably will), you'll get charged extra for roaming and your usage there won't be included under your global data plan. Many of you may know this, but posting for the person that doesn't. I got hit with a big bill, but was luckily able to get them to remove it as a courtesy.

Offline PlatinumGuy

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Apr 2011
  • Posts: 15087
  • Total likes: 2432
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 11
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4938 on: April 23, 2015, 05:50:02 PM »
If done quietly and privately still? We work around it with second day yt Davening...
Although I know in Toronto R' Shlomo says not to do chol hamoed Davening for EY people.
The definition of פרהסיא is 10 Jews.
״וזה כלל גדול: שישנא אדם כל דבר שקר. וכל מה שיוסיף שנאה לדרכי השקר – יוסיף אהבה לתורה.״ - אורחות צדיקים

Offline DanH

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Oct 2011
  • Posts: 2181
  • Total likes: 26
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 2
    • View Profile
Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #4939 on: April 23, 2015, 06:37:54 PM »
This Shabbos, Acharei-Kdoshim, there will IY"h a minyan for Bnei chul with the following 5 parashos reading : Shimini, Tazria, Mezora, Acharei, Kdoshim.

The minyan will be held at ZAJ (Midbar Sinai 68). Shacharis at 8:30
For tech help feel free to Telegram me @DanTechSupp