Things To Do In Israel Master Thread

[Z56]

What is the best way to go to maaras hamachpela these days

Depends what you consider "Best" Or " safest"

[Cholentfresser]

What is the best way to go to maaras hamachpela these days

You can either drive yourself,  take egged,  or take a tour.  Driving yourself is likely the cheapest,  but definitely not the safest..
If you want a tour,  there's Hoffman Tours and The Hebron Fund.

[cholent]

You can either drive yourself,  take egged,  or take a tour.  Driving yourself is likely the cheapest,  but definitely not the safest..
If you want a tour,  there's Hoffman Tours and The Hebron Fund.

We took the egged bus, was a little roundabout but otherwise fine and a lot cheaper than a tour

[Moshke]

First time driving my self in Isreal am I safe when using Waze only ?

[cholent]

First time driving my self in Isreal am I safe when using Waze only ?

I wouldn't, unless you are at least somewhat familiar with the area and maybe don't go off highways for side routes

[Moshke]

Tnx

[Live N Learn]

What's a good traveler's insurance (medical) to use in Israel?

https://www.travelguard.com/travelinsurance/index.asp?intcmp=clc-001-Nav-2-TravelInsurance

[Cholentfresser]

https://www.travelguard.com/travelinsurance/index.asp?intcmp=clc-001-Nav-2-TravelInsurance

Thanks. I found one.

[pinigee]

HI
Not sure if this is the right place was looking for such a thread couldn't find.. posting upcoming trip iyh..!

Israel May 18th - 29th i have some itinerary scratched together looking for some advise/tips.. please.

Leaving JFK May 17th to TLV with a stop in FRA Flying Lufthansa biz (80k united saver)..
arriving Israel>

Thursday
May 18th 7:00pm dinner at the Ritz in Herzliya Hotel: Herods Herzliya,

Friday

afternoon driving up north to Tzefas, Ari h"k mikva, staying shabbes at the ruth rimonim friday night davening in at the Carlebach shul,
shabbos morning touring a little old city,

Motzie shabbos

Meron, R' Shimon,

Sunday
tour guide for a little Tzefas, Amuka, ATV riding, Rosh Hanikra, little Kevurim in Teverya, Hotel: Leonardo Plaza teverya,

Monday
driving down to Mitzpe Ramon staying the night at the Beresheet hotel, durring the day we'll take a tour from the hotel to the Crater,

Tuesday
Tour guide picking us up from hotel taking us to Herods Dea sea and touring masada ein gedi, Jeeping Midbor Yehuda and back to hotel,

Wednesday
Tour guide picking us up from Dead sea taking us to Jerusalem touring old city, and Ir David, Hotel: Leonardo Plaza

Thursday
Segway tour old city (or maybe new city?), Yad V'shem, Meah Shearim, Geula, Yaffa, Memilla mall, Hotel: Leonardo Plaza

Friday

Hoffmans tour to Kever Ruchel and Mearas Hamachpila, Shuk.. Hotel: Waldorf

Shabbos
Nothing plain on agenda.. Hotel: Waldorf

Motzie Shabbos

Keiver Duvid Hamelich for Melava Malka, Hotel: Waldorf

Sunday
visiting relatives.. Hotel somewhere in Tel aviv, 6:15am flight back to NYC with a stop in Vie..

Please let me know if a day has too much or too little to cover and which interesting place I left out..

Thanks so much in advance!

 

[shmoe joe]

This is a reply to pinnigee: (i didn't want to copy paste the whole thing would be very long) if possible try to push in a visit to the blind museum very very interesting http://www.childrensmuseum.org.il/eng/pages/childrens_activity/dialogue_in_the_dark.aspx
Besides this looks very good hope you enjoy!

[aygart]

How much time should I give for yad vashem

[shmoe joe]

How much time should I give for yad vashem

minimal 2 1/2 hours

[David Smith]

First time driving my self in Isreal am I safe when using Waze only ?

Depends what areas you're frequenting.

[aygart]

minimal 2 1/2 hours

THanks. How much time realistically without rushing?

[Aron27]

THanks. How much time realistically without rushing?

3-4 hours maybe.. but you could be there for much longer if you want.. there is tons to see..

[nafnaf12]

Any decent cleaners in the Mir yehsiva area?
I know they're a couple different ones would like to know if anyone has any input on which one to use.

[Live N Learn]

Any decent cleaners in the Mir yehsiva area?
I know they're a couple different ones would like to know if anyone has any input on which one to use.

If it's something simple, they should be fine, but if you're looking for someone special there's a great place on HaDavidka.

[shmoe joe]

If it's something simple, they should be fine, but if you're looking for someone special there's a great place on HaDavidka.

hadavidka and a lot of others do pick up's in the mir. You'll have to ask around in the yeshiva which days.

[Z56]

hadavidka and a lot of others do pick up's in the mir. You'll have to ask around in the yeshiva which days.

Basically every day until 10-10:30

[nafnaf12]

Thanks that's exactly the info I was looking for!