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Yishay Shavit – a tour guide in Jerusalem

The Tale of Sri Morari Bapu in Zedekiah Cave

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

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…

Tagged with: Jerusalem, Morari Bapu, pictures, Sri Morari Bapu, The old city of jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit, Zedekiah’s Cave

Testimonials

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in What people thought of me

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. …

Tagged with: food in Jerusalem, Testimonials Yishay Shavit, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

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…

Tagged with: Judaism in Jerusalem, Parashat Devarim, Temple Mount, The old city of jerusalem, The weekly Parasha, The western wall, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, yishay shavit

Three Lea’s – Three Love Stories in Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in A tour guides Log

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,…

Tagged with: Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, Jerusalem, Judaism in Jerusalem, Lea Abushded, Lea Goldberg, Lea Tenenboim, Rehavia, Tours in Jerusalem, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

Nachlaot and Zichronot

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

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…

Tagged with: Judaism in Jerusalem, Mahane Yehuda Market, market in Jerusalem, Nachlaot neighborhood, The weekly Parasha, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, yishay shavit

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

Parashat Ekev

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

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

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…

Tagged with: Eliezer Weishoff, Jerusalem, Judaism in Jerusalem, Parashat Ekev, pictures, Temple Mount, The Knesset, The old city of jerusalem, The seven species, The weekly Parasha, Tours in Jerusalem, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

How old is the Old city?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Family Tours in Jerusalem

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? …

Tagged with: Christianity in Jerusalem, Churches in Jerusalem, Islam in Jerusalem, Judaism in Jerusalem, the best children tour in Jerusalem, The old city of jerusalem, The western wall, Tours for children, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, yishay shavit

Hanukah Tour for Children

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Family Tours in Jerusalem

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…

Tagged with: Hanukah tour for children, Judaism in Jerusalem, Nachlaot neighborhood, The western wall, Tour guide, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

The Stone Artist of Jerusalem

Posted on January 30, 2014 by

Noa Posted in Tours in Jerusalem - Adults

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?…

Tagged with: Christianity in Jerusalem, Churches in Jerusalem, Islam in Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Judaism in Jerusalem, King David Hotel, King david street, Mammila, The old city of jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem, Tours in Jerusalem for Children, xhurho chrakho, yishay shavit

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