Incredibly Rare Find From Persian-Era Jerusalem
In the year 536 BCE King Cyrus the Great of Persia gave a royal edict allowing Jews (and others) to go home (from their captivity in...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 26, 20202 min read
Pearls, Wine, Zionism and Social Justice: The Story of Yvel
The highlight of my day out today in the Judean Hills was clearly the Yvel Design Center. This little "jewel" sits in the old town of...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Tiberias is About To Get a Major Overhaul
Apparently someone finally heard my plea... the plea of a humble tour guide of Israel. How can it be that a city which essentially was...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Beersheva - From Camel Market to Cultural and Innovation Hub
From the time Abraham dug 7 wells there some 3800 years ago [giving the place its name] until about 10 years ago, nothing really happened...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 19, 20201 min read
What are the 10 Most Iconic Archaeological Sites in Israel?
Do you dig Israel? Do you think you know your stuff? Someone (not an Israel guide) made their list of what she believes to be the 10 most...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 16, 20202 min read
When Is Israel Opening Up For Tourism?
As a tour guide of Israel, this is the question I have been asked most often over the last month or so: When is Israel opening up for...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 9, 20201 min read
A Fantastic Video on the Building of the Temple
The City of David has just released a truly fantastic video on the building of the Temple in Jerusalem by King Herod. As a bonus, it...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 1, 20203 min read
Chai Times: Our Ancestors Were a Bunch of Stoners!
So.. our ancestors were a bunch of stoners. Well you probably knew that already since everyone in the Torah seems to be getting stoned...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Karaites - The Jews You Have Never Heard Of Are Disappearing
One of the most fascinating community of Jews is called the Karaites. The community likely began in 8th c. Babylon after an older son...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 14, 20202 min read
Throwback Thursday - A Coin from the Bar Kochba Revolt Found in Jerusalem in Time for Lag Ba'Omer
For only the 4th time, a coin from the Bar Kochba Revolt in 132-135CE/AD which states "For the Freedom of Jerusalem" has been found in...
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Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 5, 20202 min read
Welcome to My New Site
So, we are all stuck at home. For me, it means I have only left my apartment 5 times in the last 2 months just to get some food. ...
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