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ISRAEL TRAVEL LIST:
From: Sheryl Elias <seelias@attglobal.net>
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(Last updated 12/21/2003)
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Tour Guides
1. Modiin Tours & Travel Ltd. E-mail:
info@modiintours.com; Web Site:
http://www.modiintours.com 2 Hasoreg st. P.O.B 31824 Jerusalem 91317
02-6248530 02-6249816 Allan Friedman & Robin Weiss rec'd by Bonnie Berman
2. We had a wonderful experience on our last trip to Israel- We had the help of
a very well-seasoned and lovely travel agent (for all sorts of services within
Israel) who has been working in this field for over 25 years. We have since
recommended her to tens of people who have been equally happy with her services-
for those interested call Yaffa: 02-534 0964 or email her at:
s_isryaf@netvision.net.il Thank You- Mindy Orlinsky
3. We had a fabulous guide when we were there on Succot, Moshe Ben-Baruch.
09-7923378. Cell: 053985950. Rec. by: Susan Presby
4. I am a licensed tour guide here in Israel.(I suggest Rafi (Richard)
Starshefsky as a reference). Gershon Ferency, Bat Ayin D.N. Tzfon Yehuda
90913, Israel 92-2-993-2490
ferency@netvision.net.il
5. I highly recommend Esti Herskowits as a tour guide. (Tel: 02-535-3796)
She's really great with kids. She was the guide for last year's Yeshivat Noam
family trip. Rec. by Rachel Antosofsky
6. Our son, Chanoch, is an
excellent English speaking guide for the Northern Galilee and Golan regions of
the country, offering a large variety of exciting jeep tours of those areas. The
tour can be tailored to your interests and preferences, including nature,
geology, military history, ancient history, religious sites, etc. One of his
specialties is sunrise nature tours in his 7 passenger jeep. His phone no. for
details and reservations is (-) 972 53 442 667. Rec'd by Yona and Anita Seif
7. Licensed, English speaking, religous tourist guide with private car or van:
Amikam Yechezkely, Home telephone/fax number is 02-535-5203. Cell Phone
050-382966 e-mail:
amikamye@netvision.net.il rec'd by szrindner
8. Dani Barkai is a tour guide my family has used on our last two trips to
Israel. We have found him to be extremely knowledgeable as well as reliable and
reasonably priced. Dani's phone number is 02-678-2483. His cell phone
number is 051-717-635. His e-mail address is
dlbarkai@aquanet.co.il. If you need any further information, you can call me
at (917) 412-8006 or (201) 836-9448. rec'd by Aliza Fine
9.Tour guide- Ruchama Alter
email:alter@netmedia.net.il phone: 972-2-5713052 rec'd by Sheila Last
10. We were in Israel this summer and went on a jeep tour for a day with a
great tour guide. His name is Moti. E-mail is
motibarness@013.net.il Tel: 053474755 Fax: 972-2-5795861 rec'd by Meryl
Rubin
11. My brother-in-law, Peter Abelow is a tour guide. He can be reached in
Efrat Israel at 02-993-1669 or Cell: 058-390-1669
peter@keshetisrael.co.il see description at
http://www.tzemachdovid.org/Arab_Violence/tourguides.shtml rec'd by Sandy
Zlotnick (also rec'd by J Danto)
12. I used a wonderful tour guide in Israel three years ago and have
recommended him to several friends, who have used him more recently and raved
about him too. His name is Zvi Bessin. His E-mail address:
hershel@actcom.co.il. Cell phone: 050-325125 Home phone 02-9931269. rec'd
by Karen Klein
13. Hershel [Zvi] Bessin (Tour guide) 050-325125 rec'd by Marilyn Barth, Fairlawn
14. We used a tour guide named Judy Auerbach the last 2 times we were in
Israel.She is fabulous. She's dati,lives in Efrat and is great with children and
adults. She is very patient and never loses her cool no matter how stressful
the situation. She was a social worker in a previous life. She can be reached
by email
judy@eyetours.net Rec'd by Suzanne Prince
15. I've had very good experience with David Bellin over the years. He has had
many, many clients from the Teaneck area and would be well worth a call when
planning a trip to Israel of any size. Website:
http://www.dbellin.com/ rec'd by Yitz Stern
16. Fabulous tour guide: Lee Glassman, 3 Wedgewood, Jerusalem Tel:
011-972-2-561-0990 Cell: 054-911-098 Fax: 011-972-2-566-0907
Glassman@netvision.net.il rec'd by Sallie Levi; Also rec'd highly by
Shifra Penkower and Avi Naiman (Naiman: He guided us through caves on an
archeological dig. Very knowledgeable and interesting).
17. Tour guides Moshe Bronstein cell: 011-972-50-205-345 Home:
011-972-3-532-2833 or Eliezer Ayalon cell: 011-972-52-404-303 home
011-972-2-652-3996 Rec'd by Heidi Kuperman
18. A friend of mine - Haim Hoter, is a tour guide. He lives in Alonei Habashan
on the Golan - gives tours of the Golan in particular but also throughout
Israel. (His wife spoke at Bnei Yeshurun this July - they lost a son in the
terrorist attack on Otniel yeshiva last December.) Home: 011-972-4-696-0029.
Cell: 55-696-435 email:
elaine@mofet.macam98.ac.il rec'd by Roy Spiewak
19. David Magence (Jrlm)050.283-819 excellent tour guide rec'd by J Danto
20. There is also a list of tourguides at
http://www.tzemachdovid.org/Arab_Violence/tourguides.shtml There is a page
with travel info at
www.tzemachdovid.org/rally/travel.shtml
21. Donna Goldberg-Katcoff (cousin of Murray Srago), certified by Israeli
Ministry of Tourism. Native Texan.
katcoff@mail.biu.ac.il. Also, Hughie Auman, (51) 201-818 He guided the SAR
trip to Israel, Dec. 2002 Rec'd by Avi Naiman
22. Tour Guide: Hoffman Tours - Geula or Maya Shorim rec'd by Aaron Solomon
Gifts/ Souvenirs to buy in Israel
1, A great gift store, selling wonderful Israeli-made products is Gans at 8
Rivlin Street in Jerusalem. Rec'd by Ellen Gertler
2. The Papercut Gallery, King George # 31, Jerusalem (downstairs), tel.
054-904-795 The Papercut Gallery offers Israel's largest selection of Judaica
laser papercuts. Ideal gifts for all occasions, and all budgets. Rec'd by
Mordechai Welt/The Papercut Gallery
3. While in israel I came across a store in Yerushalyim that sells merchandise
from various israeli artists' merchandise. Please patronize them at their their
website:
http://www.gans.co.il
http://www.gans.co.il/
4. Aziz 18 Tiferet Yisrael next to the Bank on your way to the Kotel. Tel;
02-6289208 Rec'd by Susie Pam
5. There is a great store on Ben Yehuda called Shekalim. He sells the usual
t-shirts, but he also sells great 3/4 sleeve shirts for the older girls. He is
a really nice frum guy and could always use the business. Rec'd by Meryl Rubin
6. We bought tablecloths from a store on Malchei Street in Mea Shearim.
It's right near the Silver Store . Sorry I don't have the name but he could
definitely use the business! Rec'd by Jeanette Wermuth
7. Aryeh Weil at i-deas.co.il for gifts + stuff; located in the David Citadel
Hotel rec'd by Joseph & Marilyn Danto
8. We went to a nice art gallery in jerusalem - Binyamin gallery,
www.binyamingallery.com, Gallery: 011-972-2-624-7575, Mobile
011-972-52-384-062 1 Rivlin Street, Jerusalem rec'd by Joel Mizrahi
9. Ora's gifts on Ben Hillel St. in Jerusalem. They are wonderful. Claire
Ginsburg Goldstein
10. The Gush Etzion Judaica Center Located at "Tzomet Hagush" - a 2 minute
drive from Efrat or Alon Shvut, 30 minutes by bus from Yerushalayim
www.judaica.org.il 02-993-4040 Lots of great Judaica items, many made by
local (Gush Etzion) artists - perfect for all those gifts you need to bring
back. rec'd by Avi-Gil Chaitovsky
11. There is this wonderful site gilisgoodies.com which will deliver any
kinds of home baked cakes , cookies, pies, etc to anywhere in Israel. Their
goodies are really delicious. I have used them for shalach manos and for
birthday occasions, and they are not only reasonable, but very efficient and
reliable. They are kosher mehadrin, pareve, and under the supervision of the
Badatz Rabbanut of Jerusalem. They can also be reached by phone 011 972
52 631 808. This website was such a find. Rec'd by Toby Feder
12. Fabulous place to shop: Yad L'Kashish/Lifeline to the Aged: The elderly
there make wonderful gifts that they sell in their store. Rec'd by Heidi
Kuperman
13.Jewels of Jerusalem, 7 Ben-Yehuda St., Jerusalem, (2) 623-4435
Tomer Camus, Camus Gallery, 4 Beit Yosef Karo St., Safed/Tsfat, (4) 692-3989,
camus@camusgallery.com,
www.camusgallery.com
Archie Granot, papercuts, 1 Argon Street, Jerusalem, (2) 625-2210,
www.archiegranot.com
The Studio in Old Jaffa, Alon Baker, Publisher, 18 Mazal Dagim Lane Old Jaffa
68036, (3) 683-5992, thestudioinoldjaffa.com
baker@netvision.net.il (All rec'd by Avi Naiman)
14. Michal Negrin store in the Malcha mall. Can also be bought in the Inbal
gift shops. Prices 1/4 of what you'll pay in the States. There are a few small
stores in Center Yerushalayim (on Strauss, Jaffa, etc) that sell famous American
underwear brands that are made in Israel (Victorias Secret, Calvin Klein, etc.)
(rec'd by Debbie Teicher)
15. Great gifts, especially for weddings and bar mitzvahs: Shizre Kodesh has a
selection of handwoven and custom tallitot, chupot, torah mantels and parachot.
Located in the Arts and Crafts Lane (outside the Old City Walls) Khutzot
Hayotzer 9, P.O.B. 4590, Jerusalem 91044. For more info. see
www.shizre-kodesh.co.il Tel: 972-2-627-4293 Fax: 972-2-627-3102 Email
shizre@netvision.net.il (rec'd by sheryl elias)
Drivers
1. Great Israeli Driver: Yossi Chanoch: 972 50 457 958 Rec'd by Marty
Fineberg
2. I would recommend most highly, Tsion Tsionav - taxi driver...
Ziontaxi@hotmail.co.il 053 843 221 rec'd by Joseph & Marilyn Danto
3. We used a super driver in Israel. He was very prompt, reliable and
courteous, and, best of all, he knew all the short cuts to get around traffic
and get us to the airport on time. He has a van that can seat 9 His name is
Zion Bason and he can be reached at: 972-3-9220164 cell: 972-53-689936 Address:
16 zahal street Petah Tikva Israel. 49521
zionbason@yahoo.com rec'd by Sheryl and Ernest Elias
Dentists
1. I would like to appear on the list. I was trained at UMDNJ in Newark and
graduated in 1988. I have been in Israel since after making aliya from Teaneck.
Dr. Ari Greenspan Emek Refaim 25, Jerusalem 02-5611584
2.Shimon Yazersky - Kochav Hashachar - Trained NYU rec'd by Aaron Solomon
Places to Visit/ Sites to
See/ Things to Do
1. We just came back from a 2.5 week trip to Israel. We loved Mitzie Ramon
and Kibbutz Lavi. The caves near Beit Shemesh were amazing. Bnai Brak offers
many things that would cost double here. Hasofrim seems to be a lot cheaper in
Israel....rec'd by Chaim Lazar
2. We just came back frome israel so I loved mini Israel; gan gooroo; the
marina in hertzelia and tantoora-habonim beachsagit
3. Ir David "The City of David" the Biblical city of Jerusalem. We are a
fantastic tourist site and have a wonderful rapport with a number of residents
of your area. We would be pleased to be listed, and will provide you with
whatever information you may need. Doron Spielman, Director of Development, Ir
David Foundation; cell: (972) (0) 55-987-013 ; office: (972) 2-581-8989 "And
David Conquered the Citadel of Zion and called it the City of David 'Ir David'"
4. Good places to visit: The Roladin factory (bakery) 09-8991001, Guttman
Gallery 03-5161970; Coca cola factory 03-671222. rec'd by Rivki Cohen
5. I'd appreciate if you could include the tourism in Gush Etzion. We have an
amazing Sound & Light show that moves everyone to tears, an ancient mikva, olive
presses, the Paths of the patriachs on which our forefathers walked,Herodian,
and many other historical, biblical and beautiful things to see. We also have a
magnificent Judaica Center housed in a renovated Jordanian prison house. Many
visitors come to see the beautiful Yeshivat Har Etzion (the "Gush" yeshiva)
where many Teaneck boys study.
Please be in touch with me- a former Teaneck resident- Susan Wolf-
susanw@netvision.net.il if I can be of assistance. During the recent GA
(General Assembly) in Jerusalem, the tours to the Gush were the most popular,
and we had over two sold out busloads with much more interest as well.
We have just opened an industrial park in the area, for offices and factories,
as well a shooting range which trains guards, policemen, and soldiers from all
over Israel. Paintball for kids and even adults is the latest rage. Reservations
can be made both at the shooting range and the paintball court.
There are public busses that come every twenty minutes or so, but we can arrange
pickup and return transportation, possibly including a stop at Kever Rachel for
any interested parties.
6. There is a new fiber craft created and produced in Israel called NettlePoint.
(http://www.NettlePoint.com
) While in Israel schedule a demo to learn this exciting new craft. And leave
Israel with a beautiful wall hanging which you made yourself. A recent review
can be read at:
http://www.shemayisrael.com/chareidi/archives5763/shelach/hnettle.htm;
To schedule a demo contact: Bernie or Sharon in Jerusalem: 999-5570
7. -Kiftzuba, Near Kfar Zuba, 6 km across from Harel Junction (away from Harel
Mall).
-Clore Garden of Science, Weizmann Institute, Rehovot (outdoor
science museum)
-Eretz B'reishit, (2) 997-2521; recreation of Avraham welcoming
guests
-Migdal David, W: (2) 626-5323
-Neot Kedumim, (8) 977-0770/7/9
next to Ben Shemen Forest
- Animals - Park Hayarkon / Ganei Yehoshua, (3) 642-2828; The Safari, Ramat Gan,
(3) 631-2181; Chai Kef Zoo, Rishon LeZion, (3) 961-3360; Monkey Park, Ben
Shemen Forest, (8) 928-5888; Bee's Life Center, Moshav Kidron, (8) 859-2057;
Zoological & Botanical Gardens, 155 Herzl St, Tel Aviv, (3) 682-2352; Petting
Farm, Moshav Havatzelet Hasharon, (9) 866-3098; Bee & Honey Farm, Moshav
Mishmeret, (9) 796-1260; Parrot Farm, Kfar Hess, (9) 796-1773
- Water Parks - Maimadion Water Park, Ganei Yehoshua, (3) 642-2777; Yamit 2000,
Holon, (3) 556-6527; Menachem Begin Park, Highway 138, (3) 739-1168; Water Park,
Kibbutz Shefayim, (9) 959-5595; The Weisgal Foundation, Rehovot, (8) 946-8811
- Planetarium, Eretz Israel Museum, (3) 641-5244
- Luna Park, Sderot Rokach, Ganei Hata'arucha, (3) 642-7080
- Sahek Ota, Emek Hefer, (4) 632-3421
- Children's Museum, Holon, (3) 559-2080
- Also: Eiyn Yael (crafts); Dig for a Day, near Beit Guvrin; Nahalat Binyamin
Arts & Crafts Shuk, Tuesdays & Fridays, Tel Aviv; Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem
(All of the above from Avi Naiman's family list)
8. Kad V' Chomer is a paint it yourself ceramic studio. Located in the Iriya in
Jerusalem, ...an activity that is fun for all ages with projects at many
prices. Private parties can be arranged. The number is 026-245-329. Owners
(one used to be a Teaneck resident) and staff all speak English. Rec'd by
Gittel Novogroder
9. Visit...the Underground Bullet Factory between Rechovot and Nes Tziona. Mini
Israel..at
Latrun Armored Corps Museum (also great to see).
Air Force Museum outside of
Beer Sheva (rec'd by Debbie Teicher)
Event Catering, Take-Out , and Simcha Planning
1. Our very good friends,
Eric and Naomi Goldberg, run Naomi Catering in Jerusalem. They do all size
functions throughout Israel. A number of Teaneckians have used them for their
simchas in Israel with great success. In addition to catering events,
"take-out" meals for family gatherings, etc. can be arranged and delivered
throughout Israel. For those renting an apartment it is particularly
convenient. They cater Yom Tov meals, too--even your Pesach seder! Naomi
Catering 12 HaTa'asia St Talpiot Ind Est Jerusalem tel 02 6793052 fax 02
6793112. You can view their extensive menu on
www.naomi-catering.co.il/ e-mail
naomicatering@012.net.il rec'd by Sheryl and Ernest Elias
2. Former Teaneck resident now living in Yerushalayim, with more than 25 years
experience in the field and with a variety of experience in Israel, will arrange
your entire event IN ISRAEL - whether it is a family simcha (Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
anniversary or wedding) or seminar or conference. He will personally attend to
every detail, so that all runs smoothly and just as you want it. To make a
super event IN ISRAEL, please contact: Chanoch Shudofsky/ Shudofsky Events
Production 011-972-2-671-9381 or 011-972-54-489-453/
shudofsk@actcom.co.il
3. My very good friend Ariela Port who lives in Neve Daniel has a catering
business - Ariela Cusine and Design. They do everything from takeout to brises
to weddings. They also will arrange for a hall, design the tables and
centerpieces and anything else for a successful party. cell phone 068 563 927.
Home 02 993 2830 Rec'd by Suzanne Prince
4. A GREAT American style caterer for parties or shabbos takeout,Avrumi's
Catering, located in beit shemesh.02-999-1183,or 052-600-864. For baskets and
specialty cakes for all occasions as well! Rec'd by owner.
Israel Travel Websites
1. There is a great website called
www.eluna.com. This site is great for anyone traveling to Israel. It has
lists and reviews of kosher restaurants all over Israel and many with discount
coupons. rec'd by Mimi Schechter
Cell Phone Rentals
1. Phone# to call: 1-866-847-7235 (to bring phone with you from here) # in
Israel 1-800-721-1111 (ie you can call them once you are in Israel and they'll
deliver a phone to your hotel in Israel) website:www.israelphones.com
email:
info@israelphones.com Rental per day - $1 (no minimum); airtime in
Israel - .19/minute ; Calls to US - .38/minute; All prices include VAT Free
incoming calls, Caller ID, voicemail Friends of mine have used them and been
quite happy with the service. I hope to use them when I travel in February.
Rec'd by Sharon Levine
2. To rent a phone in advance: UniverCell, (800) 765-2355 / (877) 991-2355
(rec'd by Avi Naiman)
Auto Rentals
Visa does *not* cover collision of rental cars; use MasterCard. (Advice from Avi
Naiman)
Restaurants
1. Al Dente on Ussishkin...small dairy Italian. Handmade pasta. Yummy. Friends
of Sergios on Yaavetz...word of mouth...no sign outside... Pagoda in Teveriah...amazing
Chinese overlooking the Kinneret And of course, the Rimons. Open 24 hours.
Chocochinos.....(Rec'd by Debbie Teicher)
Mikvaot
There's one at the DanPearl, but you have to make an appointment 24hrs in
advance. There's one near the Inbal on Rechov HaAri (Mikva Rechavia) and there's
one, supposedly, in the Russian Compound, but I couldn't find it! (rec'd by
anonymous).
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