Most of Israel’s western border is the Mediterranean Sea and is full of port cities highly worth visiting. Throughout the centuries, some cities that were small ports grew into large urban centers with a rich culture. Nowadays, they are popular tourist destinations that offer many unique sites and lots of leisure activities. One great advantage of port cities in Israel is the great food, with plenty of seafood in the great fishermen's restaurants that rely on the Israel port cities.
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Overview of Jews in Berlin
The history of Berlin links closely with the history of the Jews. In fact, it was founded when the Great Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I, in 1671, commanded 50 of the Jewish families expelled from Vienna to settle in Berlin. Today, Jews are once again weaving into the life and times of Berlin, but the heritage sites of Jewish past still remain significant in the history of the community.
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Summertime and the livin’ is easy. Right? Some Americans with fulltime jobs may not enjoy the easy living of summer months. Friday afternoons they rush to their summer getaways only to spend a few days by a lake, beach, or pool. However, the lucky travelers journeying to Israel this summer can truly experience what relaxing waterside locations Israel has to offer.
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2015 Maccabi Games Berlin: Keeping in Touch with Jewish Roots
Posted by Lauren Yagoda on June 3, 2015
A desire, a dream, a vision: those who have been in competitive sports can tell you what champions are made of. So there couldn’t be a better way than The Maccabi Games to allow athletes to attain this. It is also an opportunity to connect with each other, and their Jewish identity. These Games give the participants and observers a delightful mix of sports competition and cultural heritage. It’s a great feeling to cheer on an athlete going for the gold while at the same time, making memories for a lifetime.
Read MoreTopics: Arts and Culture in Israel, Custom Programs, Family Tours, Israel Travel, Jewish Heritage, Senior Travel, World Travel
Have you thought about taking your family on an amazing Bar Mitzvah tour in Israel? The combined joy of the whole family in celebrating a young man or woman coming of age in the Jewish homeland is far greater. It is true that the splendor and vibrancy of Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations in North America are a wonderful testament to the prosperity of the Jewish community. But visiting the Jewish state is something powerful, especially for a Bar Mitzvah.
Read MoreTopics: Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah, Family Tours, Israel Travel, Jewish Heritage
Topics: Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah, Culture and Heritage, Family Tours, Fun stuff, Israel Travel, Jewish Heritage
Four Family Adventure Destinations
Whether you are in Israel alone or with family and friends, there are many adventures waiting for you. One of the best ways to see the sights and have memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences is by adventure touring, which pairs must-see sites with exciting, adventurous options that are suitable for the entire family.
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Thanks to the wide variety of terrain in Israel it is full of adventure sports and extreme sports locations all over the country. From kayaking in the Jorden river to repelling Nahal Rahaf in the desert, and surfing the beautiful med sea beaches.
Read MoreTopics: Bar Mitzvah / Bat Mitzvah, Family Tours, Fun stuff, Israel Travel
Family Bonding Benefits Offered by Jewish Heritage Family Tours
Posted by Iris Hami on December 18, 2013
Family Bonding Benefits Offered by Jewish Heritage Family Tours
As parents, we do our best to show our children the world, educate them and create experiences they won’t forget. Any family vacation is a bonding opportunity. But giving your children the opportunity to see a city in a different way, learn about their roots first hand on a Jewish heritage family tour and connecting as a family through this experience is nothing short of truly special. What will such a unique opportunity offer?
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Topics: Family Tours, Israel Travel