Tikva Tours

02/02/2025

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The Israel Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) has introduced the ETA-IL program, requiring travelers from visa-exempt countries (including the US) to submit an online travel authorization before their trip. Starting January 1, 2025, this will be mandatory and will cost NIS 25, about $7.00 per visitor. Travelers are advised to submit the ETA at least 72 hours prior to departure. Once approved, travelers can use automated e-gates at Ben Gurion Airport for border control. The ETA-IL is valid for two years or until passport expiration, allowing multiple entries for up to 90 days per visit. However, it only grants access to the border, not permission to enter or stay in Israel.

01/24/2025

As an Israel Specialist, I was honored to be invited by the Israel Ministry of Tourism to participate in a panel discussion for South Florida travel agents. Alongside my dear friend and colleague, I had the pleasure of sharing insights about Israel, including our favorite itineraries, iconic sights, rich history, and the many activities awaiting visitors on their next trip.

01/01/2025

Wishing you a happy eighth night of Chanukah. We’d love to take you on your adventure through Israel soon.

12/31/2024

Ein Gedi, the perfect oasis to hike in the Judean Desert of Israel

12/29/2024

On this night, the family adventure climbs to the top of Masada where another brave battle was fought to preserve the Jewish people of Israel.

12/28/2024

Follow the Chanukah journey through Israel and see where Chaim Chanukah’s family takes us next.

12/28/2024

12/26/2024

Happy 2nd night of Chanukah

06/02/2024

It’s always exciting when my partners from Israel pay a visit. So many new and exciting changes to making the beloved Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem an impressive choice. One of my long time favorites, the Inbal enjoys a prestigious location in the heart of Jerusalem overlooking Liberty Bell Park and offers views of the Old City. Happy to have Inbal Hotel as a Signature Preferred Partner.
Thank you Murray and Nachum for a fun afternoon meeting.

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12/29/2023

'Hope' or in Hebrew, 'Tikva', so important for survival, so important for Israel.
Shabbat Shalom, May HaShem Bless Am Israel and Bring Our Hostages and IDF Home!

As Israel enters the 84th day of her was on terror against Hamas, 84 days of hostages from Israel being held by Hamas terrorists, as we celebrate the last Shabbat of 2023, it is important we retain our hope and faith for Am Israel.
“HOPE” from Holocaust to Resurrection,” a sculpture by Shoah survivor Nicky Imber. His promise after the Holocaust was to bring beauty to the world and memorialize the Holocaust. This rings so true now as we fight for our very right to exist.
'Hope' or in Hebrew, 'Tikva', so important for survival, so important for Israel.

12/07/2023

Today, Dec 7th marks two significant dates. First, according the Hebrew calendar, Jewish people around the world celebrate the first night of Chanukah.
The story of Chanukah began when the Seceluids (part of the Greek Empire), invaded the Land of Israel in 190 BCE. Long story short, as always, those who sought to ruin the Jewish people were overthrown by a small, untrained band of Jewish men, the Maccabees (Macabim). Their small army became 12,000 men in 166BCE lead by General Judah, known as Judah the Maccabee.
They succeeded in overthrowing the enemies and regaining the holy temple. There was only a small bit of untainted oil left needed to for the light in the temple. This oil was thought enough for only one day, but by a miracle, this pure oil lasted 8 days. Therefore we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah for 8 nights and say “Nes Gadol Hya Sham,” a great miracle happened there.
This year, exactly 2 months the ago in October 7th, another enemy, Hamas, sought to destroy Israel and the Jewish people. As always, we will fight for the right of our precious homeland and our people, Am Israel.
During the lighting of the first candle tonight, we all will think about those still held hostage, of all the fallen civilians and more than 90 brave IDF soldiers and to all of the families personally affected by this war of terror.

From our home to yours, Chag Urim Sameach, Happy Chanukah.

11/17/2023

May HaShem bless Am Israel