For a Jew living in the Diaspora...

[Neubill]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.

[minusthejihad]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.

Stay clear of extremists like Ophra, she'll hunt you down and kill you if she could. After all, she hates diaspora Jews and Jews in general. :)

[KSO]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.

Restaurants- depends on the prices you are willing to pay, but there are planty of good places.

Museums- There is the Israeli museum in Tel Aviv haven't been there for ages, sometime they have interesting stuff.

Zoo- there is a Safari In Ramat Gan, a few kilometers of Tel Aviv.

[Neubill]

KSO:

Does US Currency spend in Israel or will I need to make a currency exchange? And can I use my credit cards (Discover card, MasterCard, etc) there?

[KSO]

KSO:

Does US Currency spend in Israel or will I need to make a currency exchange? And can I use my credit cards (Discover card, MasterCard, etc) there?

Well most places accept only Shekels, and from what I know Visa, Mastercard and American Express are accepted almost everywhere.

[Neubill]

Thanks, KSO!

What's a big seller on the Black Market?

I've heard that Marlboro Red Packs, cotton socks, and Levi's Jeans are big. What shall I bring you from Los Angeles? :)

[KSO]

Thanks, KSO!

What's a big seller on the Black Market?

I've heard that Marlboro Red Packs, cotton socks, and Levi's Jeans are big. What shall I bring you from Los Angeles? :)

Marlboro Red will be fine, I had enough of going to East Jerusalem to by Cigs for my old man.
P.S
If you walk around Tel Aviv At night and hearing someone angrilly reffers to english speaking as Amerikakas, it is probably me angry because It is so hard to find a hebrew speaker in Israel now.

[Ariksan]

http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il

[Leon]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.



if your into cafes, resteraunts, bars, sight seeing, flee markets, places like Bat Yam and Jaffa would be very nice.

market in Jaffa is excellent.

[Toga]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.

Sick post to say the least. Israel is as fascinating as some of the most fascinating places on this planet and 2 days are not enough.

1. The Israeli food is one of the best in the world but you need to know where to find it and it depends on your taste. Right behind the Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv is an interesting area of Neve Tzedek with galleries and restaurants.

If you want the Beverly Hills type environment head up to Helzliya Petuah. You can also take a stroll on the Netania or Tel-Aviv boardwalks. There are many good eating places in either city.

For the best dairy products in the world go to Yot Vata restaurant on the Tel Aviv shore.

2. Israel has more museums per capita than any country in the world. Yad Vashem and the Diaspora museums are very interesting. You may even find out that you have relatives in Israel who you never met.

Jerusalem is one big museum.

3. There is a Zoo but it is not the San Diego Zoo.

4. For the wine tasting you will need to head up North. The Israeli wines are now world famous but you don't have enough time.

5. One of the best diving places in the world is in Eilat.

6. There are very good natural springs in the North/SPA activity but it is better to head up there in the fall when it is a little cooler as the water in the springs is quite hot.

7. Tel - Aviv is a place of a never-ending party. The Tel - Aviv nightlife rivals London and New York.

8. Visiting the the Dead Sea area is an absolute must. Ein Gedi would remind you of Palm Springs on the sea.

9. Haifa is a very nice town with spectacular Bahai gardens.

10. The best beaches are to the South of Ashdod and to the North of Netania.

11. Lake Kinneret is also a must.

There is too much to see in Israel.

[SteveK]

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.


Near the University of Tel-Aviv is the famous Diaspora Museum.

Ramat Aviv
Beit Hatefusot
Museum of the Jewish Diaspora
(03) 640 8000

[Gilgamesh]

Since the majority of Israelis, never drink till drunkness, Bars and Resorants are open all night, till early morning. No laws limit bar hours.

[Ariksan]

Near the University of Tel-Aviv is the famous Diaspora Museum.

Ramat Aviv
Beit Hatefusot
Museum of the Jewish Diaspora
(03) 640 8000

Aye, they have a huge genealogy database too. I think you have to book the time for using the database terminal beforehand. Not sure though.

[Mira]

Do you like clubs and bars? If you have two days, I suggest as others have, the Diaspora Museum if you are interested in learning more about the various Jewish communities from around the world or the Tel Aviv Museum (close to the central train station) if you want to see art. For shopping, historical architecture and lunch, I recommend Jaffa. There are also high end Israeli clothing designers on Dizengoff Street (if you or someone you know are interested in that kind of thing). Also keep in mind that Jerusalem is very close by and you can do a day tour there.

[Toga]

Do you like clubs and bars? If you have two days, I suggest as others have, the Diaspora Museum if you are interested in learning more about the various Jewish communities from around the world or the Tel Aviv Museum (close to the central train station) if you want to see art. For shopping, historical architecture and lunch, I recommend Jaffa. There are also high end Israeli clothing designers on Dizengoff Street (if you or someone you know are interested in that kind of thing). Also keep in mind that Jerusalem is very close by and you can do a day tour there.

I would not put my foot in Jaffa even if they paid me. I used to love that area and frequented the Arab restaurants each time I visited Israel. However, when the Jaffa residents started the solidarity protest with the Palestinian Arab terrorists causing the havoc in the area it became clear that I was supporting the enemies of the state of Israel. I would put a dime in their coffers. We could only hope they moved to Ramallah. Unfortunately, they would not. After all there are no world-class educational facilities Tulkarem and the Jewish doctors do not practice in either Jenin or Nablus.

[Neubill]

Sick post to say the least. Israel is as fascinating as some of the most fascinating places on this planet and 2 days are not enough.

You are a wealth of information. You're also quick to post before analyzing; read my original post and tell me where I indicated my stay in Israel was only for two days.

..., what is there to do in Tel Aviv?

I'm going to be there for two days. What's there to do?

Restaurants?
Museums?
Zoo?
Wine tasting?
etc.

Thanks in advance.

Your apology is appreciated.

[Neubill]

Marlboro Red will be fine, I had enough of going to East Jerusalem to by Cigs for my old man.
How much are a carton of Marlboro Reds sold for? More than 170 Shekels?

P.S
If you walk around Tel Aviv At night and hearing someone angrilly reffers to english speaking as Amerikakas, it is probably me angry because It is so hard to find a hebrew speaker in Israel now.

I only know Hebrew prayers, sorry.

[Neubill]

Museums- There is the Israeli museum in Tel Aviv haven't been there for ages, sometime they have interesting stuff.

Zoo- there is a Safari In Ramat Gan, a few kilometers of Tel Aviv.

http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il

if your into cafes, resteraunts, bars, sight seeing, flee markets, places like Bat Yam and Jaffa would be very nice.

market in Jaffa is excellent.


1. The Israeli food is one of the best in the world but you need to know where to find it and it depends on your taste. Right behind the Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv is an interesting area of Neve Tzedek with galleries and restaurants.

If you want the Beverly Hills type environment head up to Helzliya Petuah. You can also take a stroll on the Netania or Tel-Aviv boardwalks. There are many good eating places in either city.

For the best dairy products in the world go to Yot Vata restaurant on the Tel Aviv shore.

2. Israel has more museums per capita than any country in the world. Yad Vashem and the Diaspora museums are very interesting. You may even find out that you have relatives in Israel who you never met.

...

7. Tel - Aviv is a place of a never-ending party. The Tel - Aviv nightlife rivals London and New York.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you!

[Neubill]

Near the University of Tel-Aviv is the famous Diaspora Museum.

Ramat Aviv
Beit Hatefusot
Museum of the Jewish Diaspora
(03) 640 8000

Thank you!

By the way,...
9. Haifa is a very nice town with spectacular Bahai gardens.

I'll be there for that reason, just before taking off to see Har Karmel. While I'm in Haifa, I'll want to eat. Where to go for lunch?

[KSO]

Thank you!

By the way,...


I'll be there for that reason, just before taking off to see Har Karmel. While I'm in Haifa, I'll want to eat. Where to go for lunch?

There is a very nice restaurant there called Duzane, it's in an area called Hamoshava Ha Germanit near the sea, if not there Haifa has many good restaurants for all price ranges.

[Neubill]

Do you like clubs and bars?
Thanks, but no. The only clubs I like have numbers on them (5 iron, 3 wood, etc.) and the only bars I go to now are bar-mitzvahs. :D

If you have two days, I suggest as others have, the Diaspora Museum if you are interested in learning more about the various Jewish communities from around the world or the Tel Aviv Museum (close to the central train station) if you want to see art.

For shopping, historical architecture and lunch, I recommend Jaffa. There are also high end Israeli clothing designers on Dizengoff Street (if you or someone you know are interested in that kind of thing).
I am very interested!!!!!
Especially if I can get a few custom designer suits for garment district prices!!! Tell me more, please!

Also keep in mind that Jerusalem is very close by and you can do a day tour there.
Thank you, friend. I'll be there, too.

[Neubill]

There is a very nice restaurant there called Duzane, it's in an area called Hamoshava Ha Germanit near the sea, if not there Haifa has many good restaurants for all price ranges.

That sounds very nice, and much too good for the group I'm going with. We're likely to have less than 60 minutes for lunch, so it will probably have to be something quick and easy. Something tells me they'll be looking for a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) just so they can say they've had Kosher KFC!

Me, I like food stands. A couple of Med-style places here in West LA, and I have trouble turning down a good Kosher hot dog with Kraut or a dripping burger with everything. I'll be happy to find a place that stuffs chunks of meat into a pita with a Coca-Cola from Israel.

Check your PM box. :)

[Mira]

I am very interested!!!!!
Especially if I can get a few custom designer suits for garment district prices!!! Tell me more, please!

You'll have to go to Singapore for that. ;) Dizengoff has only high end shops, but it's interesting anyway, since it is full of Israeli designers. Also, you mentioned that you like wine. Carmel Winery has a vineyard in Rishon Le Zion, which is just south of Tel Aviv. Call to see if you can visit and do a tasting there.

[Neubill]

I'm assembling a group sorts to play music with an Israeli sound, but finding the right instruments here in LA has proven to be unsuccessful. Just about everybody wants to be in a rock band and the instrument stores pretty much only carry guitars and amps. I've searched the internet and have found no success.

Anyway, I want to score (Los Angeles-speak for obtain) some instruments while I'm there. Any places in Tel Aviv?

[Mediocrates]

Check Google Groups.



http://groups.google.com/?hl=en

[Neubill]

What is the typical weather in November?

I'm hoping to catch a few rays on one of Tel Aviv's beaches. :D

[Womble]

What is the typical weather in November?

I'm hoping to catch a few rays on one of Tel Aviv's beaches. :D
Might be a bit too late for that, unless you're willing to settle for a few rain drops instead :P

Speaking of what to do in Tel-Aviv, the absolute first thing that you should do is going to the Azrieli Towers. They have an observatory on the 49th floor, from which you can see the whole of Tel-Aviv. They also give you an audio player device that will tell you- in English if you want- in great detail about every place you see down below. I say it is a must because after that, you will already know what you can find and visit in the city.

Another place worth seeing is the Land of Israel museum. They have excellent exhibition of ancient coins, glass making, ceramics, copper works, history of the Israeli mail services and stamp designs. I used to work there, so in theory I could even get you in there for free if we could coordinate it somehow. But once you're inside, you're on your own, because the girl I have a crush on works there, and I'll be damned if I don't use the opportunity :p

This museum is near Ramat Aviv, so you can see it and then proceed to the Diaspora museum that is a few bus stops away, inside the university campus. And while you're at it, you could eat or shop in the Ramat Aviv Mall that is also nearby (and where I happen to work).

Oh and if you happen to pass by the Diamond Exchange, near the Central train station, there is a wonderful little museum of diamonds and diamond industry behind one of those skyscrapers. It won't take much time, but the experience is quite enlightening and enjoyable.

[Womble]

Oh and by the way, if you wish to visit an Arab town, for whatever reason, make it the Abu Gosh village. Great place, very friendly people and the best hummus you can find anywhere.

[Neubill]

I'm back from Israel. What a great trip!

Everybody in Israel is so polite and friendly (at least the people I met) and all the places I visited were so neat.

Tourism is down in the land, so it was easy to get a tour guide for our group. We hired a company called Isram Israel and our tour guide is an archaeologist who is also an Orthodox Jew. I took a lot of pics, and I'm looking for a way to make them available online so people on the forum can view them.

Places I went: Tel Aviv/Yaffo, Caesarea Maritime, Meggido, Tiberias, and Yerushalayim.

Customs was not fun, but I got a tan, ate great food, visited wonderful places and had a great time.

[minusthejihad]

Glad you had a good time. Did you meet any ladies? :)

[Neubill]

Glad you had a good time. Did you meet any ladies? :)

I met lots of hot Sephardi chicks, most of them with the raven hair that Mediocrates likes. They're all destined for someone else though, as I'm happily married to a fantastic woman who is the mother of my daughter.

[minusthejihad]

I met lots of hot Sephardi chicks, most of them with the raven hair that Mediocrates likes. They're all destined for someone else though, as I'm happily married to a fantastic woman who is the mother of my daughter.

Oh, my bad. I thought you were a youngin! Raven hair is tyte!