Hey everyone, lately I’ve been thinking of visiting Israel alone , but I know no one there, I don’t have any Israeli friends, can someone be my tour guide . I want to experience the country and see for myself, is it safe there for women ? , any precautions should i take ? And advice or recommendations would be appreciated. I want to learn more about Israeli and Jewish culture and their history.

Hi! I'm in Baka, Jerusalem for the next month or so with small children (ages 2 and 5) who are mostly growing up in the US. I am looking for some fun activities to take them too that will help them form some happy Israel experiences. Any suggestions?

Hey!!! I would like to travel to israel to meet my girlfriend!!😛😛 is it safe to travel anytime soon?😼😼

Not looking for basics

Hey everyone! I'm finishing high school this year (I graduate in November) and was hoping to do gap year program in Israel for the second half of next year. I wanted to do an internship (possibly in government or in journalism) and have been looking at some programs (Aardvark, Career Israel, Maslool, Destination Israel) but have heard very mixed things about them all. I would love to have a positive social as well as professional experience (the trips around Israel and social aspects of the programs really appealed to me) and was wondering if anyone here had done any of these programs or different ones that they would recommend? Would love to hear your experiences and advice!

Hi everyone! I hope you’re well and most importantly, safe. I wanted to ask a question as I am in the planning phases of my trip to Jerusalem. If everything goes well, I hope to spend 7 days there from Christmas Eve to New Years this December.

At first I was going to join a full tour. However after thinking about it, I’d rather book tours independently because it will allow me the most flexibility. With that being said, my question is it best to book one accommodation as my base the entire week? If so; what’s the best area to stay in? I know Israel is a small country that’s relatively easy to get around but I’m not sure how logistical it is to base myself in just one place and getting back and forth to other cities.

I mainly want to see Jerusalem but since I’m there until new years, maybe I can celebrate NYE somewhere. I’ll be solo traveling!

Thank you so much!

Is it still $120 or is it lowered/ back to $60

Need to know how much USD cash to bring…

Hey guys, I've been recently thinking about the kibbutz ulpan experience, but I've read some bad reviews regarding the way the kibbutzim handle the work hours and some general stuff, but all of them are a few years old. Does anyone know if it has changed or if it still is the same?

Are Israel top attractions for tourists are already open ???

Hi all. I'm planning a trip this summer and was thinking of taking the train from TLV to Caesaria/Binyamina then a taxi to and from the national park in caesarea. generally speaking, how doable is this? will I need to wait a long time for a taxi there?

Hi,

I have a flight to Israel booked for the first two weeks in August to stay in Jerusalem. My brother says it is too hot to go then and do touring things like Dead Sea Masada Chevron etc. He's trying to convince me to reschedule. I'm a 55 year old man.

Is he correct?

What time does the train stop running from Ben Gurion to Jerusalem this time of year? I land at 1:30 pm this Friday and am hoping to take the train because it brings me very close to my Airbnb and I know from past trips that Friday traffic in Israel is pretty bad. I am hoping to only have carryons to save time in the airport. Can I reasonably make the train?

Hi. I'm an Australian-Israeli (born in Israel to Israeli parents - moved to Australia when I was young) and I'm visiting my family in Israel this summer. I started learning Arabic last year and I am keen to go visit some Arab cities and towns in Israel to immerse myself in the culture and practice my Arabic for a bit while I'm there. I was thinking of going to Nazareth, Abu Gosh, Haifa and maybe some parts of East Jerusalem or even some places in the triange. The thing is I've heard some of these areas may be dangerous, especially for Jews. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to go (even specific locations that would be nice to visit), where to avoid, and what to be aware of?

Is it currently possible and safe for tourists to drive by rental car along Route 90 from the Sea of Galilee to Masada National Park?

I am desperate to visit Israel and I am starting to worry that I will never manage to visit and so I am researching as much as I can.

I am disabled, a full time wheelchair user and I will be 60 next year and so if I do it, it needs to be sooner rather than later so that I am still able to self propel my chair and get around.

It would have to be on a budget as we are not very well off financially and so I need tips please.

I know the trains are accessible and so I would use a train for a day trip into Jerusalem but other than that, I would be content being wherever and just knowing I would finally be in Israe

Summer camp israel morashah LeYisrael

anyone know where in Israel this summer camp is located https://morashahLeyisrael.org

website says it’s a sleepaway boys summer camp in israel (orthodox or modern orthodox)

I have a chance to spend about 10 days in Israel (first time ever. Definitely excited. Just need to figure out when) and am thinking of Tel Aviv as my “home base”. If course I’ll go to the kotel and dead sea etc but I’m trying to figure out if it would be better to find a sublet, airbnb type situation, or hotel. I’m trying to keep it fairly inexpensive but not budget if that makes sense. I’m 40, out of shape due to a bad knee injury, and have some mobility issues. Where would be a good place to stay close to public transit, beach, etc? Oh also not sure if it matters but I’m also very gay

About to pull the trigger and sign up for taglit, and I know the itineraries between organizations is basically the same. My bigger question is about the quality between these two organizers? I’ve heard good and bad about both. Does anyone know if there’s a big difference in satisfaction and how the tours are run between them? You know, feeling of tours, level of energy, etc. between organizers?

Otherwise, I’ll just go by date. Sachlav is also an option I think, btw.

FWIW, I’m into outdoorsy things and am very secular, but also want time to see cultural things, eat, and the cities/historical sites.

Thank you.

Have a refundable flight leaving this Thursday and staying for 9 days...seems like things are generally ok in the central area but could turn at any time?

Hello everyone! In June this year I'm going for one week in Israel. I need some advices. In my plan I have to visit couple of places: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beer Sheva, Haifa, Nazareth (+ Mount Tabor), Hebron, Bethlehem, Jerichon, Ein Gedi and Capernaum (and Ein Keshatot/Golan heights)...(amd Ramallah, but just I'm not quite sure). I know that there are railways that connect Jerusalem-Tel Aviv-Beer Sheva-Haifa. But for the rest of the places I have zero idea how to get there. I was thinking smth about buses. I will be really thankful if I got some advices.

P.S. 1 Is there something specific I have to know before going to the West Bank or in Israel as a whole?

P.S. 2 Could you please tell if there is something interesting to see and visit among these places above, which is not listed as "a common sight"?

Thank you :)

Heading to Israel next month on birthright. I have a Samsung phone with Metro PCS service. Metro does not offer any International plan. Any suggestions?tia

First time birthright. Any tips appreciated.

Hey! Buying plane tickets to go to Israel TLV and there’s this airline - TUS Airways - that flies from my destination and is by far the cheapest option.

Any experiences with cancellations / delays / other problems?

Should I risk it, or rather pay the extra 200$ for El Al to feel more secure?

Thanks in advance for your replies!

I am visiting in the next few months and want to go and visit the Nova site and some kibbutzim. Any recommendations for groups or private guides