Walkabout Israel

23/10/2024

Is a Sukkah on a tree permissible?

01/09/2024

It feels like we failed. It feels like we did not do enough.

I don't know how many more times our hearts can break. Thoughts and prayers are with their families.

Eden Yerushalmi
Hersch Goldberg-Polin
Carmel G*t
Ori Danino
Alex Lobanov
Almog Sarusi

They are all heroes now.

28/08/2024

There are many pictures of stunning architecture I could share from today but this is definitely my favourite pic of the day - Standing in 420yr old Synagogue in Bukhara, my heart is still in very much in Israel with all the hostages and standing here you realise that our story is very much centuries old and will still continue for centuries to come!

27/08/2024

Pic of the Day, Hazrati Imam Mosque, Tashkent, home to the oldest version of the Quran.

05/08/2024

Over the past few months, I have been privileged to start working with CSP - Community Scholar Program, Orange County and tomorrow I will be giving a session online on Israel off the Beaten Track - even if the timing doesn't work out for you, you can always register and then get sent the recording afterwards! Hope to see you online! https://tinyurl.com/45f6tv4n

The latest addition to the Team behind CSP is Gila Gabrielle Levitan - CSP tour guide in Israel - join her session on Israel off the Beaten Track tomorrow! https://tinyurl.com/45f6tv4n

Gila has been living in Israel for the past 20 years, originally from Sydney Australia. Gila led the CSP trip to Israel in November 2022, she has maintained a close relationship with CSP since then and recently also led the Artventure May 2024 tour. Gila can most often be found in unsuspecting places around the country like the reenactment of the Battle of Hattin. Curious about life and little details, over the past few months she has been doing a course in foraging and here she is picking Roman Nettle, in her happy place at the foot of Mount Tabor. Does anyone know where nettle was mentioned in the Bible?

11/07/2024

A succah still standing in Nir Oz, time froze there on October 7, the toys of Kfir and Ariel Bibas are waiting to be played with, the home that Yaffa Hadar was taken from and observing the general destruction - thank you to and for the opportunity to bare witness but also to give the south a hug.

08/07/2024

I have been privileged over the past few days to tour with these beautiful humans from Healing Ink who have come to Israel through to do the work of angels and give Nova survivors, injured soldiers and other survivors of the terror of Oct 7, a piece of hope, by tattooing over their scars and transforming their pain into a badge of bravery.

07/07/2024

Was so fun to go to the reenactment of the Battle of Hattin from July 4, 1187. This was crucial battle between the Crusader army of Guy de Lusignan and the Ayyubid army of Saladin (both pictured). Saladin lured Guy away from his water source at La Sephorie and then encircled him on the plain behind the Horns of Hattin, this set the stage for the Crusaders to lose control for the Holy Land and also the True Cross

03/07/2024

Excited to receive for the 6th year running a Traveller's Choice Award for 2024

27/05/2024

Thank you to and for giving me the privilege and opportunity to guide an amazing group of people through Israel for 9 days. We had unprecedented access to art galleries, museums, curators and artists. We learned that 'art is life' and also ate a lot of delicious food. Israel is a treasure trove of creative, experimental people pushing the boundaries and 'breaking through' - come visit!

27/05/2024

I was privileged over the last 9 days to have unprecedented access to art galleries, museums, curators and poets...was it a dream??? Between the living room of Rachel Korazim where she said 'There are no words" and the final workshop with Victoria Hanna where we found our voice 'mmmhaaa'
- the breadth and depth of the CSP Artventure curated by Shirel Kadambari Horovitz and put together by Via Sabra - Unfolding Israel, was a once in a lifetime experience most of all because of the people that joined us. Thank you to all the participants for being a part of the CSP family. As it was noted at the final dinner, we are stronger together.

20/05/2024

Day 2 of Artventure to Israel. We explored the intersection of community and art through different spaces and galleries. We ate our way through Shuk Talpiot and left satiated - mind and bellies.

19/05/2024

There is nothing better than having the opportunity to take tourists around, open their eyes to the sights and delights that Israel has to offer! Feeling blessed for the opportunity to guide through on this once in a lifetime tour curated by

16/05/2024

Come to Israel to eat with me some Bucharian food

10/01/2024

I am extremely honoured to be guiding an upcoming Solidarity Mission to Israel with Via Sabra - Unfolding Israel. The best way to support Israel right now is to come and visit! I would love to welcome you and join you on a journey of a lifetime!

5:00PM G*ther at the hotel to meet the group and your guide - Say Shehechiyanu to bless the beginning of your journey together in Israel and dedicate your intention to the trip.

31/10/2023

Hi Friends,

As you all know, following the massacre on October 7, Israel is now at war with Hamas and has called up over 300 000 reserve troops including my friend.

All of Israel has been rallying together to rebuild and prepare for the ground attack on Gaza.

The challenge of equipping all these soldiers with everything that they need has been taken on by organisations but also individuals and I have become one of those individuals. My friend's unit's equipment needs updating and I personally can't let him enter over the other side without knowing I have done my best to make sure they have everything they need.

So far I have managed to successfully procure vests and ceramic plates which are no small feat, but they also require helmets and tactical uniforms...

So I am appealing for you to donate anything you feel comfortable with to me personally - I know this is a big ask but please know it will go directly to my friend and his unit.

You can donate to my PayPal: [email protected] or DM me for my Australian or Israel bank details.

18/09/2023

Guiding today in my favourite secret spot in the old city thanks for the photo and to for the opportunity!

13/09/2023

So excited to be a part of this collaboration between and bringing together the best possible talent and adventures on the culinary scene together! DM for more details!!!