Author Topic: Things To Do In Israel Master Thread (Read 2548545 times)

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12180 on:** September 19, 2023, 11:34:00 AM »

@jj1000 First of all - A Gmar Chasima Tova and I hope you enjoy your trip.

I would do bental on the way back from nimrod on wed.
Also, I'm not sure you could count on getting shabbos food @ 2:45pm (at the earliest!) on friday... it's three hours to shkiya...

You keep one day?

(maybe it's a chabad thing?)

yungermanchik · « **Reply #12181 on:** September 19, 2023, 02:25:02 PM »

Quote from: yfr bachur on September 19, 2023, 11:34:00 AM

@jj1000 First of all - A Gmar Chasima Tova and I hope you enjoy your trip.

I would do bental on the way back from nimrod on wed.
Also, I'm not sure you could count on getting shabbos food @ 2:45pm (at the earliest!) on friday... it's three hours to shkiya...

You keep one day? (maybe it's a chabad thing?)

This is not a trip for him:

Quote from: jj1000 on September 14, 2023, 03:16:02 PM

but I added and let them decide.

yelped · « **Reply #12182 on:** September 19, 2023, 07:53:52 PM »

Quote from: yfr bachur on September 19, 2023, 11:34:00 AM

@jj1000
You keep one day? (maybe it's a chabad thing?)

Didn't expect you not to know that in Lubavitch they keep according to where they are.

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12183 on:** September 20, 2023, 07:56:22 AM »

Quote from: yelped on September 19, 2023, 07:53:52 PM

Didn't expect you not to know that in Lubavitch they keep according to where they are.

Thought that was so but wasn't sure if that was everyone or just bachurim (like some sefardim...)

herb · « **Reply #12184 on:** September 20, 2023, 07:31:18 PM »

Traveling to Israel with DW and 2 kids for sukkos. Trying to decide if we should bring 2 single travel strollers or a double. On one hand it will be better to have a good, strong, sterdy stroller on the bumby stone and not having to always have 2 people pushing. On other hand I feel like it will be difficult to navigate the crowds and busy sidewalks/steps, and transportation with a big double.
Any thoughts?

jose34 · « **Reply #12185 on:** September 20, 2023, 07:49:28 PM »

Quote from: herb on September 20, 2023, 07:31:18 PM

Traveling to Israel with DW and 2 kids for sukkos. Trying to decide if we should bring 2 single travel strollers or a double. On one hand it will be better to have a good, strong, sterdy stroller on the bumby stone and not having to always have 2 people pushing. On other hand I feel like it will be difficult to navigate the crowds and busy sidewalks/steps, and transportation with a big double.
Any thoughts?

My thoughts...
Best to be as "narrow" as possible as possible unless you plan taking taxis every where.
Dont know ages of children but you can always carry one in your arms.

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12186 on:** September 21, 2023, 04:58:28 AM »

Quote from: herb on September 20, 2023, 07:31:18 PM

Traveling to Israel with DW and 2 kids for sukkos. Trying to decide if we should bring 2 single travel strollers or a double. On one hand it will be better to have a good, strong, sterdy stroller on the bumby stone and not having to always have 2 people pushing. On other hand I feel like it will be difficult to navigate the crowds and busy sidewalks/steps, and transportation with a big double.
Any thoughts?

As a parent living in JLM w children 3.5,2,1 - aside from the buses the answer is definitey a good double. We have a MB Duet and its fine - not much wider than a single, sturdy - we often push it with all three on (the 3 year old sits on the front above the wheels)...
It's probably easier to get one double through a crowd than two singles... and on crowded busses (to the kosel or KR) neither is a great plan, though during the year all locals deal with it.
Maybe bring one larger single like a baby jogger where in a pinch the older one can sit on the step?
Again, depends on your itinerary...

Moshe Green · « **Reply #12187 on:** September 21, 2023, 12:30:06 PM »

Quote from: herb on September 20, 2023, 07:31:18 PM

Traveling to Israel with DW and 2 kids for sukkos. Trying to decide if we should bring 2 single travel strollers or a double. On one hand it will be better to have a good, strong, sterdy stroller on the bumby stone and not having to always have 2 people pushing. On other hand I feel like it will be difficult to navigate the crowds and busy sidewalks/steps, and transportation with a big double.
Any thoughts?

It really depends on what you plan on doing.

Will you have a car? [if so, will 2 singles fit in it? the double?]
Will you be walking a lot? Which tiyulim (trips) do you plan on doing? Will you be walking uphill or on flat areas? Will you be just going up and down the block?
Do you have a relative here that can lend you one or the other?
Can one/both of them walk if need be? How old are the kids? Are they heavy? Are you (or your wife) strong? Can you hold them, need be?
Why do you have both 2 singles and a double? Do you always use 2 singles instead of a double?

mgarfin · « **Reply #12188 on:** September 26, 2023, 03:02:50 PM »

Does anyone know of a good photographer for a family photo shoot in Jerusalem?

(Shuttery is not cheap @ $1000)

Darth1 · « **Reply #12189 on:** September 26, 2023, 03:25:53 PM »

Quote from: mgarfin on September 26, 2023, 03:02:50 PM

Does anyone know of a good photographer for a family photo shoot in Jerusalem?

(Shuttery is not cheap @ $1000)

https://www.vignettephotography.ca/

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12190 on:** September 26, 2023, 03:35:10 PM »

Just a heads up for anyone here for sukkos:
If you want to anything touristy without the crowds (aside from the sukkos related stuff like buying 4 minim) now's the time.
The kosel is uncrowded, as is Kever Rochel. As are dozens of other sites across the country.
The locals are not on vacation yet - so this is your time to enjoy!

Moshe Green · « **Reply #12191 on:** September 26, 2023, 04:33:10 PM »

Quote from: mgarfin on September 26, 2023, 03:02:50 PM

Does anyone know of a good photographer for a family photo shoot in Jerusalem?

(Shuttery is not cheap @ $1000)

Try Yanky: 058-410-3377

cgr · « **Reply #12192 on:** September 27, 2023, 01:04:48 PM »

Trying to find a guide in Yerushalaim for tomorrow (last minute, I know...). Old City, Kosel Tunnels, Ir David, etc. Tried reaching out to @satturn but no response so far. Any other recommendations? I know the likelihood of anyone still being available is slim but would like to give it a shot.

Moshe Green · « **Reply #12193 on:** September 28, 2023, 11:24:57 AM »

Quote from: cgr on September 27, 2023, 01:04:48 PM

Trying to find a guide in Yerushalaim for tomorrow (last minute, I know...). Old City, Kosel Tunnels, Ir David, etc. Tried reaching out to @satturn but no response so far. Any other recommendations? I know the likelihood of anyone still being available is slim but would like to give it a shot.

kosel tunnels call the moreshet hakotel direct.

yfr bachur · « **Reply #12194 on:** September 28, 2023, 07:02:34 PM »

https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2227884/mailbag-please-review-these-basic-tips-with-your-yeshiva-seminary-students-in-israel.html

really makes me want to start a convo about visitors in general respecting local norms...
Like Geula might look like 13th ave but if you double park you will literally block all the traffic... (seen today!)
...just I ain't as eloquent, nor as gentle...s

yelped · « **Reply #12195 on:** September 28, 2023, 10:52:09 PM »

Quote from: yfr bachur on September 28, 2023, 07:02:34 PM

https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/general/2227884/mailbag-please-review-these-basic-tips-with-your-yeshiva-seminary-students-in-israel.html

really makes me want to start a convo about visitors in general respecting local norms...
Like Geula might look like 13th ave but if you double park you will literally block all the traffic... (seen today!)
...just I ain't as eloquent, nor as gentle...s

The article is about something much more basic than respecting local norms..... The whole article could have just stated "We find these truths to be self-evident" and the rest should be self-understood by anyone with an ounce of awareness and menschlichkeit. Thanks for sharing.

mgarfin · « **Reply #12196 on:** October 02, 2023, 06:47:14 AM »

There was a discussion about a quiet interesting park in Jerusalem here somewhere
There was a picture describing it not being shady enough. Can't seem to find it. Anyone want to help?

Sam 77 · « **Reply #12197 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:34:19 AM »

Quote from: mgarfin on October 02, 2023, 06:47:14 AM

There was a discussion about a quiet interesting park in Jerusalem here somewhere
There was a picture describing it not being shady enough. Can't seem to find it. Anyone want to help?

Wasn't in Jerusalem @mevinyavin

herb · « **Reply #12198 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:37:14 AM »

Quote from: mgarfin on October 02, 2023, 06:47:14 AM

There was a discussion about a quiet interesting park in Jerusalem here somewhere
There was a picture describing it not being shady enough. Can't seem to find it. Anyone want to help?

no need for shade today

Euclid · « **Reply #12199 on:** October 02, 2023, 08:52:37 AM »

Quote from: mgarfin on October 02, 2023, 06:47:14 AM

There was a discussion about a quiet interesting park in Jerusalem here somewhere
There was a picture describing it not being shady enough. Can't seem to find it. Anyone want to help?

Quote from: yfr bachur on August 09, 2023, 11:32:55 AM

Just found a REALY nice park - huge grassy areas, expansive, extensive and interesting chilrens play areas - A clean sand box!
Its located next to pais arena. (enterance is just to the left of the areana when coming from teddy stadium) I think it may be an extension of park hamesila.
Its like a smaller gan sacher without the overbearing crowds.
Take any bus to malcha that uses begin. (~15 min from CBS vs ~60 on local busses)

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