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For over 50 years, Gil Travel has been the leading travel management company specializing in Custom Jewish heritage tours of Israel. Our deep-rooted passion and expertise in high-end Jewish-related Israel travel have made us the go-to choice for those seeking a profound connection to their Israeli Jewish heritage.
Jewish tours to Israel are not just trips; they are unique opportunities to connect with your roots. Imagine a Jewish heritage trip to Israel where you can lounge by the sea, play matkot, and soak up the sun. Envision the excitement of counting down the days until you stand before the Dead Sea Scrolls in the architectural marvel of the Israel Museum which you have been talking about for years with colleagues or family.
Share stories from your guided fully custom heritage tour of Masada with your congregation, or express to your coworkers the profound impact you felt while visiting Yad Vashem.
Beyond the popular sites, Gil Travel can also introduce you to off-the-beaten-path experiences, like visits to ancient settlement ruins or museums celebrating the musical history of the Jewish people, and even locating your own family heritage to visit in Israel. In addition, for those that keen on diving into contemporary Israel, we’ve got you covered, from meeting locals to understanding the essence of The Startup Nation.
With decades of experience, we craft custom luxury heritage tours in Israel that cater to diverse groups, always keeping your unique Jewish heritage needs at the forefront. Our extensive knowledge of Israel and fleet of professionals ensures a meticulously planned itinerary, tailored just for you.
We’re proud to have collaborated with esteemed Jewish organizations like Birthright and Maccabi USA. Whether it’s all-inclusive Israel tours custom packages or private journeys , we send thousands on their dream high-end Jewish heritage trip to Israel annually.
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Welcome to Israel—a land of contrasts and wonderful surprises. Join hundreds of years of voyagers who have flocked to this dynamic country. Ancient and modern, secular and sacred, Israel beckons visitors with its magnificent sites, holy places and warm Mediterranean climate. Here, age-old sacred shrines exist alongside futuristic skyscrapers and posh resorts with swaying palms alongside desert wasteland. No matter where you look, the legendary stories of mankind’s collective history come to life in this magnificent place.
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Dome of the Rock:
This structure dominates the old city. It is the shrine for Islam’s third most holy site. It covers a black stone in the mountain where Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven. It was the first dome shrine to be built and is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. It’s made of wood with marble slabs inside and covered with Persian tiles on the outside.
Known in the bible as Sea of the Arabah or Salt Sea, it gets its name from the high mineral content preventing anything from living in it. The lowest point of dry land on earth is the shoreline of the Dead Sea. Nearly 7 million tons of water evaporate from it every day, but the minerals remain.
Dead Sea Scrolls:
The first seven of many Dead Sea Scrolls were found by 3 brothers while gathering their goats high in the mountains. The brothers were not aware of what they found and sold the scripts. Years later, all scripts made their way to one location where the full content was finally revealed. See the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum to view the scrolls on display.
This is the birth place of Jesus. Christians all over the world consider this a holy site, but it is also significant to Jews because it is the burial place of the matriarch Rachel and birth place of King David. Manger Square is the main focus during Christmas celebrations three times a year.
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Explore Jerusalem:
This historic location plays a major part in the 3 monotheistic religions. The heart of Jerusalem is in the Old City. This section is surrounded by a wall divided into 4 quarters: Armenian, Christian, Jewish and Muslim. Inside are important holy sites of the 3 major religions. Jerusalem also has a New City as well that still captures the original charm of the city.
Sea of Galilee:
This is a mountainous region in Israel’s north that is divided into two parts. It is densely populated and has the largest variety of ethnic communities in Israel. Its natural beauty and landscapes make it a main tourist destination. However, it is also popular for its national antiquities parks, farming communities, nature reserves, Jewish holy sites, Christian holy sites, and the Jordan River. One of the best ways to experience Galilee is to take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee.
Visit the Western Wall:
Located in Jerusalem's Old City, the Western Wall is one of the holiest Jewish sites in Israel. Also known as the Wailing Wall or the Kotel, this sacred place is visited by millions of pilgrims each year so that they may pray and reflect. It is the only intact remnants of the Second Temple of Jerusalem and dates back to 2nd century BCE.
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Tel Aviv is Israel’s economic and cultural center and it’s referred to as the “city that never stops.” It is the country’s first modern Jewish city in Israel, but it still holds quite a bit of history. Visitors can find several important Christian sites there, but it’s also teeming with restaurants, shops, old courtyards, fishing ports and night clubs that attract tourists from all over.
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As you prepare to explore Israel, enjoy a casual dress style and be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes. Please dress conservatively when visiting holy sites throughout the country; shorts and sleeveless shirts are not permitted when visiting churches and other religious sites.
You’re in for a treat as you explore the many delicious flavors of Israel. Israeli food is based off Middle Eastern and Turkish cuisine. Common ingredients include lentils, nuts, raw vegetables, lamb and beef. Common beverages include mint tea, mint lemonade, egg cream and fruit shakes. Coffee lovers will enjoy Israel's Turkish style cup of java with its sweet notes of cardamom and caramel.
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Israel may only be a small country, but it has a remarkably diverse array of sights, both natural and handmade. While the south of the country is arid and desert-filled, and Eilat is known mainly for its diving, there are still plenty of impressive sights and activities elsewhere in Israel, from the wadis and mountains of the Negev Desert to ruins of ancient cities and palaces. Further north you can float in the Dead Sea, party in Tel Aviv and visit some of the holiest shrines in Judaism, Islam and Christianity in and around Jerusalem.
While the north of Israel is perhaps less well-known, the land here is greener, with the pleasant Sea of Galilee, Carmel Mountain National Park and the contested Golan Heights all offering fascinating excursions. The best way to take in all or part of what Israel has to offer visitors is on a guided multi-day tour. There are lots of considerations to handle when booking your own trip, including security, hotels and transportation, and a good tour can take care of these logistics so that you can spend more time experiencing Israel in relative luxury. Here are five of the best Israel tours.
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The 7 Best Food Tours in Israel
Both on and off the beaten path.
By Rachel Myerson | June 20, 2023
But culinary tours aren’t only for first-time visitors; they’re for return travelers and locals, too. That’s true especially in Israel, where there’s a huge variety of food tours exploring both on and off the beaten path. From Jerusalem’s Machane Yehuda market to Haifa’s Wadi Nisnas neighborhood, from Bnei Brak’s pre-Shabbat scene to foraging in the Jerusalem hills, these tours can take you all over the country.
While there’s no better way to explore Israel’s dynamic, diverse food scene, the sheer amount of options can be overwhelming. So we’ve made it easy for you: Here are the seven best food tours in Israel for every customer.
Note: For most tours, rates vary depending on the number of participants and if it’s a private or group tour.
Tel Aviv is the hub of Israel’s evolving culinary scene, with high-end restaurants pushing the limits of local cuisine; multiple markets selling seasonal produce and street food; and culinary institutions studying and advancing Israeli ingredients, technology and tradition.
Delicious Israel
Inbal Baum is the brainchild behind Delicious Israel, which paved the way for Tel Aviv’s increasingly active food tour field. Her growing team of guides lead a variety of tours around Tel Aviv and Israel. No matter how familiar you think you are with Tel Aviv’s Carmel Market (known locally as “the shuk”), Levinsky Market or HaTikvah Market, there are discoveries and delights in store. That said, HaTikvah is definitely the furthest from the beaten path. Tours range from 2-4.5 hours, Sunday-Friday and rates vary . Book here.
Asif describes itself as “a culinary center in Tel Aviv dedicated to cultivating and nurturing Israel’s diverse and creative food culture.” Inside the impressive, light-filled space, their cafe, deli and extensive cookbook library are open to all — but on Fridays, they run guided tours around the rest of the premises, which includes a revolving exhibition space, test kitchen and rooftop farm. Recommended for those seeking a deeper understanding of how culture, agriculture and technology influence the Israeli kitchen. Tours run 1.5 hours, with an English tour one Friday a month. NIS 40. Book here.
Explore an entirely different — and delicious — side of Israel in the haredi city of Bnei Brak, just a 15-minute drive from Tel Aviv.
Go-Tel Aviv Bnei Brak Food Tour
On Thursday nights, when residents begin to prepare for Shabbat, the streets are chock-full of people of all ages shopping for freshly baked challah and a variety of traditional Ashkenazi dishes that are typically hard to find in Israel, including vats of cholent and smoked and pickled fish. Guide Pini runs tours in both Hebrew and English that are 3-4 hours long and include four food stops. Book here .
The crazy, complex, completely intoxicating city of Jerusalem is home to a bounty of food traditions that span continents, religions, cultures and landscapes.
Fun Joel’s Shuk Tours
The only way to experience the Jerusalem food scene all at once is by visiting Machane Yehuda Market (again, known locally as “the shuk”). Joel Haber, who regularly shares his vast knowledge of Jewish and Israeli culinary history with The Nosher, is primarily an excellent culinary guide. “Fun Joel’s” shuk tours run about 2 hours, Sunday-Thursday, and include multiple tastings and immeasurable amounts of local knowledge. Book here .
Israel’s Foraging Adventures
Foraging is an ancient tradition in Israel, and continues today. Foraged za’atar and akkoub (gundelia) remain staple ingredients in Arab and Palestinian kitchens, purslane is sold in markets country-wide, and many other secret treasures remain hidden in plain sight — you just need someone to point them out. Enter Adara Peskin Shalem, who’s been foraging for edible and medicinal plants in the Jerusalem area for over a decade. Adara’s foraging tours run for 2-4 hours, available in Hebrew and English. Some include a dairy meal. Book here.
North Israel
Israel’s bustling cities are only part of its culinary story. Northern Israel’s lush landscapes brimming with fresh produce enjoy a slower pace and diverse population that contribute to its varied, unique culinary offerings.
Galileat
Galileat run “grassroots cultural experiences based around food” in the Galilee, including full-day culinary tours, cooking workshops and home-cooked meals by locals. From visits to 3,000-year-old olive trees and boutique dairies to lessons in stuffing vegetables and the perfect baharat spice blend, there’s an itinerary to suit anyone and everyone. Tours range from 2 hours to full days. Find out more here.
Shuk and Cook Haifa
Don’t sleep on Haifa’s food scene — even Israelis make the mistake of underestimating the city’s evolving mix of Jewish and Arab culinary influences, varied produce and fresh seafood. Let Sharon and friends introduce you to the delights of Haifa’s underrated Talpiot food market, from Central European pastries to the freshest ceviche; or the smaller, sprawling Wadi Nisnas market brimming with lesser-known local produce, handmade Arab sweets and freshly roasted black coffee laced with cardamom. Tours run about 3 hours, available in Hebrew and English. Find out more here .
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Visit the Fortress of Masada and the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Church of Annunciation in Nazareth, Jesus Boat at the Sea of Galilee, the old Synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes near Capernaum, the ancient Synagogue and artists' colony at Safed, the underground Crusader City of Acre, the Roman Amphitheater at Caesarea, the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra, the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum
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Israel-Hamas war latest: Three countries reject US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution in Security Council vote
A US-sponsored resolution calling for "the imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza has failed to pass in the UN Security Council.
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Israel’s military has said it has opened an investigation into an airstrike that appears to have killed five Palestinians in the southern Gaza Strip.
Aerial footage of the episode circulating on social media shows four men walking along a dirt road before they are hit in the strike.
A fifth man is then hit as he tries to run away.
The origin of the footage remains unclear.
But in a statement Friday, the army said the airstrike had occurred in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis - a focus of army operations against Hamas - in early February.
It said the video was being investigated by its "fact finding" body tasked with investigating potential crimes by its forces.
US secretary of state Antony Blinken's visit to Israel – following the vetoes on the US's ceasefire resolution - was awkward timing.
America made its point but ultimately its language – albeit strengthened in the last few weeks – wasn't strong enough for others.
The Biden administration has been losing its patience with Benjamin Netanyahu of late, most notably because of concerns Israel is not allowing enough humanitarian aid into Gaza and plans to launch a ground offensive in Rafah – Mr Blinken made it clear the White House doesn't think that is the right course of action.
Mr Netanyahu though has posted on social media today saying they will go it alone if they have to.
I'm not convinced they will – I suspect a compromise will be found that keeps the US on side.
Diplomatic work has been going on behind the scenes between the US and Israel for a plan to enter Rafah that would be palatable, crucially without the potential for a further significant loss of life there.
An Israeli delegation is heading to the US next week to discuss that very matter.
It is Israel's strong belief that if they don't go into Rafah, they won't have finished the job of eliminating Hamas. In military terms, that is logical.
However the concern is the fate of more than a million people who are in the city, so the US wants a plan that would safeguard them, and if what the vice president said today "there is nowhere safe for them to go" then the US administration isn't convinced there is any viable solution.
Meanwhile, talks are ongoing in Qatar between Israel and Hamas over a ceasefire deal. Some gaps remain between the two sides, but things seem to be heading in the right direction.
Here's the moment Russia and China, two permanent members of the UN Security Council, voted against the proposal - defeating the US-sponsored resolution which called for the "imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire". Algeria also voted against the resolution.
US secretary of state Antony Blinken has been speaking in Tel Aviv after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He said they discussed the "imperative" of sustaining humanitarian aid to Gaza but focused on hostage negotiations during this trip.
Speaking before he departed Israel, Mr Blinken warned that a proposed Rafah offensive "risks killing more civilians".
He added: "It risks wreaking greater havoc with the humanitarian assistance. It risks further isolating Israel around the world and jeopardising its long-term security and standing,"
He said the US was "intensely engaged" in ceasefire talks in Doha which were also ongoing today.
The secretary of state also added that the UN resolution was "cynically vetoed" by Russia and China.
Mr Blinken greeted demonstrators in Tel Aviv who are demanding Israel focus on the release of hostages held by Hamas, promising the protesters that he was working to bring them home.
Several dozen people, including some family members of hostages, gathered outside a Tel Aviv hotel where Mr Blinken's delegation was based.
More on the talks in Israel this afternoon.
The country's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, told Antony Blinken that Israel is prepared to continue its war against Hamas alone, amid tense relations between the two allies over the six-month-old conflict.
In a one-on-one meeting, Mr Netanyahu said he told Mr Blinken he appreciated US support in its fight against Hamas and that Israel recognises it needs to protect civilians.
However, he reiterated plans to push into Rafah, against the territory's southern border fence, where more than one million people have taken refuge in makeshift shelters.
"I also said that we have no way to defeat Hamas without going into Rafah and eliminating the rest of the battalions there.
"I told him that I hope we will do it with the support of the US, but if we have to - we will do it alone," he said in a video statement to reporters.
Israel claims Rafah is the last bastion for Hamas militants and has a plan to evacuate civilians.
But Washington says a ground assault would be a "mistake" and cause too much harm to those displaced there.
The US vice president Kamala Harris has said there is no safe exit from Rafah for civilians - where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to send troops as Washington presses for more humanitarian aid.
"There is nowhere for these people to go and be safe,” Ms Harris told reporters as she departed for a trip to Puerto Rico and Florida.
It comes after the UN Security Council did not pass a US-sponsored resolution that called for "the imperative of an immediate and sustained ceasefire" in Gaza.
There is no world crisis grave enough to forge unity at the UN, one that reaches beyond the political dynamic of vested interest.
It was never looking like the resolution would pass, not since the Russians had taunted the Americans over their loose language - the "imperative" around an immediate ceasefire.
As the Russians put it, an imperative to put our $100 in our pocket doesn't mean there's $100 in our pocket.
There are solid arguments behind the Russia/China/Algeria veto. To state that Joe Biden has domestic political difficulties created by the US stance is to state a fact.
The US ambassador had other words for it - audacity and hypocrisy on the part of Russia.
Not for the first time in the UN building in mid-town Manhattan, the interests of the people of Gaza and a growing catastrophe suddenly felt a long way away.
So no resolution, but it's not a day without significance.
America has shifted its position on a ceasefire and, incrementally, increased pressure on Israel.
As important as discussions were around the Security Council table, the more immediate impact, practically, is always going to come from talks in Qatar on an actual ceasefire and actual hostage release.
It's a form of words presented to players at the UN that will resonate with the key players in Qatar.
All 27 European Union leaders released a statement overnight calling “for an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages and the provision of humanitarian assistance".
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, whose country currently holds the EU’s rotating presidency, said the EU position is largely in line with that of the United States.
EU countries have long been divided over their support for Israel and the Palestinians - in December, two EU members voted against calling for "an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" while four countries abstained.
The British ambassador to the UN said she was "deeply disappointed that Russia and China were unable to support this council".
"Through this resolution, the Security Council would have, rightly and for the first time, unequivocally condemned armed Hamas terrorist attacks," Dame Barbara Woodward said.
"We are disappointed that the council was not able to send this important message.
"We welcome the patient and constructive consultation by the United States on this text."
She added: "For our part, we will continue to do everything we can to get aid into Gaza as quickly as possible by land, sea and air.
"But an immediate stop in the fighting is the only way to get aid into Gaza that is so desperately needed and make progress towards a permanent, sustainable ceasefire."
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