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Begin Museum- outside the Old City
Caliber 3- Shooting Range in Gush Etzion
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2048 - Tlv - Incredible fun experience! Active Activities in each room. cool team game, electrifying, challenging and especially fun!
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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.
http://tmsifting.org/en/visitor-and-volunteer-information/
https://www.patbamelach.com/
https://www.galita.co.il/en
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South

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FB group with many ideas of activities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsdaysoutisrael

Separate Beaches - AS OF 2022!
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Separate Areas for Men and Women:
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10340 on: July 13, 2018, 12:17:27 PM »
Does anyone know of any apartments in Jerusalem for less then $100 a night for 07/29/18 -08/09/18?
For how many people? Adults, children

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10341 on: July 14, 2018, 11:18:42 PM »
I just book a flights and will be in Israel for 3 weeks. the first week we will be Yerusalem but looking for suggestions on where to stay for shabbas for the first and second weekends of August. I will be travelling with wife and 10 year old daughter. I tried looking a Kibbutz lavi but booked for those two weeks.

I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks



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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10342 on: July 14, 2018, 11:40:26 PM »
Does anyone know of any apartments in Jerusalem for less then $100 a night for 07/29/18 -08/09/18?
Any preferred area? How many people?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10343 on: July 15, 2018, 12:25:59 AM »
You can try Kinar for a Shabbos.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10344 on: July 15, 2018, 01:50:55 AM »
For how many people? Adults, children
4 adults.
It can be a one bedroom.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10345 on: July 15, 2018, 01:54:58 AM »
Any preferred area? How many people?
Mea Shearim/Geula or Belz area
4 adults, it can be a one bedroom.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10346 on: July 16, 2018, 08:09:38 AM »
Mea Shearim/Geula or Belz area
4 adults, it can be a one bedroom.

Try the Bransdorfer apartments in Geulah.  They run from 75 - 95 for one or, two bedrooms. Very basic, no amenities (NO internet connection) but comfortable and IMO, in a perfect location. 

To the person above regarding Rabbi Simcha Hochbaum.  The website is https://www.hebronfund.org/tours/.  I would suggest at least reaching out to him.  My guess is something can be worked out.  The website does say "$250 per immediate family (this family discount is offered for parents visiting with more than three paying children between the ages of 6 and 20)."

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10347 on: July 16, 2018, 11:59:16 AM »
I just book a flights and will be in Israel for 3 weeks. the first week we will be Yerusalem but looking for suggestions on where to stay for shabbas for the first and second weekends of August. I will be travelling with wife and 10 year old daughter. I tried looking a Kibbutz lavi but booked for those two weeks.

I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
I know someone who just rented in the new shneller apartment in geula for $800 for a week

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10348 on: July 16, 2018, 01:45:49 PM »
Try the Bransdorfer apartments in Geulah.  They run from 75 - 95 for one or, two bedrooms. Very basic, no amenities (NO internet connection) but comfortable and IMO, in a perfect location. 
Thank you.
Do you have a contact number?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10349 on: July 16, 2018, 03:13:28 PM »
I just book a flights and will be in Israel for 3 weeks. the first week we will be Yerusalem but looking for suggestions on where to stay for shabbas for the first and second weekends of August. I will be travelling with wife and 10 year old daughter. I tried looking a Kibbutz lavi but booked for those two weeks.

I appreciate any suggestions. Thanks
I'd spend a week in the Golan.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10350 on: July 16, 2018, 04:55:32 PM »
Looking for a tzimmer with a pool. Sleeps 6.  Pool does not have to be that large but big enough for my kids to practice swimming in.   Close to Yerushalaim a plus.  Any recommendations appreciated.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10351 on: July 18, 2018, 08:34:02 AM »
Will upgrading a Golan sim to the 100 Shekel plan work for service in Italy? Or you have to have the 100 Shek plan for at least a month even when upgrading?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10352 on: July 19, 2018, 11:02:09 AM »
Any places to eat in or near mamilla that are under eida chareidis, landau or rubin?
Kid and budget friendly.
Thanks

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10353 on: July 19, 2018, 11:09:00 AM »
Across from the churva shul in the old city I think there is a laundo
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10354 on: July 19, 2018, 11:10:16 AM »
or rimon in mamila
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10355 on: July 19, 2018, 11:17:44 AM »
or rimon in mamila


Thanks.  Is that cafe rimon?
Anything cheaper?  It's like 60 shekel for pasta

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10356 on: July 19, 2018, 12:15:36 PM »
Thanks.  Is that cafe rimon?
Anything cheaper?  It's like 60 shekel for pasta

Regardless of price rimon is not Landau Rubin or eida so that’s not what you’re looking for.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10357 on: July 19, 2018, 02:26:44 PM »
anything interesting in or near bat yam to do with small kids?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10358 on: July 19, 2018, 04:18:16 PM »
Looking for a tzimmer with a pool. Sleeps 6.  Pool does not have to be that large but big enough for my kids to practice swimming in.   Close to Yerushalaim a plus.  Any recommendations appreciated.

Try this, it's a 5-br villa in the Judean Hills, with a private pool in a gated community with shuls, and it looks nice. I think it's 15-20 min from Jerusalem.  I've never stayed there but once looked into it.

https://www.totallyjewishtravel.com/israel_travel/kosher-judean-hill-boutique-villa-vacation-rentals

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I'm not sure what you're willing to spend and I think this is more in the price range of a nice villa than a Tzimmer, but it looks really nice and it's very close to Jerusalem.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10359 on: July 19, 2018, 04:23:21 PM »
Will upgrading a Golan sim to the 100 Shekel plan work for service in Italy? Or you have to have the 100 Shek plan for at least a month even when upgrading?
I imagine they'd treat it like a new plan. It'll still give you 100 min and 2 GB even in the first 30 days though:

 שיחות יוצאות ונכנסות מחו"ל לישראל ומישראל למנוי. ב-30 יום* הראשונים מההפעלה - 100 דקות שיחה

גלישה בחו"ל עד 6GB בחודש. ב-30 יום* הראשונים מההפעלה הגלישה בנפח 2GB

https://www.golantelecom.co.il/web/registration_i.php?plan_id=109