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Begin Museum- outside the Old City
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Kotel Tunnel Tours/Old City Jewish and/or Muslim Quarter Tours (PM satturn if you want a private tour)
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Gichon
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FB group with many ideas of activities
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7740 on: July 21, 2016, 03:33:48 PM »
Quote from: Yitz on July 21, 2016, 03:30:58 PM
Did you look at the Wiki on top?
Many times. It's mostly food... only things I see that I can add is ir David perhaps. Nachal dragot looks very interesting but again, probably very hot.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7741 on: July 22, 2016, 06:41:28 AM »
Anyone have a number of a cheap guy who can go to my apt to see why the AC is leaking?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7742 on: July 22, 2016, 06:43:04 AM »
Quote from: Emkay on July 22, 2016, 06:41:28 AM
Anyone have a number of a cheap guy who can go to my apt to see why the AC is leaking?
Maybe:
Ahron Mandelbaum
050-411-5424
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7743 on: July 22, 2016, 06:45:48 AM »
Quote from: SLMYRCB on July 22, 2016, 06:43:04 AM
Maybe:
Ahron Mandelbaum
050-411-5424
Knowing his AC rental prices I doubt he's cheap but I'll try him, thanks.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7744 on: July 24, 2016, 02:48:03 PM »
what is there to do in ein gedi as far as hiking goes? is there s/o i should get in touch with or should i go myself? any tips/experience appreciated
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7745 on: July 24, 2016, 03:13:11 PM »
Quote from: chinagel on July 24, 2016, 02:48:03 PM
what is there to do in ein gedi as far as hiking goes? is there s/o i should get in touch with or should i go myself? any tips/experience appreciated
IMO,  just go .
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7746 on: July 24, 2016, 05:18:30 PM »
Can someone please post a number for a driver that can drive a family of 5 with lots of luggage from the airport to Jerusalem? TIA
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7747 on: July 24, 2016, 06:25:26 PM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 24, 2016, 05:18:30 PM
Can someone please post a number for a driver that can drive a family of 5 with lots of luggage from the airport to Jerusalem? TIA
No promises, but try Raanan: 0506534455
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7748 on: July 24, 2016, 06:34:50 PM »
Quote from: Emkay on July 22, 2016, 06:41:28 AM
Anyone have a number of a cheap guy who can go to my apt to see why the AC is leaking?

yitzchak margolis 053-319-8011

english speaking, great honest guy
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7749 on: July 24, 2016, 06:35:18 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on July 24, 2016, 06:34:50 PM
yitzchak margolis 053-319-8011

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Is he priced like an English speaker?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7750 on: July 24, 2016, 06:36:28 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on July 24, 2016, 06:34:50 PM
yitzchak margolis 053-319-8011

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He's never available for private. He has a contract with belz and is very busy with them and other bigger places. I've called him a few times.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7751 on: July 24, 2016, 06:37:05 PM »
Quote from: Emkay on July 24, 2016, 06:35:18 PM
Is he priced like an English speaker?
He happens to be extremely honest and good priced but just won't service you. So won't help you much.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7752 on: July 24, 2016, 06:38:05 PM »
Quote from: Emkay on July 24, 2016, 06:35:18 PM
Is he priced like an English speaker?

he is as fair/honest as you can get...ive used him extensively on issues small to large
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7753 on: July 24, 2016, 06:38:50 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on July 24, 2016, 06:38:05 PM
he is as fair/honest as you can get...ive used him extensively on issues small to large
In a yeshiva not a private apartment. That's the difference.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7754 on: July 24, 2016, 06:39:43 PM »
Quote from: sammy n on July 24, 2016, 06:38:50 PM
In a yeshiva not a private apartment. That's the difference.

ive used for both
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7755 on: July 24, 2016, 06:40:15 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on July 24, 2016, 06:39:43 PM
ive used for both
He told me himself he doesn't usually do private people.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7756 on: July 24, 2016, 06:41:25 PM »
Quote from: sammy n on July 24, 2016, 06:40:15 PM
He told me himself he doesn't usually do private people.

doesnt usually doesnt mean never
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7757 on: July 24, 2016, 06:42:21 PM »
Quote from: YudiG on July 24, 2016, 06:41:25 PM
doesnt usually doesnt mean never
Ok he can try but don't make it sound like its the perfect option bec there's only a small chance that he'll be avail to come.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7758 on: July 25, 2016, 05:40:42 AM »
Quote from: MosheP on July 24, 2016, 05:18:30 PM
Can someone please post a number for a driver that can drive a family of 5 with lots of luggage from the airport to Jerusalem? TIA
I don't have his number on hand but will try to get it . there's a guy named Mandelbaum from ramat eshkol who does pick up and drop offs at airport to and from Jerusalem.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #7759 on: July 25, 2016, 06:34:17 AM »
Quote from: emjee on July 25, 2016, 05:40:42 AM
I don't have his number on hand but will try to get it . there's a guy named Mandelbaum from ramat eshkol who does pick up and drop offs at airport to and from Jerusalem.
He's the AC guy, I think his number was posted up thread.
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