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Oren, thank you for all your work. I visited Israel 2 years ago and left my heart there. Hoping to bring my family and show them all that Israel has to offer.
There is one reason to use the Tel Aviv University station. The University houses ANU Museum of the Jewish People, which has to be one of the world's best museums. It was a highlight of my recent visit to Israel. It is within easy walking distance from the station.
Thanks much Oren for your videos! We met in Jerusalem early this year, and your videos helped a lot with my trip in Israel. I took the bus from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, then train from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv, so I was able to experience both. I can attest that your recommendations in your videos are good and sound! All the best to your channel, and to your welding course as well!
We just love your videos, we've been to Wisconsin, the shore is rocky and cold on a good day. The historic tours in Jerusalem are wonderful, just as the architectural tours in Tel Aviv. Nothing better than the beaches, walking the boardwalk, dinner in Yafo, or Herzliya. Yalla Bye!
Hi, Oren -- leaving aside your recommendation for beaches in Wisconsin...In June I stayed in the Kalvin Hotel, a 10-minute walk from the notorious Central Bus Station. The hotel was quite satisfactory. The bus station neighborhood is seedy, but not threatening during the day. The station itself can be recommended as a relic of yesteryear, a curiosity which is much more interesting than sanitized mainstream destinations. Suzanne Molineaux
Hahagana isn't that bad during the day in my experience. Although I am glad the light rail has opened. I planned on riding it in November, but you know. I would say more, but it take too long. Sufficed to say I have to Israel 8/9 times and loved it everytime! Stay safe Oren! Am Yisraeli Chai!
Hi Oren, I just want to let you know that simply because one takes a Taxi at the "official" Taxi stand at Ben-Gurion, does not mean you will not be ripped off. This just happened to me and my girlfriend last night - coming back from a flight, we got into a taxi at the official stand and received a page from the airport authorities saying that the driver will have to charge us by the meter. Great, we thought. Then, once we got to the road, suddenly the driver declared that he will charge us a set price (which was definitely about 30-40 NIS higher than usual for night-time rides to our destination) and lied about what was written on the page we received. The next day, we called the taxi stand operator who denied ever giving us a ride (even though we have a receipt proving it) and yelled at us not to call them again. Horrible - do not recommend.
I'm a big fan of your work, live in Scottsdale Arizona USA. Me and my mother used to love watching your videos she passed away about a year ago and since then it seems the algorithm is stuck to promoting your videos but I finally found 1
Thank you Oren for your videos. Our first time to use the train from TLV airport to Jerusalem last April. Did it again the second time from Jerusalem to TLV center. Enjoyed the trip. It took 20 minutes. Going back to Jerusalem, we stumbled on the longest and deepest escalator in Israel .What an experience! Are you planning to do a video about exploring Haifa in the future? Hope to go back again this August.
There is also a bus line that go from the airport and that go near the beaches and many hotels. In the bus there is a storage for suitecase. I forgot the line number.
Anyone at Hagana railway station who needs to go to Central Tel Aviv/the sea should use the exit at the northern end of the platform you arrive at from the airport (AND NOT AS SHOWN AT 05:10 IN THIS VIDEO), because the road outside the station is dual carriageway with a fence in the middle and to go towards central TA/the sea you need the westbound lane, which is on the opposite side from the main station exit. Quite amazed that a tour guide would bother to make a good video on the subject but not bother to mention this. PLEASE NOTE - the northern platform exits have stairs only - no elevators or escalators. At 5:30 you can see the two northern exits - free-standing greyish bars and pergola structures on the opposite side of the road. The westbound bus stops are right next to them. The footage depicting taking a bus was taken elsewhere, at a stop behind the central bus station. If you need an escalator/elevator it would make more sense to alight at Tel Aviv Savidor Central, where there is also a bus terminal.
When going to Tel Aviv and my Hotel at/near Allenby I preferr station HaHagana and choose with little luggage Sherut or a taxi with bigger luggage. Easy going
@@Travelingisraelinfo , I wish you well with that. Iearned to stick weld in high school sixty years ago. Found out out I was much better at business management.
You could do some videos about hotels and hostels that offer Kosher breakfast, Shabbat meals and also a tour of restaurants in Tlv that offer kosher certified meals.
Back in the day, not too many options... no train, just the bus (very slow) or the shared Nesher (fast and effective)... no one ever tried to scam me. (a driver once tried to get a 'Pesach kiss' from me on the way to Jerusalem, but didn't get one..!)
great video, thanks. very usefull and informative. need to find a nice beach in wisconsin next time i go there..... or iz it in wyoming? what a shlamasl ;-)
My favourite beach is Alma Beach. We had a car and one day ended up at central bus station, we didn't stop lol. Thanks for sharing Oren. I'm missing my Upside down coffee. I just love the whole country. Aliyah ?
I am planning a trip to Tel Aviv with my wife, July 3-11, so this video could not have come at a better time. Very useful tips, thank you. Our hotel is somewhere downtown so I guess the third station, Savidor, would be best. Or, since we have luggage, it may be better to just get the cab. Best regards, Oren, and thanks again.
Hint: Pack lightly. I always take the train from the airport on my visits. Returning I use a taxi because I am too worn out to carry my bags on the train, and I usually have a few extra shekels I would like to get rid off. But the train is inexpensive and easy to use. There are taxi stands at most train stations to take you to your hotel.
@@MFPhoto1 Wow, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it, it's very helpful. Not sure how lightly we will be able to pack though, lol, but we will try. I know it's a stretch but would you have a recommendation as to what is the best way to get from Tel Aviv to Eilat? I saw there is no train, only plane, bus and rental.
@@cornells.1367 It's been a long time since I have been to Eilat. I went by bus and flew back by plane. There is a new international airport outside of the city, but it only serves international flights to and from Europe. But you should be able to catch a domestic flight from Ben Gurion, or maybe some smaller airport. But it has really been too long for me to give you any other information. One suggestion, don't pack two separate suitcases for yourself and your wife. Split your clothing up and share the two. In cases one of the suitcases is mislaid, you both will at least have some change of clothing.
@@MFPhoto1 Fantastic advice, thanks much, MF. It really does help. I will most likely do the same. Initially I considered rental but from what I read and the rental agreements, it seems like better solutions are the bus or the plane. Good idea about packing the suitcases, too, I never did it that way but it makes a lot of sense, not only inside Israel but also on the international flights. Too bad there is no train, I would have chosen that for sure, maybe one day. Appreciate your advice and ideas and I hope you have a great summer, too.
@@cornells.1367 note that the train is typically cheaper and faster than the taxi so unless you're coming on a weekend I'd consider it. Tel Aviv is very walkable and safe. The best way to get to Eilat is by plane, the airport outside the city (Ramon) does have daily flights from Tel Aviv (multiple times a day during the summer) but it's a 25 minute drive from the hotel area in Eilat itself. Flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat are also pretty cheap (under $100) Driving is only advisable if you want to see the Negev area or go through the dead sea which may be a worthwhile excursion on its own but if your plan is just to get to Eilat definitely air travel.
If you are lucky with the train to Hagana Stn and the No. 46 bus from there to Jaffa port (where you film yourself in this video), you could be there in 40 minutes.
If you ever get tired of saying "Wisconsin", you might try some of the names of towns and cities in New Jersey, USA. For example, Weehawken, Hoboken, Cinnaminson, Rahway, Mahwah...it's a long list.
Here is my tip.I have been travelling to Israel twice a year from Canada since 1979.After this brutal lengthy 20 hour journey,never do I contemplate shlepping on a train anywhere. Take a taxi.It’s the best 250 or so shekels you will ever spend.First timers,especially older travellers,will find it frustrating and difficult to find the right train much less obtain a Rav card.
Fair advice from your point of view but just to give perspective - I'm 63, travel to and from Europe/UK several times a year and ALWAYS use the train to HaHagana Stn.(when trains are running). Yes I'm familiar with the Rav Kav card and also have a pay by phone app and I don't carry a large suitcase (stairs only at the station exits for westbound road lane) but the difference in price is 20 Shekels versus 250 Shekels.
Thanks for another great video! I love how practical your videos are. But RE your final comment: what is the difference between the Jews & Israelis? I didn't know there was a difference. Can you explain more about how locals use each term?
People in Israel have very complicated ethnical, religious and racial identity. Most Israelis see themselves as Israelis and most are Jewish (though there are of course Muslim and Christian Israelis). Jerusalem is a more Jewish city in that a lot of people there typically see themselves as Jewish first and Israelis second. Comparatively in Tel Aviv people see themselves as Israelis first and Jewish second. Tel Aviv is a lot more liberal, modern in terms of values, friendly etc. Jerusalem is a lot more spiritual, orthodox etc.
So what do you recommend if i am going to stop in Hagana station going to Abraham Hostel taking the Taxi or a bus knowing I am going to be the station at 8pm is it safe to take the bus or take the taxi to abraham hostel
Thanks for your videos Oren. they are very helpful. Could someone give me advice about a taxi? We are planning to arrive two families to Tel Aviv this Saturday, July 8th and we are thinking about how to get to our apartment, since the trains do not run on Shabbat. One way is the YANGO application Would you please recommend it? do you have experience with it? does the price tend to vary during shabbat on this app? Because it showed me the same price on Monday and Saturday Thanks for every advice
Shalom, I am a Brazilian tourist. I will be in Israel, for the SECOND time, in July 2023. My first time was in January 2016. In 2016, ALL my money was in CASH. I didn't take any kind of banking card: no credit cards, and no debit cards! Everything in CASH. Any problem? I want to do exactly equal to my first time: ALL the money in CASH. Is it OK? Is this modus operandi (in Latin) OK ?? Sorry if my English is not so advanced. Please, NOTE that my hotel is in South Tel Aviv, near Levinsky Garden. Is it dangerous? Shalom.
Wow, thanks. Im actually planning on taking the train from BenGurion to Jaffa in a few weeks from now…even staying at the Market House which you showed in your video….were you spying on me? thanks again I finished reading your TelAviv book a few weeks ago, very informative. La-la-bi
If you plan to take the 46 bus from Hahagana Stn to Market House Hotel, you need to exit Hahagana via the stairs exit at the northern end of the platform (the station building is on the eastbound side of the road). If you need an escalator/elevator it would make more sense to alight at Tel Aviv Savidor Central and get the 18 bus to Jaffa. Just means a longer train and longer bus journey.
Hello Oren, thanks for the video! One more question...is there a weekly/monthly public transport ticket in Israel that allows me to use buses, trains, and trams throughout the country?
Honestly public transport is so cheap in Israel that while there is a monthly/weekly plan - intercity travel typically costs around 2$. The monthly plan "Hofshi Hodshi" costs 200 nis or around 70$ so you would have to travel a lot in order for it to be worth it. Also note there _are_ public transport options in the weekend in major cities (like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa or Herzliya) but it's _very_ limited and a separate/parallel network so it's better to avoid it (e.g. busofash though it's free so no harm). You don't need a rav-kav just the Moovit app which is accepted every where a rav-kav is.
Hi Oren, our flight arrives at 20h30 on the 1st October during Sukkot will you advise to rather take a taxi to Abraham hostel to avoid the sketchy area at Hagahana station at night?
1st of October should be Chol HaMoed, which means public transport should be working. Take a taxi if you want to comfortably arrive exactly at the hostel's entrance, or a bus if you don't mind walking a little with your bags. Take either from the bus stop that is right by the train station, not from the Central Bus Station. If you take a taxi, immediately demand from the driver to use a meter. If he refuses, find a different taxi.
@@janetteclaassen4103 In the area directly to the west and to the south-west of HaHaganah station, it is not pleasant to walk at night. However, Abraham hostel is a little bit to the north, closer to the touristy center of the city. If you ride a bus from the train station to a bus stop in close proximity to the hostel, you'll be in an okay area to walk at. Just check in advance which bus lines get to where you want.
It's terrible when our grandfathers liberated Auschwitz, Dachau, Treblinka, and now we sit in line for interrogation for 12 hours and now we are turned around and not allowed in Israel. For some reason, single girls are allowed in, but single guys are not. In general, this is terrible, this is real bestiality. Parents with small children sit and wait. Thank you for your gratitude.
Antisemitism lives in the foundations of human society and human nature. The human ego-the desire to enjoy at the expense of others and nature-evolves throughout history and during a person’s life. The more it grows, the more it feels an opposite force also dwelling within. That opposite force is called a “point in the heart.” Contrary to our egoistic desires that wish solely to absorb pleasures into themselves, the point in the heart is a desire that has potential to develop into a desire that loves, gives and positively connects to others. The point in the heart is also known as the seed of the soul, as we can develop it to discover our soul-the connection that underlies those very points. The realization of the potential encased in this small point of desire is the ability to rise above the human ego, where instead of detaching from one another through our growing egoism, i.e. increasingly prioritizing self-benefit over benefiting others, we instead prioritize the benefit of others and positive human connection. The point in the heart is the opposite of our egoistic nature. There are people who host only the negative egoistic force, and there are people who have both the negative egoistic force and the positive altruistic force. When both positive and negative forces coexist in us, then we become called “Jews” or “Israel” according to our inner essence. Likewise, if we solely host the negative egoistic force with no revelation yet of the point in the heart, then we are called “nations of the world” according to that essence. We underwent several stages of development throughout history. The point in the heart first surfaced throughout human society in ancient Babylon. The Babylonians who felt the inner urge to seek something deeper in life beyond the earthly egoistic desires joined Abraham, who taught a method for how to nurture the point in the heart in order to rise above the ego and positively connect. Abraham organized the Babylonians who wanted to study with him into a group, and he called this group “Israel,” which is made up of the words “Yashar Kel” (“straight to God”), i.e. people who aim themselves directly at the attainment of nature’s upper force of love, bestowal and connection, which is opposed to the force existing in human beings, the force of reception. Since Abraham’s time, the two groups-Israel and the nations of the world-have undergone much development. Some from the Israel camp left the group to pursue their natural egoistic inclinations, i.e. with an inclination to the nations of the world, while some from the nations of the world felt that they possess a special closeness and connection, which draws them to Israel. In other words, Jews are not a nationality, but they are people who host the point in the heart, which associates them with the positive force of nature, and which is opposite to the egoistic force that we are born and raised with by nature. The source of antisemitism is in the contrast and conflict between the two opposite desires of our inborn egoism and the point in the heart that can develop our ability to rise above the human ego.
About the train: 1. The night train service is working again for quite a while. It connects Jerusalem through Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv Savidor Center, Netanya, Hadera West and Binyamina. The line to Binyamina works every day (except, off course, on the night between Friday and Saturday) and in the direction of Jerusalem it also doen't work between Wednesday and Thursday (due to a weekly tunnels maintenance). During the day the train that connects Modi'in through Ben Gurion up to Nahariya. Ghis train stops at all 4 Tel Aviv Stations, skips all stops up to Binyamina, and from there it stops at all station (all Haifa srations, Kiryat Haim, Kiryat Motzkin, Acer and Nahariya). Inside Tel Aviv the first light rail line shout start working soon (no specific date but it's on the klast testing stages). Check before you arrive to see if it's working at their website (that will be available when the kline opens) www.dankal.co.il/ As for the train,you should always check the Israel Railway website for changes as the system is undergoing major improvements, including electrification, new signaling system, new line and improvements of existing line, which can result in changes and temporary closure on specific days or hours.
I recommend the train. It is inexpensive and easy to use -- even if you are an English speaker who knows no or little Hebrew. Everything is in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. You will have to take a taxi from the train station to your hotel, unless you know someone who can pick you up. Most train stations have taxi stands nearby. WARNING: Israeli taxis do not take credit cards! Only cash. I recommend exchanging your currency for shekels at the airport, though many taxi drivers will take US currency. I don't like the new train station in Jerusalem. It is way to big. It's size makes no sense. It claims the title of the deepest train station in the world. Who cares? I just want to get from my train to the taxi stand as quickly as possible!
It is true. Jerusalem is poor compared to TLV. TLV is like the counterpart of New York city, the largest financial city of USA. Tel Aviv plays, Jerusalem prays.😀
Even if you're using the official taxi service the drivers will try to scam you with the "no meter" ploy. We used the official service in April, got the official Taxi along with a slip of paper saying that "no meter" trips were illegal. Within 100m of leaving the kerb the driver started with his BS about negotiating a non meter fare, blah blah blah. This continued for most of the trip downtown. This guy even had the temerity to start bagging the local version of Uber, saying that they'd rip us off! Unbelievable.
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Warning: A taxi from Wisconsin to Jerusalem is really expensive.
Thanks Oren, you always give great tips.
I would still recommend a taxi than walking. You might have trouble walking when you get to the Atlantic Ocean!
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Oren, thank you for all your work. I visited Israel 2 years ago and left my heart there. Hoping to bring my family and show them all that Israel has to offer.
There is one reason to use the Tel Aviv University station. The University houses ANU Museum of the Jewish People, which has to be one of the world's best museums. It was a highlight of my recent visit to Israel. It is within easy walking distance from the station.
I went to Israel earlier this year from Dubai. Your informative videos really helped enormously!
Thanks that you did it
Im israeli and just a week and a half ago i came to the airport on friday eve.
They wanted around 400 shekels to jerusalem
I should have said that. They rip off everyone
daamn i miss israel from the airport to the train station too the sea side ...netanya is my second home ...love israel
Thanks much Oren for your videos!
We met in Jerusalem early this year, and your videos helped a lot with my trip in Israel. I took the bus from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, then train from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv, so I was able to experience both. I can attest that your recommendations in your videos are good and sound!
All the best to your channel, and to your welding course as well!
Thank You Brother Oren - You did it again...gave us such usefull Tipps! ❤👑💖👑❤👍
Oh are you related!?!?!?!?!
I like how you put the distinction between the two cities. It makes it very easy to understand for someone who hasn’t been there yet. Thank you
We just love your videos, we've been to Wisconsin, the shore is rocky and cold on a good day. The historic tours in Jerusalem are wonderful, just as the architectural tours in Tel Aviv. Nothing better than the beaches, walking the boardwalk, dinner in Yafo, or Herzliya. Yalla Bye!
Hi, Oren -- leaving aside your recommendation for beaches in Wisconsin...In June I stayed in the Kalvin Hotel, a 10-minute walk from the notorious Central Bus Station. The hotel was quite satisfactory. The bus station neighborhood is seedy, but not threatening during the day. The station itself can be recommended as a relic of yesteryear, a curiosity which is much more interesting than sanitized mainstream destinations. Suzanne Molineaux
Great instructions. Very practical. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very informative
Hahagana isn't that bad during the day in my experience. Although I am glad the light rail has opened. I planned on riding it in November, but you know. I would say more, but it take too long. Sufficed to say I have to Israel 8/9 times and loved it everytime! Stay safe Oren! Am Yisraeli Chai!
As a midwestern American girl who married a guy from Wisconsin, I find it hilarious how you’re always poking fun at Wisconsin. 😂
Hi Oren, thank you very much for your videos. I would love to see more videos for Orthodox Jews tourists.
THANKS 🤗 OREN … for sharing good advice to those who come and entertainment for the rest us 😁😎💚💚💚 YALLA BYE
Hi Oren, I just want to let you know that simply because one takes a Taxi at the "official" Taxi stand at Ben-Gurion, does not mean you will not be ripped off. This just happened to me and my girlfriend last night - coming back from a flight, we got into a taxi at the official stand and received a page from the airport authorities saying that the driver will have to charge us by the meter. Great, we thought. Then, once we got to the road, suddenly the driver declared that he will charge us a set price (which was definitely about 30-40 NIS higher than usual for night-time rides to our destination) and lied about what was written on the page we received. The next day, we called the taxi stand operator who denied ever giving us a ride (even though we have a receipt proving it) and yelled at us not to call them again. Horrible - do not recommend.
Thank you sou much for sharing your country ! I will go to Israel to visit and my friends are waiting for me when I go there ❤❤❤❤
I'm a big fan of your work, live in Scottsdale Arizona USA. Me and my mother used to love watching your videos she passed away about a year ago and since then it seems the algorithm is stuck to promoting your videos but I finally found 1
Great information! Thank you! 😊
Thank you Oren. You are so kind and generous to make these helpful videos. Next week I'll send you a love offering. 🙏🇮🇱🕊️
Thank you Oren for your videos. Our first time to use the train from TLV airport to Jerusalem last April. Did it again the second time from Jerusalem to TLV center. Enjoyed the trip. It took 20 minutes. Going back to Jerusalem, we stumbled on the longest and deepest escalator in Israel .What an experience! Are you planning to do a video about exploring Haifa in the future? Hope to go back again this August.
There is also a bus line that go from the airport and that go near the beaches and many hotels. In the bus there is a storage for suitecase. I forgot the line number.
Thank you. I get to see things that I have not seen.
Good timing, we are coming mid-October. Spending a couple nights in Tel Aviv before joining a tour in Jerusalem.
Thank you so much for the info
Thank you so much for the taklas- grounded info for landing in Tel Aviv! Shabbat Shalom and be richly blessed
I love Israeli train, It was cheap and convenient. It saved me $100 from Jerusalem to the AirPort.
Great video...thank you ..
You always have useful information in your videos. Scammer warnings are also very useful for many tourists coming to Israel for the first time.
Anyone at Hagana railway station who needs to go to Central Tel Aviv/the sea should use the exit at the northern end of the platform you arrive at from the airport (AND NOT AS SHOWN AT 05:10 IN THIS VIDEO), because the road outside the station is dual carriageway with a fence in the middle and to go towards central TA/the sea you need the westbound lane, which is on the opposite side from the main station exit. Quite amazed that a tour guide would bother to make a good video on the subject but not bother to mention this. PLEASE NOTE - the northern platform exits have stairs only - no elevators or escalators. At 5:30 you can see the two northern exits - free-standing greyish bars and pergola structures on the opposite side of the road. The westbound bus stops are right next to them. The footage depicting taking a bus was taken elsewhere, at a stop behind the central bus station.
If you need an escalator/elevator it would make more sense to alight at Tel Aviv Savidor Central, where there is also a bus terminal.
Ha! I remember back in the 70s and 80s taking those super long mercedes benz sheruts packed with people to Jerusalem.
Thank you Oren!! Your information are very helpfull....❤
When going to Tel Aviv and my Hotel at/near Allenby I preferr station HaHagana and choose with little luggage Sherut or a taxi with bigger luggage. Easy going
Super helpful content as usual!
Let's see you welding video.
Trust me. You don't want to see it.
@@Travelingisraelinfo , I wish you well with that. Iearned to stick weld in high school sixty years ago. Found out out I was much better at business management.
I have a feeling all of your videos will come in super helpful soon. Well, atleast that is my hope.
Looking forward to my Israel trip next month. I hope I would meet you, Oren, along the way by chance. :)
Thank you for your news!!
No bus from TLV to Jerusalem a week ago, as you were saying in one of your earlier video...
The main exit from Hashalom station is temporarily closed due to construction. The only way out is through the mall.
Oren...how do you feel about shuttles from the to airport to Tel Aviv center or Jerusalem? Are you familiar with Ben Harim or Tour Radar tour groups?
You could do some videos about hotels and hostels that offer Kosher breakfast, Shabbat meals and also a tour of restaurants in Tlv that offer kosher certified meals.
Back in the day, not too many options... no train, just the bus (very slow) or the shared Nesher (fast and effective)... no one ever tried to scam me. (a driver once tried to get a 'Pesach kiss' from me on the way to Jerusalem, but didn't get one..!)
I must know more about the welding course.
How much is a taxi from Ben Gurion to Tel Aviv ? Is it 200 shekels?
Oren. Always love the travel info. But i want to see some arc welding. Wheres that video
Nice Welding Course😄
great video, thanks. very usefull and informative. need to find a nice beach in wisconsin next time i go there..... or iz it in wyoming? what a shlamasl ;-)
My favourite beach is Alma Beach. We had a car and one day ended up at central bus station, we didn't stop lol. Thanks for sharing Oren. I'm missing my Upside down coffee. I just love the whole country. Aliyah ?
I am planning a trip to Tel Aviv with my wife, July 3-11, so this video could not have come at a better time. Very useful tips, thank you. Our hotel is somewhere downtown so I guess the third station, Savidor, would be best. Or, since we have luggage, it may be better to just get the cab. Best regards, Oren, and thanks again.
Hint: Pack lightly.
I always take the train from the airport on my visits. Returning I use a taxi because I am too worn out to carry my bags on the train, and I usually have a few extra shekels I would like to get rid off. But the train is inexpensive and easy to use. There are taxi stands at most train stations to take you to your hotel.
@@MFPhoto1 Wow, thanks a lot, I really appreciate it, it's very helpful. Not sure how lightly we will be able to pack though, lol, but we will try. I know it's a stretch but would you have a recommendation as to what is the best way to get from Tel Aviv to Eilat? I saw there is no train, only plane, bus and rental.
@@cornells.1367 It's been a long time since I have been to Eilat. I went by bus and flew back by plane. There is a new international airport outside of the city, but it only serves international flights to and from Europe. But you should be able to catch a domestic flight from Ben Gurion, or maybe some smaller airport. But it has really been too long for me to give you any other information.
One suggestion, don't pack two separate suitcases for yourself and your wife. Split your clothing up and share the two. In cases one of the suitcases is mislaid, you both will at least have some change of clothing.
@@MFPhoto1 Fantastic advice, thanks much, MF. It really does help. I will most likely do the same. Initially I considered rental but from what I read and the rental agreements, it seems like better solutions are the bus or the plane. Good idea about packing the suitcases, too, I never did it that way but it makes a lot of sense, not only inside Israel but also on the international flights. Too bad there is no train, I would have chosen that for sure, maybe one day. Appreciate your advice and ideas and I hope you have a great summer, too.
@@cornells.1367 note that the train is typically cheaper and faster than the taxi so unless you're coming on a weekend I'd consider it. Tel Aviv is very walkable and safe.
The best way to get to Eilat is by plane, the airport outside the city (Ramon) does have daily flights from Tel Aviv (multiple times a day during the summer) but it's a 25 minute drive from the hotel area in Eilat itself.
Flights from Tel Aviv to Eilat are also pretty cheap (under $100)
Driving is only advisable if you want to see the Negev area or go through the dead sea which may be a worthwhile excursion on its own but if your plan is just to get to Eilat definitely air travel.
Did I see the new TA trams running in the background?
Yes!
they are on test drives, they are not operational yet
If you are lucky with the train to Hagana Stn and the No. 46 bus from there to Jaffa port (where you film yourself in this video), you could be there in 40 minutes.
Did they ever finish building the train from Ben Gurion International Airport to the temple mount? That was super to be completed about 2 months ago.
If you ever get tired of saying "Wisconsin", you might try some of the names of towns and cities in New Jersey, USA. For example, Weehawken, Hoboken, Cinnaminson, Rahway, Mahwah...it's a long list.
Here is my tip.I have been travelling to Israel twice a year from Canada since 1979.After this brutal lengthy 20 hour journey,never do I contemplate shlepping on a train anywhere. Take a taxi.It’s the best 250 or so shekels you will ever spend.First timers,especially older travellers,will find it frustrating and difficult to find the right train much less obtain a Rav card.
Fair advice from your point of view but just to give perspective - I'm 63, travel to and from Europe/UK several times a year and ALWAYS use the train to HaHagana Stn.(when trains are running). Yes I'm familiar with the Rav Kav card and also have a pay by phone app and I don't carry a large suitcase (stairs only at the station exits for westbound road lane) but the difference in price is 20 Shekels versus 250 Shekels.
Thanks for another great video! I love how practical your videos are. But RE your final comment: what is the difference between the Jews & Israelis? I didn't know there was a difference. Can you explain more about how locals use each term?
People in Israel have very complicated ethnical, religious and racial identity.
Most Israelis see themselves as Israelis and most are Jewish (though there are of course Muslim and Christian Israelis).
Jerusalem is a more Jewish city in that a lot of people there typically see themselves as Jewish first and Israelis second. Comparatively in Tel Aviv people see themselves as Israelis first and Jewish second.
Tel Aviv is a lot more liberal, modern in terms of values, friendly etc.
Jerusalem is a lot more spiritual, orthodox etc.
So what do you recommend if i am going to stop in Hagana station going to Abraham Hostel taking the Taxi or a bus knowing I am going to be the station at 8pm is it safe to take the bus or take the taxi to abraham hostel
For a moment I thought that you said you are taking a welding class, so I had to adjust the volume.
Thanks for your videos Oren. they are very helpful.
Could someone give me advice about a taxi?
We are planning to arrive two families to Tel Aviv this Saturday, July 8th and we are thinking about how to get to our apartment, since the trains do not run on Shabbat.
One way is the YANGO application
Would you please recommend it? do you have experience with it? does the price tend to vary during shabbat on this app? Because it showed me the same price on Monday and Saturday
Thanks for every advice
Don't forget Bus 445 outside the airport exit to the right. Every hour on the hour. To Tel-Aviv and Jerusalem.
@superregency. Thank you for this info.
At airport for rent a car wich one is good?
Much easier to get on a bus outside the airport to the city center.
But if you are coming from Wisconsin, Oren picks you up right outside the airport doors in a limo.
Oren, how far in advance should someone be booking actual tours to sites? Do they fill up? Thank you
Shalom, I am a Brazilian tourist.
I will be in Israel, for the SECOND time, in July 2023.
My first time was in January 2016.
In 2016, ALL my money was in CASH.
I didn't take any kind of banking card: no credit cards, and no debit cards!
Everything in CASH.
Any problem?
I want to do exactly equal to my first time: ALL the money in CASH.
Is it OK?
Is this modus operandi (in Latin) OK ??
Sorry if my English is not so advanced.
Please, NOTE that my hotel is in South Tel Aviv, near Levinsky Garden.
Is it dangerous?
Shalom.
You have an amazing country!! I’ve just visited for the pride and I really miss tel aviv!! ❤
0:47 I used one of these guys from TLV Airport to Jerusalem they charge me cheaper than a regular taxi cab
I paid 235 new Israeli shekel
A regular taxi will definitely cost me more than that
@@SW-shorts The train will cost much less. It's about 10% of what you paid.
I know but I still want to take a taxi
אהבתי את ההוא מחטט באף😂
I alreadyhad been there several times and once i let one of those fake taxis scam me 🙄 😅
are bicycles allowed on the train?
check on their website
Yes, they are.
Great video. Planning to visit and chill for few days in tel aviv. Which coffee shop do you recommend ? Thanks.
I have very low standards when it comes to coffee...
Wow, thanks. Im actually planning on taking the train from BenGurion to Jaffa in a few weeks from now…even staying at the Market House which you showed in your video….were you spying on me? thanks again I finished reading your TelAviv book a few weeks ago, very informative. La-la-bi
You mean Yalabi?
@@Lagolop ken, toda! 😀
@@leafmoldjohnson2657 Nisht far vos ;) I know way more Yiddish than Hebrew ...LOL.
Blaybn gezunt, un shtark :)
If you plan to take the 46 bus from Hahagana Stn to Market House Hotel, you need to exit Hahagana via the stairs exit at the northern end of the platform (the station building is on the eastbound side of the road). If you need an escalator/elevator it would make more sense to alight at Tel Aviv Savidor Central and get the 18 bus to Jaffa. Just means a longer train and longer bus journey.
Hello Oren, thanks for the video! One more question...is there a weekly/monthly public transport ticket in Israel that allows me to use buses, trains, and trams throughout the country?
Yes. There is the Kav Card. You should be able to pick up one at the airport, or ask at your hotel how to get one.
Honestly public transport is so cheap in Israel that while there is a monthly/weekly plan - intercity travel typically costs around 2$. The monthly plan "Hofshi Hodshi" costs 200 nis or around 70$ so you would have to travel a lot in order for it to be worth it.
Also note there _are_ public transport options in the weekend in major cities (like Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa or Herzliya) but it's _very_ limited and a separate/parallel network so it's better to avoid it (e.g. busofash though it's free so no harm). You don't need a rav-kav just the Moovit app which is accepted every where a rav-kav is.
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4:18 what a grumpy face.:))
Welcome to Israel and its way of giving service (Not that having a camera pointed at you is the most pleasant thing)
@@BlackPixel1 I know this station, and not once have seen this guy. Never talked to him, though. You're right, the public service here is pretty bad.
Hi Oren, does the train go all the way to Herzilya from Ben Gurion?
Yes it does!
קורס ריתוך!? הכנסה נוספת או שאתה מתכוון לכלוא את התיירים שלך במרתפים תת-קרקעיים?
שילוב. אני כולא אותם במרתפים ומחייב אותם לעבוד בשבילי. קוראים לזה הכנסה פסיבית.
Hi Oren, our flight arrives at 20h30 on the 1st October during Sukkot will you advise to rather take a taxi to Abraham hostel to avoid the sketchy area at Hagahana station at night?
Also we are doing the INT from Dan or Kiryat Shemona what will you advice in traveling plans for us from the airport?
1st of October should be Chol HaMoed, which means public transport should be working.
Take a taxi if you want to comfortably arrive exactly at the hostel's entrance, or a bus if you don't mind walking a little with your bags. Take either from the bus stop that is right by the train station, not from the Central Bus Station. If you take a taxi, immediately demand from the driver to use a meter. If he refuses, find a different taxi.
@@igalpevsner8699 thank you so much, so it is not dangerous walking at night in that area?
@@janetteclaassen4103 In the area directly to the west and to the south-west of HaHaganah station, it is not pleasant to walk at night. However, Abraham hostel is a little bit to the north, closer to the touristy center of the city. If you ride a bus from the train station to a bus stop in close proximity to the hostel, you'll be in an okay area to walk at. Just check in advance which bus lines get to where you want.
@@igalpevsner8699 thank you so much
It's terrible when our grandfathers liberated Auschwitz, Dachau, Treblinka, and now we sit in line for interrogation for 12 hours and now we are turned around and not allowed in Israel. For some reason, single girls are allowed in, but single guys are not. In general, this is terrible, this is real bestiality. Parents with small children sit and wait. Thank you for your gratitude.
Antisemitism lives in the foundations of human society and human nature. The human ego-the desire to enjoy at the expense of others and nature-evolves throughout history and during a person’s life. The more it grows, the more it feels an opposite force also dwelling within. That opposite force is called a “point in the heart.” Contrary to our egoistic desires that wish solely to absorb pleasures into themselves, the point in the heart is a desire that has potential to develop into a desire that loves, gives and positively connects to others.
The point in the heart is also known as the seed of the soul, as we can develop it to discover our soul-the connection that underlies those very points. The realization of the potential encased in this small point of desire is the ability to rise above the human ego, where instead of detaching from one another through our growing egoism, i.e. increasingly prioritizing self-benefit over benefiting others, we instead prioritize the benefit of others and positive human connection.
The point in the heart is the opposite of our egoistic nature. There are people who host only the negative egoistic force, and there are people who have both the negative egoistic force and the positive altruistic force. When both positive and negative forces coexist in us, then we become called “Jews” or “Israel” according to our inner essence. Likewise, if we solely host the negative egoistic force with no revelation yet of the point in the heart, then we are called “nations of the world” according to that essence.
We underwent several stages of development throughout history. The point in the heart first surfaced throughout human society in ancient Babylon. The Babylonians who felt the inner urge to seek something deeper in life beyond the earthly egoistic desires joined Abraham, who taught a method for how to nurture the point in the heart in order to rise above the ego and positively connect. Abraham organized the Babylonians who wanted to study with him into a group, and he called this group “Israel,” which is made up of the words “Yashar Kel” (“straight to God”), i.e. people who aim themselves directly at the attainment of nature’s upper force of love, bestowal and connection, which is opposed to the force existing in human beings, the force of reception.
Since Abraham’s time, the two groups-Israel and the nations of the world-have undergone much development. Some from the Israel camp left the group to pursue their natural egoistic inclinations, i.e. with an inclination to the nations of the world, while some from the nations of the world felt that they possess a special closeness and connection, which draws them to Israel. In other words, Jews are not a nationality, but they are people who host the point in the heart, which associates them with the positive force of nature, and which is opposite to the egoistic force that we are born and raised with by nature.
The source of antisemitism is in the contrast and conflict between the two opposite desires of our inborn egoism and the point in the heart that can develop our ability to rise above the human ego.
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How about investing in a normal shirt like all those appearing in video.
I only have one t shirt 👕
About the train:
1. The night train service is working again for quite a while. It connects Jerusalem through Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv Savidor Center, Netanya, Hadera West and Binyamina.
The line to Binyamina works every day (except, off course, on the night between Friday and Saturday) and in the direction of Jerusalem it also doen't work between Wednesday and Thursday (due to a weekly tunnels maintenance).
During the day the train that connects Modi'in through Ben Gurion up to Nahariya. Ghis train stops at all 4 Tel Aviv Stations, skips all stops up to Binyamina, and from there it stops at all station (all Haifa srations, Kiryat Haim, Kiryat Motzkin, Acer and Nahariya).
Inside Tel Aviv the first light rail line shout start working soon (no specific date but it's on the klast testing stages). Check before you arrive to see if it's working at their website (that will be available when the kline opens)
www.dankal.co.il/
As for the train,you should always check the Israel Railway website for changes as the system is undergoing major improvements, including electrification, new signaling system, new line and improvements of existing line, which can result in changes and temporary closure on specific days or hours.
0:56 do they know they are going to hell?
Proverbs 10:16((B.S.B.))🚘
**Hey, good to see ya bro✡️
I recommend the train. It is inexpensive and easy to use -- even if you are an English speaker who knows no or little Hebrew. Everything is in Hebrew, Arabic, and English.
You will have to take a taxi from the train station to your hotel, unless you know someone who can pick you up. Most train stations have taxi stands nearby.
WARNING: Israeli taxis do not take credit cards! Only cash. I recommend exchanging your currency for shekels at the airport, though many taxi drivers will take US currency.
I don't like the new train station in Jerusalem. It is way to big. It's size makes no sense. It claims the title of the deepest train station in the world. Who cares? I just want to get from my train to the taxi stand as quickly as possible!
Avoid driving as much as you can,
Traffic in Israel is a night mare.
3:52 30$
YOU DIDNT SAY MAKE SURE IF YOU TAKE A TAXI ITS A GETT !!!!!! YES,, TEL AVIV IS RICH ,, BUT YOU SAID JERUSALEM IS POOR THAT ISNT TRUE...
Jerusalem is POOR.
It is true. Jerusalem is poor compared to TLV. TLV is like the counterpart of New York city, the largest financial city of USA.
Tel Aviv plays, Jerusalem prays.😀
What’s up with Wisconsin?😂😂😂
Even if you're using the official taxi service the drivers will try to scam you with the "no meter" ploy. We used the official service in April, got the official Taxi along with a slip of paper saying that "no meter" trips were illegal. Within 100m of leaving the kerb the driver started with his BS about negotiating a non meter fare, blah blah blah. This continued for most of the trip downtown. This guy even had the temerity to start bagging the local version of Uber, saying that they'd rip us off! Unbelievable.
best to avoid going there
I agree. Most of them are scammer. In short - I hate most of them
I AM PROUD TO ANNOUNCE, A NEW HEAVEN & EARTH WILL START SOON IN ISRAEL - JOHN GABRIELLE 👰👰👰👰👰
You speak with your hands and arms, it's distracting, keep your arms out of the frame.