Embark on a private tour of pious Jews’ tombs in Northern Israel to explore the ancient tradition of visiting holy sites, seeking help, and donating to the poor. Join an experienced guide with deep knowledge of Middle East and Judaism.
- Cave of Elijah - Ancient cave and synagogue with Jewish and Christian tradition of worship from 3-4 A. C. century and visited by pilgrims since that time. Place traditionally connected to Prothet Elijah. The synagogue is acting.
- Shefar’am - Yehuda Ben Baba tomb. The Rabai that mentioned in Talmud as Rabi Somech. He was a student of Rabi Akiva and was killed by Romans for teaching Torah. He was teaching in special empty location between the villages. So, no one besides him will not damage by his capture by Romans. The modern junction near called today junction Somech in his memory.
- Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai - Place of Jewish worship and annual procession and calibration. Acting synagogue. Second visited place in Israel by internal visitors after the Wailing wall.
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The Old City of Safed - We will visit the ancient Cemetery of Safed, and approach to the tombs of famous Kabbalist HaAri AKadosh (Robi Isaak Luria ), Man can visit his mikveh, and tomb of Yosef Karo (Autor of Shulchan Aruch)
Mikveh is active, but for man only. It is most visited mikveh in the world. -
Tiberias - Visiting there 3 places.
Rabi Akiva tomb, Rambam synagogue and tomb and Rabi Meir Mirical Maker (Sephardic and Ashkenazi Synagogue), description in the next point. - All these according to Jewish tradition and HaAri commandments. - Tomb of Maimonides - As described above and according to the books, Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon was dead by returning from visit in Israel and his bones were brought back to Tiberias. He is very important Jewish author and doctor and philosopher. According to Judaism no one was like Moshe before him, and no one will equal him even after. It is acting synagogue. Possible to pray on his tomb.
- Tomb Of Rabbi Meir - As described above, we will approach both synagogues, learn about him, about his power and the tradition of his miracles
- On-board WiFi
- Wheelchair accessibility on request at no extra cost
- Air-conditioned vehicles
- All fees and taxes included
- Expertise of a licensed guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Tickets to Spa Hamat Tveria if this option is chosen about 20 dollar each
This journey was crafted based on feedback from my tourists who struggled to locate a tour centered around Jewish traditional content. The age-old tradition of visiting hallowed tombs, seeking their intervention, and donating to the indigent is deeply entrenched in the Jewish culture. Though official Judaism hasn’t always endorsed this practice, it finds mention in the Torah, as seen when Kalev ben Yifune, one of the 12 spies, visited Hebron. Maimonides also followed it during his visit to Israel, showing its commonality and acceptance. You can participate actively in this practice during our tour or choose to observes from afar. A deeply rooted belief and a captivating practice, it is sure to leave you in awe. I am a respected, experienced guide in Israel with an educational background in Middle East studies and Judaism. My passion for my country and transmitting this affection to my tourists is unparalleled. I reach a multitude of people weekly via radio and the internet with a weekly radio program about Israel in the US. You too, can become part of this group of devoted listeners and tourists. At the end of the day, you are not just tourists to me, but personal guests.
- This is 7-9 hours Tour in total, including travel time in between places. Please consider to bring small change for charity..
- Please long clothes, no shorts or open shoulder by woman. Head cover for man
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
