Hey everyone - I'm reaching out for help from LA - just a little about me, I'm turning 18 years in Dec, I will be receiving my bachelor's in History from UCLA at the end of Nov & am planning on coming to Israel for yeshiva; however, as someone who is interested in medicine (ive taken my mcat already) I wanted to ask if anyone knows if there are any opportutnies for me to get invovled in Israel - I'll be staying in Jersualem, and my Yeshiva is allowing me to also explore other opportuntieis. If anyone knows anyone or has any recommended programs, please let me know! Thank you, have a great day!

Hello, I’m an American Christian hoping to come and visit Israel for the first time right before and after Easter, maybe spending about a week there in total. I have an Israeli friend here who’s given me tons of pointers and advice (I am mainly interested in visiting holy sites from mostly Christianity and Judaism but also Islam, as well as local culture/delicacies) but I also wanted to know if you guys had any other similar suggestions and advice for me. Maybe also a bit of encouragement on going (or not, please keep it real with me) since I am a little hesitant with the current situation there. I would like to take some type of tour to the West Bank as well for Bethlehem and Jericho (I already know that Israelis cannot enter the territory).

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hi everyone! I’m planning my first visit to Jerusalem and would love to hear your recommendations.

I’m looking for must-see places (with a focus on Art), hidden gems, great local food spots, and things that are worth experiencing beyond the typical tourist attractions.

If you’ve been to Jerusalem, what were your highlights? And is there anything you wish you’d known before your first visit?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions! 😊

My brother (30M) wants to go to Israel for work. Is it really safe there currently? He is thinking of going through an agent who’s asking 18Lakhs INR. My mom is not even sure if we can invest that kind of money as a middle class household on something which looks incredibly uncertain atp. Lemme know the suggestions which I can pass onto him. Thanks in advance.

Hey folks,

So, I wanted to visit Israel for tourism, but I’m Egyptian, which means the travel process would require approval from both sides. The Egyptian side in particular isn’t very easy to obtain and could potentially lead to some unnecessary questioning.

I was thinking of applying for an Israeli visa without informing the Egyptian side, and then somehow getting a visa to Europe (and traveling to Europe anyway, because why not), before visiting Israel for a couple of days and then returning to Europe.

From what I’ve heard, Israel doesn’t stamp passports, but my concern is that I’d end up with two pairs of entry/exit stamps from Europe (or pretty much any other country), with a 3–5 day gap in between. I’m worried that this gap might raise questions at some point.

I’d appreciate any tips or advice from people who have experience with this.

Cheers!

I will be visiting Israel for a week, staying in Tel Aviv and I plan to take a day trip to Jerusalem once or twice. Looking for any recommendations on what to see, in both cities, or just general advice. I am a gay man, in my 30's, and would be interested in both gay as well as 'general' places (perhaps some less well-known/tourist-promoted things that would be worth seeing).

One of the most underrated parks in Israel. Beautiful spot for a hike or for a few hours exploring!

Is there currently wheelchair access at the Cave of Machpelah (Jewish side)?

I’m thinking of visiting Israel in the upcoming months as I enjoy travel to controversial places and with all the constant news around Israel I thought it’d be a cool place to visit firsthand.

My only worry is that I see on social media a lot of people having issues with entry, with border control pulling people aside and denying entry at the airport. I am a British citizen but I also hold a Libyan passport through my parents. Additionally, over the past 2 years I’ve travelled to a few “high risk” nations across the world (e.g. Afghanistan, Pakistan). Does anybody know (from experience) if I’ll have any serious issues entering at all?

Is it possible to travel to Israel and spend at least a few days camping in the wilderness, for example somewhere in the Negev Desert? What practical challenges or problems might I encounter, and what would be some suitable spots?

We are coming to Israel for the first two weeks of November and staying in Raanana. In the past, I have had some great swimming at Hof HaTzuk around the buoys. I really loved it. But some days I would get there and the sea would be rough. One time I swam anyways but the lifeguard yelled at me (a lot) afterwards. Is there a website or app where I could check the conditions before hauling myself out there?

Hello everyone!

I am planning to visit Israel with a tour agency at the end of this year and the trip is all planned and organized, of course. However, we have two overnight stay in Bethlehem. I am worried if its safe there?

They make this trip almost 20 years already and I read good reviews about it online, but I still wonder…. Please share experience 🙏🏻 TIA

I am traveling from the U.S.to Israel for a two week tour later this year. I take prescription Ambien (sleep aid), Klonopin (anti anxiety) and Carosolprodol (muscle relaxer) on a daily basis. If I bring them in their drugstore bottles, is it ok to bring them on my tour?

Hello everyone,

I will be visiting Israel for a short work trip and have decided to make arrangements for an earlier arrival before my work starts. I have been to Israel many times before (both for work aswell as private travels), but rarely made it outside of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

I would like to do a three-day hike, daily segments up to 30km, starting and end point should be accessible by public transport from/to either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. Preferably I would like to overnight in guest rooms/hostels.

I recently read about a "new" trail, 111km in length, from Jaffa to Jerusalem called "W2J Way To Jerusalem". I think this one would fulfill my requirements pretty good, even though 111km might be a little ambitious to squeeze into three days depending on the topography along the route...

Do do you have any other recommendations or ideas?

Thanks for any help!

Hello

im a 27 year old canadian who has cerebral palsy, skoliosis and is neurodivergent, im currently cultivating a relationship with a reform rabbi in montreal for eventual conversion as I love jewish culture and beliefs, im considering aliyah later in my life and was curious if israel was safe as there are often missile or drone attacks from what I know I was also wondering, since I cannot work a standard job if assistance programs are good and would still allow me a manageable job i ve read live-in care is common and would love something like that as im currently in group care homes in canada and dislike it

im also wondering if autism, OCD and generalized anxiety are well understood and cared for there

Hello. I'm visiting Israel for a few days. I'm sitting at Schnitt now and was just at Lauder here in Tel Aviv. I'm trying my best to Google but it's not always as easy to find the spots. What are your favorite places to drink good craft beer in Israel? (TEL Aviv and Jerusalem). It could be brewpubs, beer shops, craft beer bars and whatever. Best regards. Norwegian Guy.

I am an American with dual citizenship planning to visit Israel first then go to egypt. I have a friend in Alexandria and I want to ask what would be the smartest way to get to egypt from Israel...

I have done searches some are suggesting plane while others say buses are ok if you want to save money.

What would be my best move?

Hello all, I recently broke my foot and am in a wheelchair. Was hoping for any suggestions for accessible things to do near tlv and Jerusalem. Thanks!

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Thinking about taking the flight offered by Israir from NYC to Tel Aviv but wondering if anyone has done it yet and has reviews of the experience? how comfortable was the economy seating experience?