To me there is something indescribably fulfilling about reading the Tanach and then going to the places where it happened. I feel like there is some aspect of the story that you can only absorb by visiting the locations mentioned. Could that be part of why the Tanach gives so much detailed geographic information? On […]
For those who love the Bible, the Southern Hebron Hills region is a goldmine. Many stories from the books of Joshua, Samuel and Kings took place in this region. Unfortunately most of these sites are virtually unknown to most tour guides and never make it in to the itineraries of even the the most devoted […]
Hotel or Bed and Breakfast? When traveling in Israel, most people stay at hotels. There’s something very nice about the convenience of a hotel. But sometimes you want something completely different. Maybe you’re looking for a romantic place to stay for a couples get away, or just would like a more intimate experience of the […]
Many people hear the word Samaritan and immediately think of someone who stops to help a stranger in need as in a “good Samaritan”. But did you know that the Samaritans are actually an ancient people who have been living in Israel for about 2,800 years? It all started when the King of Assyria exiled […]
I’m taking advantage of the lull before Pesach to spruce up the website with some new Israel tour options. Israel Group Tours I’ve begun to create group tours that allow you to join a pre-planned tour and pay per person. This is a great way to see Israel with other people and save money over […]
On Erev Yom Kippur before the holiday begins it’s customary for fathers to bless their children while wearing their Kittel and Talit. This year after I blessed my kids I did a short Periscope broadcast with a Yom Kippur message for my followers. Over a thousand people watched it live! LIVE on #Periscope: Yom Kippur […]
Ori Greenhut, a 7 year old boy from Israel found something amazing this week while hiking near his home. He was hiking with a few friends in the Beit Shean Valley at a site called Tel Rehov. Under a rock he saw something with the image of a person. After brushing off the mud, Ori […]
I recently guided a family of Kohanim to the tomb of the Rambam in Tiberias. Because it is prohibited for Kohanim to enter a cemetery we decided to go around the cemetery to an elevated area which overlooks the tomb of the Rambam to daven Mincha. If you would like to visit the tomb of […]
