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Night Spectacular in Jerusalem

September 18th 2010

Here is an opportunity for you to combine your passion for Jewish history and archaeology with music, art, and lights, all at the Tower of David Night Spectacular.Located in the Tower of David’s courtyard, you’ll experience a breathtaking sound and light show – complete with pulsing music, the story of Jerusalem, and some really cool […]

The Best Places to Buy Your Lulav and Etrog in Jerusalem

September 18th 2010

Shavua tov – we hope you had a good Yom Kippur fast and that your new year is off to a splendid start! Sukkot is right around the corner, which means you better act quick if you want to score the nicest lulav and etrog on the block! There are a number of places to […]

Hatzalah’s Gala Evening

September 14th 2010

Check the advertisement we’re placing in magazine printed for Hatzalah’s Annual Gala, it’s awesome!

Shana Tova – Happy New Year

September 14th 2010

Shalom Israel Tours is officially in business!

It’s been a long time coming (it’s year 5771 after all), but our website is ready to launch and we are providing amazing tour services in Israel.

Jerusalem’s Old City

September 14th 2010

Jerusalem’s Old City contains the Jewish Quarter, HaRova HaYehudi, as one of the four quarters making up the Old City. The Jewish Quarter is home to many synagogues and yeshivas, and is rich in history, dating back to the 8th century BCE. Though taken away from Jewish control in 1948, during the 1967 war, the […]

Zippori National Park

September 13th 2010

What was once home to over 40,000 people, including rabbis, Romans and Hellenized Jews, is now a vast archeological site at Zippori National Park in the Lower Galilee. The great Jewish court known as the Sanhedrin was located in Zippori and her most important resident was Rabbi Judah HaNasi, compiler of the Mishnah, a central […]

Yechiam Fortress National Park

September 13th 2010

Yechi’am Fortress National Park is a crusader fortress located in the Galilee, about 20 minutes from the city of Nahariya. The fortress was built by the crusaders in the 12th century and destroyed in 1265 by the Baybars. In 1946, Kibbutz Yechi’am was built in its place and they used the walls of the fortress […]

Monfort National Park

September 13th 2010

Three reasons why you should consider visiting Monfort National Park in the Keziv Stream Nature Reserve:   You’ve been to Israel before and seen all the must-see destinations. You’re traveling with pre-teens and young adults. You’d really enjoy the freedom to wander around ancient ruins, not just see them from a distance.   About 22 […]

Tzfat & Meron Sites

September 13th 2010

TZFAT & MERON TOUR SITES Holy City of Tzfat (Safed) Tzfat Artists Quarter Ancient Synagogues Mount Meron

Holy City of Tzfat (Safed)

September 13th 2010

Tzfat is one of Israel’s four holy cities; it has been considered the spiritual center of Kabala (Jewish mysticism) since the 1600s. There are three major reasons why people visit Tzfat today – to explore the historic sites, to immerse oneself in the spiritual environment, and to go hiking or camping in the scenic, mountainous […]

Mount Meron

September 13th 2010

Mount Meron is the second tallest mountain in Israel (1,209 meters) and the largest nature reserve in the Galilee. Trek up to the peak of Mount Meron for an amazing view of Tzfat and the surrounding areas, perfect for sunsets. The town of Meron is located on the slopes of the mountain, right next to […]

Tiberias & Jordan Valley Touring

September 13th 2010

TIBERIAS & JORDAN VALLEY TOUR SITES RamBam, Rabbi Akiva, Rabbi Meir Baal Haness Beit Shean Kfar Kedem Cruise on the sea of Galilee

Cruise on the sea of Galilee

September 13th 2010

Take a day cruise on the Sea of Galilee. Visitors will enjoy the gentle rocking of the waves while sprays of water come over the boat and feel refreshing. Visitors can look overhead and see the seagulls or below into the water and see the vast amounts of St. Peter’s Fish, which is local to […]

Tel Aviv & Jaffa Tour Sites

September 13th 2010

TEL AVIV & JAFFA TOUR SITES Independence Hall Diaspora Museum (Beit Ha-Tfutsot) Palmach Museum Azrieli Observatory Tel Aviv Museum of Arts Dizengoff St., Shenken St. & Rothchilde Ave Carmel Market Nachlat Binyamin Arts & Crafts Fair Tel Aviv Port Tel Aviv – Jaffa Promenade Jaffa Flea Market Old Jaffa Port

The Diaspora Museum

September 13th 2010

Beit Hatfutsot: The Museum of the Jewish People’s mission is to tell the 4,000 year-old, worldwide story of the Jewish people. In 2005, the Israeli government passed a law defining Beit Hatfutsot as The National Center for Jewish Communities in Israel and Around the World. Every visit to Israel is, by definition, an encounter with […]

Azrieli Observatory

September 13th 2010

The Azrieli Observatory is located on the 49th floor of the Azrieli building on Menachem Begin Street in Tel Aviv. This observatory is situated at the apex of the Middle East’s largest commercial center and a very popular shopping center. This observatory overlooks the entire Gush Dan region, from Hadera in the north to Ashkelon […]

Tel Aviv Museum of Arts

September 13th 2010

The Tel Aviv Museum of Arts is Tel Aviv’s largest museum. Established in 1932, this museum contains an inclusive collection of contemporary and classical art, a youth wing, and a sculpture garden. The museum houses both permanent and temporary collections. Tel Aviv Museum of Arts’ permanent collection contains some of the most popular artists and […]

The Tel Aviv Port

September 13th 2010

The Tel Aviv Port is a flourishing location with a number of restaurants, shops, and boutiques open all the time, as well as live performances, that enable visitors the opportunity to experience pure Tel Aviv culture, as well as to take in breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea at the same time. There are many […]

The Jaffa Promenade

September 13th 2010

The Jaffa Promenade, or tayelet in Hebrew, runs 14 kilometers along the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea, and has become an essential part of Tel Aviv’s lifestyle and a major attraction for tourists. There are a number of restaurants and shops along the promenade, as well as street performances, unique vendors, avid joggers, and cyclists, […]

Negev & Eilat Tour Sites

September 13th 2010

NEGEV DESERT & EILAT TOUR SITES Eilat Bay Dolphin Beach Underwater Observation Marine Park Snuba Diving Trips Kings City Eilat Timna Park Ramon Crater Petra, Jordan

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