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    Nalagaat Center

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    #1 of 46 things to do in Jaffa
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    Retsif Haaliya Hashniya | Jaffa Port, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
    +972 3-633-0808
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    “Unique experience”

    Na Lagaat- translated as 'Please Touch' in Hebrew was an experience way out of our comfort zone and... read more

    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Momofmessworcester
    “Pitch dark restaurant, lovely staff”

    My sister and I went to the restaurant together. You arrive and you order your food before you go... read more

    Reviewed March 3, 2018
    Revi P
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    The Nalaga'at ("please touch" in Hebrew) nonprofit center is a stage for arts and culture that promotes an equal dialogue and leads to social change, with the belief in the human spirit and its ability to touch and to make a difference. The center is home for: - Nalaga'at Theater - home to the only deaf-blind theater groups in the world. - Blackout Restaurant - where blind and visually impaired waiters accompany the guests to a meal in total darkness. - Kapish Event Center - where deaf and hearing impaired waiters invite the guests to communicate in sign language. - Workshop Center - glimpses to the world of deaf and blind people through once in a lifetime experiences.

    About Nalagaat Center

    The Nalaga'at ("please touch" in Hebrew) nonprofit center is a stage for arts and culture that promotes an equal dialogue and leads to social change, with the belief in the human spirit and its ability to touch and to make a difference. The center is home for: - Nalaga'at Theater - home to the only deaf-blind theater groups in the world. - Blackout Restaurant - where blind and visually impaired waiters accompany the guests to a meal in total darkness. - Kapish Event Center - where deaf and hearing impaired waiters invite the guests to communicate in sign language. - Workshop Center - glimpses to the world of deaf and blind people through once in a lifetime experiences.
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    241 reviews
    • Excellent82%
    • Very good14%
    • Average3%
    • Poor0%
    • Terrible1%
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    “blind actors” (21 reviews)
    “blackout restaurant” (29 reviews)
    “total darkness” (17 reviews)
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    Hours Today: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
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    Retsif Haaliya Hashniya | Jaffa Port, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Unique experience

    Na Lagaat- translated as 'Please Touch' in Hebrew was an experience way out of our comfort zone and we loved it! We opted for the show and dinner combination. The show featured actors who were all blind and most of them deaf as well. I...More

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    Reviewed March 3, 2018
    Pitch dark restaurant, lovely staff

    My sister and I went to the restaurant together. You arrive and you order your food before you go into the actual restaurant which is pitch dark. You are led into the restaurant by a blind waiter, some of the other people ended up sitting...More

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    Reviewed December 27, 2017 via mobile
    Unique experience

    It gives a unique opportunity to understand some of the difficulties that disable people need to face with day by day.

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    Reviewed December 20, 2017
    Restaurant completely dark

    Served by blind waiters. Excellent food. You choose what you eat before going in. One should experience this new adventure.

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    Reviewed November 26, 2017
    A concert in the dark

    This certainly is a special place to make one understand the handicapped. We came and enjoyed a music concert in the dark- it certainly makes you more aware of the sounds, as you do not see (much).

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    Reviewed November 25, 2017
    Something Different

    Enjoyed an evening show and late night dinner....such a nice experience. Unfortunately, English subtitles for the performanc were not available, but you could still understand the story. Dinner in the dark was fun and certainly a unique experience! I recommend the salmon which was very,...More

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    Reviewed June 27, 2017 via mobile
    Incredible!

    We came to watch the Play: Not by Bread Alone. A very emotive and inspirational play, we loved it! After the play we had the chance to interact with the characters whose are blind, deaf or mute. Loved it!

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    Nalagaat, Marketing Coordinator at Nalagaat Center, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2017

    Hey Chanzi55, Thank you for the review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the play and would love to host you again in the future. Jonathan

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    Reviewed June 8, 2017
    Between light and darkness....

    To balance the many excellent reviews of the dinner and/or play experience posted here, I'd like to add that Na L'gaat ("Please Touch") also offers workshops. This was our first activity after our group of 30 arrived in Israel. We drove straight to Na L'gaat...More

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    Nalagaat, Marketing Coordinator at Nalagaat Center, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2017

    Hello, We are glad to hear that your group had a positive and meaningful experience in our workshop center. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests. Thank you, Jonathan

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    Reviewed May 17, 2017 via mobile
    must stop in Israel

    when I was invited, I was quite sceptic but when I came it was stunning Israel is not famous for sensativity but Na Lagat make you to be sensitive to life and other people. in short it touched my heart in a unique way no...More

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    Nalagaat, Marketing Coordinator at Nalagaat Center, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2017

    Thank you Moti, It was our pleasure to have you as our guest. Jonathan

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    Reviewed May 16, 2017 via mobile
    Awesome

    What an incredible place and what beautiful people. Challenges the way you look at life in general and has you walking out feeling so many different emotions. We saw Through the Spirit and it was a magnificent show! I now want to see the other...More

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    Nalagaat, Marketing Coordinator at Nalagaat Center, responded to this reviewResponded July 16, 2017

    Hello, Thank you for the positive review. We are glad to know that you had a meaningful and life changing experience in our center. We would love to host you again in the future. Jonathan

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    Christine C
    May 21, 2018|
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    Response from Danny S | Reviewed this property |
    Shows are usually in Hebrew. I suggest you find tje Englisg web site for Nalagaat and contact them by email.
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    April 30, 2018|
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    Response from Danny S | Reviewed this property |
    If he has passience to sit during the show and not afraid iof darkness. Does he go to other non children shows?
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