Things To Do In Israel Master Thread

[mevinyavin]

whats the easiest way to get a card for the light-rail train? Would need a few cards or can swipe one a few times for numerous passengers?
TY

Online, if you have an Israeli address to ship the cards to. You just need to upload a passport for each applicant.
The train requires a different card for each person, unlike the bus.
https://ravkavonline.co.il/en/ravkav-issue-request/order-ravkav-online

[yitzyul]

Online, if you have an Israeli address to ship the cards to. You just need to upload a passport for each applicant.
The train requires a different card for each person, unlike the bus.
https://ravkavonline.co.il/en/ravkav-issue-request/order-ravkav-online

In person options?

[mevinyavin]

In person options?

Back in the day, before they enabled online applications, we used to walk into Shefa mall and wait on line. No line on good days, 2 hours on bad days.
Btw, if you want to mail them to me and then pick them up when you arrive, you are welcome to. (My family and friends have availed themselves of this option before.)

[yitzyul]

Back in the day, before they enabled online applications, we used to walk into Shefa mall and wait on line. No line on good days, 2 hours on bad days.
Btw, if you want to mail them to me and then pick them up when you arrive, you are welcome to. (My family and friends have availed themselves of this option before.)

TY! But was hoping I can just get them anywhere.

[mevinyavin]

TY! But was hoping I can just get them anywhere.

Oh, I forgot - you CAN buy anonymous ones practically anywhere (even some machines in the airport dispense them). But you can't put any weekly or monthly passes on them. You also won't get the discount for children or seniors.

[Spoon]

Back in the day, before they enabled online applications, we used to walk into Shefa mall and wait on line. No line on good days, 2 hours on bad days.
Btw, if you want to mail them to me and then pick them up when you arrive, you are welcome to. (My family and friends have availed themselves of this option before.)

You used to be able to get them in Tachana, is that no longer the case?

[yfr bachur]

Any Al-Hakav center can sell you a blank one

The new machines on the light rail sell them too

[mevinyavin]

You used to be able to get them in Tachana, is that no longer the case?

You probably could get them there, too.

[Spoon]

You probably could get them there, too.

Not a blank one. With the picture

[est]

anyone know how I can rent a 12-15 passenger van in Israel for some day trips in the summer?

[Yehudaa]

anyone know how I can rent a 12-15 passenger van in Israel for some day trips in the summer?

With a driver, or to drive yourself?

[est]

With a driver, or to drive yourself?

myself

[atwnsw]

So, we are going to be planning our first trip to Israel in March 16th - 25th and would appreciate suggestions on where to split our nights.
Would like to minimize the number of 3 hotels during our stay.  On the 25th, we depart at midnight.

3-4 Nights TLV? (Carlton or )
2 Nights - Where and What hotel?
3-4 Nights Jerusalem? (King David or Waldorf)

1)  Where should we go in the middle?  Galilee or   Any suggestion for hotel?
2)  How many nights in TLV vs Jerusalem?
3)  What else should I consider booking this far in advance?

Thanks for your help.

[Spoon]

So, we are going to be planning our first trip to Israel in March 16th - 25th and would appreciate suggestions on where to split our nights.
Would like to minimize the number of 3 hotels during our stay.  On the 25th, we depart at midnight.

3-4 Nights TLV? (Carlton or )
2 Nights - Where and What hotel?
3-4 Nights Jerusalem? (King David or Waldorf)

1)  Where should we go in the middle?  Galilee or   Any suggestion for hotel?
2)  How many nights in TLV vs Jerusalem?
3)  What else should I consider booking this far in advance?

Thanks for your help.

Kempinski for Tel Aviv.

1)Definitely do the Galilee. Check out the Setai

2) depends what you're looking to do

[tavster]

Kempinski for Tel Aviv.

1)Definitely do the Galilee. Check out the Setai

2) depends what you're looking to do

Hilton TLV is a cheaper alternative especially when paying with point | FNC

In Jerusalem go with WA if you can find point availability / FNC

[ad120]

I went to Kiyat Sanz separate beach today. Online it states odd days have morning hours for men.
That  wasn’t the case. All day women or all day men only.

[yfr bachur]

I went to Kiyat Sanz separate beach today. Online it states odd days have morning hours for men.
That  wasn’t the case. All day women or all day men only.

Where did you see that?
As far as I know the only beach that changes during the day is CHADERA. Sanz is in Netanya.