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Begin Museum- outside the Old City
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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!
Time Elevator in Jerusalem- Don't waste your time.
City of David (Ir David)-Amazing-you must take a tour to fully understand the site.
Segway tour-interesting way to waste a few hrs-NOT an absolute must do
Biking - Beatiful trails in the valleys outside of the city. PM Drago if interested.
http://tmsifting.org/en/visitor-and-volunteer-information/
https://www.patbamelach.com/
https://www.galita.co.il/en
Yad Vashem
Martef Hashoah - Kever Dovid
Migdal Dovid- Museum of Jerusalem
Bibical Zoo/Aquarium/Ein Yael
Tax Museum
Gush Katif Museum
Science Museum
Bible Lands Museum
Israel Museum
Italian Jewish Art Museum
Beit Harav Kook
Underground prisoners
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Har Hamenuchos
Ammunition Hill
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FB group with many ideas of activities
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kidsdaysoutisrael

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Separate Areas for Men and Women:
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Tveria - Chof Menachem
Tveria - near Chamei Tveria
Yam Hamelach - International Beach
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Akko X2
Ashdod
Ashkelon
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3240 on: December 10, 2013, 07:55:58 PM »
What's best option for using iPhone in Israel for a week? Does orange or cellcom have prepaid sims with 3G?
Currently shopping for the same, seems like both carry prepaid SIM's with 3G, and have pretty similar rates, is anyone familiar with how they compare in coverage?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3241 on: December 10, 2013, 08:14:37 PM »
without a doubt golan telcom, its free besides for the sim card fee ;D

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3242 on: December 10, 2013, 08:19:30 PM »
actually i just checked, the plan that i was referring to seems to have been discontinued, but their other plans are still by far the cheapest

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3243 on: December 11, 2013, 05:32:12 AM »
Does anyone have a projector that I can borrow or rent for a small fee for 2 hours next motzei shabbos.
Thanks.
(I can pick it up from anywere in jerusalem)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3244 on: December 11, 2013, 06:42:26 AM »
Currently shopping for the same, seems like both carry prepaid SIM's with 3G, and have pretty similar rates, is anyone familiar with how they compare in coverage?
IMO orange has much better coverage.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3245 on: December 11, 2013, 07:58:17 AM »
I have not been having issue with Golan.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3246 on: December 11, 2013, 08:04:40 AM »
Rodriguez vs. Red Heipher.. opinions??

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3247 on: December 11, 2013, 08:08:57 AM »
Rodriguez vs. Red Heifer.. opinions??
Hechsher wise or food wise?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3248 on: December 11, 2013, 08:15:12 AM »
Red hefer. בין הכשר בין טעם
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3249 on: December 11, 2013, 10:28:53 AM »
Currently shopping for the same, seems like both carry prepaid SIM's with 3G, and have pretty similar rates, is anyone familiar with how they compare in coverage?
I used these guys. http://www.israeliphonerental.com/ Great prices and Great service plus they are DDF members!

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3250 on: December 11, 2013, 10:38:09 AM »
Does anyone have a projector that I can borrow or rent for a small fee for 2 hours next motzei shabbos.
Thanks.
(I can pick it up from anywere in jerusalem)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3251 on: December 11, 2013, 10:45:31 AM »
yes
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3252 on: December 11, 2013, 12:11:51 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3253 on: December 11, 2013, 12:12:19 PM »
Red hefer. בין הכשר בין טעם

U recommend a specific steak? Starters?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3254 on: December 11, 2013, 12:13:50 PM »
I would do Keyara over RH any day.
״וזה כלל גדול: שישנא אדם כל דבר שקר. וכל מה שיוסיף שנאה לדרכי השקר – יוסיף אהבה לתורה.״ - אורחות צדיקים

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3255 on: December 11, 2013, 12:18:38 PM »
So would I.. but my wife wouldn't  :o

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3256 on: December 11, 2013, 12:19:21 PM »
I used these guys. http://www.israeliphonerental.com/ Great prices and Great service plus they are DDF members!
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3257 on: December 11, 2013, 04:33:08 PM »
I would do Keyara over RH any day.
really??

the sugar coated is VERY good, but the simple house steak was even better.

i had the ribs for starters, but it was very small, though chiakel says that the chicken fingers or something like that are very good.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3258 on: December 11, 2013, 05:30:45 PM »
i didnt find anything at red heifer to be "really good"

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3259 on: December 11, 2013, 08:38:19 PM »
Where can I buy a converter (from US to Israeli outlets) in yerushalayim? Preferably near the tachana mercazit. Thanks