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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.
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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.
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Migdal Dovid- Museum of Jerusalem
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Tax Museum
Gush Katif Museum
Science Museum
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Israel Museum
Italian Jewish Art Museum
Beit Harav Kook
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsdaysoutisrael

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Tveria - near Chamei Tveria
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Akko X2
Ashdod
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8920 on: June 13, 2017, 06:40:15 PM »
Must reserve in advance (next available date is 7/12!)

07/02 if you don't choose 'Orthodox family'.

ETA: Or you could take the virtual tour for free, whenever you want.  ;)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8921 on: June 14, 2017, 04:56:57 PM »
looking to buy a (manual) bike used here. pm me.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8922 on: June 15, 2017, 01:44:07 PM »
Where would be a good place to buy an American style drip coffee maker? I don't drink coffee and I'm not sure what would make one "American style" but was asked to purchase one for a friend.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8923 on: June 15, 2017, 01:57:01 PM »
Where would be a good place to buy an American style drip coffee maker? I don't drink coffee and I'm not sure what would make one "American style" but was asked to purchase one for a friend.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8924 on: June 16, 2017, 12:27:53 AM »
United will not let you check-in! Elal is YMMV I believe.

Why dont you go down to the Passport office, they can issue a new one on the spot.

United almost denied check-in where the middle name was Jacob on the passport and Yakov on the ticket.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8925 on: June 16, 2017, 05:59:12 AM »
United almost denied check-in where the middle name was Jacob on the passport and Yakov on the ticket.
makes sense

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8926 on: June 16, 2017, 06:56:56 AM »
makes sense

Making a problem because of a middle name?

Against the rules and doesn't make sense but this what that actually do sometimes.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8927 on: June 16, 2017, 10:20:35 AM »
Whats the safest way from tzefas to jerusalem at night. The 90 is really curvy...

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8928 on: June 16, 2017, 10:24:11 AM »
Whats the safest way from tzefas to jerusalem at night. The 90 is really curvy...

Via highway 6 fastest and safest

Beware of tolls
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8929 on: June 16, 2017, 10:48:19 AM »
Whats the safest way from tzefas to jerusalem at night. The 90 is really curvy...
the 6

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8930 on: June 16, 2017, 11:47:59 AM »
Via highway 6 fastest and safest

Beware of tolls
the 6
Thanks! Waze claims the 90 is faster. Or do you mean besides for the 90? What's the deal with the tolls? Is it expensive?

Also, does anyone have the address to berdichev shul in tzefas?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8931 on: June 17, 2017, 05:30:04 PM »
Whats the safest way from tzefas to jerusalem at night. The 90 is really curvy...

The other alternate besides for 90 or the 6 is the 2. It goes along the coast. It probably takes around 10 -15 minutes longer then the 6 but its free.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8932 on: June 17, 2017, 06:20:48 PM »


What's the deal with the tolls? Is it expensive?

Depends on the length you travel. A couple dollars plus usually around 50 shekel fee from the car rental company assuming you don't transfer the charge to your card.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8933 on: June 17, 2017, 06:55:20 PM »
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The other alternate besides for 90 or the 6 is the 2. It goes along the coast. It probably takes around 10 -15 minutes longer then the 6 but its free.

Depends on the length you travel. A couple dollars plus usually around 50 shekel fee from the car rental company assuming you don't transfer the charge to your card.
Thanks! Took the 90. Is there any way to avoid the charge from the rental company after? Not such a big deal if it's too complicated.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8934 on: June 18, 2017, 12:48:13 AM »
The 90 is free. It's only the 60 that has a toll charge.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8935 on: June 18, 2017, 03:26:50 AM »
The 90 is free. It's only the 6 that has a toll charge.

You mean the 6
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8936 on: June 18, 2017, 06:15:31 AM »
The 90 is free. It's only the 60 that has a toll charge.
I meant I took the 6.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8937 on: June 18, 2017, 06:19:16 AM »
I meant I took the 6.

You will probably get a charge of  aprox. $25
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8938 on: June 18, 2017, 06:20:30 AM »
Has anyone stayed at the Ramada in Hadera? Seems to have great reviews(since the new grand opening). Seems to be really cheap if you use the Cash and points option for around 100 a night (3000+65)! Please let me know as I am considering it as an alternative to Netanya.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8939 on: June 18, 2017, 07:16:10 AM »
Anyone know if Greens in Rechvia has wifi and is it the type of place where I can sit and chill with my computer for while?