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general information on isreal please!!

levi — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:32:03 GMT

heey
i just arrived in israel last sunday and planned to join a kibbutz as i arrived with not much money however that appears to have gone out the window as according to the kibbutz office in tel aviv no kibbutz are looking for volunteers at the moment. so i was wondering does anyone know anything about moshavs?? are they similar to a kibbutz if so any information about joining one would be very appreciated.
if i do not get onto a kibbutz i plan to get a job in like a hostel just doing basic work for some money then hopefully i would like to do the isreal trail just before i go home end of september, again if anyone knoes any info hostel work/ the isreal trail would be great!!
Many thanks
xxxx

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Journeying to my Love

David Joseph — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:38:42 GMT

Hey friends

I am coming to Israel in July. She has been calling for a while, whispering gently in my dreams, my meditations, my heart. Its as if she is a deep lover of mine that is calling me home, back to the tenderness of her embrace, to be held my her as new life births from our relationship.

I have never been to the middle east yet. I am part Lebanese and have family there still but I am more attracted to Israel now. Does anyone have any connections they are called to share with me? communities? any reccomendations of places to be? all land is sacred, any spots in particular that I must see?

In love now and forever

David Joseph

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which airline to use?

hosie — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:02:24 GMT

I haven't posted here since I got back from my last trip, but I have another one coming up in November. Yay! And my wife's coming with me, and we'll have time to go visit all the people I didn't see last year.

So, does anyone have any airline recommendations? I was considering going British Air this time, instead of El Al.

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Cruise Book Published - Israeli Author

Micha — Sat, 17 May 2008 06:22:31 GMT

Hi

I am a local author in San Francisco spreading word about my new book about my life working on a cruise ship. Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship chronicles my wacky job search to get my dream job as Assistant Cruise Director and takes you behind the scenes on a cruise ship.

Witnessing rescues at sea, stowaways, fatalities, and passionate romances are just some of the day to day events revealed in this intriguing and humorous account.

Go to www.permanentpassenger.com to see more about the book.

Truly a very funny insightful book that will make you laugh – cry – and throw up just a bit.

Cheers
Micha Berman

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vegetarian kibbutzim in Israel?

Aviva — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:19:01 GMT

Are there any vegetarian kibbutzim in Israel?

I'm vegan, and if there are any vegan kibbutzim in Israel, that would be even better! But, I figured it would be more likely to find a vegetarian kibbutz.

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Carmiel in March?

Aviva — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:13:50 GMT

I'm planning on traveling to Carmiel in March. I'd really like to take some Hebrew classes while I'm there(ulpan style).

Does anyone have any tips, information,etc? Please send me a private message here on tribe.

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Holy Land Explorations?

Leila_S — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:03:00 GMT

There must be so many places that Lonely Planet does not cover, especially nature hikes. Any tips for day hikes throughout the Holy Land? Thanks!!!

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jerusalem recommendations?

runni — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:50:47 GMT

Hi Everyone, i am in Israel right now, and will be going to Jerusalem on wednesday. i have access to a car, and would to get recommendations on cool places to go. although the "wailing wall" is a great place to go to (i'm going, i'm going!) i'd love to know more of the off the beaten path places. i do have access to a car, and i am a bit hesitant about going into the arabic part of the old city....

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coming to israel next week

lorien — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:41:45 GMT

Hi all. I'll be traveling to Israel for the 1st time next week. I was wondering if anyone knew of any interesting events between Oct 15-Oct 29. We don't have much of an itinerary yet - gonna start at my husband's family's home in Moshav Lachish then on to Jerusalem.

Also, general ideas and words of advice are much appreciated.

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Off the Beaten Track

Greg Clear — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:15:36 GMT

I am interested in going to Isreal. Are there any intentional communities based around yoga, massage, healthy foods that anyone knows of?

Thanks

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getting there

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:35:50 GMT

http://www.goisrael.com/Tourism_Eng/Tourist+Information/Getting+There/Travel+by+Air.htm

Travel by Air

Air Travel to Israel

Most of the international airlines operate flights to Israel. El Al, operates many direct flights from the United States, Europe, the Far East, and Africa.
Other Israeli airlines such as Arkia and Israir operate flights from central locations in Europe. There are no direct flights to Israel from distant locations such as Australia or South Africa, or from countries that have no diplomatic relations with Israel. It is therefore a good idea to reserve a connecting flight from these places, or to arrive in Europe and then purchase a ticket to Israel.

Flight times to Israel from some cities:

From London - about 4 ½ hours

From Los Angeles - about 17 hours

From New York - about 11 hours

From Singapore - about 11 hours

Most international flights land at Ben Gurion Airport, which is located near the town of Lod - approximately a half hour’s drive from Tel Aviv. Ben Gurion airport has recently opened a new, modern terminal with a large variety of duty-free shops, restaurants, and coffeehouses. Some flights from Europe also land at Sde Dov in north Tel Aviv or at Ovda Airport near Eilat.

Israel Airport Authority
Telephone: 011-972 3-975-5555

Website: http://www.iaa.gov.il/Rashat/en-US/Rashot

El Al Israel Airlines
Reservations: 800-223-6700 1 / 1-212-768-9200
Telephone:011- 972 3-972-2333
www.elal.com

Israir Airlines
Reservations:1- 877-ISRAIR-1/1- 516-593-1785
Telephone: 011-972 1-700-505-777
www.israirairlines.com

Arkia Airlines
Telephone: 011-972-3-690- 3712
Website:http://www.arkia.co.il/home_eng.html

International Airline Companies that have offices in Israel:

Air Canada
Reservations: 972-3-6072111
Tel: 011-972-3-6072111
Website: www.aircanada.co.il

Alitalia
Tel: 011-972-3-7960760

Website: www.alitalia.com

Air France
Tel: 011-972-3-7555050

Website: www.airfrance.com

Austrian Airlines
Package reservations: 1- 800-790-4682
Airline reservations: 1- 800-843-0002
Tel:011- 972-3-5115111
Online reservations
Website: www.aua.com

British Airways
Tel: 011- 972-3-6061555

Website: www.britishairways.com

Continental Airlines
International Reservation:1- 800-231-0856
Tel: 011- 972-3-5116777

Website: www.continental.com

Delta Air Lines
International Reservations: 1- 800-241-4141
www.delta.com

Iberia
Tel: 011- 972-3-5163239
Website: www.iberia.com

KLM
Tel: 011-972-3-7967999
Website: www.klm.com

Lufthansa German Airlines
Tel: 011-972-1-800-937-1-937

Website: www.lufthansa.com

Lot Polish Airlines
Tel:011- 972-3-5104044/5

Website: www.lot.com

Malév
Tel: 011-972-3- 5621100

Website:www.malev.hu

Swiss Intl. Airline
Tel: 011-972-3-7148555, 1-700-700-257

Website: www.swiss.com

Tarom
Tel:011- 972-3-5275526

Website: www.tarom.ro

Turkish Airlines
Tel: 011-972-3- 5172333
Website: www.turkishairlines.com

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Israel: No one belongs here more than you.

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:30:28 GMT

http://206.251.241.46/BestDeals/

Looking for a tour in Israel?

Use our tour search to find great deals
offered by Tour Operators that are registered with the Israel Ministry of Tourism.

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israel wonders

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:28:21 GMT

http://www.goisrael.com/tourism_eng

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follow ME

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 01:28:44 GMT

http://www.myutmost.org/09/0919.html

September 19th.

DO YOU CONTINUE TO GO WITH JESUS?

"Ye are they which have continued with Me in My temptations." Luke 22:28

It is true that Jesus Christ is with us in our temptations, but are we going with Him in His temptations? Many of us cease to go with Jesus from the moment we have an experience of what He can do. Watch when God shifts your circumstances, and see whether you are going with Jesus, or siding with the world, the flesh and the devil. We wear His badge, but are we going with Him? "From that time many of His disciples went back and walked no more with Him."

The temptations of Jesus continued throughout His earthly life, and they will continue throughout the life of the Son of God in us. Are we going with Jesus in the life we are living now?

We have the idea that we ought to shield ourselves from some of the things God brings round us. Never! God engineers circumstances and whatever they may be like we have to see that we face them while abiding continually with Him in His temptations. They are His temptations, not temptations to us, but temptations to the life of the Son of God in us. The honour of Jesus Christ is at stake in your bodily life. Are you remaining loyal to the Son of God in the things which beset His life in you?

Do you continue to go with Jesus? The way lies through Gethsemane, through the city gate, outside the camp; the way lies alone, and the way lies until there is no trace of a footstep left, only the voice, "Follow Me."

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gateway to adventure

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:53:16 GMT

http://www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/States/USA/Fares/default_items/En_USANewDeal2808.htm

GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE

Israel, the land of adventure, unlike any other place on earth. For more than 55 years, tens of millions of travelers began their faith experience with EL AL, the national airline of Israel. The Bible literally comes alive as you walk where history’s greatest stories unfolded – where Jesus performed miracles and walked on water. You’ve always wanted to go and now is the best time because EL AL Airlines is offering the best value-ever.

$1799 from April 4 - Jun 13, Aug 22 - Sep 12 and Oct 3 - 24, 2007

$2119 on Sep 26, 2007

$2099 from Jun 20 - Aug 15 and Dec 19, 2007

$1699 from Oct 31 - Dec 12, 2007 and Dec 26 - Feb 20, 2008

Gets you roundtrip airfare, nonstop from New York, 7 nights in a first class hotel, daily touring, daily Israeli buffet breakfast and a choice of lunch or dinner and all transfers.

You will see the Mediterranean Coast, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Acre, Tiberias, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights, Jordan River, Capernaum, Massada, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and much more!

Your Israel adventure begins the moment you board EL AL with its fine Israeli cuisine and cultured music. Let your adventure begin today with EL AL, the airline that knows Israel best!

CALL EL AL AT 800 EL AL SUN (800-352-5786)

In coach class on certain flights and must be purchased at least 3 weeks prior to departure.
Price based on per person, double occupancy and single supplement available.
$83.70 taxes not included: These taxes include the September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per U.S. enplanement, up to $5 one way and $10 roundtrip.
EL AL reserves the right to cancel this promotion at any time.
Cancellation/change penalties apply.
Other restrictions may apply.

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what to do

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:49:28 GMT

http://www.gov.il/FirstGov/TopNavEng/EngSituations/ESVisitingIsrael/ESVIWhattodo/

Here are some of the best things to complement your visit to Israel: a taste of Israeli food, arts and cultural life, trips in Israel’s national parks and nature reserves, religious sites, therapeutic resorts, and archaeological treasures.
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Religious interest

Israel, The Holy Land, is an important center for all three monotheistic religions, with many sites of interest around the country, especially in the Old City of Jerusalem and its sacred sites. Visit the sites where Jewish history was formed, walk in the footsteps of Jesus and his followers, or ascend the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount.

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beer and bagels for breakfast

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:06:47 GMT

http://www.kibbutzvolunteer.com/book.html

beer and bagels for breakfast, by John Carson

A diary of my two years spent as a kibbutz volunteer -- a fantastic time!

Also available from...

Fusion Press
101 Southwark Street
London SE1 0JH
England
Tel: +44 207 928 5599 Fax: +44 207 928 8822
Or order from your local bookshop
quoting ISBN number: 1-901250-36-9
E-mail: sheenadewan@visionpaperbacks.co.uk
Website: Vision Paperbacks

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blow a trumpet in zion

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:54:33 GMT

http://www.tourism.gov.il/other/newsletter/eng/3/Newsletter3.html

World Wide Watch 2007 & Watchmen's Tour of Israel: September 12th - 26th celebrating 20 years of Ministry in Jeusalem. For more information: click here, ancj@jhopfan.org

Feast of Tabernacles 2007
Blow a Trumpet in Zion

Thursday, 27th September to Wednesday, 3rd October "Then have the trumpet sounded...throughout your land....and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants." (from Leviticus 25)

Since 1980, tens of thousands of Christians from the four corners of the earth have come up to Jerusalem in answer to God's call to celebrate the ancient biblical festival of Succot. Combining powerful preaching and an anointed program of music and dance, the ICEJ's annual Feast of Tabernacles is truly a unique event.

This year the feast will host speakers such as Jack Hayford, Jane Hansen, Mosy Madugba, Robert Stearns and David Pawson for a week of teaching, worship and ministry that begins in the desert of En Gedi and spills over onto the streets of Jerusalem with the annual Succot pilgrim march.

Internationally-acclaimed guest artists and performers include Israeli cantorial legend Dudu Fisher, US piano maestro Dino Kartsonakis and the inspiring Watoto Children's Choir from Kampala, Uganda. The 2007 Feast also features the return of veteran Hebraic music pioneers Merv and Merla Watson.

What's more, for the 5th consecutive year, the ICEJ's Grafted program is hosting a unique Israel-wide Feast Tour for young adults aged 18-30.

As the nations come up to Zion this fall, the ancient sound of the shofar will echo throughout the Land once again.

We'd be honored if you would consider joining us!

For more information, pricing and registration details, please download our pdf brochure and registration form or contact: feastreg@icej.org

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Israel wants to help

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:44:04 GMT

The Jerusalem Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1187779156160&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Aug 25, 2007 19:03 | Updated Aug 25, 2007 19:03
Livni offers Israeli assistance for Greek blazes
By AP AND MARK WEISS
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Foreign minister Tzipi Livni offered, in a telephone conversation late Saturday evening with her Greek counterpart Dora Bakoyannis, to send Israeli assistance to Greece.

A thick pall of reddish smoke from a forest fire in Evia, some 50 kilometers away, hangs over the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, on Saturday.
Photo: AP
Massive forest fires sweeping across Greece since Friday killed at least 44 people and injured dozens more.

Israel is currently waiting for a Greek response detailing exactly what assistance the country needs.

Earlier Saturday, the Greek fire department said that a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and homicide.

The Greek prime minister declared a nationwide state of emergency following the disaster.

"All regions of the country are declared in a state of emergency ... to stop this evil and to start repairing the destruction as soon as possible," Costas Karamanlis said in a televised address to the nation.

Since Friday morning, more than 170 blazes have swept across the country, with the most devastating in the Peloponnese to the south. New fires broke out Saturday, and fears grew that the death toll could increase as rescue crews reached villages that had been cut off by walls of flames.

The skies above Athens turned red with smoke, and ashes fell in the center of the capital as wind drove the flames across the parched landscape.

The fires were so severe that authorities said they could not yet provide an estimate of how much damage they had caused, nor what expanse of land had been burned.

News reports put the death toll at 50, although authorities could not immediately confirm the higher number.

The deadliest fire was in the western Peloponnese near the town of Zaharo. It cost more than 30 lives, including those of a mother and her four children.

"The country is in a state of emergency. I call on all citizens to assist in the collective fight, which must be won for the good of the country," Karamanlis said in his address. "I feel deep pain for the mother who perished in the flames with her arms round her children."

Throughout the night and into Saturday, desperate residents and local mayors trapped by fires in remote villages called television and radio stations to appeal for help from overstretched firefighters. It was unclear how many people remained trapped in remote villages on Saturday afternoon.

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Seeds for peace in the middle east?

Benj_of_Arc — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 07:26:57 GMT

Hay all!
I've tried to post a this before, but for some reason, it didn't registrar and folks couldn't read what I had written. So, I'm going to attempt to write it out again and hopefully this time, we'll have more responses,

Ok, so...a little info and background. I'm in Israel, and working on a project out here to grow herbs for the community. Also, wanting very much to have a program available for kids and their parents to learn about plants and how they communicate with us on all levels. It's really something that isn't being done here and I would like to bring this opportunity to light. I need some help. That's way i'm writing this request. We have a few green houses, so climate is not an issue. We need seeds! All different kinds, but organic. Herbs and winter vegetables.

The list for herbs:Elder flowers ,Yarrow ,Sage ,Rose hips ,Echinacea,Mullein,Astragalus,
Poke Root,Elecampane ,Thyme.

We are asking for 30 seeds each be sent to Israel.
We are asking for donations, since this project can really use all the help it can get and we really don't have the funds to get these seeds. Also, we request that the seeds are from your own garden and collected by you. It's a beautifal thing to know that the seeds that we are receiving are from people who cared for these plants and havested the seeds themselves. There is a story there and it makes it interesting to explain where these seeds came from and who cared for them. We like telling it this way.

Our request for organic Veggie seeds:
Celery ,Chinese leaves ,Dark greens ,Leeks ,Mushrooms, Squashes ,Winter roots ,Winter salads.

If it's not too much trouble to send the seeds with labels so we know what is what.

If you have any questions please feel to send me a message.
Thanks so much for helping us with this project. I mean a lot to us and the many people who's lives will be changed by your seeds.

If you are interested, please let me know and I can give out the address of where to send the seeds.

~peace~

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Making money in Israel

Leila_S — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:29:50 GMT

I am going to Israel in June. I am planning on staying a few months, leaving after my visa expires, and possibly coming back soon thereafter.

As a dancer and a native english speaker, is there money (I don't need much) to be made in performing and/or teaching english?
How about nannying?

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge regarding work there?

Thanks!

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Ha Tikva & IAF

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:33:36 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1I6d0OTSOA&mode=related&search= Ha Tikva

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAcMpH_Z6OQ&mode=related&search= IAF

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Map of Israel

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:59:52 GMT

http://info.jpost.com/C001/Supplements/MapCenter/il.html

http://info.jpost.com/C006/Supplements/MapOfIsrael

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Yad Hashmonah

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:36:01 GMT

http://yad8.com/

A unique Israeli experience for those seeking a more meaningful visit to the Holy Land.
Whether you are visiting for a short time or long, you will find our facilities intimate and refreshing, and our mountain filled with the peace of our blessed Messiah.

We are a blend of both Jewish and non-Jewish people who have a love for Israel and are here to serve you.

Our moshav is nestled in the forests of the Judean mountains, 15 kilometers west of Jerusalem. We are the perfect home in Israel while you tour from Galilee to Eilat. The moshav is a quick bus ride or drive to the Old City, or a haven for those seeking a time of refreshment.
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History of Yad Hashmona
The moshav was founded by a small group of Finnish Christians in 1971 in memory of eight Jewish refugees who were turned over to the Nazi Germany. Israeli Jews joined the moshav in 1978 on the common ground of faith in Yeshua HaMashiah (Jesus the Messiah) and belief in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God and as our standard for faith and practice. Most of the members are now Israelis and the main daily spoken language is Hebrew. The settlement is primarily engaged in tourism and carpentry.

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'Get off my baldness'

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 04:03:10 GMT

khaval al hazman
all-purpose expression which describes an extreme situation, whether positive or negative
(lit: waste of time)

sababa
great/cool

akhla
great/cool
The tone is all important.

ptsatsa/ptsatsot/pitsuts
excellent; beyond description; great!
The word chosen depends on the intensity of your feelings at the time.
(lit: a bomb; bombs; an explosion)

mashehu mashehu
used when something defies description and words fail
(lit: something something)

ba li hase'if
when something annoying happens and you lose your temper
(lit: the clause came to me - namely the 'nerves' clause of the military health chart. When soldiers 'lose their nerves' in duty, they're likely to be discharged.)

tered li mehakarakhat
when somebody's nagging you and you want to get rid of them, fast
(lit: get off my baldness)

Khapes oti basivuv
when someone's pestering you to do something you don't care about, and you want to tell them to get lost
(lit: go and look for me at the street corner)

Idioms
lonely planet
Hebrew Phrasebook
By Klara Ilana Wistinetzki and Justin Ben-Adam (Rudelson).

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one person's travelogue - photos & stories from israel

spasticfreakshow — Sat, 26 May 2007 19:23:14 GMT

this is worthwhile, even for those of us who live in israel - this livejournal user's photos are PHENOMENAL!

http://jisuk.livejournal.com/304239.html

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Hugging Jerusalem - multiethnic , multireligious hands around the old city

nareshlove — Mon, 21 May 2007 06:31:05 GMT

Today I am traveling to Jerusalem to "hug" the Holy City . I will be one of 5,000 people who will hold hands around the walls of Jerusalem`s Old City on May 21.
This is for Love for Jerusalem that unites people of all walks of life. After thousands of years of, the time has come to respect each other. We each have our own personal ways and ideas. The love we share for Jerusalem can facilitate new ways to enjoy these differences and live in harmony."

Thousands of Jews, Muslims Christians and others from Israel, the Palestinian Territories and from around the world will meet at four locations around the Old City of Jerusalem.

There, we will meet each other, and at 4:00 pm, we shall follow drummers to spread around the walls of the city, Hand in hand, we will create one huge circle, a human hug to Jerusalem. During the hug we shall each express our pure intent and offer our personal blessing of love to the holy city, the heart of the world, and know that we all are doing it together.

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music gigs in Israel

Tre — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:43:40 GMT

Hi folks,

I'll be in Israel for up to a few months starting in September. Can you recommend any places to perform folk music in the Hevel Eilot area ? Or anywhere else within a two hour commute ? Are there any good music venue resources that you know of ?

Much appreciated,

- tre

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Tribe's response to complaint about porn photos on this site

WILLTHEAPE — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 16:12:08 GMT

A photo of a woman exposing her genitals appears every time I go to a tribe I created. Apparently, it's a photo of one of the individuals who choose to join my site. I was offended by the photo (as were others) and wrote to the content manager. I was shocked at the response I got. Tribe felt that it was OK for this woman (and others) to post pornographic photos. Tribe needs to review it's code for Conduct and Content. If the rules have changed, they need to let decent folks know. Here is the E-mail string below.

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E-mail from me to the content editor:

"Hello, I would like to report a Pornography site called, “kinky mature women & we that love them”. It is connected through a member of my tribe, “The Over 40 Crowd”. It’s posting porn photos and other porn tribes next to my site when it is open. I would like to be disassociated with this tribe. Actually, I don’t think that porn should be allowed at all. If you can not remove the linkages to the porn, I will be forced to shut down the tribe, as I do not want to be associated with any pornography.

Thank you. "
________________________________________
From: xxxxx,xxxxxx
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 9:41 AM
To: xxxxxx,xxxxxx
Subject: RE: content associated with my Tribe

Hi xxxxxx,

Thank you for your patience! We have determined that the tribes in question do not violate our Terms of Use.

Connected Tribes show you other Tribes that have the most members in common with the Tribe you're viewing. Our engineers used various calculations to come up with the most accurate portrayal of what your fellow Tribe members are into. Therefore, you cannot alter your Connected Tribes list. However, you can influence them, by inviting members from tribes you'd like to be connected with yours, and possibly ousting members from tribes you'd rather not be associated with.
Please note that the Connected Tribes module does appear in Private tribes.
If you have any additional questions at all, please feel free to reply to this message.

Best,
xxxxx, xxxx
Content/Customer Service
www.tribe.net
http://people.tribe.net/wendy

FAQ:

http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/template/pub%2CAbout.vm?section=AboutFAQ&r=10535

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My reply:

Quite frankly, I am shocked at your response. I absolutely do disagree that a photo of a woman exposing her genitals should be displayed right next to my tribe, especially when my tribe is not related to that type of content in any way. I have attached a screen shot of her. Please look at the photo of the woman exposing herself on the left side of the screen. How could you possibly think that that would be acceptable for viewers? There are lots more photos on your site just like this one, which I sent to you, which you have obviously chosen to ignore. …And I’m not looking for them, they just display when I’m searching for non-sexual-oriented content.

Just in case you need a remedial review of your site’s code of conduct, here is the section that prohibits this type of material. What part of this do you not get?
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1. Conduct and Content

While using or accessing the Service--directly or indirectly--you agree to take a constructive tone and practice good etiquette and courtesy and you agree NOT to:

b.post, publish, or transmit any text, graphics, or material that is illegal or violates local and national laws or that contains, encourages, advocates, or expresses: obscenity, pornography, sexually explicit conduct, child pornography, the making or buying of illegal weapons or illegal drugs, hatred, bigotry, racism, profanity, vulgarity or gratuitous violence or use of weapons;
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I’m really embarrassed by the photo (and lots of other similar photos), and your site managers should be too. Sites like yours are chasing away lots of decent folks. Your assumption is that “everyone” likes to view smut and pornography. Guess what! Not all of us do. Get a clue... and shame on you!

________________________________________
From: willytheape
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 3:32 PM
To: feedback@tribe.net
Subject: content associated with my Tribe

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I'm Marrying Your Mother (funny video)

WILLTHEAPE — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:07:57 GMT

I would like to share my most recent video with you (link below), just in time for Mother's Day.
Feel free to post it or pass it along for sharing.
http://one.revver.com/watch/233271/flv/affiliate/73123

For more Jewish humor videos, go to:
http://feeds.revver.com/2.0/mrss/flash/collection/136927/?affiliate=WillyTheApe

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Want to know where Matzo balls come from? (funny video)

WILLTHEAPE — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:44:09 GMT

Did you ever wonder where Matzo Balls come from? Check out this funny video.
one.revver.com/watch/2141...liate/73123

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Hooters opening in Tel Aviv

Aviva — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:03:37 GMT

On the news, I just heard that there will be a Hooters opening up in Tel aviv.

I hope it lasts as long as Starbucks in Israel!

Anyone have any comments?

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spring rainbow gathering from march 25th - through the end of pesach

spasticfreakshow — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:07:32 GMT

israel's rainbow family have found a stunning location for a spring (extra bonus gathering!) rainbow gathering. think insane wildflowers in a hilly valley riddled with deep connecting caves and pottery shards. if you happen to be in israel and like nature and/or hippies, i think you'll like it. quite different from the american rainbow, almost everything is in hebrew, there's only one central kitchen and there is even a somewhat separate religious section, yet alcohol is allowed inside the gathering, but no dogs. it's going to be much more accessible, within an hour's drive from jerusalem. join the mideast rainbow yahoo group for more details.

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Visa?

Leila_S — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:39:05 GMT

Do you know how long someone must stay out of Israel once their Visa has expired before they are permitted to re-enter?

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posted photos

hosie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:40:31 GMT

I got back from Israel about a week ago, so I just posted some pictures. I like taking pictures of small things, so there's no scenery. :)

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TURKEY to ISRAEL....by bus?

Leila_S — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 02:31:09 GMT

What is the cheapest way to get from Turkey to Israel?

So far I can only find flights over $485 between Istanbul and and Tel Aviv.

How about taking buses from Turkey, through Syria and Jordan, to Israel?
Has anyone tried this?
How about trains?

Thanks in advance!

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traveling in december!

hosie — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 20:41:43 GMT

Finalized my trip plans - I'll be in Israel from 12/17 to 1/10. Mostly in Tel Aviv, but I'll be somewhere in the vicinity of Mt. Carmel for a few days, and traveling around a bit towards the end, too. Jerusalem, the Dead Sea, the Ramon crater, Eilat. :) Yay!

Do I need a visa? That's the one thing I'm not entirely clear on. Well, that and cell phone rentals.

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Travel questions

Claudia — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 18:08:03 GMT

Guys,
If you have any questions on travel in general or in Israel, you can also ask it here:
http://yedda.com/questions/tags/Israel%2c+travel/

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New photos

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 12:57:24 GMT

In light of all the recent violence, I added two photos to the tribe site to show that there is beauty left. The land is ancient, and nature has a way of making everything look a bit brighter. While a photo cannot soothe a troubled soul, I hope at least for a moment, it seems peace will reign again soon.

Shalom.

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Cafes in Israel

Richard — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:09:13 GMT

The cafe culture is thriving in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, I visited last summer and had a great time. We are presently looking for some people to volunteer to review and write about cafes in the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas for TheCafeGuide http://www.thecafeguide.com the world's leading online cafe community.

If you either live in the area or are planning to travel to these cities and are knowledgeable about cafes. If you have a passion for coffee, tea or both then I would be interested in hearing from you, please write me at richard@thecafeguide.com

Shalom,

Richard

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CouchSurfing/Hospitality Club in Israel

Shahar — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:58:03 GMT

well, if you don't know what it is maybe you should go to http://www.hospitalityclub.org
it's a great way to find free accommodation but more than that, it's a way of knewing new people...

if you are already a part of it (or were a part of the late CS) I advise you to come to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HC_CSIsrael/join

BTW, I want to travel in Israel this summer and I'm looking for places to stay in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Acco. anyone care to host a backpacker?

Shahar

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What`s up for the summer?

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:43:12 GMT

Shalom all!

This time last year, I was in Israel, loving up the beach in Naharyia, and searching places to dive (ok, learn to dive) and other such fab. activities.

Summer is upon you, so I was wondering, what are your plans for the season? Those who are travelling to, and those that live there. I`m feeling a bit nostalgic today, it`s been raining here (-6 days) for a month, so thinking of the sunshine is bringing me a smile!

Cheers all!

Deloris

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Israeli travel - do it or avoid it?

Kurt — Wed, 26 Nov 2003 00:37:45 GMT

I haven't been to Israel since 1996, and I don't plan on going back anytime soon. I am partly concerned about safety, but mostly just so mad at both sides for the continued violence, that I don't want to go support either side. What are everyone else's thoughts on the issue? Is it ok to go to Israel, especially for Westerners?

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Don't miss Sde Boker & Mizpe Ramon

Dez — Tue, 02 May 2006 11:48:57 GMT

Just spent a few days over the recent holiday in the Negev around Sde Boker and Mitzpe Ramon crater (the largest natural creater in the world).

These two places alone justify a visit over here. Simply spectacular. See these amazing photos (I wish I took them but I didn't).
http://www.asergeev.com/pictures/archives/compress/2001/178/16.htm

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Shantipi June 1st - June 3rd

spasticfreakshow — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:08:43 GMT

http://www.shantipi.co.il/home.asp

they do have an english page somewhere but it is not always updated. this is a commercial camping festival, costs about 200 NIS for three days of non-stop concerts, mostly big israeli bands, but usually one big foreign band. it's really fun and good energy. giant tents everywhere sell food or tea/coffee and have mats all over the ground, so you chill there and meet people with whom you play cards or shesh-besh (backgammon). there are lots of hip people there but this is totally NOT the rainbow gathering, with lots of mainstream people too.

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considering traveling to israel this summer...feed me tips and info plz!

Nathania — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 02:09:03 GMT

i've always wanted to go but don't know anyone who's really been around there much. just looking for:

spots to hit
beautiful scenery
best/cheap/fun places to stay

and anything else that i should know about that's just weird.

i'm not a big party person but going for the cultural experience so would love feedback ;)

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anyone from israel going to burning man i am!!!

lateralus — Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:15:30 GMT

just woundering if there are any israelis going from israel??? i leave on the 26 and fly to San Fran.!!! if so we could meet up and burn!!!

lateralus

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Dhalai Lamah in Israel

georgeiswell — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 15:24:17 GMT

חברים יקרים,

זכות גדולה מתממשת לנו בימים אלו. הוד קדושתו הדלאי לאמה עומד לבוא ארצה לביקור המאורגן על ידי עמותת יטי"ב (ידידי טיבט בישראל). הביקור ייערך בין 15 ל-19 בפברואר ובמהלכו ייתן הדלאי לאמה הרצאה לקהל הרחב (public talk) שתתקיים ביום שישי, 17 בפברואר, וכן שיעור למתרגלים (teaching) שיתקיים בשבת, 18 בפברואר.

אחריות חובקת-כל – הרצאה פתוחה לציבור הרחב חברות ואומות בעולמנו תלויות זו בזו במידה כה גדולה שמוטלת עלינו אחריות למתרחש במשפחת האדם כולה. יום שישי, 17 בפברואר בשעה 13:30 האנגר 11 בנמל תל אביב ההרצאה בשפה האנגלית

אימון התודעה - יום לימוד בסוגיות בודהיסטיות מרכזיות שבת, 18 בפברואר בין השעות 9:30-16:00 אולם סמולרש, אוניברסיטת תל אביב, רח' קלאוזנר פינת רח' ג'ורג' וייס, שער 4 ההרצאה בשפה הטיבטית עם תרגום לאנגלית

כרטיסים: "קסטל" 036045000 , 5000* מבזק, "קלעים" 026222333, "בימות" 026237000 המכירה המוקדמת נפתחה. אנא הזדרזו לרכוש כרטיסים.

פרטים נוספים אפשר למצוא באתר של יטי"ב.

לדף הפרטים על הביקור

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Going to Israel from Cairo next week

Jess — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 12:59:48 GMT

Hiya. I'm going to travel from Cairo to Israel next week. I have to get to Tiberias first. So I am wondering if bus or plane is better, how the borders are these days (i've been reading some stuff about problems at Rafah), how long it will take (one person told me 18 hours). Also wondering if anyone thinks the elections on Jan 25th will be any kind of safety issue anyway.

Thanks!!
Jess

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Cellphones and rental cars

rurr — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 20:55:45 GMT

Spaz and everyone,

I'll be traveling a lot, loose itinerary being something like
Dec 26- arrive, Tel Aviv, maybe Sderot (I want to meet Eli Moyal:), up to Kiryat Shmona, then to Haifa, down to Jerusalem, to Be'er Sheva, Sde Boker, Ben Guvrin, back to Kiryat Shmona, trips to places in the north.

Do you think I can get easy, cheap public transportation everywhere or should I rent a car ? Also, should I rent a cellphone ? Should I get these at the airport or can I get them cheaper outside ? How much do cellphones and rental cars cost ?

Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

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Financial Support For Trip to Israel?

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:21:10 GMT

How does a friend of Israel gain financial aid to travel to Tel Aviv?

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Christmas/ New year travel

rurr — Wed, 26 Oct 2005 18:36:11 GMT

Is this time of the year an expensive time of year for tickets to Israel ?

ps: Yea, go ahead and laugh.

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Keyser Soze the nightclub??

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:02:47 GMT

Has anyone ever been there?

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Starbucks to make a comeback (in Israel)

spasticfreakshow — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 12:18:34 GMT

i know how un-pc this is, but yeah! i love starbucks! i bet they fall flat on their faces again, though bc it is NOT the israeli style, at all.

By Sivan Klingbail

Starbucks is not giving up. Its first attempt to penetrate Israel failed miserably, but the coffee house chain is trying again. The company has hired MAN Properties Real Estate Consultants to handle a deployment strategy for branches, and it is looking around for a partner-manager. MAN Properties declined to comment.

The Dan chain, which has 12 hotels in Israel, also had thought that Starbucks might like to return. A hotel industry source said that talks with Dan had been very preliminary, but the chain decided Starbucks would be non-core. Dan refused to comment for this report.

The chair of the Coffee Association and owner of Ilan's chain of cafes, Ilan Shenhav, said that everywhere in the world, Starbucks operates through partnerships with a local body that can contribute its experience. Starbucks usually owns only 20 percent of the business, leaving the other 80 percent to the local partner, although Starbucks retains an option to buy up to 50 percent of the business.

Starbucks left Israel in April 2003 with its tail between its legs, and its partnership with the Delek Group was dismantled. Delek had invested $17 million in the venture, and wrote off NIS 7 million in its 2002 financial statement.

The start of the venture had looked promising: Delek and Starbucks planned to establish 80 outlets in five years with a $30 million investment. Delek owned 80.5 percent of the partnership, and Starbucks had an option to increase its share to 50 percent.

In their official closure announcement, Starbucks and Delek placed blamed on the country's security situation. But they ignored the fact that other chains, like Ilan's, Arcaffe and Cafe Joe, simply hired guards. At first, times were tough but eventually they flourished anew.

When Starbucks arrived, Cafe Joe had six branches - now it has 22. Arcaffe also had six at the time, and now has 26, while Ilan's has doubled its stores to 12 outlets. Aroma has more than 50 branches. Their spread will make it all the harder for Starbucks to wedge its way in. Almost every mall already has a coffee shop and so do the country's main streets.

Starbucks had always said it would return regardless of the fate of its Delek partnership. But this time, it had better factor in the taste of the Israeli consumer of coffee, who simply did not like the chain's coffee the last time around. Israelis have become used to the taste of Italian coffee. And it has to get over the bad name it left behind when it threw in the towel the last time around, Shenhav said.

No comment could be obtained from Starbucks for this article.

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Terrorism in Sinai

spasticfreakshow — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 08:52:02 GMT

from today's haaretz

Until last year, the Red Sea area, including Egypt's Sinai, had been free of militant-inspired violence.

Beginning last October, however, the area has seen a number of deadly attacks beginning in hotels in the Egyptian resort of Taba. Last month, dozens were killed in three blasts that targeted Sharm el-Sheik, the highly popular resort at the southern tip of the Sinai.

Last week a bomb in northern Sinai hit a vehicle carrying peacekeepers of the Multinational Force and Observers, which is helping to monitor the 1979 Egypt-Israeli peace agreement. Two Canadian soldiers were slightly injured.

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air fares to israel

Dwan — Thu, 17 Feb 2005 04:06:29 GMT

any tips for cheap reliable travel to israel?

i want to fly from portland, oregon to tel aviv in august.

help! :)

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Discounts FOR ALL NATIONAL PARKS

spasticfreakshow — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:52:30 GMT

All members of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel receive a discount at every national park in Israel. If you planning on visiting a few, and you're traveling with family, your membership will more than pay for itself.

To JOIN: http://www.aspni.org

For more info:
BIRDING INFO (for birdwatchers!)
http://www.birds.org.il
http://www.jbo.org.il
SPNI- Jerusalem Branch
http://www.sustainable-jerusalem.org.il
SPNI- Tel Aviv Branch
http://www.teva-tlv.org/eng_home.html

Detailed hiking maps are available at our branches and at our store at HaShfela 3 in Tel Aviv. Due to lack of demand our tours now are only in Hebrew. Unless you're a major donor, in which case we'll happily organize a special tour for you.

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Bet Guvrin National Park

spasticfreakshow — Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:46:28 GMT

http://www.shemeshdirectory.co.il/tour.php?site=guvrin

I've got pics of quite a few of these caves in my profile. Maybe I'll add them to the image library if I get time.

THIS is my favorite tourist site in Israel. Whether it's your first time here or you live here, forget Masada. This is where it's at. Yes, you have to go to the Dead Sea, the Old City and maybe a few other places, but Bet Guvrin is the nature lover's or the amateur archaeologist's fantasy site. Spiritually moving, these caves are truly unlike any others you've seen anywhere, even in Israel. And they're really different from each other, weirdly. This is a whole day trip so don't bother unless you can devote a whole day to it, or you'll be kicking yourself that you can't check out more of the caves.

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going to israel in novemeber

markpincus — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 15:26:32 GMT

would love any tips or introductions to friends in israel.

thx.

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university abroad / funding

sugaree — Thu, 10 Jun 2004 04:26:17 GMT

I am going to be attending BGU (Ben Gurion U. of the Negev) in a year as long as i can get funding. They actually had a long list of organizations i can contact for financial aid/scholorships, and i will (obviously) be contacting my temple and JCC.

I was just wondering if anyone else had any suggestions/knew of places that gave money to students attending U in Israel.

(i dont know that i can save up quite enough by then, and want to make sure i have money for food!)

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An Open mind

Bella — Sun, 09 May 2004 02:43:13 GMT

Hey Kurt Go.......I would return in a flash..........forget the politics, its not the true picture.......enjoy

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Travel in one month!!!

Julie — Tue, 30 Dec 2003 05:48:30 GMT

HELP!!!

I'm getting a little nervous...needing to speak with El Al ASAP!!! Maybe someone on this site can pull some strings?

I got a voucher to fly RT to Israel in the last few days of June. So, I've been busy trying to find a program in Israel to go to for my return trip. I found a program (WUJS...ulpan extrodinaire) that is comprized of two semesters. I have funding for the first one and am looking for funding for the second one too.

Now that I got confirmation that I am in the program, I pulled out my voucher to book my flight...lo and behold, it makes mention of some 6 day minimum and 1 month maxium. The language is this:

Passenger is entitled to a ticket in Y/Class only, vaild a minium of 6 days with a maximum of one month on El-Al flights only (ticket does not include taxes).

So, basicaly, what the hell does this mean? Does this mean that I have to use up the round trip within a month or what? I need to stay from anywhere between 3-6 months!

Does anyone have experience/thoughs about this?

I'm going to post on some other sites too, just in case...

Thanks,
Julie

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