Beautifully Jewish – March 2026

Activities:

• Arrival at Ben Gurion Airport - VIP arrival services and transfers can be arranged upon request.

• Arrival at the hotel and check in

• Discussion with Jessica Steinberg - Jessica Steinberg is the culture editor at the Times of Israel, covering Israeli life, culture, food, travel and business.

• Dinner and evening on your own

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• 9:00 Trip begins- meet in the hotel lobby - Introductions and Welcome

• Travel north to Ein Hod artists tour - Art galleries tour with a local guide in Ein Hod artists' village - located on a hill, at the foot of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean coast. In the fifties, a group of artists led by the acclaimed Dada artist Marcel Janco decided that Ein Hod would be a place where they could work, build studios and workshops, and form a creative environment for art and art education. Walk between picturesque alleyways surrounded by natural greenery, meet local artists in their galleries, delve into the artwork, and get inspired by artistic creativity.

• Travel to Zichron Yaakov and lunch on your own

• Visit Abby Kishon's Weaving Studio in Zichron Yaakov - Established in December 1882, Zichron Ya'akov was one of the first modern Jewish communities in the country. Due to the massive support of Baron de Rothchild the town was soon named after Rothchild's father (Zichron Yaakov - "in memory of Jacob") and became known for its fine wine cellars, which produce high-quality vintages to this day.

• Return to Tel Aviv

• Dinner at Poupee Restaurant - Poupee's chef specializes in haute kosher cuisine, with a vision to combine the world of haute cuisine and bridge the gap between traditional Jewish culture and foodies.

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Design Museum Holon - The city of Holon, adjacent to south Tel Aviv, is home to the Design Museum, the first museum in Israel dedicated to design. The building of the museum was planned and designed by Israeli architect and industrial designer Ron Arad in cooperation with Bruno Asa and is located in the eastern part of the new culture area of Holon that includes the Médiathèque (central library, theater, cinémathèque). Nearby is the faculty of design in the Holon Institute of Technology. The museum opened on 3 March 2010 and was noted by travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler as one of the new world wonders. At the museum We’ll start with the building itself which is internationally seen as one of the most original architectural achievements of the beginning of the 21st century, followed by visiting the contemporary exhibitions.

• Purse-making workshop with Liza Rodrig Part 1 - Lisa Rodrig is leading the knitting revolution in Israel, as part of a global trend of fashionable, modern and up-to-date knitting. The combination of different knitting techniques, the variety of yarn types and Lisa's unique designs, made her the high priestess of the knitting trend. In her classes, workshops and digital course, Lisa proves that simple knitting is suitable for all (and everyone).

• Cooking Demo and tasting in the home of Adeena Sussman - Time at Shuk HaCarmel and cooking workshop with Adeena Sussman

• Time for lunch in the Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) - The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), the largest market in Tel Aviv. Touring the market reveals the taste of the ages of Tel Aviv in the youthful atmosphere felt here. The Polish, the Persian, and the Yemeni...in this case, it is not the opening line of a joke, but the fascinating culinary traditions that mix in this place.

• Time in Nachalat Binyamin Arts and Crafts Market - Enjoy time to explore the local artistic spirit in Nachalat Binyamin open-air market in the heart of Tel-Aviv. It has become synonymous with quality Israeli crafts and folk art. The market comprised over 100 stands representing specialty local crafts in virtually every medium imaginable: wood, stone, glass, ceramics, and various metals, all original and handmade. The unique architecture as well as the graffiti on the walls provide a perfect backdrop for the arts and crafts market.

• Dinner at Ewa Safi - Ewa Safi features Moroccan Soul Food

• Isrotel Royal Beach Tel Aviv

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel - Check out of the hotel

• Purse-making workshop with Liza Rodrig Part 2

• Farm to Table - Nura at Mata - Connect to Land of Israel wilderness in a foraging and a delicious meal - in Jursalem hills meet Nurit Hertz in her backyard and walk into the forest. Become familiar with the local plants that grow in the Judean Hills, to identify edible plants, and learn how to use them for both medicine and food. Gather from the variety of plants and create a meal inspired by the food people have been eating here since ancient times.

• Drive to Jerusalem - Check into the hotel

• Art with Sefira Lightstone - Dive into the world of Jewish-inspired art with Sefira Lightstone, a talented illustrator based in Jerusalem. Her workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore creativity through storytelling, symbolism, and vibrant design, all rooted in Jewish heritage.

• Dinner and evening on your own

• Isrotel Orient Jerusalem

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Lifeline for the Old / Yad LaKashish - Yad LaKashish is a non-profit organization empowering and supporting nearly 300 elderly Jerusalem residents on a daily basis by providing them with creative work opportunities in artistic workshops.

• Machane Yehuda Market Tasting Tour lunch - In the heart of Jerusalem sits this bustling, multi-ethnic market bursting with life, art, and flavor. Immerse yourself in the world of Middle Eastern cuisine as you indulge in a tasting tour through Machane Yehuda Market. Learn about the market's rich history, and meet the vendors who bring this place to life, as you experience the vibrant energy unique to this iconic culinary destination.

• Silk painting workshop with Avigael

• The National Library of Israel - Founded in Jerusalem in 1892, the National Library of Israel (NLI) holds the collective memory of Israelis of all backgrounds and faiths and the Jewish people worldwide. While continuing to serve as Israel's preeminent research library, over the past decade NLI has embarked upon an ambitious journey of renewal to encourage diverse audiences in Israel and around the globe to engage with its treasures in new and meaningful ways. This transformative renewal is taking place through a range of innovative educational, cultural, and digital initiatives, as well as through the construction of a new landmark campus, on schedule to open its doors in 2023.

• Dinner at The Eucalyptus Restaurant- Meet Moshe Basson and his new cookbook - The Eucalyptus, a modern Israeli restaurant in Jerusalem, is situated in the Artist Quarter of the city, and a stone’s throw away from the magnificent walls of old Jerusalem. Owned and led by Chef Moshe Basson, Eucalyptus serves a modern interpretation of biblical cuisine. Chef Basson’s passions for biblical culture drove him to research and resurrect recipes, spices, and local and wild herbs that were part of the traditional cuisine, and were neglected and nearly forgotten for centuries.

• Evening program: The Tower of David Sound and Light Show - - The ancient walls serve as a stage for a nighttime show which is a celebration of Jerusalem's profound story. Enjoy a multi-sensory experience amidst the archaeological remains in the Citadel's courtyard.

• Isrotel Orient Jerusalem

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Challah Workshop with Challah Mom Anat Ishay

• Touring in the Old City - Tour Jerusalem’s Old City and meet the people and places that make this place so unique. explore Jewish history in the Jewish Quarter, spanning from the First Temple era to the present. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter and, conditions permitting, visit the Temple Mount, a significant Muslim site. Delve into the complexity of a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

• You will have time to buy a quick lunch

• Meet the creative Jerusalem Scribe in his studio - Kalman Gavriel Delmoor is a traditional Scribe with a modern lens. Through his unique perspectives and expertise in the ancient craft, Kalman brings the Torah to life in his art. Discover the fusion of artwork and tradition below. Meet Kalman, see him work, and learn about his mission.

• Time to prepare for Shabbat

• Kabbalat Shabbat at a local synagogue or as a group

• Shabbat dinner at the home of Chef Rabbi Josh - Rabbi Josh is a Talmud scholar, a documentary filmmaker, a registered tour guide and specialty chef at Jerusalem’s iconic Tmol Shilshom Restaurant. Overyour meal, Rabbi Josh speaks on a wide range of topics from his riveting personal story to an explanation of Jewish tradition and an introduction to the Talmud.

• Isrotel Orient Jerusalem

Activities:

• Breakfast at the hotel

• Shabbat Tefilot options

• Option to go to Israel Museum - Visit the Israel Museum, the country’s largest cultural institute and ranked among the world's leading art and archeology museums. Linger over the renowned Israeli art, the Judaica collections in the Jewish Art and Life Wing, and in the Archaeology Wing visit the world's most extensive holdings of the Land of Israel. Among the highlights of the campus is the Shrine of the Book, home to the exceptional archaeological finds of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest Biblical manuscripts in the world, as well as other rare ancient manuscripts. Tour with your guide followed by time on your own to explore the galleries that interest you the most.

• Lunch at the hotel

• Tour and song with Yonina - "Yonina” (a combination of our names -Yoni and Nina Tokayer) began from the moment we met, on a beautiful balcony in Tzfat, Israel. We had both been pursuing music our entire lives, and once we met we began dreaming about making music together. We are an Israeli-American musical duo who reach people through concerts, tours, and recordings.

• Seudah Shlishit and wrap up

• Havdalah

• Transfer to the airport