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  • in reply to: Girls' seminary in Israel #985910
    nanny
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    Hi!! I’m in Ateres now, and it sounds pretty good for what you’re looking for. It’s actually similar to Kesser Chaya in a way just more out of towny. Girls are very nice and frum and friendly! It’s very BY, girls don’t listen to non-Jewish music or have any internet access (I’m just out of sem now so I got access to a computer) and don’t worry about academics, we have 3 tracks and everyone finds their place!! And one thing i likes about them is that they don’t accept girls based on grades at all, they have one common denominater in ALL the girls here: we are all looking to grow (WITHOUT exception) and tznius is not a problem here!! to me it sounds like that’s what you’re looking for! I’d be glad to help with any more questions 🙂

    in reply to: Israeli shopping websites #970352
    nanny
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    Thanks everyone.

    I hear Israel is a pure rip off though, so could you please recommend a department-store type of place that has good prices which isn’t hard to get to from Ramot.

    Thanks.

    in reply to: Can someone explain to me why day camp ends at 12:00 today? #966044
    nanny
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    Haha! +1 to 147!

    in reply to: Can someone explain to me why day camp ends at 12:00 today? #966040
    nanny
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    I don’t know about you, but for me Tisha B’av is a meaningful, yet tiring experience. We need to rest up for tomorrow, and cook a meal for tonight 🙂 I think it’s very reasonable to end at 12 today.

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951259
    nanny
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    Don’t worry 🙂 I don’t have texting in America and don’t plan on having in seminary.

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951251
    nanny
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    Gamanit, kosher phones block off the text. That’s why it’s “kosher.”

    And my sem allows us to have any company we choose. So I got an Orange kosher plan the other day. The kosher phone that they offered DIDN’T HAVE A STAMP. So I didn’t get it.

    Maybe I’ll ask a previous sem girl if I can borrow/buy off her kosher phone.

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951244
    nanny
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    Okay. My seminary just replied that it must have a stamp on it.

    Now the question is, where to find?

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951236
    nanny
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    Right, I also just came back from Optique Elegance and got a kosher sim card. The monthly price is amazing! So my seminary said that a kosher phone has a kosher certification stamp on it. They do sell a kosher phone at Optique, for $45, however it didn’t have any certification stamp on it (yet still it was called kosher). I didn’t get it though, because we have a perfectly good phone at home that’s from a million years ago (like one of those nerdy flip phones with a tiny screen and just numbers)that I could use- which obviously also doesn’t have a stamp on it…

    I don’t think its worth getting the kosher phone they sell since anyways it doesn’t have a stamp so who knows if they would allow it!

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951220
    nanny
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    Probably, however if there’s an alternative that accomplishes the same goal, why not?

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951216
    nanny
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    Uhh, yeah. I’m not getting internet on my phone for a reason.

    in reply to: Kosher phones and seminary #951214
    nanny
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    I’m not getting a data or texting plan, just calling. But I don’t see the difference between a basic phone with no texting or data and a kosher phone. If your phone looks like a kosher phone, (being that its not a smart phone,) would they care? Kosher phones are more expensive than any of the old basic phones you’ll find.

    I tried emailing my seminary, but it just takes so long to get answers from them…

    in reply to: seminary 2013 spreadsheet #939930
    nanny
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    I remember there was a case… It was a bit strange 😉

    in reply to: seminary 2013 spreadsheet #939925
    nanny
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    Ehhh… maybe? You’re not from the States?

    Girls from England and Israel for sure do, so perhaps South Africans as well?

    in reply to: Anyone With An Original Voicemail Message? #1193519
    nanny
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    This is Mrs. Crane and I’m pretending I’m not home.

    I wish you pesky little kids would just leave me alone.

    I know you called to say at being cruel I’m number one,

    or to whine about your homework, or to cry ’cause school’s no fun.

    So, to answer all your questions: No, I do not think I’m cruel.

    Yes, you have to do your homework. No, you can’t have fun at school.

    And parents, you’re no better ’cause you’re driving me insane.

    If you’ve raised a really rotten kid, don’t call me to complain.

    I don’t care if you think I’m mean, or dumb, or just a bore.

    So, when you hear the beep, hang-up, and don’t call anymore.

    in reply to: seminary 2013 spreadsheet #939922
    nanny
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    Its for seminary girls only. It’s not a public thing, so you won’t find it on google. Do you go to camp? email your friends from camp, school, etc. They should have it! Girls from Baltimore, Denver, Brooklyn, really all over, post on there. Good luck- and I wish I could help you further without exposing the link to the public 🙁 (because we have had prankers before, we just don’t want to have to deal with it.)

    in reply to: Darchei Binah 2013/14 #939772
    nanny
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    Have you ever heard of the seminary spreadsheet? It has names of girls going to every seminary and is the cutest thing in the world- like there are different pages for like packing lists and flights… I spend like way too much time on there 😉 I don’t want to post the link on here bec. it’s supposed to be for 2013-14 seminary girls only, but ask around- its gotten around to so many people- all over America! someone you know must have it and will forward the link to you 🙂

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939587
    nanny
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    I’m trying to find information about this but as of now I’m not being so successful. Can someone please help? Apparently a portion of Swiss is operated by Elal, so I guess I could get Elal security flying Swiss? Is that about every Swiss flight to Israel? Or specific ones? And if specific, how can I make sure that that’s how my flight will be?

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939584
    nanny
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    oh yeah- sorry abcd2. I meant simcha613.

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939581
    nanny
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    So I could get Elal security while flying Swiss?

    You said “sometimes,” so how do I know if that will include my flight?

    And abcd2- being that I’m in 12th grade and not yet working and all, I don’t exactly have $500 maiser to give. (I wish I could earn $5,000 during the summer :))

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939578
    nanny
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    Yeah, but would you spend an extra $500 on that?

    @Gamanit- “some Swiss flights are carried by Elal for the first leg from Israel, so you go through regular Elal security.”

    What do you mean? How does that work?

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939576
    nanny
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    That’s because they are Jewish. Non-Jewish airlines don’t have to be shomer shabbos…

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939573
    nanny
    Member

    Oh, well than maybe she was misinformed. Or maybe through a travel agent its different?

    You flew Swiss to Israel? How was?

    Anyway, I still wouldn’t fly Turkish if I were you, it’s scary.

    in reply to: Elal VS. Swiss #939570
    nanny
    Member

    I spoke to a travel agent, and she said that she’s not 100% sure, but she thinks that if you get tickets now Swiss might allow a second bag (but want to change their policy soon to one bag only).

    And Swiss does have direct flights. Personally I wouldn’t want a stopover- it’s too tiring. So I would just take a direct flight from say, JFK to Tel Aviv.

    ah talmid, what are you trying to say? I personally wouldn’t know of these things, I didn’t look so deeply into it…

    All I want to make sure of is that it’s 100% not to worry about and I would get there safe and sound.

    in reply to: Why does packing have to be so hard? #936687
    nanny
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    You could give them to me!! 🙂 With the new 1-luggage rule I’m gonna need everything anyone could give me! 😛

    in reply to: Kiruv Problems & Solutions #936395
    nanny
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    What do you mean speak strongly against not-frum?

    in reply to: Everyone Must Answer: Your Favorite Song #1032856
    nanny
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    K’dai, Yaakov Shweky, cry no more

    in reply to: Want to move from out of town community to New York… #936502
    nanny
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    That sounds like an amazing idea! If you still want me to call the lady please let me know.

    in reply to: Want to move from out of town community to New York… #936448
    nanny
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    snowbunny- my past post didn’t go thru, but I will try to let you know.

    in reply to: Day Camp Options #936147
    nanny
    Member

    I’m sure they have it all figured out. I could tell them to tell you about it themselves on Yeshiva world.

    in reply to: Day Camp Options #936145
    nanny
    Member

    Very true 😉 just putting it out there.

    It happens to be that I’ve seen these girls as counselors and they were the most amazing ones there. And it’s an option to those who don’t want to pay as much.

    in reply to: Kiruv Problems & Solutions #936388
    nanny
    Member

    WOW! great ideas everyone! please, go on!

    in reply to: Want to move from out of town community to New York… #936433
    nanny
    Member

    I’m so sorry! 🙁

    I know someone who takes girls in a lot. I can ask her if you want.

    We do not post contact information for individuals.

    in reply to: Want to move from out of town community to New York… #936431
    nanny
    Member

    Is this for next year? You might be able to find an assistants job in an office maybe in Manhattan or something.

    in reply to: Want to move from out of town community to New York… #936428
    nanny
    Member

    How much are you willing to spend?

    Maybe you could just find a family you could board by?

    in reply to: Day Camp Options #936142
    nanny
    Member

    For what age? Sometimes they have separate ones for older and younger girls. And are you looking for a big established daycamp only? I know girls (HS grads) who are making day camps this summer with activities just as good as big day camps and charge half the price! If your interested I could give you several numbers.

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932946
    nanny
    Member

    Hi guys, thanks for your advice! iyH I’ll be in Ateres next year!

    in reply to: Darchei Binah 2013/14 #939753
    nanny
    Member

    Yeah, like half my grade 😉

    overall very nice, cute girls.

    in reply to: Keser Chaya 2013/14- INFO PLEASE!!! #928588
    nanny
    Member

    If that’s the case, definitely go! I don’t know you though so maybe describe what type of place you want?

    in reply to: Keser Chaya 2013/14- INFO PLEASE!!! #928584
    nanny
    Member

    They are supposed to have a great crowd! I was about to apply there and didn’t at the end and now I’m regretting it!

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932942
    nanny
    Member

    Thank you! you got into where? Also both? Very cute!! I have a good friend going to Mechon Raaya so I’m gonna visit often and perhaps meet you, if I figure out who you are by then, lol. Hatzlacha to you too.

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932940
    nanny
    Member

    thanks again :)since you seem to know a lot about both, could you pinpoint any specific differences between Ateres and Seminar?

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932938
    nanny
    Member

    Thanks, snowbunny3318! When you were hanging out in Seminar, did the girls seem a bit New-Yorky to you? Do you know anything about the academics in Seminar?

    in reply to: Machon Raaya and Seminar�Info Please #934301
    nanny
    Member

    Yeah, its true. Sternberg is very into Seminar. GO STERNBERG!!

    in reply to: Machon Raaya and Seminar�Info Please #934296
    nanny
    Member

    Oh that’s cute- I know someone who went that year!

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932936
    nanny
    Member

    Thank you! Are the classes tracked? What type of schedule did you have? Did you have free time?

    in reply to: Machon Raaya and Seminar�Info Please #934294
    nanny
    Member

    Mazal tov! How about Seminar?

    OOM- what year did you go?

    in reply to: Ateres vs Seminar ;) #932934
    nanny
    Member

    Thanks! 🙂

    PS. About Seminar, is it very academic? what type of subjects do they have? (Also compare to Ateres if possible.)

    in reply to: Saying Good Shabbos To Passerbys #1010750
    nanny
    Member

    All I know is that whenever I was greeted with a “gut shabbos” from a guy who was either an older teen or 20’s, it wasn’t coming from just… ahavas yisroel. Let’s put it that way.

    But if you’re not referring to people close in age like that, It should be fine.

    But either way, don’t ignore! You don’t have to say Gut Shabbos to everyone, but if someone greeted you, you should greet them back. THAT’s where politeness comes in.

    in reply to: Seminary Help! #930151
    nanny
    Member

    I know a lot of girls who applied to DB this year (like half my grade). Its a big mix. I know they have the most amazing teachers! They are known for that. Girls come out very much “grown up” than when they went in. About the non-Jewish music, I do know some girls who applied there who don’t listen to it, but most girls (according to who I know applied) do- but that doesn’t mean she has to be influenced by it. A nice number of girls who went in listening to non-Jewish music came out not. And as I said, its a big mix, so I’m sure she could find her crowd and be perfectly fine.

    in reply to: Seminary Help! #930147
    nanny
    Member

    candy613- Ateres and Ateret are 2 separate places…

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