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Hatzolah AND Ambulance 101 or 1221
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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
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National Library
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Jclay
Mamila
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Blind or Deaf Museum in Cholon- Blind, amazing. Deaf, good. Prior reservation needed.
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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

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

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Akko X2
Ashdod
Ashkelon
Bat Yam
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Hertzilya (only in the summer?? BZ only??)
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Nahariya

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5780 on: September 20, 2015, 07:20:42 AM »
Best way to get from the airport to northern Israel?
Just jump into a cab?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5781 on: September 20, 2015, 08:13:27 AM »
Best way to get from the airport to northern Israel?
Just jump into a cab?
Prob not unless you wanna pay through the roof.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5782 on: September 20, 2015, 08:35:00 AM »
Any ideas where I can find an apartment for rent, in Har Nof, for a week in January?
AirBNB

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5783 on: September 20, 2015, 08:50:39 AM »
Best way to get from the airport to northern Israel?
Just jump into a cab?
Rent a car from the airport. A cab will cost you over 600 shekel rt

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5784 on: September 20, 2015, 10:48:11 AM »
AirBNB
I can't sort it by the Har Nof section of Jerusalem.

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Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5785 on: September 20, 2015, 11:08:00 AM »
I can't sort it by the Har Nof section of Jerusalem.
If you do it from a computer you can zoom on a location and it'll find specifically there.

Eta just tried and it can be done on the app as well.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5786 on: September 20, 2015, 11:09:02 AM »
I can't sort it by the Har Nof section of Jerusalem.
+1 if you search on homeaway you can do it on the app

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5787 on: September 20, 2015, 06:07:24 PM »
Is there a number to call for the nesher airport car service for lost and found, I left a bag in our van ?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5788 on: September 20, 2015, 06:10:39 PM »
Is there a number to call for the nesher airport car service for lost and found, I left a bag in our van ?
Call them and ask them 026257227

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5789 on: September 20, 2015, 06:12:42 PM »
Will they still pick up the phone now ? I tried that number a couple of times, but could not get through to anybody.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5790 on: September 20, 2015, 06:45:30 PM »
Will they still pick up the phone now ? I tried that number a couple of times, but could not get through to anybody.

They should, keep trying.
Also try 02-623-1231.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5791 on: September 21, 2015, 12:40:13 AM »
They had our bag. Thanks.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5792 on: September 21, 2015, 01:33:32 AM »
They had our bag. Thanks.
B'H. You aren't having the best of luck recently

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5793 on: September 21, 2015, 01:39:44 AM »
Has anyone stayed at the Ritzaliyah for shabbos?
Is there a shul on premises or nearby?
What's the best option for meals?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5794 on: September 21, 2015, 03:01:34 AM »


Has anyone stayed at the Ritzaliyah for shabbos?
Is there a shul on premises or nearby?

ive been there for shabbos few times and very nice

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5795 on: September 21, 2015, 03:29:40 AM »

B'H. You aren't having the best of luck recently
Yep. B"H we arrived in one piece. This is our first major trip with our child, where we have lots of luggage for Yom Tov etc. , so it's a learning experience.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5796 on: September 21, 2015, 05:16:07 AM »
Yep. B"H we arrived in one piece. This is our first major trip with our child, where we have lots of luggage for Yom Tov etc. , so it's a learning experience.

How long are you here for?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5797 on: September 21, 2015, 05:24:43 AM »


I saw that :), but I want to know more details please!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5798 on: September 21, 2015, 07:37:21 AM »

How long are you here for?
till after yom tov.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #5799 on: September 21, 2015, 09:13:15 AM »
Any idea where I can find someone to fix my Blackberry?