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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #180 on: June 06, 2010, 03:00:52 PM »
When does Sheyan close?
I recall it being open fairly late.
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: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #181 on: June 06, 2010, 03:05:09 PM »
why dont you just go do rimon dairy? (even if youve been there already)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #182 on: June 06, 2010, 03:07:27 PM »
My group doesn't go for dairy...

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #183 on: June 06, 2010, 03:08:36 PM »
Marvad Haksamim (fleishig place), as I posted elsewhere. It's on emek Refaim.  I'm not sure of the hours. It was fantastic!!! (R'Machpud hechsher)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #184 on: June 06, 2010, 03:56:44 PM »
i think for a romantic dinner, Arcadia is perfect
not kosher though

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #185 on: July 28, 2010, 09:11:35 AM »
Just for the record, I believe the 'free busses after Shabbos' are not free and are supposed to be paid up during the following week!
Correct me if I am wrong.
If thats true, you have to pay them back especially considering thats it's owned by Yidden.
You're right. I've seen the letters from Egged.
There is a very clear letter (in Hebrew) on the bus stop post outside the Kosel plaza, stating that the buses are NOT free on Motzai Shabbos, and that you may go on if you don't have money and pay back on Sunday.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #186 on: August 10, 2010, 09:49:46 AM »
Although I've been promoting Marvad Haksamim (search this post), I  recently observed some kashrus problems there (w/dealer) and have not yet received a satisfactory response from the rabbi in charge (read: no response)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #187 on: August 10, 2010, 04:39:59 PM »
care to elaborate?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #188 on: August 17, 2010, 07:29:08 AM »
one example: the waitress was witnessed going to a rabbanut (non-mehadrin) restaurant next door and bringing back food and serving it. the mashgiach when questioned said 'oh, good point. I should really be more careful'. The head mashgiach when i called him said he'd get back to me, when he didn't (after a week or so) i called him and he denied that a restaurant even exists next door...need i say more?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #189 on: August 17, 2010, 10:48:10 AM »
one example: the waitress was witnessed going to a rabbanut (non-mehadrin) restaurant next door and bringing back food and serving it. the mashgiach when questioned said 'oh, good point. I should really be more careful'. The head mashgiach when i called him said he'd get back to me, when he didn't (after a week or so) i called him and he denied that a restaurant even exists next door...need i say more?
Wow! Thanks for sharing!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #190 on: August 17, 2010, 11:13:49 AM »
tell yechiel spira from jerusalem kosher news

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #191 on: August 17, 2010, 11:16:57 AM »
tell yechiel spira from jerusalem kosher news

Thats one heck of a coupon code !

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #192 on: August 17, 2010, 11:22:21 AM »
???????

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #193 on: August 17, 2010, 12:24:30 PM »
???????

Go do some "kibud av ve'em", you are all mixed up.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #194 on: September 15, 2010, 03:53:43 AM »
Hi all

Alot has been writen about Papagayo allready, its a very good place.

Lately I have heard from "heimishe" people in Jerusalem, that drinks with milk were served there and the hechsher is not good....

Does anyone know something about this?

Was planning on eating there sukkes, but I am not sure anymore

http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/2009/08/new-kashrut-agency-in-israel-3rd-shuk-tour-ou-israel/

I saw the story was posted already last year, but no update!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #195 on: September 15, 2010, 08:13:18 AM »
the ou-israel changed with new leadership. if you have any questions, speak to the new head, r' krakowski

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #196 on: September 16, 2010, 09:11:20 AM »
Dear Mr. Chuchem,

Thank you very much for your e-mail.

Subsequent to that story, the OU reviewed all of its foodservice establishments by a senior representative from NY. The point referenced to in the article suggesting a dairy alcoholic beverage possibly served at a meat restaurant in the end turned out not to be accurate.

The OU hashgacha at Papagaio is very much in order. The restaurant has an OU mashgiach temidi and in addition, is visited by another supervising OU Rov periodically. The restaurant has a good history with meeting OU requirements.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate.

Wishing you a gmar tov. 

Best regards,

Rabbi David Bistricer
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212-613-8274-phone
212-613-0774-fax 

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #197 on: September 28, 2010, 02:39:35 AM »
http://www.genesisland.co.il/

I did this yesterday with the kids. 20 Dollars per person. Its 40 min. from Jerusalem and takes about 1,5 hours. Must reserve in advance

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #198 on: November 15, 2010, 02:03:59 PM »
does anyone know anything about places to eat near yam hamelach? i heard there is a kosher restaurant in arad, does anyone have any details? hechsher?  address? phone number?
thanx

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #199 on: January 01, 2011, 09:42:07 PM »
Any ideas on restaurants walking distance to Sheraton hotel & towers in Tel Aviv?
Also any recommendations on things to do nearby? The wife & I will be there for 1 day next week.