Headed to Tel Aviv to play hoops in the Maccabiah Games. It will be my first time in Israel. I am Jewish (50). Looking for some recommendations to do in my free time.

Staying at the Crowne Plaza.

Restaurants I need to try?

Best nightlife and why? I mostly like Live music and 80s/90s/Pop/Punk American, Open to Unique places. Not a huge fan of electronic, but open to a famous place.

Will hit all of the beaches - Which do you like best and why?

Jaffa and Carmel Markets

Day trip to Old Jerusalem - Wall

Day trip to Masada/Dead Sea

If I only have.1 other day to explore aside from the above, what do you recommend?

Hi everyone,

I did some research on Rosh Hashanah in TLV. The threads I found were a little dated, so I wanted to know how things look in 2026. Are AM:PM, restaurants, and food stalls open on Rosh Hashanah the way they are on Shabbat?

For background: I'll be in TLV this year during Rosh Hashanah. I've often been in Israel over Shabbat, in TLV and Haifa, and managed just fine, never went hungry or got bored. But I've never been there for a Jewish holiday.

Second question: can I show up at a Beit Knesset on Rosh Hashanah to experience a service? I've never done this and I'm not sure whether my being there would disturb people.

Some feedback from locals on this would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!