any recommendations on where to go in Israel while there and do I need to know fluent hebrew to travel well there
2006-09-03 12:45:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Israel
You do not need to know fluent Hebrew, as most people speak at least some English. In fact, you will find that people WANT to speak English with you, so they can practice their English!
There are many things to do in Israel. Check out http://www.goisrael.com/tourism_eng for a list of activities.
Here are some suggestions:
In Jerusalem:
* Visit the Wailing Wall
* Visit the Old City
* Visit the Israel Museum, see the Dead Sea Scrolls
* Visit the biblical zoo, if you like zoos
In the south:
* Visit Masada
* Go on a hike
* Float in the Dead Sea
* See the Mahtesh Ramon crater
* Archeological sites; see if you can go on a dig
Eilat:
* Swim, enjoy the view
* Hike
* Explore the desert by jeep tour
* Explore the coral reef
In the north:
* Visit the Sea of Galilee
* Visit wineries
* Pick fruit in the Golan Heights
* Go camping and fishing
* Enjoy water parks
* Bahai Gardens (Haifa)
In Tel Aviv:
* Enjoy the nightlife
* Enjoy the beach
* Tel Aviv Museum of Art
* There are historical sites in T.A. as well
Other activities:
* Volunteer on a kibbutz
* Harvest fruits and veggies for the needy (contact Table-to-Table)
I could continue on for a long time, but these are the things that come to mind first.
Enjoy your stay here. It will be fun!!!
BTW: The previous answerer was right -- there ARE crazy drivers here, so beware crossing the street.
2006-09-03 18:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Victoria 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I spent 4 months in Israel a few years ago--
No, you don't need to know Hebrew to travel or anything else--I only learned a few phrases (things like 'where's the bathroom' and 'how are you?'), but most people are well-educated and know English very fluently. You can get around really well on the bus system, and I believe car rental isn't all that difficult either.
Some of my favorite places to visit:
1. Elat. This is located at the very southern tip of Israel, on the Red Sea. It's absolutely beautiful there--the beaches are great, as well as snorkeling. If you get a chance to go over the border into Egypt's Sinai peninsula, there are some great places along the coast there as well.
2. If you're into historical stuff at all, there are tons of places to see. Massada is amazing. There's also Beth Shean (ruins of a Roman city), Caesarea (a port city built by the Romans on the Mediterreanan Sea), the Herodian (another fortress built by Herod).
3. En Gedi and the Dead Sea are pretty cool. There's some great hiking at the nature park at En Gedi, and then you can hang out on the beach at the Dead Sea and slather on some black mineral mud.
4. Jerusalem. Take advantage of the stuff there, too! the Tower of David, the Israel Museum, all the archaelogical stuff and shopping inside the Old City.... I could go on and on!!
Those are just some of my favorite places. Israel is an amazing place and there are tons and tons of things to see there. I hope you enjoy your stay!
And just as a side note, since you'll be in Jerusalem--there's a live webcam on the Western Wall--you can tell your friends and family to be looking for you at a certain time and they'll be able to see you--it's pretty sweet. Here's the website: http://www.livekotel.com/index.cfm?affid=18
2006-09-04 08:09:29 · answer #2 · answered by lucybelle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Israelis speak basic to fluent English, so you won't have to learn Hebrew for your travel (although it is recommended if you're intending to spend some time in Israel).
As long as you're there, do your best to travel Jerusalem itself, areas such as the Negev, the Judean desert, the Dead Sea, visit Tel- Aviv (at least once) and visit the northern part of Israel.
Israel is a very small place and the distances are not big in any sense, so if you're going to live there you will probably do those things anyway.
2006-09-03 22:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by yotg 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Lived in Haifa for three years. Might want to check out the Baha'i Gardens if you are in northern Israel. Most Israelis are fluent in English. They learn it in the schools early on. If you are immigrating for good you should take what they call an Olpan class to learn Hebrew.
2006-09-03 12:54:23 · answer #4 · answered by Ahab 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
As it is a prestigious university which is in the world's top 100 according to the QS world tables so i would expect the entry standards to be high.
2016-03-26 21:05:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not need to speak English. Most people there are bilingual. Try the Dead Sea and the learn about the Bedouin culture first hand.
2006-09-06 00:26:40 · answer #6 · answered by battletrice 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you go there first and get settle. when there, believe me, you will meet others and the info' will be available. you will find out there much easier. .... and you do not need to be fluent in Hebrew.
2006-09-04 04:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by zilber 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
GO TO BURGER-RANCH. its the best fast food place in israel. there is one in the jerusalem central bus station, known as the takachna mirkazit. they're everywhere around israel. great food. go to the website.... www.burgerranch.co.il
2006-09-04 03:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be careful on the roads. Crazy drivers over there.
2006-09-03 15:33:17 · answer #9 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, most Israelis have at least some English. While you are there, try to get out as often as you can. You can do everything there is to do in Israel in about a month.
Then you should use the opportunity to go to Constantinople, Athens, Cairo, Crete, and (if the Israelis will stop shooting long enough) Beiruit.
2006-09-03 12:49:20 · answer #10 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋