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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
Taxi in Jerusalem - IYOV - 054-232-2435 (Speaks English, extremely patient and pleasant) He was referred on this chat, we use him and continue to refer him. Best experience hands down!! We used him from the airport, touring, kevorim and around. Always on time, pleasant and inexpensive.

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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.
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Bullet Factory in Rechovot

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Stalactite caves
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Agrocafe coffee workshop
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Bereshit Apple processing center
Tel Dan nature reserve (similiar to Banias Waterfall -slightly easier & toddler friendly)
Banias Waterfall
Nimrod's Fortress in the Golan
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Mount Hermon Ski Lift
Mount Bental Overlook/Bunkers
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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

Tour Guide -
Dean Unturslak (Armed) Gives Old City Tour & Tours throughout Israel - (058)660-3494
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5040 on: May 04, 2015, 05:29:12 PM »
So who's going to meron in a helicopter?
How much is it?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5041 on: May 04, 2015, 05:56:13 PM »
Does anyone know of a decent hotel in Herzliya that has a good hechsher?
TIA

The Ritz

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5042 on: May 04, 2015, 07:12:17 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5043 on: May 05, 2015, 12:04:28 PM »
The Ritz
Do you know of anything for $100-$175 a night?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5044 on: May 05, 2015, 01:49:30 PM »
So who's going to meron in a helicopter?
No choppers this year.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5045 on: May 05, 2015, 01:49:57 PM »
What time at night are private cars allowed in the old city?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5046 on: May 05, 2015, 04:14:16 PM »
What time at night are private cars allowed in the old city?
I think its after 6 pm but you can call the non emergency police hotline to double check (i think 311????)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5047 on: May 05, 2015, 04:28:36 PM »
Credit Card is working again @ Waffle Bar :)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5048 on: May 05, 2015, 04:31:05 PM »
Credit Card is working again @ Waffle Bar :)

hows the new place? anything change except for the actual store?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5049 on: May 05, 2015, 06:10:45 PM »
hows the new place? anything change except for the actual store?
new place is very nice. much bigger, bigger kitchen so more things can be done at the same time.  it was super packed and busy tonight, but was moving well.
re:changes - You mean menu wise? Not yet, afaik.  They added bathrooms :)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5050 on: May 05, 2015, 06:16:10 PM »
was just told new menu coming out next month. including additions to fish platters as well as sushi.  possibly more, i dont know.
also sounds like its worth it to sign up to moadon - will get you deals (link - http://wafflebareshkol.co.il/clubs - for נושא do אחר)

p.s. if/when you go, mention "danny sent me" or "i saw danny write about it" - they'll probably be extra nice to you :)

edit:
confirmed that they will be adding fruit shakes, as well as a yogurt bar
they also now have a room they can close up for up to 40 person event
also added - make reservations online
they also deliver now

also, was told that there will be a "happening" may 29th from 11am - here's original text:
הי, הנך מוזמן/ת להפנינג פתיחה מחודשת של סניף הוופל בר ברמת אשכול.
בהפנינג יהיו שלל הפתעות
יום שישי, ה-29.05 מהשעה 11:00 בבוקר.
האירוע מתאים לכל המשפחה
מחכים לראותכם!
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5051 on: May 06, 2015, 04:46:08 AM »
What do I do for תוכן
Can I fill it out in English?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5052 on: May 06, 2015, 03:26:35 PM »
What do I do for תוכן
Can I fill it out in English?
yes
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5053 on: May 07, 2015, 02:36:12 AM »
Any (reliably) kosher (mehadrin) places to eat in haifa?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5054 on: May 07, 2015, 04:07:24 PM »
Is yoels open tomorrow?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5055 on: May 07, 2015, 04:12:10 PM »
What's their hechsher?
Plain Rabanut

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5056 on: May 07, 2015, 04:24:02 PM »
Has anyone experienced stolen stuff from your car in Israel. My rental car from Hertz through Noach,  was broken into on my first day, and almost all my luggage stolen including electronics. Does the United CDW cover that?

Anyone know the kashrus in Leonardo Plaza? Heter Mechira? Jerusalem Rabbinate?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5057 on: May 08, 2015, 07:34:40 AM »
How do I make an account online in the iriya to pay a parking ticket without a teudat zehut? Passport number doesn't work.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5058 on: May 08, 2015, 08:03:29 AM »
How do I make an account online in the iriya to pay a parking ticket without a teudat zehut? Passport number doesn't work.
make up fake t.z. (use your meuchedet or bituach leumi number)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5059 on: May 10, 2015, 12:23:27 PM »
looking for a reputable and cheap company/individual to replace some windows in my apt. any recommendations?