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ldef2001 · « **Reply #1080 on:** August 21, 2019, 05:24:48 PM »

Hi

Can anyone make a recommendation for a tour guide for Jewish Madrid and Toledo. I have identified two Asher Bentolila and Shlomo Hanoka and the information about them is odd because they seem to be operating off of the same website.

Thank you!

DTM · « **Reply #1081 on:** August 22, 2019, 09:26:31 AM »

Quote from: ldef2001 on August 21, 2019, 05:24:48 PM

Hi

Can anyone make a recommendation for a tour guide for Jewish Madrid and Toledo. I have identified two Asher Bentolila and Shlomo Hanoka and the information about them is odd because they seem to be operating off of the same website.

Thank you!

We used Shlomo Hanoka and he was excellent.

jonesy · « **Reply #1082 on:** August 28, 2019, 01:55:00 AM »

We did a tour with Asher Bentolila (Segovia, not Toledo or Madrid) and liked him a lot

ldef2001 · « **Reply #1083 on:** September 03, 2019, 11:36:51 AM »

Thank you very much. On a separate matter, has anyone had issues bringing in packaged Kosher food (chess, cold cuts) to Spain?

Thanks

mutchkie1 · « **Reply #1084 on:** November 24, 2019, 07:45:52 PM »

Anyone know of any Kosher restaurants in Madrid?

YY · « **Reply #1085 on:** November 28, 2019, 02:14:42 AM »

anyone have contact information or web site for Asher Bentolila or Shlomo Hanoka ?
I have seen many reviews but no contact info

ukinny · « **Reply #1086 on:** November 29, 2019, 07:35:02 AM »

Asher Bentolila : https://jewishsegovia.com/

Blazer · « **Reply #1087 on:** December 22, 2019, 09:37:10 AM »

I will be in Madrid 1/15 from 9:55AM - 5:00 PM. Anyone know the shuls and minyanim, if I can get a Mincha/Maariv.
Also how easy is it to get ot the shul train/ any other suggestions.
Also anything really worth it to check out in Madrid over these hours.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1088 on:** December 22, 2019, 10:45:02 AM »

Quote from: Blazer on December 22, 2019, 09:37:10 AM

I will be in Madrid 1/15 from 9:55AM - 5:00 PM. Anyone know the shuls and minyanim, if I can get a Mincha/Maariv.
Also how easy is it to get ot the shul train/ any other suggestions.
Also anything really worth it to check out in Madrid over these hours.

There may be a mincha just before shkia, but no mincha gedola. You can explore the city, whatever sights you want, and just daven on your own. Also, if you have to be on a flight at 5:00pm, there's no way you'll be able to daven with a minyan. You need to specify if the times above are arrival and departure times or times you'll have in the city.

mijo · « **Reply #1089 on:** December 22, 2019, 02:25:13 PM »

Quote from: mutchkie1 on November 24, 2019, 07:45:52 PM

Anyone know of any Kosher restaurants in Madrid?

Shipudey - enjoyed the food
La Esculida - oy vey zmir
New Kosher Pizza place, haven't been yet

Blazer · « **Reply #1090 on:** December 22, 2019, 09:38:24 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on December 22, 2019, 10:45:02 AM

There may be a mincha just before shkia, but no mincha gedola. You can explore the city, whatever sights you want, and just daven on your own. Also, if you have to be on a flight at 5:00pm, there's no way you'll be able to daven with a minyan. You need to specify if the times above are arrival and departure times or times you'll have in the city.

I will be in Madrid for 7 hours.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1091 on:** December 22, 2019, 10:05:35 PM »

Quote from: Blazer on December 22, 2019, 09:38:24 PM

I will be in Madrid for 7 hours.

So do retiro park, walk to the Palace and see it, and go back to the airport. Prefect quick trip. See my TR for exactly what I did.

Yuey · « **Reply #1092 on:** December 24, 2019, 03:25:17 AM »

Quote from: Blazer on December 22, 2019, 09:37:10 AM

I will be in Madrid 1/15 from 9:55AM - 5:00 PM. Anyone know the shuls and minyanim, if I can get a Mincha/Maariv.
Also how easy is it to get ot the shul train/ any other suggestions.
Also anything really worth it to check out in Madrid over these hours.

I would recommend the double decker bus. You can see everything in under 7 hours and most probably also use that to get to the Shuls. In my opinion the best thing to see is the Palace (and a bull fight).

anon1m0us · « **Reply #1093 on:** December 24, 2019, 08:34:00 AM »

Hi,
My wife and daughter are doing a trip in May. What is a safe and enjoyable neighborhood for them to book a hotel?

How do i find more info on Bull fighting?

And any must see attractions? I read in this thread that one old shul is just an empty room. She has 3 days, and yes, one day will be with a guide( as it is expensive) so i am looking for other things for her to do that she can do on her own.

moish · « **Reply #1094 on:** December 25, 2019, 04:09:28 PM »

Quote from: anon1m0us on December 24, 2019, 08:34:00 AM

How do i find more info on Bull fighting?

I don't think they will enjoy it. It's extremely gory.

DTM · « **Reply #1095 on:** December 29, 2019, 09:28:21 AM »

Quote from: anon1m0us on December 24, 2019, 08:34:00 AM

Hi,
My wife and daughter are doing a trip in May. What is a safe and enjoyable neighborhood for them to book a hotel?

How do i find more info on Bull fighting?

And any must see attractions? I read in this thread that one old shul is just an empty room. She has 3 days, and yes, one day will be with a guide( as it is expensive) so i am looking for other things for her to do that she can do on her own.

Which City? If Barcelona, which I assume from your reference to the old Shul, I recommend Gaudi's colorful Parc Guell as well as La Pedera, a/k/a Casa Mila. The latter was very interesting, I recommend you take the audio tour which starts with an elevator ride to the roof, one of the main attractions, and then walks you down. We enjoyed walking around Barcelona, not so much La Rambla, which is a bit too Times Square touristy, but rather the Passieg de Garcia and nearby streets. We stayed at the Le Meridien right off La Rambla, which was very nice, and we ate at the nearby Restaurant Maccabi, an excellent restaurant with great food, and also took out from Shaq Shuq a few blocks away.

anon1m0us · « **Reply #1096 on:** December 29, 2019, 10:36:28 AM »

She is staying in Madrid.....but everything depends on a safe neighborhood.

If Barcelona is safer, she will stay there. She wants to be able to walk the streets without worry, go for kosher food and be able to do a walking tour.

DTM · « **Reply #1097 on:** December 29, 2019, 12:21:28 PM »

In Madrid, there is Pinati Restaurant, and another nearby, a few blocks from each other and close to the heavily guarded shul, where you will need a passport to enter. The Prado Museum is amazing if you appreciate art. Shlomo Hanoka gave us a great day tour from Madrid to Toledo, highlighting the Jewish history in a very meaningful way.

Safety in any City may be a matter of common sense, there are good and bad neighborhoods everywhere, and obviously safer times of day to walk around. Nowadays, unfortunately, it would be safer not to flaunt Jewish identity in unfamiliar areas. Neither City is Boro Park or Yerushalyim.

aarony · « **Reply #1098 on:** January 20, 2020, 02:14:31 PM »

i am flying to israel next week with a 7 hour stop in madrid. have aa platinum so i assume that is oneworld sapphire. i also have priority pass. any recommendations on the best lounge to access during our stopover? any kosher snacks available?

thanks!

jonesy · « **Reply #1099 on:** January 20, 2020, 09:00:32 PM »

Check out: https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=10590.735
MAD priority pass lounges usually have sandwiches and deserts upon request.

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