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27/02/2025

Nahal Darga or Darjah is a stream of disappointment, located in the north of the Judean desert. In its middle part, in the section called Nahal Mashash-Moravat, refuge caves from the days of the Bar Kochba rebellion were discovered.
The accepted name of the river is translated from the Arabic name ‘Wadi Darjah’, which means ‘river of the step’. This name refers to the many waterfalls, which give the stream a stepped structure. Nahal Darga is one of the most traveled streams in the Judean Desert. The lower part of the stream, in the section called ‘Wadi Darjah’, is considered a particularly challenging route: between the high steps of the stream there are dozens of narrow and long craters, which are filled with high-altitude flood waters, and require immersion and swimming for most of the year.
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24/02/2025

The Hotel Montefiore restaurant is a meticulous French-Asian restaurant, which emphasizes multi-seasonality. The restaurant includes various and beautiful rooms to sit in - a golden bar, a unique library room, and an iconic balcony overlooking the street. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of a beautiful boutique hotel, and is famous for its indulgent brunch.
Photo Credit: Hotel_montefiore instagram account

20/02/2025

Bar’am National Park is a national park and in its area there is a synagogue from the Talmud period, the remains of which are among the most beautiful that were built in this period and testify to the existence of an established Jewish community in the place. Kfar Baram, the name of the Jewish settlement where the synagogue is located, was first mentioned in 1210 by the traveler R. Shmuel B. R. Shimshon and probably followed him in the Mamluk period.
On the site there are two synagogues - a large and a small one, and a Maronite church that is active on holidays and special events.
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17/02/2025

Mizumi is a Japanese restaurant located on the banks of the Sea of Galilee, and some would say that it is the best Japanese restaurant in Israel.
The cuisine at Mizumi is meticulous Japanese cuisine based on local, seasonal and fresh ingredients, alongside ingredients imported from Japan. The dishes on the menu combine side work techniques alongside modern techniques, based on local Japanese dishes accepted in the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in Japan.
Photo Credit: mizumi_sea_of_galilee instagram account

13/02/2025

The Notre Dame Rooftop Cheese and Wine Restaurant Offers the guests not only a breathtaking view of Jerusalem, but also a selection of the best wines and cheeses in the city. This is an ideal place to stop after a day of sightseeing in the city to watch the sunset with a view of the old city and a glass of fine wine or come to have a great dinner. In the place you can find over 40 types of cheeses, and more than 60 wines from all over the world, including Notre Dame’s private label wine. In addition to cheeses and wine, the menu includes starters, main courses and desserts that are homemade.
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11/02/2025

The Associated (Baltimore Federation) Board of Directors trip was something else.

There are different reasons for which someone would come to Israel. When it's with the intent to change the world for the better you feel it.

Proud to take part in this for the "who knows" how many times now 😁

Israel's tourism industry needs you. Israelis need you. When is yours happening?

06/02/2025

Biblical scholar Felix-Marie Abel Gezer The meaning of the name: Gerzim from the Arabic language, in the pronunciation: “Jerez, and it means a depression in a tree, like a canal, cut and chiseled in a sculpture” This name implies that the forest trees of this important center made wooden statues for the Ashra work, as well as photographers of many other idols. A hint of this is found in the parable of Yotam, who standing on the top of Mount Gerizim is compared to the idolatrous people of Nablus. During the parable he began to mention the trees of the Land of Israel and ended with the cedars of Lebanon - the place of the main Canaanite pantheon and the source of the animals that were originally from Lebanon and were distinct woodcutters.
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03/02/2025

Shila is a restaurant that opened 16 years ago, and is considered one of the best restaurants in Tel Aviv. The chef and owner is Sharon Cohen and the kitchen is characterized by fresh ingredients, with many foods from the sea. The restaurant is named after Shila, the owner's dog.
Photo Credit: shila_tlv Instagram account

30/01/2025

It's the time to come to Israel

27/01/2025

Tel Be’er Sheva is a national park located in the area where the Hebron stream meets the Beer Sheva stream. The mound is identified with the biblical city of ‘Beer Sheva’, however some associate it with the nearby biblical city of ‘Sheva’. The earliest remains from the mound date back to the fourth millennium BC (the Chalcolithic period). The mound was abandoned about two thousand years later, during the Bronze Age. It was resettled in the 11th century BC (Iron Age I).The main period represented in the remains found in the mound are the buildings from the 9th century BC built by the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Judah, and the mound was rebuilt three times until it was finally destroyed at the end of the seventh century BC with the Assyrian conquest. The biblical city of Be’er Sheva, to which the mound is attributed, is mentioned several times in the Bible.
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23/01/2025

Ni**od Fortress is an archaeological site from the Hellenistic and Middle Ages, with the remains of a large fortress that was built over the years by the Ayyubid and Mamluk armies. The fortress is located at the peak of a narrow ridge, at the foot of Mount Hermon. The place is declared a national park.
Today the fort is named after the biblical commander Ni**od, however the earliest mention of the fort with this nickname is found in documents from the 19th century during the Ottoman rule in Israel. For many years, researchers believed that the Ni**od fortress was a Crusader fortress that was established in the late 12th century, when the Crusaders controlled the nearby city of Nias. Later studies showed that the fort was first built by the Ayyubids, about a hundred years later. In 2018, a new study found evidence that a fortress was already built there in the Hellenistic period.
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20/01/2025

The 1910 restaurant is located in the historic Hetzer Rishonim complex, in a beautiful space that belongs to the first group of buildings that were built in Kibbutz Degania A. The entrance to the complex reveals a row of pumice stone buildings surrounded by lawns and palm trees.
The concept behind the restaurant was born from the shared love of chef Oded Schurzbard, Alon Hadar and Shahar Hochler - for hospitality, people and food.
1910, is an Italian-Mediterranean restaurant, which on the one hand creates a warm and homely atmosphere and at the same time operates as a tight-knit culinary institution that maintains strict standards befitting a contemporary chef's restaurant.
Photo Credit: Photo Credit: restaurant1910 instagram account

16/01/2025

Chakra restaurant combines a meticulous hospitality experience and a personal relationship that naturally forms between the guests and the restaurant staff.
The restaurant menu changes daily taking into account the availability of raw materials and the season.
Along with a carefully selected alcohol and wine menu, Chakra produces a modern and indulgent dining and hospitality experience. The Mediterranean menu is aimed at a relatively broad common denominator, and offers classic dishes such as a perfect Caesar salad, jumbo shrimp, cheeseburger and more.
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15/01/2025

It's been a while since we had a classic Christian tour and it was so much fun to finally deal with it all again :)

Visiting the churches and feeling the excitement of the Goodmans was such a great opportunity. Hilda & Steve were supposed to land here on Oct 9 2023 and while they were willing to come despite everything that was going on, we felt that back then we could not guarantee their safety. Over a year has passed and we finally got to make it happen for them.

The place of Jesus' birth (Bethlehem), Sea of Galilee and the many churches there, Nazareth, The Crucifixion site (Jerusalem), the Dead Sea and so much more. We got an amazing visit this time. When most aren't coming due to a misconception regarding safety, those who do get a private experience in sites that usually are swarming with people. Just ask the Goodmans if it's safe or not and see what they'll say.

When is yours happening?

09/01/2025

a is the restaurant of chef Yuval Ben Naria. The food there is rich and varied, and the menu is based on a connection to nature and a return to the beginning. The kitchen is built on basic principles such as hunting and gathering and fire as a cooking technique. In the menu you can find different and diverse cooking techniques, as well as a diverse range of raw materials and dishes.
Photo Credit: a_restauranttlv instegram account

06/01/2025

We are always grateful to have old friends visit :)

The Schwartz were here again over Hanukkah and we had a great time together. As I was guiding a different group, Avi was with them for a combination of serious learning, volunteer activities and pure fun in the midst of it all.

It's so wonderful to see tourism picking up again and to witness the trust people put in us to guarantee that it is indeed safe to travel here once more.

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02/01/2025

Ein Kerem is a neighborhood on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The place was inhabited since the Canaanite period; Between the 14th century and the War of Independence, there was an Arab village on the site that was abandoned by the war. New immigrants lived in the empty houses, and today the village is considered a neighborhood of Jerusalem. Even today, the neighborhood still has a rural character, due to its relative separation from the city and being surrounded by mountains, valleys and forests. Ein Kerem is also considered a holy place for Christianity and a place of pilgrimage for pilgrims, since it is known as the birthplace of John the Baptist; There are several churches and monasteries there, which are frequented by many tourists.
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31/12/2024

Today is New Year's Eve!
New Year's Eve is the night when the year changes according to the Gregorian calendar, that is, the night that begins on December 31 and continues on January 1. On this night, celebrations are customary in many countries of the world with parties that culminate at midnight, with the change of the year and it is customary to sign off with a kiss.
Happy New Year!
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The Or Torah Synagogue is a synagogue that was founded by immigrants from Tunisia, and it is also called Djerba synagogue after the large synagogue on the island of Djerba in Tunisia. The synagogue was built in 1955 and the building is covered on the inside with millions of mosaics produced in Kibbutz Eilon. The colors of the stones are natural, and none of them have been painted. All the stones were brought from different places in the Land of Israel. In addition to the mosaics, the synagogue also has about 140 stained glass windows and a dome. It is today, one of the most unique synagogues in Israel and is very much worth your time when you visit. . . . . . . . . . . Video Credit: Instagram page @wanderingisrael

Update on The Israel Situation: I just wanted to give you a quick update on what's been going on in Israel. Earlier yesterday, Hamas launched an unexpected attack on Israel, infiltrating with terrorists and targeting the city of Sderot and nearby areas. The degree of the attack is unprecedented and we are dealing with hundreds of casualties as well as an unknown number of kidnappings. They also fired a barrage of rockets into Israel. As a result, Israel is now taking retaliatory action to regain control. Here is a news links for more details: https://dnyuz.com/.../us-embassy-in-israel-issues.../ Currently, all group arrivals to Israel have been paused until we can assess the situation and make sure we can guarantee the safety of the participants. Our office is closely monitoring the situation, and we are also keeping tabs on updates from the US State Department. We'll be sure to share more information with you in the near future. These events tend to pass quickly and we will advise as the days go by. Thank you to all of you that keep sending messages of support. It is appreciated. Many have asked what they can do to help. One thing to consider is to postpone a trip instead of cancelling. This situation will pass and when the dust settles, Israel will be there once again, stronger and happy to receive you. If you wish to do more, the Lone Soldier organization is a worthy one and here is a link to check them out: https://my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/IronSwordsUrgentAppeal Another trust worthy option is through the following: https://www.jafina.org/crisis-in-israel/ Yet another option is to donate to the wellbeing and rebuilding of the southern communities. If that's more along the lines of what you were looking for, contact me directly at [email protected] and I'll send you the info. Hundreds of Israelis have joined this worthy cause and food packing can be seen on the streets of Tel Aviv. These packets will make their way to people who have been forced to eva

Holocaust Remembrance Eve

Tonight we begin the Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel. This evening will mark its beginning. Tomorrow at 10am (Israel time) we will have a 2 minute siren in which everything in Israel will stop. Yes, all work, conversations and even cars will stop and we will all (hopefully) stand in unity in remembrance of the millions lost during the Shoah (the Holocaust). As I do every year, I will begin a 25 hour fast this evening as my personal way of connecting with the memory of the family members we lost as well as everyone else. The video I've attached is one that I created on this subject and I'd like to invite you all to watch it (it's only 7.5 minutes long) as well as to share this post wherever and with whomever you wish.

Israel is about to announce that we are reopening our gates to incoming tourism. Probably by mid September, so only a few short weeks away :) Now, we know that most of you probably won't be able to come. The Covid-19 issue created a challenging time for international travel as well as tourism. That is why we created the Online Curriculum. Watch this short clip and understand more. Oh, we also just added 17 new videos to our "On Demand" page so check those out as well (link in the first comment below). Last - purchasing a subscription (through the link) would assist greatly in making sure we continue producing more of these and as my birthday is coming up (Sep 18), would also be a really nice gift :) Enjoy...

Online Curriculum - Shai Tours

We have received A LOT of questions in regards to the new Online Curiculum and the video content. I trust this video will answer all of those but should you have any others, I am always happy to answer. Enjoy :) #visitisrael #onlinetour

The Gaza Strip #3- Shai Tours Ecological Tourism

In an attempt to help understand the situation that has been going on in this issue in regards to the #Gaza Strip, #Hamas, #Israel, #Palestinians and #Israelis, We are going to allow all to view the videos we created about Gaza. Watch the third video on the series >>

The Gaza Strip #2 - Shai Tours Ecological Tourism

This video will help understand what has been going on in this issue in regards to the #Gaza Strip, #Hamas, #Israel, #Palestinians and #Israelis. We have created 4 videos in total about the subject (this is the second one) and while you can watch one without the others, seeing all 4 will allow for a more in depth understanding. I am happy to answer all questions on the matter as long as those are polite and posted in a true desire to learn. With that said, any disrespectful, harmful or inappropriate response will be reported and deleted!

The Gaza Strip #1 - Shai Tours Ecological Tourism

Each video we share is designed to allow a better understanding of the situation. This is designed as educational content and we hope it will help understand what has been going on in this issue in regards to the Gaza Strip, Hamas, Israel, Palestinians and Israelis. The first one is what you are watching right now. We have created 4 videos in total about the subject and while you can watch one without the others, seeing all 4 will allow for a more in depth understanding. Normally this would be accompanied by a live presentation that allows an even better understanding as well as Q&A but we are choosing to let you watch it as is. I am happy to answer all questions on the matter as long as those are polite and posted in a true desire to learn. With that said, any disrespectful, harmful or inappropriate response will be reported and deleted. We have created similar content on many other Geopolitical aspects of Israel (Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and more) as well as other subjects completely and you may find additional information about that here: https://shaitours.com/online-curriculums/ #gaza #israelunderfire

Shai Nahon - A quick update

In short - Israel update, Virtual-terrorism & More >> Over the course of the last 10 days, tension has been rising in Israel. What started with a few minor events escalated in rapid succession into absolute craziness. As many of you know, I am in the process of shooting a series in 360 tech at the request of a cable channel in the US. This fascinating new venture sometimes forces me to wander around in areas most dream about. This time though, without a flock of excited tourists following me around. Finally, after a week of rising tensions, Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip have begun launching rockets into Israel. Over 600 rockets have been fired from Gaza at Israel, and more rocket fire is expected in the coming days. The Iron Dome system has been incredibly successful in neutralizing most of those rockets. The Israeli Army (IDF) retaliated by firing precise rockets into Gaza in order to remove the threat. Unfortunately, there were casualties in these events (on both sides). At the same time numerous disturbing incidents have happened in Israel - the best way to describe those would be "attempted lynches". Some of these were performed by local Arabs in Israel (some may call them Palestinians while others may refer to them as Israeli Arabs) but some events were committed by Jews. This situation, as it unfolds, is starting to remind many of the events that happened at the beginning of the last war with Gaza - operation Protective Edge (2014). Needless to say, should the situation escalate further, we may be looking at a new operation/war in the area and those are not good news for anyone. I truly believe, there are many on both sides, dedicated to the peace process and urge them to end the hostilities and return to the negotiations table. Unfortunately, I believe there are many others who have a genuine desire to see this conflict continue instead. May we see true peace in our lifetimes and know no more war. "Nobody in their right mind ever wants war" is

Yad Va Shem museum virtual visit with Shai Nahon

Hi there, Around 20 years ago I became a bit famous due to my decision to have my grandmother's Holocaust number tattooed on my arm. 🌠 I would like to invite you to join me as we Virtually visit Yad Vashem, Israel's Holocaust Remembrance center. 🌠 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- on April 7th at 8pm (Israel time) FREE ONLINE REGISTRATION - https://bit.ly/3u8YDSi ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this session I intend to share my family story using Zoom as well as pre-recorded videos of Yad Vashem. We chose this date as it's the Holocaust Remembrance Eve in Israel and since groups can't come right now due to Covid-19, I wanted to continue doing what I do every year, which is to share my family's story as well as my own. The link provided will allow you to pre-register for free and we will make sure you receive the link to the session. The first 100 to sign up will be active participants so hurry up and join us! FREE ONLINE REGISTER >>> https://bit.ly/3u8YDSi

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In recent years we have planned and executed numerous varied tours. The tours have all been customized to the customer's demands and were built with great care after consulting them in regards to the content delivered, the sights chosen, guiding style and more. We pride ourselves today on being able to plan and execute almost any style of tour you can imagine in the land of Israel and we would love to do it with you.

We can plan the Itinerary, reserve Hotels, Restaurants, Caterers, Transportation (Helicopter, Bus, Minibus or VIP vehicle), Security if necessary and naturally the Guiding itself. If you do not wish to receive the full package from us but rather get only some of the services that is absolutely possible as well.

Whether this is a Business Visit, extended family Bar Mitzvah trip or a small and intimate tour with friends, we would be happy to be at your service and execute your plan in the best way possible.

Curios? Confused? Excited? I would be happy to lead you on a tour that will be custom built to suit your taste, style and interests in Jerusalem or anywhere else in Israel.