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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10400 on: August 08, 2018, 09:46:21 AM »
Does Hoffman Tours still exist? No reply to my email and website doesn't work.
Yes.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10401 on: August 08, 2018, 11:55:40 AM »
Does Hoffman Tours still exist? No reply to my email and website doesn't work.

They are big and well. Were you looking for something specific since they do have signs all over Yerusahlyim about there tours.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10402 on: August 18, 2018, 11:17:14 PM »
Dont kno where else to post this and sort of imminent...
How particular is israel when it comes to the no passport expiring within six months??
It’s a teenage girl with her father going for four days. Both have been there many times..
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10403 on: August 18, 2018, 11:34:18 PM »
Dont kno where else to post this and sort of imminent...
How particular is israel when it comes to the no passport expiring within six months??
It’s a teenage girl with her father going for four days. Both have been there many times..
Tia
What airline?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10404 on: August 19, 2018, 01:13:03 AM »
Delta
It’s gonna be two weeks short of six months.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10405 on: August 19, 2018, 10:47:47 AM »
Delta
It’s gonna be two weeks short of six months.
AFAIK Delta may give you a issue but I don’t think Israel will.

Anyone with recent experience?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10406 on: August 19, 2018, 03:10:30 PM »
AFAIK Delta may give you a issue but I don’t think Israel will.

Anyone with recent experience?
I can verify Israel will not give you an issue, recent experience, flight was on Turkish, no experience with Delta in this situation, maybe call them to be safe if no one gives a recent experience with Delta.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10407 on: August 19, 2018, 04:55:01 PM »
dos Davidka dry cleaners have a regular pick up and delivery at the Mir?
thanks

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10408 on: August 19, 2018, 05:01:19 PM »
dos Davidka dry cleaners have a regular pick up and delivery at the Mir?
thanks
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10409 on: August 20, 2018, 12:06:12 PM »
Is there any brand crockpot that lasts more than a year?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10410 on: August 20, 2018, 12:27:38 PM »
Is there any brand crockpot that lasts more than a year?
No. But to extend the life of mine (due to the biggest issue seeming to be the siding collapsing) I placed electrical tape along the seems between the base and sidings, and along the top of the siding where there is another seam. My Crock-Pot is still upright but someone dropped the ceramic insert and it has a fracture, so there went all that.
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10411 on: August 20, 2018, 01:26:34 PM »
Is there any brand crockpot that lasts more than a year?
They aren't made very well but I imagine the care has what to do with it. Mine lasted 5 years.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10412 on: August 20, 2018, 02:42:34 PM »
They aren't made very well but I imagine the care has what to do with it. Mine lasted 5 years.
Mine too, not sure what the issue is

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10413 on: August 21, 2018, 03:31:21 PM »
They aren't made very well but I imagine the care has what to do with it. Mine lasted 5 years.
Mine too, not sure what the issue is
+1 my parents had theirs for years, and I think they only got a new one when the ceramic insert broke. I've had mine for a few years with no issue...
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10414 on: August 21, 2018, 04:46:19 PM »
I handled it with care. For some reason the last 2 that i had the ceramic cracked after a year.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10415 on: August 22, 2018, 08:57:21 AM »
Just got back from the Hermon, IN THE SUMMER, it was very nice with enough attractions to keep the whole family busy for at least half a day. They have the following:

Cable Car to the highest point in E"Y
Carting which is a 3 wheel bike going down the mountain with only hand brakes. (I thought it was amazing) (15+)
Tubing on the side of the mountain for kids
Sky ride (think Batman in Great Adventures but on a much smaller level)
Roller coaster on the mountain (1-2 people per ride, each cart has a break to slow yourself down)

There is a pass for 110 ILS which includes 4 times on the above rides plus 3 times down on the tubing

Cable Car by itself is 49 ILS.

There is no entrance fee (like there is in the winter), lines are relatively short and move fast.

There is also a Kayaking option I did not take.

Place is CLOSED by 4:15.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10416 on: August 26, 2018, 08:50:09 PM »
anyone know a tzimmer in tveryah or nearby for 2+ people. views/private pool/porch are a plus. not expensive

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10417 on: August 27, 2018, 01:42:18 PM »
anyone know a tzimmer in tveryah or nearby for 2+ people. views/private pool/porch are a plus. not expensive

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10418 on: September 06, 2018, 10:09:03 AM »
Do they sell neocate baby formula in israel?
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