Walkabout Israel

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 Gather 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!!!

13/09/2023

So excited to be a part of this amazing collaboration between Kepos Street Kitchen and Via Sabra - Unfolding Israel to bring the cutting edge culinary skills of Chef Michael Rantissi together with the best culinary tour provider in Israel.. this will not be a tour to miss! For more details DM....

Kepos Street Kitchen’s Michael Rantissi is excited to announce his first culinary tour to Israel for March 2024 in collaboration with Via Sabra (Israel). This has been a long time in the making. This trip will introduce people to his history and heritage through food and the diverse and eclectic cuisines that are on offer. Along the way the group will meet some extraordinary chefs, producers, farmers, wine makers and food journalists. And then Michael will introduce you to his favourite cook in Israel, his mum and together they will cook a lunch for you.

If you are interested and would like more information and the itinerary please click on the link in the bio or DM me and we can then connect you with our friends at Via Sabra.

09/07/2023

Today I enjoyed a delicious Bedouin feast in Rahat with , thank you so much for your hospitality...I'm licking my lips and rubbing my belly

05/04/2023

Watching the sunrise over Masada this morning with a group of students...anticipating the holiday season with a heart full of hope for peace in the region...

30/03/2023

Ramadan Kareem... Drenched in rain walking around the Old City today with tourists... I pass by the hummus place I usually go to for lunch in the Muslim quarter but during Ramadan they are closed for sit down meals but make food for the Iftar - breaking the fast each night.

They refuse to let me walk by without filling my hands with all sorts of different types of felafel - felafel filled with cheese, with onion and insist on making me fresh balls to give to my clients for free.. I wasn't eating there today but as I wished them Ramadan Karim... They wouldn't let me walk away empty handed.

I bless them ... Yatik al Afia... (May G-d give you health) and they bless me... Alla Y'afik... They make me smile.

01/03/2023

The Crusader fortifications around Caesarea today were full of green and I couldn't help but take a picture...

01/02/2023

Cooking up something delicious and exciting with chef Michael Rantissi.... Stay tuned!

07/01/2023

Excited to be a part of Via Sabra - Unfolding Israel family this year... Check out this blog I wrote for them!

Gazing out the window while travelling across the Galilee, between the mountains and valleys, the view is punctuated unmistakably by olive groves. From their twisted trunks to their leafy branches, these special trees, which are green year-round, bear a fruit that is treasured for its many uses. Tra...

28/12/2022

Christmas Cheer in Jerusalem by the New Gate has been so much fun this year with a glass of gluhwein while listening to Christmas songs it's hard not feel jolly!

14/11/2022

Art and About with

31/10/2022

Starting a tour with right with a lchaim at Bravdo Winery thanks

29/09/2022

At work today in the Golan Heights, with a view to the Hermon, the eyes of the nation!

02/09/2022

Farm to Table goodness has come to Israel... Eat your way to find this gem tucked away in the small town of Ramat Hasharon, you might walk past it without noticing but do not leave without eating the Schnitzel French toast!

31/08/2022

Over the other side of Jaffa road to the Mahane Yehuda Market is the Ultra Orthodox neighbourhood of Mekor Baruch. The shelter gallery is a type of refuge for local artists to express themselves and also a contact point to provide a medium for curious people to wander in and have an encounter with a sector of society which in general keeps itself closed, thereby providing a forum for meeting through art. The gallery sponsored a street art project next to it where the expression of holiness and it's encounter with the world around can be experienced.

30/08/2022

New puzzle poem by 🏳️‍🌈

24/08/2022

Nothing like a jump in a spring first thing in the morning!

05/08/2022

It's hot in Jerusalem today!!

31/07/2022

So nice to wake up and read such a lovely review from satisfied clients! A visit to Israel truly is a trip of a lifetime! I was so happy to be a small part of their journey, making beautiful memories is what this is all about!

30/07/2022

Thanks so much to the participants of itrek Columbia Business School for sharing this video from when we toured together back in March!!! Amazing memories!!

27/07/2022

Trip up North to the Golan Heights, Safed, and Caesarea!

25/07/2022

Weekend at Masada, the Dead Sea, and the Negev!

24/07/2022

Very honoured to receive a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award for 2022 - only given to the top 10% of tours and experiences in Israel. Thank you so much for all if your support! After such a long hiatus with Corona, it is such a pleasure to be able to tour and take people around Israel - my home that I love. Start planning you trips for 2023!!