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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK.....

Looking to volunteer during chodesh nissan?  email us for help.

* Beit Avichai 44 King George St. Jerusalem is hosting a 5 part series of film and discussion in english.  The films are being shown every Monday at 7:30 PM from Feb 8-March 15.  For more information click here.

 

For the latest and most extensive information on what is happening all over the country this week, go to www.jerusalemblueprint.com . Find walking tours of Jerusalem in English, lectures, music and art events, Shabbat programs,  and more......for Jerusalem only check out www.jerusalem.com

For the latest programs , places, attractions in Jerusalem for children and teens go to  www.funinjerusalem. com

For up to date info on Go Karting, Rock Climbing and Bowling, check out http://funinjerusal em.com/2009/ 06/sports/

For great day trips, check out  http//:funinjerusalem.com/2009/11/driveisrael/

 Scoll down for tour and museum contact information

 

Tower of David Museum together with the Alrov Mamila Avenue Present

Mamila Stories
A guided tour of the historical aspects of the Mamila compound and surrounding neighborhood starting at the Tower of David Museum.
Mamila Stories starts inside the Tower of David Museum on the top of the Phasael Tower. From this viewpoint, the entire city of Jerusalem can be explored – both east and west, old and new. The exceptional views include the holy site of Jerusalem together with clear visuals of how Jerusalem developed outside the Old City walls, and in particular that of the Mamila compound.
Price: Adult – 55 NIS Students/Senior Citizens – 45 NIS
The price includes entrance to the viewpoint of the Tower of David Museum, a guided tour of the area, coffee and cake in one of the coffee shops of the Alrov Mamila Avenue.
Duration: approximately 2 hours. Pre-registration required – tel: 02 6265333.
Every Friday at 11:00.

For other great day trip ideas go to: 

http://funinjerusalem.com/2009/11/driveisrael/

 

General Information about weekly happenings:

*Trektorim-great fun for the entire family-in Kfar Adumin-(opposite Maale Adumim) www.trektoron.co.il

*Check out the Jerusalem Municipal Website for detailed information about happenings around Jerusalem and their locations: www.jerusalem.muni.il

*For clear, in-depth maps of Jerusalem go to www.jerusalemite.net/maps/

*For a complete list of all the one year women’s programs in Israel, go to http://www.seminarycentral.com.

*For a place to go for Shabbat go to http://www.home-awayfromhome.org or call 052-649-5420.

Check out our  Volunteer while in Israel page for great volunteer ideas.

For information about on-going exhibits in Jerusalem, see below!  

To contact us, send an email to here4theyear@gmail.com  We will be happy to assist you in planning your day, recommending tour guides etc.

 

Tours
One Jerusalem
Phone: 1-800-202-091
 
The City of David Visitor’s Center 
Phone: 1-800-252-423
Address: ShiloachVillage, Jerusalem
 
Kotel Tunnel Tours  and Generations Tour

Phone: 02-627-1333

Museums In Jerusalem

 
The Bible Lands Museum
Phone: 02-561-1066
 
Wohl Archaelogical Museum
Phone: 02-628-3448
Address: 1 Hakaraim St., Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem
 
Israel Museum 
Phone: 02-670-8811
  
Menachem Begin Heritage Foundation 
Phone: 02-565-2020
 
Bloomfield Science Museum
Phone: 02-654-4888
 
The Museum On The Seam 
Phone: 02-628-1278

Address: 4 Hel Hahandassa St, Jerusalem

The Tower of David Museum

website: www.towerofdavid.org.il

02-626-5333                                                                                                                         

Points of General Interest
 
Amunition Hill
Phone: 02-582-8442
Address: 5 Shragai St., Jerusalem
 
Tisch Family Biblical Zoo
Phone: 02-675-0111
 
Supreme Court

Phone: 02-675-9612

The Knesset Tours
Website:  http://www.knesset.gov.il/tour/eng/evisit.htm   

Phone:  02-675-3416   

Day Trips 

The Tel Aviv Marina houses a number of companies that offer a variety of tours and courses for those who love the water:

*The Octopus Diving School offers diving courses at all levels www.octopus.co.il  03-527-1440.

*The Sea Center Club offers rentals of windsurfing equipment and kayaks.  They offer courses as well.  yamitsb.co.il   03-522-6246

*Top Sea Surf as you can tell by its name, is all about surfing.  Located across from the Marina, they offer surfboard rentals and  lessons. www.topsea.co.il   050-432-9001

*Ofek Yachts offers rentals of rubber boats called rib crafts with high powered engines so that you can pull a water skier or tuber behind you. They also offer two hour tours off the coast off Tel aviv or the rental of a private yacht and skipper.  www.ofek-yachts.co.il  03-529-9988

Danit Tours offers rentals of yachts of all sizes and can provide food and entertainment as well.  danit.co.il 052-340-0128

For sailboat rentals or sailing lessons, Lev Hayam is the place to go. www.levyam.co.il 03-523-6730

Museums outside Jerusalem

Eretz Israel Museum 

Website: http://www.eretzmuseum.com

Address: 2 Haim Levanon St., Ramat Aviv

 

Dialogue In The Dark and Invitation to Silence

Website: http://www.childrensmuseum.org.il

Phone: 1-599-585-858

Address: 1 Mifratz Shlomo St., Holon

The National Parks Authority offers a pass good for 36 parks and archeological sites. Valid for 14 days, it's sold at the major parks, or may be obtained from the National Parks Authority office, 4 Rav-Aluf Maklef Street, Hakirya, Tel Aviv

Tour Guides

Are you looking for a tour guide to make your trip to Israel a memorable one? 

Is this your first family visit and you are looking for someone who will have a list of places to take you to that will work for everyone in the family? 

Have you already seen everything there is to see and now are looking for someone who can take you to places that are off the beaten path?  

 Please let us know what you are looking for and we will match you up with the right guide.  We can also give you a number of choices from our roster of tried and truely amazing people who will show you Israel and make it special! 

Handicapped Accessible Tours and Sites
*Old City tours with Rebbetzin Feiga Kahana for wheelchair users and/or those aided by walking devices for further information call: 02-582-2058

*Cave of the Patriarchs (Mearat Hamachpela) is now Handicapped accessible

Places To Stay

If you are looking for a place to stay that is definitely off the beaten path,  Moshav Avnei Eitan in the Golan  may be the place for you. The settlement offers bike rentals, donkey and jeep trips and a swimming pool and mini- market nearby.  The community has a synagogue and Mikvah. To see pictures of the guest houses on this Moshav and to see other options in the Golan go to:
 www.zimmer.co.il.