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Jerusalem Wine Tours

June 1st 2011

Tel Aviv Food Tour

June 1st 2011

Be introduced to a wide variety of ethnic cuisines that comprise the contemporary culture of Israeli food

Nachlaot Art Tour

June 1st 2011

Hidden in the enchanting courtyards and allies sit artists quietly creating their next masterpiece.

Jerusalem Revival Tour

June 1st 2011

What was Jerusalem like before it expanded beyond the Old City walls? How did life outside the walls begin?

Dead Sea Relaxation

June 1st 2011

Head to the Dead Sea for a day floating in therapeutic waters – the ultimate relaxation!

Jerusalem Art & Cuisine

June 1st 2011

The Nachlaot Neighborhood, The Jerusalem Market, Jaffa Street- experience the “real” Jerusalem!

Elijah’s Cave

May 31st 2011

In the beautiful world of Haifa next to the beach lies the prophet’s haven. Who was Elijah? Scripture sees him as a prophet, who used this cave to gain strength before returning to defeat the pagans who worshipped Baal. Elijah lived in the 9th century BCE. The Cave was also the location he returned to […]

Israel Festival of Puppet Theatre

May 31st 2011

And you thought your Muppet Show Days were over. Move over Ernie, run along Bert, Jerusalem’s got some puppet magic that will blow the socks out of your entire private Israeli group tour, children and adults alive. This August 14th through 19th is the annual International Festival of Puppet Theatre, brought to you by The […]

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a KITE!

May 30th 2011

Israelis are a grounded folk, not often caught with their heads in the clouds, but come August 23,  you better believe that they are going to be looking heavenward and trying to figure out how to utilize wind velocity to carry their precious kite cargo to the greatest heights possible. Introducing Israel’s Annual Kite Flying Festival […]

Dr. Benjamin Piperno

May 27th 2011

For those looking to travel to Israel should not look further than Shalom Stark. His assistance in the planning phase of the trip was perfect. He works with you and he is very patient. He is able to connect with you and plan the perfect trip for your family based on your interests. The actual trip was pure […]

International Klezmer Festival

May 25th 2011

Klezmer Music, ahhh…… breathe it in. In Tsfat, at the International Klezmer Festival, August 15-17. Three full days of Klezmeritis. Klezmer is the Jewish music that take us back to those past shtetl days, when vacationing in Israel was just a fantasy nestled in the minds and hearts of European Jewry. What happened to the […]

Machne Yehuda Market – aka “The Shuk”

May 24th 2011

The shuk. If you’re traveling in Israel on a private Israel group tour of the hottest spots in Israel, there is no way you are not going to pass through this intense, bustling marketplace in the heart of the heart of Jerusalem, between Agripas and Yafo street. So to be a truly informed Israeli tourist, […]

Israel Wine Festival

May 23rd 2011

Presenting… The Annual Israel Wine Festival in Jerusalem There’s nothing that says a good Jewish time like some a satisfying gulp (or sophisticated swirly) of wine. Gone are the days when Manishevitz was our signature drink. Israel has boosted its wine production to a superior degree, offering its residents and the world, wine that is […]

Useful Pre-Tour Information

May 19th 2011

GENERAL ISRAEL DATA Area: 20,770 sq km Capital: Jerusalem Languages: Hebrew and Arabic Currency: New Israeli Shekel [NIS] US$1 = 3.5/3.4 new Israeli Shekel (nis) Population: 7 million ESTIMATED INCIDENTAL COSTS Newspaper 10-12NIS Water Bottle 6-8NIS Maccabee Beer 20-30NIS Souvenir T-Shirt 30-40NIS Falafel Sandwich 10-12NIS Shwarma Sandwich 25-40NIS WHAT TO PACK? Packing can be such […]

Glenn Beck Israel Rally

May 18th 2011

If you are traveling in Israel this August and want to be a part of the action, be sure to find yourself near the Temple Mount and the Western Wall if you want to witness an unusual gigantic rally being hosted from a member of a prime time US talk show. Glenn Beck, talk show […]

Ancient Cities of the Northern Coast

May 17th 2011

Experience the pearls of beauty that lie along Israel’s coast on this fantastic, fun-filled day tour!

Ayalon Institute – Awesome!

May 17th 2011

Stories of the kibbutzniks that came up with ingenious ideas for how to fortify their homeland are enough to take our breath away. Add in a secret operation underground to make a bullet factory for an upcoming expected war, posing as a bakery, and you’ve got the stuff that wins Academy Awards for its sensational […]

Jordan River Kayaking

May 17th 2011

Do you remember that high moment in Jewish History when the Jews crossed that river with Joshua as their leader, finally stepping foot into the Holy Land? A momentous event, to be sure, complete with Red Sea-style sea- splitting fun. That river was called the Jordan River. Fastfoward in time thousands of years and…….. Does […]

Jerusalem Jewish Heritage

May 16th 2011

Discover the depths of your Jewish roots in this fascinating journey through history in the Holy City.

Masada & Dead Sea Tour

May 16th 2011

Climb to the highest heights of Masada and float in the lowest point on earth in the Dead Sea.

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