Things To Do In Israel Master Thread

[Zalc]

However be warned, in the summer its one of the hottest places in Israel.

I was just there and it was hot outside.
Inside the caves it is very pleasant, even on hot days.

[emr323]

Any good tour guides for Tzfas? Bonus points if available for a Shabbos tour.

[Young explorer]

looking for ideas where to stay up north Meron/Tzfas for a Thursday through Monday (Sep 29 - Oct 3rd)
must be in walking distance to shul

[Zalc]

looking for ideas where to stay up north Meron/Tzfas for a Thursday through Monday (Sep 29 - Oct 3rd)
must be in walking distance to shul

We stayed in this Airbnb, it’s a few minutes from the old city of tzfas, with a nice view.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38531784

He also has another unit, with a full roof terrace.
Host is a Frum yid.
Free cancellation until check in.

[nonstoptravel101]

Ideas for something interesting to do not food related near Jerusalem center for 1-2 hours at night? Kids with the babysitter

[moko]

We stayed in this Airbnb, it’s a few minutes from the old city of tzfas, with a nice view.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38531784

He also has another unit, with a full roof terrace.
Host is a Frum yid.
Free cancellation until check in.

[yfr bachur]

Just for you to know, they’re open on shabbos ר״ל

There's no charge to go up.
So unless you're very makpid about only going to shomer shabos places - not really a problem

[Dave321]

is it safe to drive to chevron?

[Shmobaum]

Would anyone know of a nanny/babysitter or agency of such that would be able to live in with my family in an  apt. For Sukkos?
Thanks

[jose34]

Would anyone know of a nanny/babysitter or agency of such that would be able to live in with my family in an  apt. For Sukkos?
Thanks

A seminary girl.

[elihak7]

Ideas for something interesting to do not food related near Jerusalem center for 1-2 hours at night? Kids with the babysitter

Bowling in talpiot?

[elihak7]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a nice clean kid friendly zimmer in beis chelkia? Or any nice moshav not far from jerusalem?

[nonstoptravel101]

Any data points regarding the insurance form needed for rental cars? Does it need to be printed or pdf is fine?

[Zalc]

Any data points regarding the insurance form needed for rental cars? Does it need to be printed or pdf is fine?

I believe Hertz always asks for printed, Avis and Sixt not always.
Might depend on the card issuer and the counter agent.

[shmooz]

Hertz always accepted my emailing it to them at the counter.
But bring printed anyway.

[herb]

Is discover generally accepted in Israel?
It's my only card without foreign transaction fee

[emp]

Hertz always accepted my emailing it to them at the counter.
But bring printed anyway.

Related question, does the proof need to explicitly state "Israel"? Amex "proof" I got from requesting via an automated proof of coverage email says

Coverage is worldwide except for vehicles rented in Australia, Italy, New Zealand, and any country on the Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned country list.

So is Hertz going to require me to also prove that Israel is not on the "Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned country" list? or do I need to call Amex and send proof that explicitly says that Israel is covered? And is that email sufficient or do I need to provide the full policy details to them?

[Dan]

Related question, does the proof need to explicitly state "Israel"? Amex "proof" I got from requesting via an automated proof of coverage email saysSo is Hertz going to require me to also prove that Israel is not on the "Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned country" list? or do I need to call Amex and send proof that explicitly says that Israel is covered? And is that email sufficient or do I need to provide the full policy details to them?

That's fine.

[pghtown]

Any data points regarding the insurance form needed for rental cars? Does it need to be printed or pdf is fine?

Hertz gave me a hard time insisting not only on a paper copy, but also that it is dated close to the rental (we had one from about 5 months earlier, from a postponed trip due to COVID- they declined that one). One agent also insisted that the letter specifically mentions Israel (CSR letter says "valid worldwide" which was not sufficient for one of the agents, but the other one accepted it.

[yelped]

Really ridiculous. You would think they know this by now.

This is real lshem shamayim.