| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Israeli ID cards | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I would like to know if a Muslim foreigner with Israeli Citizenship, granted around 1995 under the ...
A: On the Teudat Zeut (ID card) there is a spot for "nationality" where a person is identified as ...
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| Marijuana | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Today,is marijuane smoked commonly in Israel & is it's use widespread?How about during the time of ...
A: yes, Marijuana and hash are smoked by many Israelis. There is even a political party dedicated to ...
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| moving to israel.... | 7/5/2009 |
Q: ..i am 58 years old ...i am an american citizen..i would like to move to israel...can i retire there ...
A: I don't know. You will have to speak with the aliya center closest to you about how pensions work ...
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| Directions in the Galilee | 6/15/2009 |
Q: east side of the Galilee called Ramot to Yodefad(t) which is below Haifa. Do you know how long a ...
A: If I remember correctly, it should take a about an hour and a half but it really depends on the ...
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| Moving to Israel | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My question is : a person like myself with an associates degree in applied science and i am about to ...
A: tourists are officially not allowed to work in Israel. some find odd jobs painting, picking oranges, ...
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| IDF-Joining | 5/25/2009 |
Q: Its been my dream ever since I was 10 years old, but now I am almost graduated from high school, I ...
A: To join the Israeli army you have to be an Israeli citizen (your ethnic background does not matter). ...
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| June weather | 4/13/2009 |
Q: We are planning a trip to the holy land in June, we are from India, would we be able to walk around ...
A: If you are from India, I doubt it will be too hot for you :-). June weather is hot but not too bad ...
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| What to do on Saturday in Jerusalem | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I am going on a tour, that gives me 2 days to myself, both on Saturday. One in Tel Aviv and the ...
A: Israeli cities tend to shut down on Saturdays so there is not much to do so I would advise in Tel ...
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| a Senior's visit to Israel | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Corey, I am 65 years old, in excellent health, quite fit mentally and physically. Financially ...
A: If your intention is to find your spiritual roots, a kibbutz is likely not the place for you. the ...
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| Work visas and looking for work | 12/5/2008 |
Q: One more question (I felt it was proper to ask one topic at a time): My mother and I are moving to ...
A: I would not try to get a work visa in the US. I assume you will be denied and it will flag you as ...
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| Work visas and looking for work | 12/5/2008 |
Q: One more question (I felt it was proper to ask one topic at a time): My mother and I are moving to ...
A: On the one hand, I want to say that it doesn't matter that you are not Jewish because to most ...
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| Best methods to find apartments in Israel | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I'm planning to move my mother and I to Israel fairly soon. I have feverishly been conducting as ...
A: I don't think by calling an ad in the newspaper you are likely to find a scam artist. However I ...
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| bus travel | 11/14/2008 |
Q: If so is it safe for a single female traveler, and approx. how much does it cost? and how long? ...
A: There are buses from Tel Aviv to Cairo. The name of the bus company is Mazada tours on Ibn Gvirol ...
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| Moving to Israel | 8/29/2008 |
Q: I am in a very similar position to another query you answered. I am not Jewish, my husband is a ...
A: I do not think not being Jewish is an issue to the majority of Israelis. I know many non-Jews who ...
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| moving our family to israel | 8/5/2008 |
Q: i am currently considering a life changing move to live in Israel. we have 2 kids who have been ...
A: First my apologies for not replying. We were in Israel and staying with my inlaws who have no ...
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| Living in Israel | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am looking to start a new life in Israel. I wish to study at the Raphael Recanati International ...
A: sorry, i am traveling and only have limited access to internet. i dont know the answer but i think ...
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| Bed and Breakfast near Tel Aviv/Jerusalem | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Sir, My dad brother and I will be flying into Tel Aviv on May 15th, we need to find a place to stay ...
A: I don't know any but I would recommend finding a B&B in Jerusalem. Jerusalem is a great walking city ...
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| Travel in Jerusalem | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My husband and I would like to stay in Jerusalem this summer for about a week. We are Jewish and ...
A: Jerusalem is a great walking city. There is also a good bus system and lots of taxis for getting ...
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| Joining IDF | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am an 18 year old American with Jewish roots. I was hoping to join either the US army or the IDF. ...
A: As a Jew (up to one grandparent on either side) you are able to become an Israeli citizen. THe ...
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| living in irael | 2/29/2008 |
Q: shalom:) id like to know what i need to abtain a teudat hezut and staying in israel (immigrating)... ...
A: Israel sadly does not have true immigration. My understanding is that you can become an Israeli by ...
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| living in irael | 2/28/2008 |
Q: shalom:) id like to know what i need to abtain a teudat hezut and staying in israel (immigrating)... ...
A: I don't know where you live but you should contact a local Aliya centre. Call your Jewish Community ...
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| Food prices | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I intend to spend some time in Jerusalem. Is anybody here who wants to help by provide with some ...
A: There are supermarkets and small shops all over Jerusalem. There is great market in central ...
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| Moving to israel | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My family and I are a jewish family wishing to make aliyah. The only problem is that my mother and ...
A: I am not sure but the aliya office will be able to help more. I had a letter from my parents rabbi ...
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| nationality | 1/13/2008 |
Q: if a person is from israel but has a british passport what nationality is he.
A: This sounds like some kind of riddle. Technically the person has two nationalities because he ...
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| TRIP TO HOLY LAND( Egypt and Israel) | 12/6/2007 |
Q: what kind of weather are we going to see for the month of january? What is it like to climb Mt ...
A: It really depends where you are in these areas. Tel Aviv and the coast are around 18C during the day ...
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| ayuda | 11/1/2007 |
Q: please help me: I am a 44 years old man living is Venezuela with wife and two children, but this ...
A: I think emmigrating anywhere is difficult. I think it will be very difficult for you and wife but ...
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| visiting israel with children | 10/23/2007 |
Q: We will be holidaying in Israel for 5 weeks in Dec/Jan with kids aged 8,10 and 12. Can you recommend ...
A: Okay, I got out my kid hat and thought about what would they like to do. Here are some ideas: There ...
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| moving 2 israel | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Im a 21 year old guy, american hungarian non jew, I would like to move to israel with my israeli ...
A: A tourist visa given at the border is generally for 6 months and can be renewed. I am not sure about ...
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| emigrating to Israel | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My name is Gerrit, I'm a Belgian native who has been in Ireland for nearly three years now. I am now ...
A: My experience with hotels (my partner worked in a few) was that finding employees who were willing ...
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| emigrating to Israel | 4/28/2007 |
Q: My name is Gerrit, I'm a Belgian native who has been in Ireland for nearly three years now. I am now ...
A: The short answer to your question is that it will likely take more than 2 weeks to find a job. I am ...
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| Israeli entry | 3/24/2007 |
Q: I ma travelling ot Israel for a holiday in early April. However my passport has stmaps for ...
A: I don't think you would be refused entry. Jordan and Egypt have peace agreements with Israel. I ...
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| Where to go in the Golan??? | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Corey, it seems you know Eretz very well so I need your help. I am planning to take my brother to ...
A: I can't think of any specific places to get a great view but I would recommend taking the following ...
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| The Center of the World..and everything | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I have been looking at 12th century maps were Jerusalem (the old city) was the physical center of ...
A: I really have no idea. Since the old city is not a square space, you will have to calculate the ...
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| Teaching Special Needs in Israel | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I appreciate your answer, thank you so much. The only problem with going to my local center, is ...
A: I find it hard to believe that they wouldn't deal with you because you aren;t jewish. That would be ...
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| Teaching Special Needs in Israel | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I have been trying to find out some information about teaching children with special needs in ...
A: Apologies. I couldn't get any further information. Keep trying with the local centres to get into a ...
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| Visa for Israel | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I am a Belgian native who is currently working and living in Ireland since mid 2004. After more than ...
A: Sorry, I am on vacation so it is taking me a long time to get to my mail. \the short answer is ...
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| Israel Electrical Power | 10/10/2006 |
Q: My question is about Israel's electrical system. Is Israels's power system like ours here in the ...
A: Israel is 230 volt system. The shape of the plug is also different- round. Most have a third ...
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| travel to israel | 9/16/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 23 and plans to go to egypt and israel in november. She has a friend in egypt and ...
A: I am much more familiar with Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and it is very safe for a woman traveling alone. ...
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| mohsen... | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I sent a copy of this email to your ordinary E-mail,and as i think you maybe delete it as a spam i ...
A: I didn't receive your email and it wasn't deleted with the SPAM. I think you are sending it to the ...
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| hello from mohsen... | 5/29/2006 |
Q: shalom cory, i sent you an email 4 days ago in you email address corye13@roketmail.com but didn't ...
A: I didn't get your email. I am not sure if you sent it to the wrong address or I thought it was spam. ...
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| thank you | 5/21/2006 |
Q: SHALOM corey, How are you. I am sorry to thank you so late. I am really thankful to you because ...
A: I think you are very brave to want to be part of our people even though it may be dangerous for you. ...
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| A olá´s question about alia | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Shuster, I read your answers about alia and found they very helpfull. I have just graduated in ...
A: I am not an expert in studying in Israel or in Economics related jobs. I know that each of the ...
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| Weather in June | 2/25/2006 |
Q: Please tell me of the usual weather to expect in the Holy Land in June. Thks Richard
A: June is the beginning of the hot sunny season. Tel Aviv and the coast will be around 30 degrees and ...
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| Israel Programs | 2/20/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. My friend and I are planning on going to Israel around ...
A: First I would go to your local Aliya centre and ask the same questions. Most major cities have some ...
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| Israel Travel Safety | 12/26/2005 |
Q: I will be traveling to Israel in about 4 weeks, with my 20 year old son, on a business research trip ...
A: Although the public bus system in Israel is extensive, safe and relatively cheap (and a fun cultural ...
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| Israeli Identification Card (teudat zehut) | 12/24/2005 |
Q: I am a American school teacher from Wyoming creating a unit on modern Israel. I would like to make ...
A: I don't have a scanner so I can't scan a picture of my ID for you. Also, I am not sure if it is ...
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| out of the way places | 10/24/2005 |
Q: My husband, our adult son and I will be in Jerusalem for 10 days beginning this Thursday. ...
A: Great plan. Jerusalem is probably the most interesting place if you don't have months to tour around ...
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| Travel | 10/1/2005 |
Q: My husband & I are thinking of visiting Israel next April, is it a safe to visit at this time? I ...
A: I have lived in Israel since 1995 and I haven't actually witnessed one terrorist attack. I only know ...
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| emigration II | 9/23/2005 |
Q: definetively your explanation are really good. I am Capitain of fire service (fireman)since 1982 and ...
A: I'm glad you wrote back. You have some interesting questions. I will give you my opinion for each. ...
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| emigration | 9/22/2005 |
Q: * you see cars 35 years old in the street *sidewalks are for ambulant vendors *if you are a peasant ...
A: How is it to live in Israel? It depends on your perspective. If you are a person who came from a ...
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| alia | 9/20/2005 |
Q: I am a venezuelan man thinking about living in Israel but according to the shelia I would go to live ...
A: Ranana is an oleh's paradise (compared to other places :-)) It is a wealthier town with a high ...
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| travel in the north | 8/15/2005 |
Q: Will be in Israel mid Sept. on biz and have 2 days to see stuff. Have been to Israel numerous times ...
A: In terms of what to see, you can travel up to Majd el Shams (Golan) which is the druze village on ...
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| hiking Nahal Yehudia | 7/29/2005 |
Q: I'm planning a hike in Nahal Yehudia. Do you know how accessible it is by car? Can I use Teveryah ...
A: Sorry. I think I was there once 15 years ago and we were taken by bus. The closest city is Tiberius ...
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| Israel | 7/1/2005 |
Q: Corey: Is it practical to fly to Israel for a week or so and just visit sights without signing up ...
A: Sure. The only down side is not getting a tour guides knowledge but any book on travel in Israel can ...
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| Hiking tours in israel | 6/28/2005 |
Q: My son aged 25 is currently on holiday in Israel. He has 2 more weeks and would like a hiking tour ...
A: There used to be a few companies that had hiking groups for a fee. Have him try the following ...
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| Department stores in Tel Aviv | 6/21/2005 |
Q: My boss has asked me to find department stores with outlets in Tel Aviv that also have websites. I ...
A: There is only one department store that I am familiar with in Israel- HaMashbir. I don't know what ...
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| israeli buffets | 5/6/2005 |
Q: are their any buffets in israel that you know about or any israeli buffets in america that you might ...
A: I assume you mean food buffets. Buffets are a pretty American thing (hence the rates of obesity in ...
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| hebrew translation | 4/16/2005 |
Q: I hope I'm finding you in the best of health. I was hoping you could help me with the following ...
A: 10. lu-ocho-row-nuh - lately, in the last little while choo-kay bee-core - visitation rules ocher - ...
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| translation | 3/31/2005 |
Q: Please go to http://www.nysedregents.org/testing/lotegre/lotearch/comphebrewtestju03.pdf and scroll ...
A: You seem to be "mispronouncing" the words when you write them (if that makes any sense) so I put the ...
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| translation | 3/26/2005 |
Q: Can you please go onto this site from the New York State Education department,scroll down to page 6 ...
A: Dude. This is lame. But I remember having homework so here it is: Noa and Yossi Yaron sat all day ...
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| housing boards Tel Aviv | 2/9/2005 |
Q: I understand you offer advice on travel and life in Israel. My name is Sergei, I am from Russia, and ...
A: I checked with my friend who is a professor at Tel Aviv U. but she couldn't find any apartment share ...
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| spiritual places to visit | 2/5/2005 |
Q: We are planning a trip to Israel arriving on March 9th and leaving on March 16th. We have both ...
A: If you are only going to be spending a week in Israel there is no way to really experience the ...
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| Abraham's Tent | 11/14/2004 |
Q: we are traveling to Israel for two weeks from 12/22- 1/03 with four kids ages 4, 11,14 and 18. We ...
A: I have a 5 year old so I understand completely. First the warning: the Dead Sea is an amazing area ...
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| Israeil history | 11/11/2004 |
Q: Can u please tell me what was the Israeli Position on Gulf War 1 (Desert Storm). And about the ...
A: I am not an expert on this subject but I'll tell you what I know. Israel did not take a direct part ...
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| Visit to Israel | 10/9/2004 |
Q: I am an Indian working in a Telecommunication Company in Muscat-Oman for the last morethan 15 years. ...
A: Apologies for the delay. There was a problem logging on for a while. I don't have any specific ...
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| first visit to Israel | 9/7/2004 |
Q: I'm an experienced world traveller (but never to Israel). I have two weeks. I want to hit the ...
A: It really depends what your interests are. I would spend at least a few days exploring Jerusalem. ...
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| tourism israel | 8/6/2004 |
Q: I am a fourth year student of "Science of Tourism" at the IULM University in Milan, Italy and have ...
A: I am not fimiliar with where to get information on the origins of tourism in Israel. My only ...
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| information | 5/12/2004 |
Q: I am an Argentinian man (40) married with 2 kids. I am first lieutenant of the fire service about to ...
A: Let me point out a few things about Aliya just to be aware of- the shaliach want you to move to ...
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| 6 weeks in Israel | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I am planning to spend 6 weeks in Israel sometime this year.I am an experienced budget traveler who ...
A: I don't know much about guidebooks on Israel so I can't help you there. One guidebook I saw years ...
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| Rules | 4/19/2004 |
Q: WHat are some things israelis do when they have friends come over? Because i am doing a school ...
A: Sorry about the wait. I was away for a few days. Israelis are incredibly laid back and there are ...
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| Dating Rituals | 4/8/2004 |
Q: I was wondering what are the dating rituals in Israel today among Israelis? And how have they ...
A: I don't think I am the expert on this issue since I am married for 12 years and gay. Even when I was ...
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| lodging in elat | 2/29/2004 |
Q: We are not committed to Elat. But we do want someplace on a beach where several short (4-5 hour or ...
A: Apologies for not getting back to you sooner. The problem with the Mediterranean coast is that it is ...
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| lodging in elat | 2/28/2004 |
Q: My wife and 1-year-old son plan to visit Elat in 2 weeks. We are looking for a place to stay that is ...
A: I am no expert on Eilat but I can't call much in Eilat "interesting". It is a town purely for ...
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| finding the right tour guide and tour program | 2/24/2004 |
Q: --------------This is now ten days later and I still do not have an answer----Bill Nazdin Followup ...
A: There is a company called Archaeological Seminars (I can't find their web site) which probably has ...
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| Massada | 2/20/2004 |
Q: Is it possible to climb to the top of Massada before sunrise if you are not with a tour? I did it ...
A: Masada is a national park so if tours can go up at a particular time, anyone can. I only went up ...
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| Israel | 2/14/2004 |
Q: I was in Israel in 2002 for 2 weeks and stayed in Tel Aviv at Hostel Hayarkon 48. I managed to ...
A: I would call your closest Aliya centre. These are places set up to encourage jewish people to move ...
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| Population.... | 2/11/2004 |
Q: How many Jews live in Golan Heights? West Bank? Gaza Strip? Sinai Pennisula? What about the number ...
A: I don't know exact numbers for each place. There are Jews in the Golan Heights and Druze population ...
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| Dead sea travel | 2/3/2004 |
Q: I am very interested in taking a one month long stay at the Dead sea. I have a few questions that I ...
A: There is only one major airport in Israel (Ben Gurion) and it is outside Tel Aviv. From there to the ...
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| Weather | 9/29/2003 |
Q: Corey, I'm hoping that you are available to answer my question. As a Baha'i I will be going on ...
A: January or February is winter in Israel so it is a little cool and wet. I used to live in Haifa and ...
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| Diving | 7/15/2002 |
Q: Do you know where is the best place to go if I want to dive in Israel?
A: I assume we are talking about SCUBA here. Eilat is by far the best place to scuba dive in Israel but ...
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| Living/working in Israel | 6/15/2002 |
Q: I hope someone may be of help. I have been fasinated with Israel, and would like to live over there ...
A: Randy, It is really not a hard thing to do. If you have the money, you can just come here, pick a ...
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| Food Prices in Israel | 6/3/2002 |
Q: I am planning a two month stay in Israel this summer (July and August) and am wondering about basic ...
A: It has been too long since I lived out of Israel to know if the food prices are more expensive than ...
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