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Places To Eat:
Shelanu Grill (Chabad)  Břehová 208/8, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia
U-Milo Mill Restaurant and Pizza (Chabad) U Milosrdných 4, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia
Chabad Grill U Milosrdných 849, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia. They also have Shabbos Meals Website
Dinitz (and small kosher store near it)
King David hotel restaurant (Buffet Breakfast and Dinner) 42, Hybernská 1674, Nové Město, 110 00, Czechia Website
Mizlala-Hybernská 26, 110 00 Nové Město- In New Town near the King David Hotel and the train station. Great Israeli food.


Places to Stay:
King David
Intercontinental
President hotel
Hotel Maximilian
Salvator superior apartments
Boscolo prague autograph collection
Sheraton
Hilton old town
Marriott
Hilton Prague

Highly recommend: The Allure hotel. Great prices, great accomodations. Guests said Shabbos there was super easy (the staff opened the rooms for them), and it's right near Chabad and the Jewish Quarter.

Places to see:
Jewish Quarter- The Old Cemetery (Maharal and Kli Yakar), The AltNeu (Maharal Shul), the Pinkas Shul (which has all the Czech Holocaust victims' names hand written on its walls), the Maisel Synagogue (which houses many artifacts of the Jewish history in Prague), and the Spanish Synagogue, museum, (can daven micha/maariv at oldnew shul and get free entry). You must buy a ticket for one time entry to each site at the Jewish Museum, at Maiselova 15.
A warning about the Jewish Quarter: as opposed to many cemeteries and shuls around Europe, which tend to be very quiet and free of crowds, the Prague Jewish Quarter is a huge tourist attraction due to its preserved state and proximity to other tourist attractions. Therefore, don't expect to get some quiet davening in at the Maharal during tourist season...
Old Town Square- municipal house, powder tower, astronomical clock (hourly show), wenclesas square,
Charles bridge- the most famous bridge in Prage. Has a statue of Yoshka with the words of Kedusha emblazoned on it
Petrin Tower-an Eiffel tower style cast iron viewing deck overlooking Prague on the other side of the river.
Prague Castle-The largest castle in the world, with buildings and architecture from many kingdoms and eras in central Europe. Hitler spent a night there.
The Jerusalem Synagogue- An absolutely gorgeous shul (some say the nicest in Europe). They have davening Shabbos day. Costs about $8 to tour, but if you have the Jewish Quarter tour ticket (which covers the shuls there, the Chevra Kadisha building, and the cemetery) then it's half price. Jeruzalémská 1310/7, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia Website
metronome- nice view point
victov hill, free army museum,

Noda B'Yehuda Kever (at zizkov TV tower in prague 3, its an easy 4 stops on the metro from old town, open every day till 4 friday till 2),
Museum, markets (havelska street market, parizska window shopping (right off the ghetto), lesser town (mala strana), dancing house,
water night show at Prague 7,
cable car??, 
45 min night boat tour on river,

Terezin (Tereizishtadt) concentration camp -  The concentration camp the Nazis used to pretend the Jews had good conditions. Really really captivating. A hidden shul was discovered there. Drive or hr bus from train station. 

Holesav- A two hour drive. Kever.  of shach ,

Kolin, Nickolsburg, Brinlitz, Boscovitz-All towns with significant Jewish history within a couple hours' drive from Prague.

Tour guide Michael Dushinski, midushy@gmail.com, +420606498214
$80 per hour, minimum 4 hours.

Another highly recommended tour guide/operater is Yaakov Schwab (recommended by R' Paysach Krohn) Whatsapp: +420 604 857 554 . He can arrange drivers and tour guides throughout the area, as well as drivers to Austria, Bratislava, and Budapest. Great guy!

King David hotel has a tour everyday to the major places.

Shacharis
6:30 King David
7:30 King David
7:45 Chabad
8 kehila building (near altneu)

Kosher list

1) always keep a few krona change in your pockets for bathroom breaks. It costs about $0.15-$0.25 USD (in Krona) per visit no one will let you in for free. (besided the chabad restaurants).

2) You can rent boats to go on the Vlatlava river, not sure the cost. You can also rent "City Bikes" in the old town square for 300 Czech krona. (About $12) for 2 hours & every additional hour its 50 krona which is about $2 USD.

3) All Jewish attractions close at 6pm (or 4 in winter).

4) in the summer, the shuls all make early Shabbos, including Chabdad

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #260 on: July 14, 2016, 01:32:12 PM »
Right that was my question. I booked the Intercontinental, trying to figure if the hotel, or Chabad offers babysitting etc..

I'm sure you can buy the food from chabad and bring it to the hotel or something like that...
A possible option would be to get a goy to bring the stroller down the block but ask your LOR about that. But it's really a great city to be at for shabbos!

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #261 on: July 20, 2016, 02:32:42 PM »
Anyone have advice for a good Jewish tour guide

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #262 on: July 20, 2016, 03:08:49 PM »
Anyone have advice for a good Jewish tour guide

If you are staying in King David they have daily tours.
Dushi is a waste of money, he charges $80 per hour min. 4 hours.


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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #263 on: July 20, 2016, 04:04:07 PM »
If you are staying in King David they have daily tours.
Dushi is a waste of money, he charges $80 per hour min. 4 hours.



Do you know if you can join their tour even if you are not staying with them and what they charge?

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #264 on: July 20, 2016, 04:08:30 PM »
Do you know if you can join their tour even if you are not staying with them and what they charge?

Call them, they have a bunch of tours each day - 1-2-3 hours.
Probably could join even if not staying with them.

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #265 on: July 21, 2016, 12:34:32 AM »
Do you know if you can join their tour even if you are not staying with them and what they charge?
I did the free walking tour from the Discover Prague Tours (Yellow Umbrella). Was pretty good. Though not much emphasis on the Jewish part.

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #266 on: July 27, 2016, 02:54:04 PM »
Whats better, Shelanu or King Solomon restaurant?

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #267 on: July 27, 2016, 03:53:15 PM »
Whats better, Shelanu or King Solomon restaurant?
hashgacha wise Shelanu is much better. I never had King Solomon so I can't say which has better food. But Shetland was very good. I ate there a few times over my stay.

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #268 on: July 29, 2016, 07:54:47 AM »
I just ordered Shabbos meals at Shelanu, for in a few weeks time. The site redirected me to PayPal to pay, but it never gave me the option to put in any of my info in their site, how do they know who paid or not? Didnt even ask for my name or email.

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #269 on: August 08, 2016, 01:40:57 PM »
Best restaurant other than King Solomon for dinner?

Anyone stay at the Four Seasons? Comes to less than $300 a night if you get 4th night free with Citi Prestige

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #270 on: August 08, 2016, 01:56:00 PM »
Best restaurant other than King Solomon for dinner?

Anyone stay at the Four Seasons? Comes to less than $300 a night if you get 4th night free with Citi Prestige
Shelanu.

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #271 on: August 08, 2016, 03:19:32 PM »
What are the options for a sim card for 10 days. Would need it to work for Austria as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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« Reply #272 on: August 09, 2016, 08:08:24 AM »
What are the options for a sim card for 10 days. Would need it to work for Austria as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #273 on: August 16, 2016, 01:53:18 PM »
Just got this from my kid's school:

Dear Parents and Alumni,
This important notice has come to our attention, in as much that it is not Yeshiva related we feel that its important enough that we share it with you. Especially since people frequently travel in the summer months.

*"להסיר מכשול"*

ב-פראג יש מסעדת טרפות בשם
       *קינג סלומון*
שמפרסמת את עצמה בתור
*כשרות בד"ץ המהר"ל*
.ועוד שמות מוזרים ללא שום גוף רבני שעומד מאחורי השגחה זו

בביקור שהיה לאחרונה במשחטות בפראג ע"י אחד הבדצי"ם המהדרין בארץ (פרטים בפרטי )הייתי נוכח בביקור.
התברר שאפילו לא מנסים לשחוט העופות למסעדת טרפות זו והשוחט כביכול זה אדם ערל שמתחבש כחרדי בשם אהרון גינצברגר חונזה בשמו המקומי.

.וזה הרבה אנשים חרדים מהארץ וחו"ל ייראי שמים אוכלים יום יום טרפות ממש

.הרבנות בישראל הוציאה בעבר הודעות על מסעדה זו וכן הרבנות המקומית

כעת שוב בחזרתי מפראג
.אני רואה שלא בוצע שום תיקון למכשלה זו השם ירחם מלא חרדים אוכלים טרפות

.כל מי שיש בידו לסייע לתיקון עניין זה זכות הרבים תעמוד בעדו

.על החתום
שניאור זלמן קרישבסקי

Enjoy the rest of your summer!
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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #274 on: August 16, 2016, 03:49:24 PM »
Anyone know who the author of the letter is?

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #275 on: August 16, 2016, 04:32:28 PM »
Just got this from my kid's school:

Dear Parents and Alumni,
This important notice has come to our attention, in as much that it is not Yeshiva related we feel that its important enough that we share it with you. Especially since people frequently travel in the summer months.

*"להסיר מכשול"*

ב-פראג יש מסעדת טרפות בשם
       *קינג סלומון*
שמפרסמת את עצמה בתור
*כשרות בד"ץ המהר"ל*
.ועוד שמות מוזרים ללא שום גוף רבני שעומד מאחורי השגחה זו

בביקור שהיה לאחרונה במשחטות בפראג ע"י אחד הבדצי"ם המהדרין בארץ (פרטים בפרטי )הייתי נוכח בביקור.
התברר שאפילו לא מנסים לשחוט העופות למסעדת טרפות זו והשוחט כביכול זה אדם ערל שמתחבש כחרדי בשם אהרון גינצברגר חונזה בשמו המקומי.

.וזה הרבה אנשים חרדים מהארץ וחו"ל ייראי שמים אוכלים יום יום טרפות ממש

.הרבנות בישראל הוציאה בעבר הודעות על מסעדה זו וכן הרבנות המקומית

כעת שוב בחזרתי מפראג
.אני רואה שלא בוצע שום תיקון למכשלה זו השם ירחם מלא חרדים אוכלים טרפות

.כל מי שיש בידו לסייע לתיקון עניין זה זכות הרבים תעמוד בעדו

.על החתום
שניאור זלמן קרישבסקי

Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Do that many families in your school travel to Europe that they sent this out?!

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« Reply #276 on: August 16, 2016, 06:24:02 PM »
Do that many families in your school travel to Europe that they sent this out?!
I just learned the same thing you did
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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #277 on: August 16, 2016, 08:42:28 PM »
Anyone know who the author of the letter is?

perhaps Chabad if he's SZ Krishevsky. So Shelanu and Dinitz are the main Kosher options, it seems.

Do that many families in your school travel to Europe that they sent this out?!
prague is central to the europe summer tour locations, so perhaps it's a common stopover.
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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #278 on: August 17, 2016, 08:35:33 AM »
tH
Do that many families in your school travel to Europe that they sent this out?!

This winter they may be sending out a Kashrus Alert for the Maldives

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Re: Prague Master Thread
« Reply #279 on: August 25, 2016, 10:02:05 AM »
Has anyone here been to Holesov?