Modern Israel

Feel a part of the compelling story that is Modern Israel – a country that has witnessed the return of hundreds of thousands of her sons & daughters and repulsed the attacks of powerful neighbors bent on her destruction. Israel has transformed the wastelands into fertile pastures and is home to the largest, most vibrant Jewish community on the globe, contributing technological innovations such as the mobile phone & ICQ to the world. Soak up the sights, smells & sounds of the diverse ethnic cultures represented in the country and meet with members of minority groups. Seek out the modern-day heroes who sacrifice their own good for the good of the nation and come to grips with the complexities of life between the Jordan River & the Mediterranean.

Join a tour with ISRAEL MAVEN and you can:

Experience local vibrant culture

No trip to Israel is complete without tasting of the smorgasbord of cultures, from the trendy, ultra-hip Tel Aviv Sheinkin Street, to the ultra-Orthodox Mea Shearim neighborhood; from the Bucharin Quarter to the Bedouin tent & the Druse Village; and from the Arab Souk to the Machane Yehuda Outdoor Market.

Israel has seen a massive population explosion in the past century with immigrants from all four corners of the globe coming to her shores. Jews from Yemen, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, Buchara and Georgia form part of the same social fabric as Jews from Germany, France, Italy, Russia, USA, Britain, Canada, India & Ethiopia. Each nationality has brought with it its own distinct music, traditions, customs, food and communal institutions, and together they have created a new “Israeli’ culture. In addition, Israeli Arabs, Druze, Bedouin, Circassins, Bahai have maintained their separate communities so that within the space of a few short days, you can experience a host of fascinating cultures without travelling too far.

Relive the drama of the defining moments in Israel’s history

Israel’s history has been a series of tremendous victories and bitter defeats, of triumphs and disappointments, hard-won victories and wasted opportunities. There is no substitute for visiting the places where these incredible events took place to truly appreciate their import.

Imagine what it must have been like to tour Palestine with Theodor Herzl or to hear David Ben Gurion read the Declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. How it must have felt to enter the Old City of Jerusalem together with the Paratroopers in 1967 or to have been waiting at the airport to welcome the newly-rescued hostages from Entebbe in 1976. Can you visualize standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Avigdor Kahalani and his beleaguered battalion of tanks and they tried desperately tried to stem the flow of Syrian armor in to the Golan Heights in 1973? Now is your chance to hear testimony, written or verbal, from those who were there and experience history through their eyes!

Participate in cultural events, music festivals & join the excitement and thrill at sports games.

From spring through fall there are a multitude of outdoor concerts throughout Israel featuring local talent and overseas stars. Unique venues, such as the Amphitheater in Caesarea, Park HaYarkon in Tel Aviv, Masada and Solomon’s Pillars in Timna Park, only add to the magical atmosphere. In addition, there are festivals to appeal to every taste and interest – wine festivals, beers festivals, cheese festivals, klezmer, jazz, art, kite-flying are just a few examples.

Sports have reached the level of a religion in Israel with ardent fans following their teams all over Europe as they compete against the best. You are invited to join the crowds at the Nokia basketball stadium in support of many-time European Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv or to learn the “team songs” at Teddy Soccer Stadium – home ground of colorful Betar Yerushalayim.

Meet with Members of Knesset, diplomats and policy makers and hear up-to-date briefings on key issues affecting Israel.

Contact us now for more details or to arrange you trip to Israel.