22.08.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
We went for a walk on a summer evening in the very center of Tel Aviv to hear interesting stories told by our excellent guide, Galia Benin. We learned about the first decades of the life of the first Jewish city in our time, including stories about its first mayor. We could almost feel the atmosphere of the 1920’s and 30s in this bustling modern city.
And surprisingly in Meir Park we bumped into our former Prime Minister - Bibi Netanyahu!
What a great tour – inspiring information, warm atmosphere which I really appreciated, and what a surprise we received in the middle!
Charles K.
20.08.2022 | Multiregional
I had no idea what to expect but thank you for this amazing weekend! We visited the famous Deganya on the Kinneret, walked through a river up to our chest and met so many new great people.
I loved our guide on Shabbat, who toured us through Dona Grazia’s life and dressed us up in the costumes she helped sew!!
The atmosphere was so warm – the spirit and the singing together made me happy to be living in Israel. Thank you Shishi Shabbat - I will be back!
Anna L.
19.08.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
NAHUM GUTMAN MUSEUM
August 19nd, 2022 – Tel Aviv and Central Region
Art curator and museologist Natalie Kopelyanski started our tour by talking about Nachum Gutman's childhood and his life in Neve Tzedek and Tel Aviv. We discussed his significance as the main artist of "nostalgic" Tel Aviv and what decides your fate as an artist- just talent or other important factors. We then walked around the temporary exhibition dedicated to the poet Paul Tzalan. We discussed video art in Israel and its high rating on the global creative scene lately. Natalie also told us how museums dedicated to one person are built and how temporary exhibitions are assembled in modern museology. After the tour, we went to Susan Dalal Square and discussed what we learned about museums during the summer semester and how our views on Israeli museum life have changed after these 6 meetings.
It was my first time at the Nachum Gutman Museum and I didn't know anything about him. It's amazing how his life is intertwined with the history of Israel. I really like Argaman's approach of presenting different topics in depth - thank you for this summer!
Alona P.
ARGAMAN – STUDY TOUR OF BIBLE LANDS MUSEUM
August 5th, 2022 – Tel Aviv and Central Region
Our guide Michael Freikman, an Israeli Archeologist and author, began by sharing his experience as an archaeologist in Israel. He told us the history of the Bible Lands Museum and explained the significance of many of the museums collections. Michael touched upon such important issues as biblical archeology and its impact on the modern world, the importance of the existence of King David, and the archeological relevance of biblical texts. He also showed us by examples how to look into the details of ancient drawings and what mysteries still face modern archaeologists and historians. We ended our tour with a discussion of where the influences of ancient history and philosophy meet our lives.
I realized that walking around the museum with an archaeologist is not at all like a guided tour. I am very interested now to open our ancient texts, and learn more about what points in Jewish history have already been confirmed through archeology.
Daniel K.
16.08.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
It was unbearably hot outside, so we went on a tour of the Ilana Gur Museum in Jaffa! Ilana Gur - sculptor, designer and collector, in 1995 turned her private four-floor house in Jaffa into a museum. We saw paintings and sculptures by famous Israeli and foreign artists, photographs, design objects, antiques, installations, video art, African art and much more. After the tour, we went up to the roof of the museum and met the sunset there with a glass of wine!
Lovely day and lovely sunset! Sometimes I want to live in Yaffo!
Polina G.
10.08.2022 | Beer-Sheva and South Region
Evgeny Treiberman shared the history of the upcoming Tu B-Av holiday - how the problems between our tribes were resolved and their connection to the present day. He also showed us how this theme was reflected in Jewish songwriting.
Listening to Evgeny’s creative lectures is always a pleasure: I learned more about the holiday, learned new Hebrew expressions, and found out what films to watch and other modern media on the topic of Tu b’Av!
Yana S.
05.08.2022 | Haifa and North Region
This time 40 participants and our guide Alex hiked together to the Old Railway Museum. We listened to the stories of the old railway that connected Europe and Palestine from the time of the English Mandate. We took pictures in old wagons and went to cool down in the river. At the end of the route, we enjoyed watermelon, Turkish coffee, and cookies and talked about the upcoming day of national mourning, Tisha B'Av.
Thanks to Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli and Alex for a great tour! Walking and learning new things with you is always pleasant and exciting, despite the hot weather. Cooling off in the spring was an excellent bonus of this hike.
Victoria P.
03.08.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
Rami Tsafon is an assistant to the Vice Mayor of Ashkelon, a project manager in the Israel Innovation Authority, and a representative in the OECD Bio and Nanotechnologies Working Group .
He revealed to us all the secrets of how a new immigrant can get an interesting job in the public sector -what are state and municipal services in Israel, where to study, where to apply and what to expect.
Rami also gave tips about what to focus on in a resume, how to fill out an application for state jobs and how to succeed in the entrance tests.
It was a very useful meeting. Maybe now I will succeed in getting a public service job, which has been challenging for me!
Marina V.
29.07.2022 | Haifa and North Region
Together we rode the new cable car to Haifa University, with its beautiful view of Haifa Bay and the port. We visited the Hecht Museum, which contains many rare, fascinating finds related to the biblical period. Next, we walked through the university campus and along Mount Carmel, reaching the Hai-Bar Nature Reserve. This Hai Bar is dedicated to restoring Israel’s endangered species of animals, eagles and deer (Yagmur). We finished our tour a bit tired but absolutely happy!
I had a fantastic time and had a chance to meet wonderful people. Lots of beautiful panoramic views and a very informative tour. Thank you Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli and tour guide Bella!
Yuri O.
29.07.2022 | Jerusalem
We invited our guests to walk along the streets of Jerusalem where the fate of the future state of Israel was determined during the British Mandate, which had controlled Eretz Israel for 31 years. Our guide Pavel Bernshtein spoke about the relationship between the British and the Jewish yishuv, and what influenced England’s decision to leave Eretz Israel. As we walked, we learned about the buildings whose very presence are a chilling legacy that remind us of the blessing of Israel’s independence.
Ilya L.
26.07.2022 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
During this evening tour, we saw and learned about the graffiti of famous artists, tasted delicious street food and heard our guide Max Izikson's personal stories from the area intertwined with its history. We experienced the indescribable flavor the young, bustling life of Florentine, which some consider an area for “freaks", while others see the positive changes as a very promising and successful urban project that has transformed southern Tel Aviv in recent years.
This was a great tour! When are we meeting next time? I can’t wait to join!
Igor M.
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