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Begin Museum- outside the Old City
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Ramparts Walk- on top of the Old City walls
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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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Churva/Ramban
Machon Hamikdash
Burnt house
Gichon
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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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Tax Museum
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Israel Museum
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Beit Harav Kook
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8140 on: September 22, 2016, 01:21:51 AM »
Haha, this thread got confusing :)
Thanks for all the suggestions.  As of now, it seems that replacing the glass is around 800-900 shekel just for the new glass, and then 100-200 for the work.  Although the option replacing the entire door seems easier, none of the "professionals" suggested it.  I will ask about it though.  There is a store on Ohalei Yosef that says they have used ovens, and they would swap out a glass for us, bringing down the price to about 400 shekel.  I'll keep you guys updated.  Thanks!
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8141 on: September 22, 2016, 05:36:53 AM »
FYI. They are making an opening at the back of paran 4 to the mikva. So no need to use the steps

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8142 on: September 22, 2016, 06:47:33 AM »
I think the price for a new is 1200 or 1300.  This is a good deal (if im right about the prices).  Call Keren Bnei Yeshivos: 0527185614

Edit:
6 drawer = 1000 shekel (beyer company. electra is 1250).
7 drawer = 1650 shekel
The six drawer ends up being 1,130 after the mandatory 130 NIS charge for shipping.
Chetz on Yirmiyahu has the six drawer for 1,200 and now have free shipping for it.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8143 on: September 22, 2016, 07:26:56 AM »
The six drawer ends up being 1,130 after the mandatory 130 NIS charge for shipping.
Chetz on Yirmiyahu has the six drawer for 1,200 and now have free shipping for it.
Bekitzur I was a bargain!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8144 on: September 22, 2016, 07:33:28 AM »
Bekitzur I was a bargain!
Lol  idk about that . Yours might be in perfect condition as you say but if it wasnt about helping you get rid of it, from a financial standpoint spending a other 190 nis for new as opposed to 950 nis used us a smart choice (plus free delivery w/o lifting a finger).

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8145 on: September 22, 2016, 07:45:55 AM »
Lol  idk about that . Yours might be in perfect condition as you say but if it wasnt about helping you get rid of it, from a financial standpoint spending a other 190 nis for new as opposed to 950 nis used us a smart choice (plus free delivery w/o lifting a finger).
Well the person that bought it from me also didn't have to lift a finger. He's taking over my apt

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8146 on: September 22, 2016, 07:49:10 AM »
Well the person that bought it from me also didn't have to lift a finger. He's taking over my apt
Depends which finger you're refering to  :P
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8147 on: September 22, 2016, 08:12:35 AM »
Bekitzur I was a bargain!
Nope. Used appliances aren't a bargain.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8148 on: September 22, 2016, 08:14:45 AM »
Well the person that bought it from me also didn't have to lift a finger. He's taking over my apt
That's good for everyone
Depends which finger you're refering to 
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Nope. Used appliances aren't a bargain.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8149 on: September 22, 2016, 09:18:03 AM »
Nope. Used appliances aren't a bargain.
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I've been told that especially in regard to appliances bought here. It's worth an extra couple of hundred shek to buy new. 

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8150 on: September 23, 2016, 04:32:59 AM »
Haha, this thread got confusing :)
Thanks for all the suggestions.  As of now, it seems that replacing the glass is around 800-900 shekel just for the new glass, and then 100-200 for the work.  Although the option replacing the entire door seems easier, none of the "professionals" suggested it.  I will ask about it though.  There is a store on Ohalei Yosef that says they have used ovens, and they would swap out a glass for us, bringing down the price to about 400 shekel.  I'll keep you guys updated.  Thanks!
There's a place אלון לוק, on ohalei yosef (3, next to zol ubgadol).  I brought them the door, they replaced the glass with a door they had sitting there (2nd hand).  total cost was 400 shekel.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8151 on: September 23, 2016, 06:29:38 AM »
There's a place אלון לוק, on ohalei yosef (3, next to zol ubgadol).  I brought them the door, they replaced the glass with a door they had sitting there (2nd hand).  total cost was 400 shekel.
I bought a tempered custom sized glass from Yosef Cohen for 90 shekel and bought gasket glue from Olam Habait for 12 shekel and put it together in under an hour and a half (including watching how-to YouTube videos).

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8152 on: September 23, 2016, 07:42:28 AM »


I bought a tempered custom sized glass from Yosef Cohen for 90 shekel and bought gasket glue from Olam Habait for 12 shekel and put it together in under an hour and a half (including watching how-to YouTube videos).

 
Not sure if you need a round applause or thumbs down for not making yourself 298 shek profit with half hours time after the fact that you can do it yourself now and help him out .
Either way , some peeps are the "do it yourself" type and some not. & some are that way with computers and some are that way with appliances.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8153 on: September 24, 2016, 02:40:02 PM »
ime most second hand items are similiar to what they are priced at brand new on zap

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8154 on: September 24, 2016, 02:41:35 PM »
Anywhere near ramat eshkol that i can buy a selichos now?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8155 on: September 24, 2016, 02:53:46 PM »
Anywhere near ramat eshkol that i can buy a selichos now?
I saw in the caravan on paran just before shabbos. I'm sure they still have them

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8156 on: September 24, 2016, 02:55:09 PM »
I saw in the caravan on paran just before shabbos. I'm sure they still have them
I'll go check. Thanks.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8157 on: September 24, 2016, 07:47:03 PM »
Rabbi weiner would like to inform the tzibbur that the kashrus standard of the Skyline Chef Restaurant, Jerusalem gardens hotel, 4 Zeev Vilnai Street, Jerusalem, 02-655-8847 now meets his qualifications. I encourage patronizing this restaurant.
 
This notice is only with regard to the restaurant, and does not apply to the hotel.

Arguably the best food you can get in Jerusalem!!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8158 on: September 25, 2016, 04:14:39 AM »
Anyone know the Rosh hashana "lineup" at the Ramada, Inbal, Jerusalem gardens or similar?
Am looking for a hotel with good hechsher, good chazan and not too pricey.
Thanks!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8159 on: September 25, 2016, 06:04:35 AM »
Arguably the best food you can get in Jerusalem!!
Which dishes specifically are you referring to?