July 21st 2014
Having returned to the U.K. after having a fantastic holiday visiting Israel I feel I must write congratulating Meni Tzabari, our tour guide. He was exceptional in every way: He was so knowledgeable and made it his business to ensure we all understood all he was explaining to us – he had the patience of […]
July 21st 2014
My mom, step-father, two sons (14 and 12) and I went on the Shalom Jewish Heritage Tour and were so fortunate to be part of a larger group led by tour guide, Meni Tzabari. Meni is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Israel, and shared his love of this beautiful country with humor and fun. He […]
July 21st 2014
My family and I just returned from a 10 day Jewish Heritage tour and we had a great time. Shalom Israel did a terrific time with booking and itinerary. The schedule was on point! I can not say enough great things about our guide, Meni Tzabari. You can feel the love, passion and dedication he has […]
July 21st 2014
Just finished a 6 day Jewish Heritage Tour with Shalom Israel Tours and it was wonderful on all accounts. Our guide Meni Tzabari was smart, knowledgable , caring and fun! Shalom from Shalom Israel tours was thoroughly accommodating and even sent us a basket of goodies on our last day, I would highly recommend this experience!
July 21st 2014
My family and I recently had an 8 day guided tour of Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee area, the Jordan Valley, Jerusalem holy sites, Masada and Dead Sea among other sites in Israel. Our guide, Meni Tzabari, was completely dedicated to ensuring we had as great an experience as possible. He was personable, well informed, […]
July 21st 2014
On our recent trip to Israel we were guided and escorted by Yehuda Leket. He traveled with us through Jerusalem, the Golan Heights, and Tel Aviv. He was delightfully informative and expert in every aspect of our visit. He was attentive to our needs and aware of the topics of interest to us. In Jerusalem, […]
July 16th 2014
Also known as the Wadi el-Mughara Caves, The Nahal Me’arot Nature Reserve consists of four caverns believed to have been inhabited by humans for over one million years. The four caves on the nature reserve are known as Me’arat HaTanur (the Oven Cave), Me’arat HaGamal (the Camel Cave), Me’arat HaNahal (the Stream Cave) and Me’arat […]
June 28th 2014
Three Zionist siblings – Aharon, Sarah and Rebecca Aharonson – served as the secret leaders of a major underground civilian organization that operated in Israel during World War I. They called their organization N.I.L.I., which is a Hebrew acronym for the phrase “netzach Yisrael lo yishaker,” words that come from the Book of Samuel and […]
June 28th 2014
If you’re looking for some natural charm and a glimpse at a wetlands wonder, take a drive up to the En Efek Nature Reserve near Haifa. This nature reserve is home to a wide variety of seldom-seen waterfowl such as pelicans, cranes, grey herons and pygmy cormorants. The birds make their appearances mostly during the […]
June 28th 2014
Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, had a dream to make the southern deserts of Israel bloom. The Yatir Winery, a fulfillment of that dream, lies in the midst of the largest planted forest in Israel on the northern and western edges of the Negev. Founded in 2000, Yatir has produced a bottle of wine […]
June 28th 2014
From slingshots to tanks, the area surrounding Yad L’Shiryon at Latrun has sure seen it’s share of military tools. Several Biblical and otherwise historic battles have been fought in the Ayalon Valley, the lowlands between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Joshua and Judah the Maccabi fought their enemies here. Crusaders and British Mandate forces established fortresses […]
June 20th 2014
There’s wine, and then then there’s pomegranate wine. The Rimonim Winery in the Upper Galilee specializes in making wine from pomegranates instead of grapes. Rimon is the Hebrew name for the pomegranate, and this winery works with 100% pomegranate ingredients and zero added sugar. The Rimonim Winery also produces pomegranate oil that is believed to […]
June 20th 2014
One of the ways that the boutique Agur Winery distinguishes itself from the other craft wine brands of Israel is by focusing only on blended wines. During your visit to Agur, you will not only learn about their distinctive line of wines, but also about the particular vineyards in which the grapes were nurtured. The […]
June 20th 2014
Past meets future at the Shiloh Winery, a modern winery that flourishes from its ancient, Biblical roots. Biblical traditionalists believe that the area upon which the Shiloh Winery plants and harvests its grapes was bestowed by the patriarch Jacob as an inheritance to his beloved son Joseph, and the sages teach that Shiloh is worthy […]
June 20th 2014
The coastal waterscape known as the Taninim Nature Reserve is named for the crocodiles that used to populate the area. Many generations ago, the nearby Kebara swamps were apparently crawling with these notoriously dangerous reptiles. Don’t worry, though. The last time a crocodile was sighted in the area was 1912. The two highlights of the […]
June 20th 2014
Benjamin was the youngest son of the Biblical patriarch Jacob and the Biblical matriarch Rachel. His tomb, called Kever Binyamin in Hebrew, is covered by a small building with a domed roof. Today, its location, on a small plot of land between two highways, is incongruous with its urban surroundings. Although many consider Binyamin’s burial […]
June 20th 2014
Castel Winery, also called Domaine du Castel, is an exclusive winery. The Ben Zaken family is careful to complete every step along the way according to the very highest standards. Castel only hosts visitors in groups up to six at a time and all arrangements must be made in advance. Castel Winery produces only three […]
June 20th 2014
Start with a group of observant Jewish immigrants from France. Add the geographic location of Kiryat Arba, overlooking Hebron’s Ma’arat HaMachpelah, the Cave of the Matriarchs and Patriarchs, where grapes have grown for thousands of years. Combine these elements with the most modern winemaking equipment. Add it all together, and you have the Noah/Hebron Heights […]
June 20th 2014
The Mount Odem Winery was founded in 2003 by the Alfasi family with the goal of establishing a thriving family business in the Golan Heights. Given the Alfasi family’s love of wine, a boutique, family-owned winery was a natural business decision. Located on Odem Forest’s Moshav Odem, also home to the Alfasis, the Mount Odem […]
June 20th 2014
Are you an early riser, looking for a one-of-a-kind experience while visiting Israel? During the grape harvest season of July, August and September, the Gush Etzion Winery offers a program called Harvesting at Dawn. Visitors, including families with children, can participate in picking grapes from the winery’s nearby vineyards. Hands-on harvesting activities are coupled with […]
