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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #200 on: January 01, 2012, 09:35:52 AM »
i think its a givin that any hotel in israel doesnt have chekout on shabbos... but who knows... they didnt give us any problems we left an hour after shabbos... but their prob trying to get stricter... who knows if theyll actually charge..

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #201 on: January 01, 2012, 10:32:46 AM »
i think its a givin that any hotel in israel doesnt have chekout on shabbos... but who knows... they didnt give us any problems we left an hour after shabbos... but their prob trying to get stricter... who knows if theyll actually charge..
not a given

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #202 on: February 02, 2012, 10:17:19 AM »
Anyone know of any separate areas for mineral hot springs in the dead sea area? We are staying in the Le Meridien for one night and would like to know about separate facilities for men and women. thanks

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #203 on: February 02, 2012, 10:30:14 AM »
Anyone know of any separate areas for mineral hot springs in the dead sea area? We are staying in the Le Meridien for one night and would like to know about separate facilities for men and women. thanks
Hamai Zohar Public Beach, +972-8-6594433. Alternative to Ein Bokek and Ein Gedi beaches with separate bathing for men and women.

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #204 on: February 02, 2012, 10:52:44 AM »
Thank you. Do you know their hours in the winter?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #205 on: February 02, 2012, 11:10:25 AM »
Thank you. Do you know their hours in the winter?
Nope sorry, but you can PUTPAC  :)

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #206 on: February 02, 2012, 02:08:06 PM »
it will probably be pretty cold this time of year

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #207 on: February 02, 2012, 02:13:22 PM »
it will probably be pretty cold this time of year
Forecast for Dead Sea
Fri      73°
Sat    76°
Sun    80°
Mon   82°
Tue     82°
Wed  75°

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #208 on: February 02, 2012, 02:29:07 PM »
i was actually referring to the water

but anyways which site did you use to find the temps?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #209 on: February 04, 2012, 07:23:49 PM »
i was actually referring to the water

but anyways which site did you use to find the temps?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #210 on: February 08, 2012, 08:56:54 PM »
is there minyan in ein bokek or nearby during the week?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #211 on: February 10, 2012, 08:06:08 AM »
is there minyan in ein bokek or nearby during the week?

check the local chabad website...there might have been something there

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #212 on: February 10, 2012, 08:14:29 AM »
is there minyan in ein bokek or nearby during the week?

Many hotels have a minyan. Call some up

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #213 on: February 10, 2012, 09:41:28 AM »
the hotels ive stayed at there only had minyan on shabbos   chabad says hotel may have...

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #214 on: February 29, 2012, 04:54:10 AM »
Hey I have been reading this thread for while and want to clarify a few things about the LM Dead Sea ...

IS there a steady minyan every shabbos or not?
 
Also, Is the hechsher mehadrim or not? and if it is what are the meal prices over shabbos?

thanks..

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #215 on: February 29, 2012, 06:18:36 AM »
Hey I have been reading this thread for while and want to clarify a few things about the LM Dead Sea ...

IS there a steady minyan every shabbos or not?
 
Also, Is the hechsher mehadrim or not? and if it is what are the meal prices over shabbos?

thanks..

Each time I've been there, they had a minyan with at least 30-40 ppl. They also had shachrit on Sundays when I was there for weekends.

With regards to food, the mashgiach one time detailed the kashrut on e/t. If he doesn't, you can ask him for details. Most of the food was some form of mehadrin, and some of the meats weren't, but it's subject to change.

I think I paid (SPG Gold member) 100 for lunch or dinner (can't remember) and 60 for breakfast. My 4 year old cost around half price, and my 2 year old was free.

Don't forget to get a shabbos key before shabbos starts.

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #216 on: February 29, 2012, 06:26:02 AM »
Hey I have been reading this thread for while and want to clarify a few things about the LM Dead Sea ...

IS there a steady minyan every shabbos or not?
 
Also, Is the hechsher mehadrim or not? and if it is what are the meal prices over shabbos?

thanks..
yes, no

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #217 on: February 29, 2012, 12:13:07 PM »
Each time I've been there, they had a minyan with at least 30-40 ppl. They also had shachrit on Sundays when I was there for weekends.

With regards to food, the mashgiach one time detailed the kashrut on e/t. If he doesn't, you can ask him for details. Most of the food was some form of mehadrin, and some of the meats weren't, but it's subject to change.

I think I paid (SPG Gold member) 100 for lunch or dinner (can't remember) and 60 for breakfast. My 4 year old cost around half price, and my 2 year old was free.

Don't forget to get a shabbos key before shabbos starts.

Thanks for the info! Really helpful.

I am an SPG gold as well, did you get upgraded there?

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #218 on: February 29, 2012, 01:44:45 PM »
Thanks for the info! Really helpful.

I am an SPG gold as well, did you get upgraded there?

My wife received a 2 room suite. I didn't the other times I was there.

I did receive a small bottle of wine and chocolates. Make sure to remind them about it, even many times:)

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Re: Dead Sea, Israel, Master Thread
« Reply #219 on: March 01, 2012, 03:11:20 AM »
My wife received a 2 room suite. I didn't the other times I was there.

I did receive a small bottle of wine and chocolates. Make sure to remind them about it, even many times:)

Ok awesome, thanks for the info!