Israel Announces the 2nd-ever Israeli Astronaut to Head to Space
Seventeen years ago Ilan Ramon, of blessed memory, became the first-ever Israeli to go to space. Sadly, Ramon was on the Space Shuttle...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Nov 16, 20203 min read
Fantastic Online Concerts/Shows/Films from Israel!
There a ton of music and film festivals happening right now in Israel - as well as new Jewish documentaries available online as well....
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Nov 13, 20202 min read
Sean Connery's Secret Mission to Israel
When Sean Connery passed away last week, a number of his off-screen exploits and comments - both the flattering and not so flattering -...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Israeli is Set to Legalize & Decriminalize Cannabis in 2021
As a tour guide of Israel, for some reason this is a question I get a lot... what is Israel's stance on marijuana. Much is known about...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 29, 20201 min read
The Jerusalem Chords Bridge is the New Light from Zion
At the western entrance to the city of Jerusalem sits the Jerusalem Chords Bridge, designed by famed Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava....
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 27, 20202 min read
Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum is Undergoing a $40 Million Renovation
Jerusalem's famed Tower of David Museum - which somehow has nothing at all to do with King David - is undergoing a huge renovation at...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 26, 20202 min read
Israeli "Tehran" Actress to Release Album with Iranian Musicians
In an undercover operation perhaps as fraught with danger as the one in the Israeli television series "Tehran," Israeli actress/singer...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 21, 20203 min read
Israel is Open Again and Letting in Tourists from 34 Countries
Israel has emerged now from a second lockdown, which was enacted over the Jewish holidays. While indoor spaces such as museums are...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 21, 20202 min read
Meet the Israeli Artist Behind The Famous Hipster Portraits
You have almost certainly seen his work. Now is your chance to meet the man behind the portrait. Check out these two interviews with...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 19, 20203 min read
Jerusalem & Tel Aviv are Stealing from Each Other & it's Great!
Charles Dickens wrote "A Tale of Two Cities," more than half a century before Tel Aviv was even conceived. And yet, it so easily could...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 15, 20202 min read
Learn Hebrew Slang From Beautiful Israeli Women
For all of you who are missing learning Israeli slang with your resident tour guide of Israel, I have enlisted a few of my famous - and...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Israeli Arts & Culture Update: Hit New Songs/Shows, DocAviv, Opera & More
There is so much news to announce in the realm of Israeli Arts & Culture, and your resident tour guide of Israel has it all organized for...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 5, 20202 min read
A New Book on Tel Aviv Street Art is In Production
The Tel Aviv street art scene has flourished over the last decade or so but is also at risk of being wiped away as gentrification and...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Oct 1, 20202 min read
A Glowing Report on Tourism to Israel... Pre-Covid
Israel set a record last year with 4.55 million tourists. That was an 11% increase over 2018 which itself was a 42% increase over 2016....
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 23, 20202 min read
Israeli TV/Movies Update: Fauda, Shtisel, Emmys & New Films
As your tour guide of Israel - and guide to Israel's arts and culture scene - this past week has been full of huge announcements. Let's...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 13, 20203 min read
Online Programs on Israeli Culture, Food, Religion & Politics
There is so much happening this week when it comes to Israel. Here is your experience Israel online update, courtesy of your tour guide...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 30, 20201 min read
3 New Streaming Services: "Israeli," "Jewish" & "Kosher" Netflix
Everyone is looking to be the next Netflix - especially during these corona days - and there are now 3 new interesting options out there....
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 18, 20202 min read
What is Kabbalah? An Intro to the History, People and Concepts
All around the world there are centers for the study of Kabbalah. A number of years back, it became the trendy thing to do in Hollywood....
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 16, 20202 min read
Visitors from 20 Countries Can Enter Israel Without Quarantine
A major travel update: Visitors from 20 countries can now enter Israel without requiring entering into quarantine upon arrival. ...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 10, 20201 min read
Forget Drive-in-Theaters, Israel just started a Paddle-in-Theater
Cinemas are closed and people are desperate to get outside and be entertained, yet remain socially distanced. The bright minds in Tel...
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