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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10760 on: May 23, 2019, 03:47:45 PM »
Also planning a trip and looking for similar recommendations. What hikes are you considering in the Golan?

Tons of hike in Mt. Carmel, ranging from easy to hard.
In the summer you probably wont find that much water though, wherever you go in Israel.
Look hear for some ideas for hikes: https://www.parks.org.il/en/reserve-park/mount-carmel-national-park-and-nature-reserve/

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10761 on: May 23, 2019, 03:51:28 PM »
Anyone know the hechsher on this?
https://www.tomocandy.com/workshops
"kosher lemehadrin parve supervised by the Rabanut of Ramat Gan."

What does that even mean?
Is there what to concerned about with sugar and food coloring anyway?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10762 on: May 23, 2019, 04:09:55 PM »
Is there what to concerned about with sugar and food coloring anyway?
There are always things to be concerned about in Israel
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10763 on: May 23, 2019, 04:13:03 PM »
"kosher lemehadrin parve supervised by the Rabanut of Ramat Gan."

What does that even mean?
Is there what to concerned about with sugar and food coloring anyway?

certain "coloring" can be made with treif or treif additives.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10764 on: May 23, 2019, 04:18:06 PM »
certain "coloring" can be made with treif or treif additives.
there are certain red food coloring for example, that's made of certain parts of bugs!!!
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10765 on: May 23, 2019, 07:32:08 PM »
If they like getting dirty and digging then yes. I went 4 years ago with kids 13, 9 and 7. They all really liked it.
Is it an authentic dig? Do you find real things or is it planted stuff

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10766 on: May 23, 2019, 07:33:09 PM »
FWIW:

I guess thats kinda newish. Was def rabanut when I called them

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10767 on: May 23, 2019, 07:45:01 PM »
certain "coloring" can be made with treif or treif additives.
And this is something that could happen under this?
"kosher lemehadrin parve supervised by the Rabanut of Ramat Gan."

What does that even mean?
Is there what to concerned about with sugar and food coloring anyway?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10768 on: May 23, 2019, 07:56:11 PM »
Can you give a rundown of the pros and cons?
It's a lot further away from J'lem!

Have done both Eretz Bereishit and Kfar Kedem.
Kfar Kedem was better IMHO.

Gangaroo on my list again. No koala bear, though.
 They sleep most of the day away, anyway.
 
Planning to do both again this summer with my 8 yr old.




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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10769 on: May 23, 2019, 07:57:53 PM »
Have done both Eretz Bereishit and Kfar Kedem.
Kfar Kedem was better IMHO
Can you give a rundown of the pros and cons?
It's a lot further away from J'lem!
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10770 on: May 23, 2019, 09:46:12 PM »
Can you give a rundown of the pros and cons?
It's a lot further away from J'lem!


In Kfar Kedem, we got dressed up (like in Eretz Bereishit)
rode donkeys, sat in a tent and ate the Pitot we baked.
On both occasions, we had a private group.
It was 10+ and 14 yrs ago when we went.
We had a much younger group of children at Kfar Kedem (14 yrs ago)-very pleasant overall. (our youngest was over a year)
The guide at Eretz Bereishit was less warm in his role.
YMMV
Our stop at Kfar Kedem was on our way up north.
Eretz Bereishit was on our way down south.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10771 on: May 26, 2019, 05:25:57 PM »
What's with the hechsher in either place?
Thoughts on the eating the fire baked Pita from Eretz bereishit with this teuda?

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10772 on: May 26, 2019, 08:00:12 PM »
Last time we were in E"Y (Nov. 2015) it was too dangerous to go to Chevron. This time we'd like to go, but still don't feel comfortable driving. What are our options for an organized tour or secure bus ride to Chevron? Kever Rochel is fine as well, but if it's not included, we can drive there ourselves.

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10773 on: May 26, 2019, 08:48:29 PM »
Last time we were in E"Y (Nov. 2015) it was too dangerous to go to Chevron. This time we'd like to go, but still don't feel comfortable driving. What are our options for an organized tour or secure bus ride to Chevron? Kever Rochel is fine as well, but if it's not included, we can drive there ourselves.
To Chevron you could use egged tavura, they have bullet proof buses
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10774 on: May 27, 2019, 02:52:05 PM »
Where can i get a Weber charcoal 22" grill, or something similar? and good charcoal?
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10775 on: May 27, 2019, 03:15:54 PM »
Where can i get a Weber charcoal 22" grill, or something similar? and good charcoal?
Dunno where u are, but u can try Oshar Ad (Bingo)

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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10776 on: May 27, 2019, 03:26:31 PM »
Dunno where u are, but u can try Oshar Ad (Bingo)
They sell garbage ones im looking for better quality
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10777 on: May 27, 2019, 03:30:26 PM »
They sell garbage ones im looking for better quality
There is a store on bar illan that sells all kind of grills and grill related stuff here is a link for Google maps
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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10778 on: May 27, 2019, 05:14:10 PM »
Thoughts on the eating the fire baked Pita from Eretz bereishit with this teuda?



Dan- When are you going to Israel? I will be going with my 7 yr old this week, and am looking at the same places you are ( Chocolate making/Eretz Bereishit). Also, I will be based in Efrat, so it is closer to me, but am hopefully going to do bread making at Pat Bamelach. heard amazing things about it.


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Re: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread
« Reply #10779 on: May 27, 2019, 05:15:42 PM »
There is a store on bar illan that sells all kind of grills and grill related stuff here is a link for Google maps
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Gas Noni
Bar Ilan 30, Jerusalem, Israel
+972 2-537-5199
https://maps.app.goo.gl/T8RC3CRcfHsMrwCe9
Thanks
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