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Welcome to Jerusalem!

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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Selichot in Jerusalem

  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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What are 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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To Herodium – King Herod’s Fort

    At the end of the desert there is an amazing place – This place, Herodium, would be the best spot we could choose in order to read the book Antiquities of the Jews. Is it a man made

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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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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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How to order a tailor made tour?

After you decided you want to order this type of tour (and I do warmly recommend you do so) please try to send me the following details: * The date of the tour – some places and sites are closed

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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 Road to a Newborn State

Once upon a time, when Jerusalem was tiny still, there was a neighborhood in it who wanted to found a state. It had a gymnasium, institutions and offices and the residents thought: This is where we build the Jewish state.

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A History Tour for Children

Adults are not the only ones that find Jerusalem’s history confusing.  Many kids can definitely get lost in the great maze that goes through the city’s streets beginning with King David, through Herod and Jesus and up to the Wall

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