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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)
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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!
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Biking - Beatiful trails in the valleys outside of the city. PM Drago if interested.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #540 on: July 10, 2012, 11:23:41 AM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 10, 2012, 11:20:50 AM
Is this because of the waitress situation?
So true
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #541 on: July 10, 2012, 11:45:52 AM »
Contrary to their previous statement, Modern does not serve their 'Express' menu after 17:00. Luckily there are exceptions for pax with Concierge Key status.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #542 on: July 10, 2012, 11:52:05 AM »
Quote from: shmuelb on July 10, 2012, 08:42:24 AM
:) I assume that you are being sarcastic/funny, with the smile... ::) ;D :o 8)
Correct, but I don't know how to make other types of smiles
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #543 on: July 10, 2012, 12:02:27 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 10, 2012, 11:20:50 AM
Is this because of the waitress situation?
i cant imagine rabbanut has a problem with that
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #544 on: July 10, 2012, 01:21:04 PM »
Quote from: moish on July 10, 2012, 12:02:27 PM
i cant imagine rabbanut has a problem with that

So it'll be like Hadar Geula (in the old days...)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #545 on: July 10, 2012, 01:52:33 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 10, 2012, 01:21:04 PM
So it'll be like Hadar Geula (in the old days...)
Except here the waitress thing really comes into play, I wouldn't trust them
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #546 on: July 10, 2012, 02:04:52 PM »
Waitress?
The hotel stickers issue.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #548 on: July 10, 2012, 02:12:21 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on July 10, 2012, 11:20:50 AM
Is this because of the waitress situation?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #551 on: July 11, 2012, 09:21:51 AM »
250 sh for 125 sh at this Mehadrin (Agudas Yisroel) restaurant, Kayara.
http://www.groupon.co.il/deals/jerusalem-iw/.07NKoz

Anyone been here before?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #552 on: July 11, 2012, 09:27:07 AM »
Quote from: Reuven on July 11, 2012, 09:21:51 AM
250 sh for 125 sh at this Mehadrin (Agudas Yisroel) restaurant, Kayara.
http://www.groupon.co.il/deals/jerusalem-iw/.07NKoz

Anyone been here before?

Been to Sheyan (same place, on top of Keyara, asian food) and was really nice.
Keyara is regular meaty and supposed to be very good.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #553 on: July 11, 2012, 09:29:50 AM »
Keyara. 125 shekel for 250 credit. Up to twon coupons per table (each coupon up to two people). No other restrictions.

Keyara is one of the best mehadrin restaurants in J'lem.

Excellent deal. Belongs on the DD main page.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #554 on: July 11, 2012, 09:42:02 AM »
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #556 on: July 11, 2012, 10:53:40 AM »
Quote from: PlatinumGuy on July 11, 2012, 09:29:50 AM
Keyara. 125 shekel for 250 credit. Up to twon coupons per table (each coupon up to two people). No other restrictions.

Keyara is one of the best mehadrin restaurants in J'lem.

Excellent deal. Belongs on the DD main page.

Talk about stealing my thunder. Here I am, busting my butt to find you folks good deals, and you post it minutes after I do.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #557 on: July 11, 2012, 10:55:54 AM »
Quote from: Reuven on July 11, 2012, 10:53:40 AM
Talk about stealing my thunder. Here I am, busting my butt to find you folks good deals, and you post it minutes after I do.
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I'm sorry! I got it from you, but originally u didn't write Keyara, so I clarified your post.

Thanks man!
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #558 on: July 11, 2012, 02:30:01 PM »
it expires in 3 and a half weeks.   9 days of 9 days in between.     about 2 weeks total to use it.        i didn't realize and bought too many, does groupon israel have the "groupon promise??
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #559 on: July 11, 2012, 02:43:45 PM »
Quote from: yare on July 11, 2012, 02:30:01 PM
it expires in 3 and a half weeks.   9 days of 9 days in between.     about 2 weeks total to use it.        i didn't realize and bought too many, does groupon israel have the "groupon promise??
i may be willing to buy one form you depending on a few things what is the average pp at keyara?
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