The story of the City of David began over 3,000 years ago, when King David left the city of Hebron for a small hilltop city known as Jerusalem, establishing it as the unified capital of the tribes of Israel. Years later, David’s son, King Solomon, built the First Temple next to the City of David on top of Mount Moriah, the site of the binding of Isaac, and with it, this hilltop became one of the most important sites in the world.
Today, the story of the City of David continues. Deep underground, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world. While above ground, the city is a vibrant center of activity with a visitor’s center that welcomes visitors for an exciting tour to the site where much of the Bible was written.
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National Library in Jerusalem
Nearly every Jew, near and far, in this and previous generations, sits down to the Seder table and reads the Passover Haggadah. The Passover Haggadah is perhaps the most read text in the history of the Jewish people and the Jewish text of which more editions than any other have been printed. We have prepared a special 360° video of our unique illustrated handwritten Haggadah collection, and it is only a click away.
Just as the digital age did not do away with printing, the print revolution did not bring an end to the tradition of writing by hand. Even in the last century, long after print had become the most widespread means of disseminating texts, the Haggadah continued to be copied and written by hand. Before that, in the eighteenth century, printed works inspired illuminators and scribes to create magnificent manuscripts based on Hebrew typography and on illuminations from the European Christian world that entered through the gates of print.
The exhibition is a collection of Passover Haggadot written, illuminated and illustrated by hand from the twelfth through the twentieth century. The National Library of Israel holds Haggadot from Persia and Babylon, Europe and Africa, each telling the stories of Jewish communities distinct in their languages and writing styles, in their philosophies and the wide range of reasons that led their scribes to take up the pen – as they remained faithful to the ancient, familiar and beloved text.
Jerusalem HebreWalks
Join our HebreWalks and be transported to famous sites and hidden gems throughout biblical and moderm Israel while learning some relevant, real-life Hebrew that will help you feel like a true local on your next visit to the Holy Land. Yael, our experienced tour guide and Yonit, our innovative Hebrew Language teacher, have teamed up to create this unique program – all live from Israel to your living room!
Connect with participants from around the globe through the beautiful Hebrew language. usic and interactive games will make our time together fun and memorable.
Virtual Food and Culture Tours
Our virtual food tours of Israel will bring you as close to the sites, smells, tastes, and sounds of being in Israel as possible. During our 1 hour online session (generally on the Zoom platform), Delicious Israel’s culinary expert guides will lead you, interactively, through an engaging, educational and fun online activity. The first part of the session will last around 45-50 minutes as our Delicious guide will share with you history, stories, maps, videos and other engaging materials. The final 10-15 minutes of the session can be dedicated to answering questions or additional activities that will speak to the participant’s Israel and Israeli food questions.
Kibbutz Sde Boker
During the covid-19 pandemic we have become masters in performing virtual tours.
We have a very professional staff, that can give an awsome experience in David and Pola Ben-Gurion Desert Home.
In the virtual tour we can take you “beyond the ropes”, to the unseen niches and points of view that ordinary vistors can not reach…
what will we finds in Ben-Gurions safe?
what hiding in Pola’s kitchen drawer?
what did Ben-Gurion keep inside his work desk?
what’s in Ben-Gurions closet?
The tour is about 45 minutes, during that time we will take you around the house, let you ask questions and in general, the tour is designd to be communicative between our guide and the visitors.
Yad Vashem
Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, is entrusted with the task of commemorating, documenting, researching and educating about the Holocaust: remembering the six million Jews murdered by the German Nazis and their collaborators, the destroyed Jewish communities, and the ghetto and resistance fighters; and honoring the Righteous Among the Nations who risked their lives to rescue Jews during the Holocaust. Yad Vashem encompasses 45 acres on the Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem and is comprised of various museums, research and education centers, monuments and memorials. Among these are the Museum Complex, the Hall of Remembrance, the Valley of the Communities and the Children’s Memorial.
Jerusalem and Israel Unlocked
Millions of people planned to come to Israel this year but were forced to cancel due to the pandemic. This is disappointing for them − and downright disastrous for the Israeli tourism industry.
Here’s your chance to both experience Israel in a powerful way and support Israeli tour guides during this challenging period. With over a dozen online, experiential tours scheduled over the course of the year – from November 2020 through August 2021 – you’ll visit Israel twice a month… without the jet-lag.
We embark on expertly guided tours of the Jerusalem shuk, the Old City, Tel Aviv, Masada, Haifa, Safed, the Negev, and more. Our extraordinary guides will make you feel like you’re actually there:
Top 10 Spots in Israel
Now that Google Street View is alive and kicking in Israel, you can check out some of Israel’s must see attractions before you even think about buying a ticket to the Holy Land!
We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 things to see in Israel on Google Street View, the places and sites we feel will give you a real taste of what Israel is all about. The list is a little different to our guide to the best things to see and do in Israel, because Google Street View doesn’t currently cover Israel completely (for example, the amazing Masada fortress and the stunning views of the Ramon Crater were probably a bit too tricky for the Google map-mobile).
Christian Quarter of Jerusalem
Modern civilization began right here in the Tigris-Euphrates river valley. Also known as the Fertile Crescent or Mesopotamia, this is the place where, six thousand years ago, agriculture, writing and mathematics were brought into widespread use.The term “Middle East” comes from the British navy, which used it to describe the countries on the trade route from Europe to India and China. Everything from Afghanistan to Morocco may possibly be classified as “middle eastern”, depending on whom you ask — and when.Only a partial list of past Empires in the middle eastern territory includes Sumeria, Babylonia, Persia, the Ottoman Empire and the Roman Empire!When northern Europe was still lurking about in slimy cold stone castles playing chess, the Middle East was enjoying the flowers of poetry, luxurious craftsmanship, music and literature. In fact, the Renaissance in Europe was partly inspired by stories brought back from the middle east by travelers along the trade route.Strategic location, religious history and the world’s largest supply of crude oil have kept the Middle East at the center of world activity for centuries.
Birthright Interactive Israel Tour
Eko is an interactive storytelling platform that lets you control the story. We’re building an ecosystem of engaged participants, forward-thinking creators, and innovative brands to pioneer the future of entertainment. We started life as Interlude, making interactive music videos. From there, we ventured into the world of digital ads and branded content. Now we’ve become eko, your home for interactive video entertainment. We’ve always believed in meaningful choice above all. Take a look at some of our milestones along the way.
