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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
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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
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
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National Library
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Blind or Deaf Museum in Cholon- Blind, amazing. Deaf, good. Prior reservation needed.
Hagana Museum in Tel Aviv--15NIS per adult; students free; a bit disjointed and kind of fake acting in the videos, but mostly very interesting and educational.
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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

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
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Nahariya

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Women Morning: Mon, Weds, Fri - Afternoon: Sun, Tues, Thurs
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8840 on: May 22, 2017, 10:03:50 AM »
Thanks, Is the only way to get Isrotel points by hotel stays in the Isrotel chain?
They sell them at times.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8841 on: May 22, 2017, 11:01:39 AM »
Small family of four, visiting for a week and looking for suggestions for a driver. Driver should be able to speak/understand English and help with itinerary.
First time in Israel and need hand holding for trip.
Any recommendations?
Thank​ you

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8842 on: May 22, 2017, 12:55:29 PM »
Is there a mehadrin middle eastern type restaurant in Jerusalem?
Entrecote in Har Chotzvim

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8843 on: May 22, 2017, 04:28:39 PM »
How do you book a room in the LiTov hotel?
On their website you cannot book and the websites that are linked to it do not book as well.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8844 on: May 22, 2017, 04:30:19 PM »
How do you book a room in the LiTov hotel?
On their website you cannot book and the websites that are linked to it do not book as well.

call or email
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8845 on: May 22, 2017, 05:10:51 PM »
Entrecote in Har Chotzvim
What about Entrecote is middle eastern?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8846 on: May 22, 2017, 05:14:24 PM »
Small family of four, visiting for a week and looking for suggestions for a driver. Driver should be able to speak/understand English and help with itinerary.
First time in Israel and need hand holding for trip.
Any recommendations?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8848 on: May 22, 2017, 05:27:29 PM »
Small family of four, visiting for a week and looking for suggestions for a driver. Driver should be able to speak/understand English and help with itinerary.
First time in Israel and need hand holding for trip.
Any recommendations?
Thank​ you
How much are you willing to pay?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8849 on: May 22, 2017, 05:44:27 PM »
What about Entrecote is middle eastern?
Pretty much everything on the menu

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8850 on: May 22, 2017, 05:45:55 PM »
Pretty much everything on the menu
Pita bread and hummus is not considered middle eastern.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8851 on: May 22, 2017, 05:50:30 PM »
Bituach Leumi.  Chisachon Lchol Yeled.
50 or 100?  Bank or Invest?  If invest, where?
Does anyone understand the risks?  Profits?  Is it worth the risk for the profit?

Please keep discussion towards the economic, not halachic.  There's a different thread for that.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8852 on: May 22, 2017, 05:52:12 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8853 on: May 22, 2017, 09:47:54 PM »
Is it safe?

For a first timer, somewhat.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8854 on: May 22, 2017, 11:31:19 PM »
call or email
do you have an email address for LiTov hotel I did not see one in their website.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8855 on: May 23, 2017, 02:51:03 AM »
Bituach Leumi.  Chisachon Lchol Yeled.
50 or 100?  Bank or Invest?  If invest, where?
Does anyone understand the risks?  Profits?  Is it worth the risk for the profit?

Please keep discussion towards the economic, not halachic.  There's a different thread for that.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8856 on: May 23, 2017, 03:34:55 AM »
Bituach Leumi.  Chisachon Lchol Yeled.
50 or 100?  Bank or Invest?  If invest, where?
Does anyone understand the risks?  Profits?  Is it worth the risk for the profit?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8857 on: May 23, 2017, 07:28:44 AM »
We are visiting Yerushalayim from the US this summer. Looking to rent a furnished/equipped (kosher Mehadrin Kitchen) apartment for a family in Yerushalayim. At least 2 bedrooms, walking distance to Kosel. Dates: July 31-August 21. Please PM with details.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8858 on: May 23, 2017, 08:02:44 AM »
We are visiting Yerushalayim from the US this summer. Looking to rent a furnished/equipped (kosher Mehadrin Kitchen) apartment for a family in Yerushalayim. At least 2 bedrooms, walking distance to Kosel. Dates: July 31-August 21. Please PM with details.
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Which side of town do you want?
Rechavia, Ramat Eshkol?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8859 on: May 23, 2017, 10:22:32 AM »
Anyone have experience getting their (Israeli style) floors professionally cleaned? Or a significantly better method than sponja?