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Masada Bar Mitzvah

teamroses — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:45:40 +0000

For hundreds of years, Masada lied untouched. It was “rediscovered” in the mid-1800s. Because of this, and the fact it is in an arid desert overlooking the Dead Sea, the site looks starkly similar as it did 2,000 years ago. The main differences that come to mind is the cable car, the amazing sound and light show, and of course the family that decides to have bar mitzvah in Israel at this historic site, which should be noted is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Now, when I mentioned the cable car in the opening paragraph, that’s key for folks coming on Israel tours that are looking for relaxing ways to see Israel, and of course if you decide on Masada as the site for a memorable bar mitzvah in Israel, it’s something you should opt for – especially before the bar mitzah service. Notwithstanding, after the bar mitzvah boy enters into Jewish manhood, I vote that he should lead the guests down the windy snake path.

Bar Mitzvah for Heroes

The story of Masada is that the Jews, who were escaping the Romans, realized they were doomed, decided to kill themselves than fall into the hands of the Roman army. Because of this, the inhabitants of Masada died as martyrs and are eternally remembered as a people that sacrificed their lives for the land of Israel, the people of Israel, and the Torah of Israel. It is for these reasons that make Masada the spot for an emotional, inspirational bar mitzvah in Israel.

Eitan Tours knows the ins and outs of Israel tours and can take care of all the arrangements for an unforgettable trip to Masada.

Israel Tours Mount Hermon

teamroses — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:53:22 +0000

Spring is officially here, and tomorrow – being April 1st – puts a further exclamation point that the previous winter season is really behind us (that is in the northern hemisphere). In addition, last week the clocks in Israel “sprung forward” an hour straight onto summer time; that’s GMT plus 2 hours for those counting.

All this means that people planning on Israel tours in the near future are probably thinking shorts, tee shirts and sunglasses to go along with warm temperatures that make Israel a popular tourist destination. But have you given any thought to the snow capped peaks of Mount Hermon? That is no typo and while you might think it is a mistake, it’s not. Keep reading…

Extended Winter on Israel’s Highest Peak

Mount Hermon, Israel’s northern most and highest place in the Golan Heights, is probably the only place in Israel that consistently gets blanketed with snow year-in and year-out. The high altitude, also makes the mountain a hot spot for winter sports, as it plays host to Israel’s lone ski resort. In the winter, many times when the weatherman calls for rainy skies, you can bet he will add in that snow is expected on Mount Hermon.

So when spring comes the temperatures do rise, and while it is true that the snow does melt away into streams leading to the Kinneret (the Sea of Galilee); however, it does not melt fast enough for the snow to disappear in one day. All this means that in early to mid April, one can head up north to the Hermon for a magical Israel tours experience combining the allure of winter with the lovely spring air.

Israel Tours for Pessach

teamroses — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:42:54 +0000

In my previous post, I spoke about pushing off a trip for a bar mitzvah in Israel because of the seasons. Continuing on this train of thought is the question that comes up if your son was born on Pessach (Passover). Do people make a bar mitzvah on this festival?

Besides the point of not eating hametz, leavened products, there really are no restrictions, or any hard and fast rules for that matter, that says the bar mitzvah needs to be on a Shabbat (Saturday). So if you find yourself in this situation, go for it! And of course, if you are planning on some Israel tours, Pessach, and the greater season of spring, is a wonderful time.

Israel Tours in Full Bloom

After a rainy winter the Israel’s beautiful landscape is a gorgeous green interspersed with lovely flowers of all different sizes and colors. And with Pessach right in the middle of it, now is the perfect time to come for Israel tours.

Anywhere you go in Israel, there are wonderful hikes now. Take the Golan Height as an example. This lovely northern region is known to many as sort of a nature’s wonderland. With nice hikes for all levels and ages, anyone can get a firsthand look and breathe in the wonderful air of the holy land. Whether making a bar mitzvah in Israel or just planning on coming for a relaxing holiday vacation, it pays to get in touch with Eitan Tours for some quality advice and tips on the best sites and attractions that meet your needs.

Summer or Winter Bar Mitzvah in Israel

teamroses — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:51:10 +0000

A question that we’re often faced with in the Israel tours business is: our son is turning 13 this winter, but should we postpone the bar mitzvah in Israel celebration until the summer when the weather is nice? And sometimes for whatever reason the seasons are flipped, meaning a family prefers coming in the winter. And while no answer is a one-size-fit answer, many families that I’ve spoken with use very similar approaches in coming to an answer that suits their needs and makes the bar mitzvah in Israel special – and isn’t that what it’s all about?

Before going any further, I’ll take the chance to reiterate that there really is no right or wrong answer for this question and ultimately making a bar mitzvah in Israel is a personal question that every family that is planning Israel tours needs to answer for themselves only.

Bar Miztvah for all Seasons

The good thing about the Torah is that it is read throughout the year, and this means you can bet that whenever you do decide to celebrate, your son will be able to be called up to the Torah. Now, some families respect the long tradition of having the bar mitzvah on the first possible Shabbat (Saturday) after the boy turns 13. But there are instances where it makes sense pushing it off. For example, perhaps your family is spread across the country and the only week where everyone can make it is a holiday weekend. Or let’s say one of the parents is a teacher and cannot take off more than a few days to make a child’s bar mitzvah in Israel.

These are serious questions, albeit exciting question and good questions that people have to deal with. But whenever a date is selected Eitan tours can take care of all your Israel tours worries. With an experienced staff, they can schedule the perfect itinerary to make your son’s bar mitzvah in Israel special – be it in the spring, summer, fall, or winter.

Getting Down to the Kotel

teamroses — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:33:40 +0000

The Kotel – the Western Wall – is hands-down the central point to any type of Israel tours, and a favorite spot for families to have a bar mitzvah in Israel. In ancient times it was the exterior wall of the Temple Mount, which of course housed the Temple – the central worshiping point of Judaism. Today, it is where Jews (and non-Jews) congregate to offer their prayers. A well-know tradition is writing a prayer on a piece of paper and placing it in one of the cracks of the old wall. This tradition made the headlines last year when a Jerusalem-based student stole the prayer of President Barack Obama, who was in Israel for a brief visit while campaigning for the White House.

For those who have never been to Jerusalem and are planning on going for a bar mitzvah in Israel, it might seem that it is far away from the center of town, afterall, it is in the Old City.

Israel Tours to the Western Wall

Getting to the Kotel from a centrally-based Jerusalem hotel is easy and on a nice day can be a lovely way to get a first hand look of Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. Most people enter the Old City through Jaffa Gate; it is called this because it faces westwards towards the seaport town of which takes its name from. Going through the impressive gate can be an experience in its own right. Many times there are a few people offering camel rides. From here one can go down through the Arab Shuk or head towards the Jewish Quarter, passing the famous David Citidel museum – an Israel tours must-see attraction for newcomers to Israel. In this museum there are often many interesting exhibits.

Anyways, getting back to the Kotel. One of the things that always makes me smile is seeing a family that comes from overseas to celebrate bar mitzvah in Israel getting ready in the Jewish Quarter to head down to the Kotel. And heading down to the Kotel, one must watch their step because there must be a few hundred steps that lead down to the Kotel.

Creating a Holy Land Bar Mitzvah

teamroses — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:53:21 +0000

If your son is turning or has just turned 12 – the year before bar mitzvah – now is the time to start thinking of making him a meaningful event that will instill him with pride and love for his Jewish heritage. Gone on the days when parents would make a little kiddush in the back of a synagogue for their beloved son’s bar miztvah. In addition, many parents now realize that a full blown extravagant party, which could cost $50,000 or more, leaves much to be desired.

That said, there is no better way than connecting to those deep Jewish roots than by going back to the land where it all started – the Holy Land! That is right, celebrate the bar mitzvah in Israel on the soil where Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob walked. And now is the time to do it.

With daily flights shuttling into Ben Gurion Airport from all over the world, getting to Israel has never been easier and Eitan Tours, located in the scenic Golan Heights caters to the English speaking world. All this means that you can easily infuse your son’s bar mitzvah with a true sense of meaning and know that what your son takes back with him will last for a lifetime.

Eitan Tours is a professional service that can provide your family with a customized bar mitzvah in Israel package that conforms to your needs. Celebrate at the Kotel and then take in the beautiful sites that Israel has to offer. Want to the go for a stroll in a scenic nature reserve or is your family up for a full day trek? Either way, Israel tours is our business and we will make sure you and your family have the bar mitzvah experience of a lifetime.

Israel Tours – Negev Experience

simpleweblogs — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:01:46 +0000

Join Eitan Tours to the Israeli desert at Masada. Climb the Roman Ramp as the sun begins its rise over the magnificent Jordanian mountains, bordering Israel in the east.

Learn about the historical Masada revolt that every bar mitzvah aged child must know about. Continue the trip down the famous “snake path” and on to Ein Bokek for a hike and splash. Visit the spectacular flour caves- are they really made of flour?

End the day with a float on the Dead Sea’s salty waters and set up camp for an evening on its shores! Enjoy a bonfire and bar-b-cue dinner on the beach, before retiring under the starry Israeli sky! This is your choice Israel tour.

Wake up with the desert sunrise for the second day of our Israeli desert tour with a hike along the cliffs of Dragot. Visit the site of the discovery of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. We climb the mountains of the Judean Desert en route to Gush Etzion, just south of Jerusalem, where every bar mitzvah boy longs to visit. Explore the water tunnels that once brought water to the Beis Hamikdash. Arrive at the Kfar Etzion Field School, our overnight destination.

Begin the final day of our trip with a visit to an ancient mikveh from the 2nd Temple period used by our forefathers in Israel. Continue to “Sde Boaz,” Learn about the heroic story of the 35 as we travel to our final destination- a thrilling jeep ride along the sandy dunes of the Mediterranean Sea!

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Israel, it’s yours to discover

Eitan Tours – Israel Tours

simpleweblogs — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:56:27 +0000

We begin our three-day army camp of our Israel tour with a group-bonding ropes course that offers an extraordinary combination of unique activities and challenging tasks aimed at building group dynamics.

From here, we continue with a lesson in “Krav Maga” (Close Combat), a military self-defense hand-to-hand combat system developed in Israel. Next, a meeting with the “gun.” We then work together in building our army camp, from the first stake to the final rope.

After a bar-b-cue dinner, we will learn the art of sneaking and camouflaging and practice it amongst the many trees and rocks in the fields of the Golan. Finally, we rest our heads in preparation for an exciting day to follow, which reminds us a bit of our bar mitzvahs.

After a fulfilling shacharis, and wearing our bar mitzvah teffilin, we prepare breakfast. The first lesson of today is about aggressiveness, from the home of the elite units of the IDF. Next, Eitan Tours will teach navigation in groups on the Golan. Our day ends with a third culinary opportunity, as we prepare a traditional bonfire stew.

The final test is a complicated set of missions concluding with a full-combat experience…Paintball! Enjoy a mock war as “trained soldiers,” Finally, rap up the 3-day army camp with a concluding lunch to end this part of our Israel tour!

Eitan Tours
Israel, it’s yours to discover