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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3920 on: July 27, 2014, 02:19:07 PM »
Metur nisht kofen nowadays without a mashgiach on premises-FULL STOP.
You can't trust anyone.

The Eida disagrees. Does any hashgacha agree with that?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3921 on: July 27, 2014, 02:36:07 PM »
Metur nisht kofen nowadays without a mashgiach on premises-FULL STOP.
You can't trust anyone.

Don litzad zechus.
Chaikel, am I properly quoting what you tought me in the kashrus chabura you gave over to me?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3922 on: July 27, 2014, 02:37:26 PM »
Don litzad zechus.
Chaikel, am I properly quoting what you tought me in the kashrus chabura you gave over to me?
What are you referring to?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3923 on: July 27, 2014, 03:40:02 PM »
Don litzad zechus.
Chaikel, am I properly quoting what you tought me in the kashrus chabura you gave over to me?

I spoke now to someone that works in Rav Landau office.
He says Rav Landau gives a hechsher,and there is the whole time a mashgiach on premises,nothing to worry,he just told not to waste my money there.

He said he was in kitchen in Petach Tikva and they told him you see this shnitzel we take 25 shek in Jeruselam next to ganie geula hu hu hu.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3924 on: July 27, 2014, 04:11:31 PM »
What are you referring to?
Everything I know about kashrus, I learnt from you and Moish.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3925 on: July 27, 2014, 04:14:54 PM »
I spoke now to someone that works in Rav Landau office.
He says Rav Landau gives a hechsher,and there is the whole time a mashgiach on premises,nothing to worry,he just told not to waste my money there.

He said he was in kitchen in Petach Tikva and they told him you see this shnitzel we take 25 shek in Jeruselam next to ganie geula hu hu hu.
And if he didn't want to step on the Eida's shoes why won't he tell them to go to the Eida. Plus they are going to find out anyway so it's pointless.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3926 on: July 27, 2014, 04:18:58 PM »




It's true he doesn't want to step on ther eide,and what others have posted that they know of places in bnei brak with hechsher of eide,welcom to.....  that's how the politics work here in Israel.

They are allowed to do what they want but......

He is thinking how to word the teuda,it will come i"yh.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3927 on: July 27, 2014, 04:27:49 PM »
He is thinking how to word the teuda,it will come i"yh.
This is what I wanted to hear. Now a new question, why the heck can't they make the food on premises?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3928 on: July 27, 2014, 04:45:26 PM »
This is what I wanted to hear. Now a new question, why the heck can't they make the food on premises?

1.They have a good cheff in Petach Tikva
2.I think they do cook here,I see they have a huge kitchen it doesn't look like it's just for warming things up.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3929 on: July 30, 2014, 03:24:07 PM »
Anyone know of a ride to Netanya tomorrow night? Slightly important

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3930 on: July 31, 2014, 09:44:07 AM »
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3931 on: July 31, 2014, 05:54:30 PM »
I am looking for an apartment to rent next Shabbos in the old city.  9 people, but mostly children, so two bedrooms would be enough (provided there is enough floor space for sleeping, and table space for eating).

Any ideas?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3932 on: August 02, 2014, 02:18:42 PM »
I am looking for an apartment to rent next Shabbos in the old city.  9 people, but mostly children, so two bedrooms would be enough (provided there is enough floor space for sleeping, and table space for eating).

Any ideas?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3933 on: August 02, 2014, 02:33:36 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3934 on: August 02, 2014, 03:23:12 PM »
Try the kotel quarters
Thanks for the idea.  I cannot find a website.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3935 on: August 03, 2014, 02:04:45 AM »
Is there such a things as a self service laundromat here?  With a tiny washer and no dryer, it'll take us at least a week to get through this laundry.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3936 on: August 03, 2014, 02:06:45 AM »
Welcome to Israel  ;D   There is one near the Mir Yeshiva although you prob dont want to go there... You can always drop it off by a cleaners. Thats what almost all the singles do here

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3937 on: August 05, 2014, 08:22:35 AM »
where can I find Ben & Jerry's in Jerusalem?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3938 on: August 05, 2014, 08:44:42 AM »
where can I find Ben & Jerry's in Jerusalem?
Everywhere

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #3939 on: August 05, 2014, 08:54:59 AM »
Lots of supermarkets carry it. Even some makolets depending what area you're in.
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