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Renee Halpert - Your Guide to Israel Professional Tour Guide & educator for customized tours in Israel. Versatile and energetic!

30/06/2025

In Hebrew we call it ניקוי ראש - clearing one's head.
Tel Aviv beach & sunset.

Since I was supposed to be flying overseas to visit family today, I don't have any tours booked here in Israel for the n...
18/06/2025

Since I was supposed to be flying overseas to visit family today, I don't have any tours booked here in Israel for the next few weeks. Thus, nothing canceled.
But, last week I led 3 fun tours.
Loved tackling "whatever we can do" in Tel Aviv with the amazing Shulman mother/ daughter team. History, art, architecture, graffiti, start-up and innovation stories... We walked, talked, ate. What a great day!
Then, on Wednesday I led the fabulous 3-generation Kopp clan through the diverse and colourful old city of Jerusalem. Where layers of languages, cultures, religions, clothing, and stones reside.
Plus some surprises:
A spinning marathon was set up outside the Old City walls.
We were hurried out of the almost empty Church of the Holy Sepulcher by Greek orthodox monks and Israeli security to make way for visiting foreign dignitaries. Next to the Western Wall, soldiers were setting up for an IDF unit swearing-in ceremony on the Public Plaza.
No two days are the same in this thriving, most eclectic square kilometer in the world.
Thursday's tour was to Masada & the Dead Sea. Fascinating, hot, stunning, and so very peaceful.

Such a contast to this week. We've been sent to shelters every night. Schools, work, museums, malls closed. But the 'chesed' never stops as we rise to the challenges. I cook for a soldier stationed in my city while someone else cooks for my soldier stationed in theirs.
Praying for a quick return to more peaceful days, and nights.
July tours are still scheduled!

Toronto people....
31/05/2025

Toronto people....

Just finished my busiest week of guiding since before the 7.10.23 Hamas attacks that started the Swords of Iron war.Than...
27/05/2025

Just finished my busiest week of guiding since before the 7.10.23 Hamas attacks that started the Swords of Iron war.
Thank you to all the amazing people who choose to come visit, volunteer and support Israel at this time!
Here's a taste of the amazing week that was...
* Kinneret & Tiberias
* Old Tzfat
* Herodium
* Gush Etzion
* Souther Frontier (the 'Otef')
* Tel Aviv
* Jerusalem, just a few days before Jerusalem Day

Grateful to be on the road & trails again!

30/04/2025

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Israel has many organizations and facilities that advocate for animal rights and protect animals.This week, I visited th...
24/03/2025

Israel has many organizations and facilities that advocate for animal rights and protect animals.
This week, I visited the Primate Sanctuary. For almost 30 years, they have been dedicated to rescuing monkeys, including dozens which were recently smuggled illegally into Israel. They offer family friendly guided visits & educational programs.
Israeli Primate Sanctuary Foundation -מקלט הקופים הישראלי

Masada has never looked so good. Or, absence makes the heart grow fonder! Thanks Sam & Rachel!
03/03/2025

Masada has never looked so good. Or, absence makes the heart grow fonder! Thanks Sam & Rachel!

Desert beauty. Come hike Ein Gedi with me!
30/01/2025

Desert beauty. Come hike Ein Gedi with me!

Ein Kerem. Charm. On the edge of Jerusalem. A village full of spirit, creativity, warmth, and love.
22/01/2025

Ein Kerem. Charm. On the edge of Jerusalem. A village full of spirit, creativity, warmth, and love.

The Kiryat HaMelacha complex in Tel Aviv: Here, you'll find ARTSPACE TEL AVIV "ת"א תרבות" – a "space of experimentation,...
09/01/2025

The Kiryat HaMelacha complex in Tel Aviv: Here, you'll find ARTSPACE TEL AVIV "ת"א תרבות" – a "space of experimentation, knowledge sharing and creation, bringing all artists together." (see https://telavivfoundation.org/initiatives/kiryat-hamelacha-artspace-tel-aviv/)
Behind the doors - dozens of artists' studios and galleries.
On the walls - expressions of loss and hope, pain and power, reflect our current reality.

I have attempted to include the artists' name/signature on each of the photos shared here and have no wish to derive any benefit other than to encourage you to visit for yourselves.

A welcomed change!For much of the past year, I have been leading educational support visits to Israel's southern frontie...
09/01/2025

A welcomed change!
For much of the past year, I have been leading educational support visits to Israel's southern frontier (aka: Gaza frontier, Gaza envelope, "Otef" Aza, Hevel Tkuma, Israeli frontier).
This week I had the privilege of leading Andrea & Stephen from Toronto through "Neve Tzedek", the "White City" and "Levinsky Market" on a gorgeous winter day.
Don't know where these places are?
Join me in Tel Aviv to discover these gems!

Notice to all future visitors to Israel: As of January 1, 2025, all non-Israeli visitors to Israel require a valid Visa ...
06/01/2025

Notice to all future visitors to Israel:

As of January 1, 2025, all non-Israeli visitors to Israel require a valid Visa or ETA-IL approval before entering the country.
See the details at this site: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/
Some countries of origin are visa exempt. Learn more here: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il/eligibilityNational/everyone

Most importantly, we are waiting for you with open arms and open hearts! Enjoy these recent pictures from the spectacular Machtesh Ramon near Mitzpe Ramon, in the Negev desert.
Sending love from Israel!

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