Tag: Tours in Jerusalem

Tours in Jerusalem with Yishay Shavit is a site for those who are looking for a special experience in one of the most interesting cities in the world. It is not easy to find your way in Jerusalem and trust me it has nothing to do with your GPS. It is a complicated city that will strike you in many different ways. If you really want to understand the city of Jerusalem, you really need a good tour guide. Humbly, I would like to offer myself.

The Tale of Sri Morari Bapu in Zedekiah Cave

I would like to thank Pamela Salomon Benner for editing the English translation of this post Outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem and east of Damascus Gate is a small green door. If you stand in front

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Testimonials

Here are some examples for testimonials i got from people that participated in one of my tours in Jerusalem: Dear Yishay, I wanted to thank you for leading us on a trip of a lifetime over the last two weeks. 

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Parashat Devarim

“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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Three Lea’s – Three Love Stories in Jerusalem

When we hear the name Jerusalem it reminds us of history, holiness and mysticism, however Jerusalem is also a city of passion. For thousands of years it was a dwelling place for people made of flesh and blood who lusted,

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Nachlaot and Zichronot

What are the qualities associated with the citron’s juice?  What do the Kurdish people think about the people of the city of Urfa?  And which day is laundry day?  A tour around the picturesque alleys of the Nachlaot and Zichronot

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At the Kotel with the Wish Ambulance

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

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Parashat Ekev

Parashat Ekev holds an interesting claim. It says that it is acceptable to worship God and fulfill his commandments while hoping for some kind of a reward. One does not become a lesser Jew if he observes the commandments in

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How old is the Old city?

How old is the Old City?  There are even some adults who don’t know the answer.  And which is older, the white dome of the Hurba synagogue, the black dome of Dormition Abbey or the golden Dome of the Rock? 

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Hanukah Tour for Children

    Why do we light Hanukah candles?  How do we build a Menorah?  And what is so special about Jerusalem in Hanukah? Here is a tour that is designed especially for children that love to ask questions and really

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The Stone Artist of Jerusalem

  Everybody knows that in Jerusalem you must build using Jerusalem stone. An old British mandate regulation is the reason for this and it gives the city a unique character. Does it also limit the architects that work in Jerusalem?

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