# B'Aeretz — Israel for observant travel > Offline travel guide for observant visitors to Israel with religious and logistical information. (iPhone/iPad app by Avraham Egert.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baeretz/id6798906706 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Avraham Egert](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795360680) - Category: Travel, Reference - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-08-24 - Data updated: 2026-10-01 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baeretz/id6798906706/reviews.md ## What is B'Aeretz? B'Aeretz is a travel companion for observant visitors to Israel, built around the questions you actually ask: is this kitchen certified and by whom, what time does Shabbat come in here, where is the nearest mikveh, and can I still get there before everything shuts. It works with no signal. Everything is on the phone — the whole of the Old City with the reception it deserves, a plane, the Judean desert. WHAT IS IN IT • 366 places to see, from the Kotel to Makhtesh Ramon • 221 kosher kitchens, with the certifying body named where it is published • 143 hotels, marked mehadrin where the hotel itself says so • 36 shuls and minyanim, with nusach • 9 mikvaot — address and telephone, deliberately no opening hours • 68 guided walks that read each stop aloud as you reach it • 16 cities: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Tiberias, Safed, Eilat and more SHABBAT AND CHAG Candle lighting and havdalah for wherever you are standing, not for a city you are not in. Yom tov dates are bundled into the app through 2028, so a chag is recognised with no connection. Nothing is listed as open on Shabbat unless it genuinely is, and a reminder will never fire once Shabbat has begun. KASHRUT, HONESTLY Certification is reported as the certifying bodies publish it, and the app says which body — Rabbanut, Mehadrin, Badatz, Tzohar — rather than a badge that means nothing. Where a kitchen's supervision could not be confirmed, it says so and tells you to ask. The teudah on the wall is always the answer. PLAN A TRIP Answer three questions and the app builds a day-by-day itinerary around where you are staying, what is actually open, and how far you want to walk. Pin a day to another city and it plans that day there. Export it as a document, or read it on the phone. ALSO Zmanim, a Shabbat clock, walking routes with the climb shown, neighbourhood guides, a phrasebook, live currency, weather, and what is on this week. NO ACCOUNT. NO TRACKING. There is no sign-up, no analytics, no advertising, and no server of ours. Your location is used on the phone and never sent anywhere. Everything you save stays on your device. B'Aeretz is independent and not affiliated with any rabbinical authority, kashrut agency or government body. Always confirm kashrut against the certificate displayed at the establishment. ## Key features - Offline functionality - Kosher kitchen certification details - Shabbat and holiday times - Mikveh locations - Guided walking tours - Customizable trip planning ## Frequently asked questions about B'Aeretz ### What kind of places can I find in B'Aeretz? B'Aeretz features 366 places to see, including landmarks like the Kotel and Makhtesh Ramon, 221 kosher kitchens with their certifying bodies named, 143 hotels marked as mehadrin if the hotel states so, and 36 shuls with minyanim and nusach. ### How does B'Aeretz handle Shabbat and holidays? The app provides candle lighting and havdalah times specific to your location, not just a general city. Yom Tov dates are included through 2028, and it will not list anything as open on Shabbat unless it genuinely is, with reminders not firing once Shabbat has begun. ### How does B'Aeretz ensure accuracy for kashrut information? Certification is reported as published by the certifying bodies, specifying the agency (Rabbanut, Mehadrin, Badatz, Tzohar). If supervision couldn't be confirmed, the app states this and advises users to ask at the establishment. ### Can B'Aeretz help me plan my trip? Yes, by answering three questions about your stay, preferences, and desired walking distance, the app builds a day-by-day itinerary. You can also pin a day to another city for planning and export it as a document or read it on your phone. ### Does B'Aeretz require an account or track users? No, B'Aeretz does not require sign-up, analytics, advertising, or server interaction. Your location is used only on your device and never sent anywhere, with all saved data remaining local. ### What devices does B'Aeretz support? B'Aeretz is available for iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list. ### Is B'Aeretz free to use? Yes, B'Aeretz is available for free, with no cost to download or use its features. ### Does B'Aeretz have ads? No, B'Aeretz is ad-free. 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