6 Tourist Pitfalls in JERUSALEM (and how to avoid them..)

An excellent video, I was wondering if you have ever visited the United States and if so, which parts? It's interesting just how diverse the land of the United States is. Growing up in both New York and Colorado I never really appreciated how massive this country is. I mean Germany is the size of Montana, Israel the size of New Jersey and Japan the size of California. if ever in Colorado just ask and I'll give you recommendations for the most beautiful parts of this state plus which ski resorts id recommend.

They've completely destroyed tourism in Israel. Such a wretched place.

Just out of curiosity, I was wondering how much a 1 bedroom apartment costs, to buy? If you know a realtor, maybe you could talk her into showing up a few? How long can U.
S. citizens stay, & are they allowed to buy a small apartment?

Interesting thing about those bracelets. When I landed in Salvador, bahia, Brazil big black dancing women at the airport tied a lucky bracelet around my wrist. No charge, all best for you amigo! Diferent cultures? Indeed. I know which I prefer 😉

"...It shall become a place of jackals and demons... of evil spirits... a dwelling place for every vile and unclean bird..."

During Jesus's times, there must have been scammers even inside the Temple walls.

Thanks again. I just refer to a small issue you mention at the end:"be a good person". Let's not forget, to be a person at all means to forget and to know that you don't know, what you are. "I do more good than bad" won't work, precisely because the picture of the coin is true. The small blessings like the one I get liking the video, where do they come from? May where it comes from be with you. Tschüß! 😊

Does Israël have ferry connections to Turkey or Greece that you know of ?

You will get the lies spoken against
Palestiaians the best you can do is
Debate daniel hijab mansoor hashim
Or Adnan face to face instead of
Talking from behind the screens

One thing to do is get money in the local currency, BEFORE you visit the country.

Why are there lots of scammers? Well as the hub for three major world religions Jerusalem is ground zero for poor saps who will believe any rubbish they are told.

Thank you

Thanks for making these videos! While I agree with some and disagree with some of your political videos the tourism information is helpful!

Quick question. I’m looking at going to Jerusalem next year but concerned about coming and going to Israel through Lebanon.

I am a white, blue eyed American but my girlfriends who I’m traveling with is of Lebanese descent and has an Arab name.

We will be coming from/going to Lebanon and have heard we may have problems at the border/checkpoints from the Israeli police or military.

Is there truth to this? Any tips on setting up the flights/travel plans to minimize issues? Thanks!

1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and seeking to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted to the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

5 For Moses writes about the righteousness which is of the law, “The man who does those things shall live by them.” 6 But the righteousness of faith speaks in this way, “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ down from above) 7 or, “ ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ ” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Yeshua ישוע (Jesus) and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the YHWH יהוה (LORD) shall be saved.” Romans 10:1-13

Thank you for the tips! One thing I’d kindly ask you to clarify: you said :”…they used to sacrifice children.” Would you please be so kind and true to expand on who “they” were????? Looking forward to learning more about it.

I would not eat falafel even if they paid me $25...🤢😒

"Get my app" get my app" that's all I hear.......Is this a SCAM! Yep.

I love it - so want to return for another visit.

The scammers are the Israelis who stole Palestine from it's people.

Това с търговията до светите места е чудно, при все че религията казва друго. Някога при нас в близост до учебни заведения бе забранено магазинерите да продават алкохолни и тютюневи изделия. Светът е пълен с изумление.

I´m ashamed of myself in one regard. I´m a man who wears one earring and, I wanted to show my support for Jews, Israel and the Sepharic while I´m in Spain. However, I'm uncertain of the attitude I might find. While it´s one thing to have a necklace ripped off, it´s a completely more personal and painful thing to have an earring ripped out. Even though I would completely whip someone's ass for such a thing, it would hurt. Maybe a nice leather bracelet.

Where to buy your app?

I hope they can sell Falafel for less than 10 shekels a piece. Shalom.

Nice video...thanks for your time and effort

Heaven and hell part is true. thanks to your tips. Apps Purchased

What is the name of your app?

Thank you. Lots of good tips and truths.

Thank you Oren for the tips, see you soon.

I need my foot on His path....
"My name is Legion.... for we are many"

Don't buy weed from a guy on the street only from the stones in Israel ask them for some diler

Hi sir do you have emal address so we can ask for your help how can we visit there

I really enjoy these vedios and wat ro be your follower....writing from Pacific Island of Papua New Guinea

Verry helpfull! Thanks!

Are there any problems with theft? Pickpockets?

We´ll have your app, when we, hopefully, return to Jerusalem! In the meantime, I really enjoy your videos and your sense for well tempered irony. Thing is, that tourist got to accept that traders are busy people trying to make money - and no one of them becomes rich. If they approach the tourist in a not totally honest friendliness, that´s business, not an offense. It´s up to the tourist to react correctly, with consequent and nevertheless polite behaviour - and that holds for any mediterranean country (maybe even for Berlin, you might be correct, Oren). Never take any attempt of scamming personal. Say "No", stay cool, be kind. That will do.

This guy is Israeli? That’s not an Arab accent for sure.

What can you eat? Oil slick humus or awful falafel??

Personal experience. Orthodox Jew approaches young foreigner Jews of liberal background. Offers to be free guide. Then proceeds to put the hard word on them to become orthodox.

I been to Jerusalem 7 times and I have 7 red yarns❤😂

אתה פשוט בחור ממוצע? כמובן. אתה אוהב חינוך ואתה אוהב שלום. רק יהודי "ממוצע".

You talk about the restaurants in the old city, but when you start w Jaffa gate a few minutes later, the big falafel shawarma place you show is one of the more guilty parties as far as restaurant scams go. They're the one there were several news stories on just before corona took over. Alway look at receipts before leaving, some places count on you needing to be on schedule and in a hurry, and wll hit an extra number "by accident"

As a rule of thumb, no matter which country I am visiting, I stay away from restaurants, cafes and shops that are filled with tourists. I always go to the places that I see lots of locals at. 90% of the time you wont get scammed. I am also terrible at negotiating prices, so if a store doesn't have items with a price on them, I won't even consider asking what the price is and just move on.

Say it clearly. Be careful from Arab muslims in Israel.

Scammers and also some really kind people. When I was in Jerusalem by myself years ago, on a very tight budget, I was walking all over the Jewish quarter, and it was hot. I was dragging my suitcase with me, trying to find a place to stay for the night, and was getting very tired. I wasn't used to walking so much. I went by a pizza store, and the owner came out, told me to sit down at a shady table, and gave me a big slice of pizza and something to drink with no charge. It was beautiful! I saw him later helping out another tourist in a similar situation.

i'm an Indian...and if there is any miscommunication while ordering food it is likely that the Indian will end up paying $7 for the plate of felafel/shawarma and thank for the extra helping 🙂

it is really such a pity that these scammers and leeches spoil people's experience of Jerusalem and the Old City.
They should be monitored and managed better and shut down for harassing and scamming people (i.e. have signs up warning people, have proper security people around specifically for tourists and have somewhere people can report these scammers and harassers to so that something can be done about them and stopping them/shutting them down - yes, i know it won't happen because they have "a right to make a living". Fair enough, but they do not have a right to scam, exploit and con people.
Just imagine how awesome it would be to be in Jerusalem without having to constantly be on ones guard to these scumbags..... it would be amazing and there would be be a HUGE BOOST for tourism ♡☆♡☆♡☆
Thanks for all the great advice Oren.
Yalla!!

When I visited, I noticed that I would receive incessant comments while walking past shops along the lines of “pretty girl! Half off for you!” In actuality, I was paying the regular price - the shopkeepers simply found me attractive enough not to swindle me like they do most Americans.

Excellent videos will definitely get in touch with you if I'm coming on pilgrimage to the holy land greetings and blessings from Bahrain