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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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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
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Migdal Dovid- Museum of Jerusalem
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Tax Museum
Gush Katif Museum
Science Museum
Bible Lands Museum
Israel Museum
Italian Jewish Art Museum
Beit Harav Kook
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FB group with many ideas of activities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsdaysoutisrael

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Separate Areas for Men and Women:
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Tveria - Chof Menachem
Tveria - near Chamei Tveria
Yam Hamelach - International Beach
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Akko X2
Ashdod
Ashkelon
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6140 on: November 15, 2015, 01:48:26 PM »
Can someone point me towards a thread that discusses things to do/places to stay in Tzfas/Teveria?

Or is that all just supposed to be mixed in here...?

(Main thing I am searching for for now is a Mehadrin hotel - if anyone has any recommendations)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6141 on: November 15, 2015, 01:53:08 PM »
Can someone point me towards a thread that discusses things to do/places to stay in Tzfas/Teveria?

Or is that all just supposed to be mixed in here...?

(Main thing I am searching for for now is a Mehadrin hotel - if anyone has any recommendations)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6143 on: November 17, 2015, 01:30:51 PM »
I'm looking for a comprehensive list of all restaurants that are under the Eidah of Yerushalayim (that's all I'll eat from, and Landau).  Where can I find such a list?  Anyone know if the list attached (copied from www.kosherest.co.il) is accurate and current listings?  Why does the wiki for this thread only mention two or three places?


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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6144 on: November 17, 2015, 01:47:48 PM »
I'm looking for a comprehensive list of all restaurants that are under the Eidah of Yerushalayim (that's all I'll eat from, and Landau).  Where can I find such a list?  Anyone know if the list attached (copied from www.kosherest.co.il) is accurate and current listings?  Why does the wiki for this thread only mention two or three places?
Not many restaurants are under the eidah. Most are Machpud or Rabanut Mehadrin and some Rubin.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6145 on: November 17, 2015, 02:03:51 PM »
I'm looking for a comprehensive list of all restaurants that are under the Eidah of Yerushalayim (that's all I'll eat from, and Landau).  Where can I find such a list?  Anyone know if the list attached (copied from www.kosherest.co.il) is accurate and current listings?  Why does the wiki for this thread only mention two or three places?
how did you sort by those hechserim? i didn't go through the list but i doubt its accurate, the restaurant scene changes to often

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6146 on: November 17, 2015, 02:25:34 PM »
any one knows of a Very Nice zimmer in jerusalem area ?

Just got back from staying at a beautiful apartment in the heart of the Geula neighborhood. The landlord was a real mentch too and it was very decently priced. You can email him at ykrental@gmail.com

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6147 on: November 17, 2015, 03:08:20 PM »
Anyone know the number for a Sheirut that will pick a family up from Ben Gurion and take them to Jerusalem? What is the contact info and cost (if you know)?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6148 on: November 17, 2015, 03:22:37 PM »
how did you sort by those hechserim? i didn't go through the list but i doubt its accurate, the restaurant scene changes to often
One of the columns is labeled כשרות   and there is a little arrow you can click on to sort according to the Kashrus agency

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6149 on: November 17, 2015, 04:27:46 PM »
Anyone know the number for a Sheirut that will pick a family up from Ben Gurion and take them to Jerusalem? What is the contact info and cost (if you know)?
How many people? Looking for a taxi?/assuming you don't want the regular nesher?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6150 on: November 17, 2015, 06:13:37 PM »
Heading to the HolyLand tomorrow i"Yh.

Does anyone know if the Friday Chevron Vasikin Bus is in operation and contact #?

Is it "safe" to go to Maaras Hamachpelah now?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6151 on: November 17, 2015, 07:09:04 PM »
Heading to the HolyLand tomorrow i"Yh.

Does anyone know if the Friday Chevron Vasikin Bus is in operation and contact #?

Is it "safe" to go to Maaras Hamachpelah now?
Can u bring me in duty free?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6152 on: November 17, 2015, 10:10:06 PM »
How many people? Looking for a taxi?/assuming you don't want the regular nesher?

4 people with a lot of luggage/double stroller, car seats, etc. We wont fit in one taxi. I tried emailing nesher and no one is getting back to me.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6153 on: November 18, 2015, 02:35:22 AM »
4 people with a lot of luggage/double stroller, car seats, etc. We wont fit in one taxi. I tried emailing nesher and no one is getting back to me.
You will fit in a regular nesher. They may charge you a little extra for alot of luggage though. If taking the regular nesher you dont have to reserve anything

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6154 on: November 18, 2015, 06:55:31 AM »
Whats a recommended meat for a  main at red heifer?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6155 on: November 18, 2015, 08:34:57 AM »
Tried calling Ricotta at the number listed on their website- 0538095155- and its not working. Anyone have a different number?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6156 on: November 18, 2015, 11:47:46 AM »
Anyone know the number for a Sheirut that will pick a family up from Ben Gurion and take them to Jerusalem? What is the contact info and cost (if you know)?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6157 on: November 18, 2015, 11:53:55 AM »
Anyone know the number for a Sheirut that will pick a family up from Ben Gurion and take them to Jerusalem? What is the contact info and cost (if you know)?
When is this for?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6158 on: November 18, 2015, 12:11:50 PM »
Anyone know the number for a Sheirut that will pick a family up from Ben Gurion and take them to Jerusalem? What is the contact info and cost (if you know)?

I took Bar Ilan taxi to airport from Jerusalem, 4 ppl with luggage and they charged 260 shekel. +972 2-586-6666

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #6159 on: November 18, 2015, 12:38:28 PM »
You will fit in a regular nesher. They may charge you a little extra for alot of luggage though. If taking the regular nesher you dont have to reserve anything

We do not want to share with other people. We will want to get to our apartment ASAP