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Parashat Vayehy

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Book of Genesis, The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

The word Vayechi in Hebrew means “And he lived” and this is the twelfth Parasha in the annual Jewish cycle of the Torah reading. Here we read about Jacob, who is laying on his deathbed in the land of Goshen…

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Jerusalem Remembers the Armenian Genocide

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in A tour guides Log

April 24th is the day that was chosen to commemorate the Armenian genocide. On this date in 1915 two hundred and fifty of the Armenian leaders and intellectuals who lived in Istanbul and around it were arrested. The prisoners were…

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Selichot in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

The nights of selichot in the old city give us a unique opportunity to understand ourselves better. During these cool autumn evenings you can find thousands of local pilgrims who left their homes heading to the Western Wall. The…

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Parashat Trumah

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Noa Posted in Book of Exodus, The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

The Parashot preceding Parashat Terumah – Jethro and Mishpatim are very dramatic. Moses on Mt. Sinai, The Ten Commandments, the Golden Calf, fire, Pillar of cloud, and the voice of God. After these dramatic events we find in Parashat Terumah…

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Welcome to Jerusalem!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

Welcome to Jerusalem! This city is a fascinating city. Holy sites, busy markets and diverse cultures are huddled together in one square kilometer within the walls. On this tour we will have a little taste of the goods of the…

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Parashat Devarim

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Book of Deuteronomy, The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

“These are the words Moses spoke to all Israel across the Jordan in the wilderness in the Arabah opposite Suph”. These are the opening words of “Devarim” (Hebrew for words) the first Parasha in the Book of Deuteronomy (Called the…

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Parashat Naso

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Noa Posted in Book of Numbers, The 'Parasha' in Jerusalem

The LORD bless you, and protect you; The LORD make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; The LORD look with favor upon you, and give you peace. These three verses (Numbers, 6: 24-26) are in…

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What are Tailor Made tours?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tailor made tours

It’s hard to define exactly what the role of the tour guide is. Some people think he needs to show people the way and that’s it, and some believe his job is to flood the traveler with a ridiculous…

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At the Kotel with the Wish Ambulance

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in A tour guides Log

Recently I was privileged to guide a once in a lifetime tour. A nice family from Be’er Sheva called me with one special request. Dina, The mother and grandmother of the family is struggling with cancer and the doctors fear…

Tagged with: The Kotel, The old city of jerusalem, The western wall, the Wish Ambulance, Tours in Jerusalem, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Yishay help me!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Yishay help me

You’ve made a decision – you’re going on a tour of Jerusalem. You were talking to family, friends, or coworkers and decided it’s time to visit Israel’s capital and breath some fresh air. Good for you! And where do…

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