6 Tourist Pitfalls in JERUSALEM (and how to avoid them..)
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0:00 - Intro scammers in Jerusalem
0:50 - Mount of Olives lookout
1:30 - Outside Gethsemane Church
2:03 - Via Dolorosa
2:25 - Restaurant tricks
3:40 - The red string
4:20 - Jaffa Gate
5:02 - Heaven & hell..
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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 had also a similar situation, I was very thirsty and someone gave me and my sister water free of charge
@@granttaylor4762 it was bottled water, from a refrigerator filled with soft drinks
Scammers are all over the world. We must be smart enough not to be fooled by their antics.
I am not scammer😂 I don't know how to steal money from yr account, Jesus teach me how to be generous particularly those are in need😅😅😅.. When someone find me, they cannot touch my account because I already changed and I decided to stay in my side to rest my mind from anything. Once again am not scammer😂😂😂
😂, yeah I am not scammer😂😂 i am a kind like others😂😂
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.
i was in Israel alone as a woman twice and what i learned is to keep looking forward while walking down the alley ways in the old city and don’t make eye contact with the vendors !
Me too ..as a woman I traveled to Jerusalem once a year for years…always wore sunglasses and never made eye contact while in the Old City shopping…did my shopping on Ben Yahuda street…lots of shops there…good prices….good food…
Now I understand why Jesus overturned all of the merchant’s carts and tables. It was likely the $10 cup of coffee and the $25 falafel.
I think one of the biggest scams is actually the taxis. They will offer you a flat fee without the meter. Always request the meter. Generally they charge 2x the price of the meter.
Most common throughout the world.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
In Shenshen the driver using a calculator multiplies the amt. on the meter by the number of passengers
I had experience with highly aggressive scammers there, too! In fact, the two of them, 2 arabic salesmen, followed and threatened me. That day I was a woman on her own. I spotted a group of Border Police men and joined them. That was so effective!!! The scammers were really scared of the guys, left me alone and returned to their shop. That's my tip for other tourists: the heavy armed guys in the pretty grey uniforms are your friends. ;)
If they had grey uniforms they weren’t border police who have green uniforms. Just saying FYI
@@davei8010 No way! The barret is green, uniforms are grey though.
A very interesting video again. 👌
A tip from me. Some of the shops in the old city are very deep. Don’t enter so far that you are cut off from the street. It’s easier for them to pressure you to buy.
I never enter those shops. It's like entering the office in Monty Python sketch "I wish to have an argument" - you're just going in for an ridiculous discussion. If I want to see stuff I go to a museum. If I want to buy stuff, I just do it online. I can "deal" with high-pressure salesmen, but after a while it just drains my energy.
All right, Oren, I will give you a "like" because you are a good man and I reckon an excellent guide. You deserve it. I enjoyed watching your vlogs for a long time and I learn a lot about modern tourism in Israel. If ever someday I visit Israel, I wish you were my tour guide there. Israel and its wonderful and brave people are dear to my heart. Shalom from the Philippines.
I love your videos! I agree with you on the sellers on the Via Dolorosa they are extremely aggressive. You have to just ignore them.
Thank you for the great tips, Oren!
I loved this video! The sense of humor (and philosophical stance) really help!
Thank you for the tips! Most of it applies to traveling anywhere, so it's very useful.
Great video as always, Oren. Thank you.
Another great informative video. Thanks Oren!
At the shuk (central market) also watch out for stalls without listed prices! The covered part of the market has some attractive tourist traps (dry fruit, teas and spices) just make sure the prices are clearly visible
Hello 👋 and thank you for sharing your videos with us I love them. I will one day come to Jerusalem. God bless you 🙏 Rob from Wales UK 🙏 ✌️
So good to see you
Your humorous and philosophical comments make your videos interesting to me. Traveling is not my destiny so I'm sure I'll never see Jerusalem in person, but your videos are always enjoyable. Yalla, bye.
Beautiful video, Oren!
Great video, great sense of humor 😂 keep doing videos😊
Your video's are very powerfull and interesting thank you...from South Africa..
Tip from a friend. When she goes down towards the western Wall instead of giving coins to the needy (they try to "sell" u a red string and a belsing) she gives them sandwiches. I have heard from others that do it too and get a smile back
Thank You Brother Oren for Your useful tipps to protect us in Jerusalem - and the Background Music You choose is Beautiful - GOD bless You and Your Family 🙏 👑🌷🍎💖🍏🌹👑🙏
Palestinian Christians, Orthodox Jews, Hasidic Jews, Haredi Jews, lev Tahor Jews and Neturei Karta Jews are ALL against Zionism, Zionist Jews and against the synagogue of satan state called israhellll :
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Thank you, Oren.
Traveling to Israel next month. Thanks for the wonderful tips.
Thank you Oren for the tips, see you soon.
Oren, thank you for your advice and wisdom! You have wonderful gift from God and you are using it well! Kingdom Blessings
כרגיל, גם כישראלי, תענוג לראות את הסרטונים שלך.
A very good and vital video ❤
Oren. Sorry for shouting Hello when you were Filming/recording the other day. Great to see you. Love the videos and your tour guide which we downloaded before coming to Israel. 😊
When? I was so into the filming I didn't hear anyone
Thanks for info!
בייה
שלום עליכם,
Dear Oyen,
Thank you for making this video and sharing, I hope tourism and pilgrimages have returned to Jerusalem and you are doing well!
Best of luck and hope to see you in Jerusalem as well!
שלום
Always look forward to watching your videos, my plan is to go to Israel in August 2024.
Nice video...thanks for your time and effort
Thank you. Lots of good tips and truths.
Thank you
What if you tied a red string around each wrist before going out? Scam the scammer.
Verry helpfull! Thanks!
Great vid man
I love it - so want to return for another visit.
Excellent videos will definitely get in touch with you if I'm coming on pilgrimage to the holy land greetings and blessings from Bahrain
Thanks!
Seems it is common in the Middle East. I can say "no" to people, but I hate to constantly have to say "no" to an endless stream of people trying to sell me stuff. After a while I just avoid such places, because it just drains my energy to have to do that all the time, and I'm not enjoying where I am anymore.. Those middle-Eastern markets would be beautiful places to visit, but my mouth gets dry from saying "no thank you" all the time LOL.
You have to learn to ignore the sellers and wear sunglasses to avoid eye contact…it works 😎
@@Goldencitygirl yeah.. or just avoid the markets. If I can't enjoy the views of the shops, then what's the point of going there at all..
Places where taxi drivers hang around can be stressful too, but there is not much sightseeing to be done there, so I just keep my head down and pass them by quickly.
@@markrcca5329 …that works too…most of the shops pretty much have the same thing…I have been there earlier in the morning and not so busy…I look from a distance…and avoid showing much interest unless I am…some interesting stories to tell when it comes to shopping in the Old City…I have a few that still bring a smile to my face…my last trip was in 2018…I had a trip planned for 2019…but that changed and I haven’t been back…I do miss the sights and sounds of Jerusalem…I use to go every year to volunteer for a week..and then have time on my own…
Very insightful (the heaven and hell part)
Thank you!
Great advise
My husband and I ordered fresh juice at a stand in the old city. I handed the guy ₪100 expecting to get at least ₪70 back and the guy never handed me my change. My husband wasn’t paying attention and he started to walk away… It was my birthday and I just didn’t feel like arguing… I wish I had at least taken a picture of the stall and gotten it’s approximate address to save others the trouble.
I believe we were in the Arab Quarter and I don’t remember any price list.
Another thing that happens is that shopkeepers will come out and call you “beautiful, “my angel,” etc. in an attempt to lure you into their shops. I’ve had them take me by the hand and try to flirt up a storm just for the sale 🤦🏻♀️
👍🤗😁GREAT TIPS OREN,WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR ….circumstances forbid a visit in person, SO I APPRECIATE AND LOOK 👀 FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT VIDEO 😎💚💚💚 YALLA ,BYE 👋 SHALOM
well, if any of you tour around Mamilla after everything else (or, at Jaffa street occasionally), and you happen to bump into a young street photographer who speaks fluent English too -
that's not a scammer, that's my husband, who will give you a fun spontaneous photoshoot, and you can also book him for a whole one. many tourists have gone by and weren't sorry 🙂
I’ve been visiting Israel now every year for 15 years. Spot on information. I would add if you feel pressured around Yaffa gate goto the tourist information place they are great 👍 I’ll be there in 2 weeks 😊
Vert true! The in formation center is really good
Palestinian Christians, Orthodox Jews, Hasidic Jews, Haredi Jews, lev Tahor Jews and Neturei Karta Jews are ALL against Zionism, Zionist Jews and against the synagogue of satan state called israhellll :
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@@user-ce1kw2ss5f
Zionism????
Muslims are allowed to live and work in Israel.
Christians and Jews arent even allowed to visit Mecca and Medina.
What about that?
Muslims are the last ones to complain about Zionism.
@@user-ce1kw2ss5f
It aren't the Jews forming a nation for themselves.....its YHWH doing that!
The Promised Land.....awesome !!
From history on....God showed His Power through the Jews and their way to the Promised Land.
Christians and Jews respect Mecca and Medina being the Holy places for the Muslims.....
Respect the fact that Israel is the Holy Place for Jews !!!
You can live in Israel....but dont try to take over !!
( while Jews and Christians are not even allowed to visit Mecca and Medina !!)
Sorry guy.....you Muslims are in the wrong !!
@@lotte5173
Why are you poking your nose on christians and snitching into their affairs.
Palestinian christians are against Zionism, Zionist Jews and against israhellll.
Palestinian christians like Orthodox Jews, Hasidic Jews, Haredi Jews, lev Tahor Jews and Neturei Karta Jews because they ALL denounce israhellll.
Sorry, Zionist Jews but it's time for you to go back to your permanent residence to Auschwitz camps to be cremated again by ALL EUROPEANS .
I've heard that there are scammers in Wisconsin, yes you read that right, even in Wisconsin of all places. Thanks Oren.
Love your video
I really enjoy these vedios and wat ro be your follower....writing from Pacific Island of Papua New Guinea
Thank you for calling a Spade a Spade. Shalom to you and all Good People there in Yerushalaim.
Be careful in some of the Tshirt shops, especially in the arab quarter of the old city. Last September one shop owner printed the logo I had chosen onto the shirt and then tried to charge me the equivalent of fifty British Pounds for a shirt worth no more than ten. When I told him I didn't want to pay his ridiculous price he became very aggressive, but I stood my ground and left his store.
Usually, when I am quoted an absurd price, I haggle. Sometimes you can bargain vendors down to a sixth of the first price quoted. Since many stores in the shuk carry the same merchandize, never even engage, until you've surveyed several stores. And, starting to walk out, can often bring the price down quickly. I usually start out in English, then switch to Hebrew, as the haggling becomes more intense.
Palestinian Christians, Orthodox Jews, Hasidic Jews, Haredi Jews, lev Tahor Jews and Neturei Karta Jews are ALL against Zionism, Zionist Jews and against the synagogue of satan state called israhellll :
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Bargaining, great topic. Best tactic is literally saying no, and walking away. Best deal I ever got was 200 shekels down to 50. Many times in small stores, the asking price is merely the max they think they can get away with.
@@deborahfreedman333 if you enjoy that, that's great. I hate haggling. I'd just rather not buy anything at all than have to haggle over it.. Taking pictures is free.
I got a coup of juice for my wife, she tasted and than I asked the price, the guy said to me “50shekels”, $10 dolars for a small cup of juice. I almost returned it, but I payed and Iʼll never buy something there again.
Our guide told not to say “No, thank you.”, just “No!”.
.תודה. חג הודיה שמח.
Great video
Nice to see you again. Have always enjoyed your videos. Our trip to Israel last March was fantastic. They had just opened up for tourist and we were blessed to be able to visit more sites and not have to stand in line and have a very small group that we traveled with(people❤❤❤
15 in our group😅
Shalom!
Awesome video as always! I will be there in a few days!! And, yes, I’m coming from Wisconsin!! 😂
People from Wisconsin enter Jerusalem for free!!
Good to know! 😂😂👍🏾
Lol Oren, thanks for the insights. Will have to check out that Mark Twain book.. I saw my share of scammers, grabbers and aggressive sellers in Jerusalem, and would not even eat in the Old city.. mostly I dislike the general attitude towards visitors, no respect whatsoever especially if you are a women.. ( no amount of clothes seemed to make a difference)
A good price for shwarma (in a pitta) at the moment is 35 shekels, about $10 U.S. hope this helps.
Yup. We experienced the red string and the massively overpriced falafel in the Old City several years ago.
Next year in Jerusalem!
I live in Israel, there are great tips.
Correctie Palestina
@@momak6977 don’t you mean “Balastine?”
Enjoyed your video! I hope to see you when I visit Israel! Shalom! 🇮🇱💕
Shabbat shalom, dear Oren, and thanks as always for a fascinating and helpful video. There are fewer scammers in Wisconsin, but then again Milwaukee had that Jeffrey Daumer, so one is better off in Israel! Eating in the Old City: the lahmajuns on the edge of the Armenian Quarter used to be really good. Be well and all the best.
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"
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Sir, there is an opinion that the wall has been built, not outside the perimeter, but inside the perimeter. Since most people have been exposed to the dead, and have not been purified by the red heifer, they cannot enter temple mount. Therefore, touching the wall can result in entering temple mount on in an impure state.
Secondly, there is also a source that the shechina has never left the western wall. Therefore for that specific area of the wall has maintained It’s popularity as the place to go pray.
Nice video.
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! 😊
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.
Just like the 9USD dirty water hot dog in New York Times Square from the cart with no prices!
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.
May I ask why you spent so long in Germany and what the relationship between Jews and Germans are now
@@lorraineprahm5461 Dear Lorraine, are you asking Oren or me? Quand a moi, it´s easy: I am a German. Regarding Oren, I think he spent quite a time here; but you´ll ask better him. Concerning your second question: For the jewish side I can only say, that as a German you get the feeling, that the Israeli are welcoming you. They suppose - in general - that a German tourist coming to their country will probably hold some sympathies for them. Probably, there might be some Israeli which would prefer not t meet Germans in their country. Personally, my wife, our sons and me never met such people; or, at least, they were too polite. And one of our sons spent a year in Israel, doing some social service there. For the German side: Most of us feel some sympathy with the jews in general and Israel in special. This holds especially with the conservative people, the right wingers, the ordinary chaps. For Israel, with his open patriotism is, seen from European perspective, a conservative, a right wingers country. The lefties have some problems with Israel, as some of them regard Israel as "US imperialists big stick"; nonsense, of course. Others lefties might critize Israel for being militaristic or patriotic; what endears the country to the right, make it difficult for the left. If you ask for antisemitism: This is rather rare among the Germans. For obvious reasons. Some people might have some prejudices (money making and that stuff), but in general: Rather not. A different matter it is with the immigrants from Arabia. Many of them are devoted antisemites; if you see news in TV regarding antisemitic rallyes in germany, it´s worth looking; probably, you wont find many Germans at such occasions.
Oh man! The aggressive begging haredi as you're coming up the stairs from The Western Wall; you have to watch out for them. "Help me buy a chicken for my family!"
Schwarma on a pita - price first! Thanks. I'll be making an aliyah next year as part of a church group, and definitely don't want to be ripped off.
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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.
Wisconsin for your algorithms
Thanks! And wait for the next video...
Hello I was in Israel in August September in 2019 and found the weather too hot for my liking especially in Masada around the dead sea. Please advise what is the best time of the year to visit??? I love Israel very much
Now is a good time. I am flying there Monday for 3 1/2 weeks. Early spring is also good.
August is horrible anywhere you go in the Mediterranean! Spring and fall is one to go also there’s apps so you can check the weather in advance!
Springtime is the most beautiful ( April /Mai ). Nature is green, the rains washed down the dust, it's warm, but not hot.
Just watch the holidays, they bring a lot of tourists and everything is more expensive. ( Pessah, Easter, Memorial- and Independence day )
@@kathidori8504 If you go in spring, check out the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
@@MFPhoto1 Thank you.
And our guide also told us not to let them put anything in your hand, or even on the fanny pack I wore at the time.
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 😉
In one restaurant the English and Hebrew prices were different.
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 🙂
Quite true, only an Indian would know how to wheedle himself out of government imposed taxes too.
Yup...Air India did charm its way into flying over Saudi Arabia enroute to TLV...the first and maybe the only airline to do so 🙂
What is the name of your app?
I just learned Hebrew. The scammers don’t deal with Israelis 😂
I’m supposed to start Ulpan soon… for the 3rd time 😅
@@dontbeaturd763 get a tutor the right one is better than the Ulpans
@@dontbeaturd763 😂
@@dontbeaturd763 Which university ? I was at HUJI
I just cancelled my trip for next week bec of the 2 explosions yesterday ☹️. Stay safe everyone and hoping to visit again sometime next year.
May Jesus Protect you!
Why? It’s as safe as anywhere. If not safer. We’re here for the week. Police and soldiers everywhere. We feel very safe. It’s a wonderful city even late at night.
@@simonhhgtgg i’m with you on that. I highly trust the IDF and the Israeli police. I’ll probably let the tension cool down a bit .
I am leaving this coming Monday for 3 1/2 weeks. With all the mass shootings happening here in the US, as well as increases in anti-Semitic attacks, I don't feel any more unsafe in Israel than here in Maryland. I have a pretty good idea where to and not to go, but then I have visited Israel many times.
The only time I felt that my life was endangered was one time in Haifa. I was in the back seat of a taxi going downhill on a winding road, and the driver didn't seem to think holding onto the wheel was that important. Other than that, I feel safe.
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!
My wife and I experienced a scammer pretending to work at the Church of Dormition. We ended up turning of a street and he insisted on use giving money for being a guide. We gave him some money to get rid of him.
Heaven and hell part is true. thanks to your tips. Apps Purchased
Did you say you had a app ?
I need my foot on His path....
"My name is Legion.... for we are many"
What app do I download
Wait, no Wisconsin?
I know!! Wait for the next one..
I couldnt believe it either, lol.
What is your video on your reaction to nas daily video on Israel Palestine
Where to buy your app?
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Went to Israel last april this year, got the red string in Yerushalem…
Palestina
@@momak6977 no, Israel..
@@mayim97 criminals zionist soon Palestina
@@momak6977 yea, yea bla bla
Its the scum bag sociopaths who have no shame of lying, cheating, or taking advantage of you and at the same time theyre thinking that you better not do any of it to them
Does Israël have ferry connections to Turkey or Greece that you know of ?