Yes, we are still going to Israel

Some nitty gritty details...We are on a fight September 13th to Israel from NY and will leave Dallas +/- on the 9th. We will have a Vonage number, my current cell, which will be a local call for anyone in the Dallas area. While the situation is not perfect in Israel, from speaking to our friends, family and others, its not so bad. People are concerned and take precautions, but Israelis are unfortunately accustomed to threats. We will make careful choices and avoid certain areas sometimes. As my Mom says (and many others), "take each day as it comes." If anyone has suggestions or information about the following...please pass it along (we are researching, but maybe you know something I don't): places to live getting a car employment opportunities/contacts cool places to see/eat/do...