http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/Israel-travel-blog.html The Israel Travel Secrets Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the israel-travel-secrets.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Israel travel Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:25:21 GMT Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:25:21 GMT israel-travel-secrets.com 5d92518db80f4f8478e534cc22ff6bdb http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/recruitment-day.html Recruitment Day to the Israel Army. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:25:18 GMT 1376f5c52c0f61fba2c88651707b2bbd http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/idf-soldier.html A personal insight into the life of a female IDF soldier - my daughter - from my perspective. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:15:25 GMT 80c4e12c9fe367c9fe5d1b5f38ad1d1b http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/Safed-City-of-Kabbalah.html Safed: The city of Kabbalah and center of Jewish mysticism has a long and treasured history. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:33:23 GMT 0cdfcdceba8609267d2ea9e4bbb3f9d6 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israeli-army.html The Israeli Army, more commonly referred to as the IDF is considered to be one of the most technically advanced and powerful fighting forces in the world. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:44:21 GMT a2eda02f8066f7cf1a4f3966b8db9167 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/index.html Israel Travel Secrets, the insider's Israel travel guide covering the Gulf of Eilat to Mount Hermon and amazing destinations in-between for an unforgettable experience. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:54:52 GMT b957403a1c6f8925b190700bcd8cc3a3 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/purim.html Purim - let me tell you the story of Purim and how the Jewish people were miraculously saved from annihilation in Ancient Persia. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:14:46 GMT df86245365bf424317d47a401258c5b0 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/zionism.html Zionism or the Zionist movement of the late 19th century encouraged the mass migration of Jews to Ottoman Palestine and the eventual creation of a Jewish homeland; Israel. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:26:09 GMT af61edaca1ec41ebe8c868cf56d4a799 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/creation-of-israel.html Description: The creation of Israel as an independent Jewish State was largely a result of the Zionist movement (Zionism) of the late 19th century and the ensuing mass Jewish emigration. Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:18:14 GMT d673e1ce6c6ab65b23add9506b7d331f http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/cheap-flights-to-israel.html For cheap flights to Israel, Tel Aviv and Eilat, see my top recommendations and insider tips for the really best deals available anywhere. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:31:57 GMT a7e549cf3518b21f6ea71cc7928dbf35 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-tour-guide.html Israel tour guide – My recommendations for top tour guides in Israel Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:40:28 GMT dfe58fb96f016c4f95a7010c46a0c5e5 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/gadi-tour-guide.html Gadi tour guide, Tour Guide in Israel Gadi Bar Shalom - for tours to the holy sites. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:01:42 GMT eb8b5fa654c28b5b3d179af4ccc0a5e1 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/comfortable-and-moderatelypriced-tzfat-guestroom.html I stayed in Tzfat for four nights and had a wonderful experience at the EcoGreen GuestHouse in Safed's Artist Quarter. The propriator, Laurie, bills it Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:48:43 GMT 16bdbf73db2e2fbdf4eb99bc4da5f67e http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/my-dead-sea-experience.html Thank you Lisa and ITS for all your helpful information. The reason I visited the dead sea was because my 12 year old son suffers from Eczema and the Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:39:39 GMT ceda86293f93887b520f3dc2822b2504 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-flowers.html Israel Flowers are considered to be some of the most beautiful and exotic in the world. Let me share with you some of my personal favorites and as well as my top recommendations for flower delivery in Israel Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:25:08 GMT 09c913678c697d84c13728e5d8f8e9ce http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/comfortable-spalike-accommodations-in-ein-kerem.html The first sight of the Almond Tree or Etz Hashaked, as it is called in Hebrew, is a welcome and comfortable place to stay. You will first see a lovely Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:36:13 GMT 474b088357ab98605430aaadc6c6a834 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/staying-at-grushka-in-binyamina-is-like-staying-with-family.html I've known Hedva, the owner of Grushka Country Lodging for many years. I have had the pleasure to stay in just about every room that she offers at Grushka Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:32:14 GMT 2df524c8ac654a7f46b0a71727a069de http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/a-special-stay-in-the-artist-quarter-guesthouse-in-tzefat.html I was pleasantly surprised at the history, spirituality and how easy and enjoyable it was to tour the town of Tzefat. Note that there are several different Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:13:00 GMT 3c765dd792dcd53f34b23147a5e22d56 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/a-simply-relaxing-stay-at-simple-story-sipur-pashut.html Located in Matat, the Simple Story Country Lodging is a welcoming approach to natural, Eco-friendly and relaxing accommodations in the beautiful mountainous Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:58:45 GMT 680cb4922dd53fc18addb837de2e5610 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/nahal-amud.html Nahal Amud is considered one of the most scenic and beautiful hiking trails in Northern Israel. See our pictures and recommendations to make it the perfect day trip. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:07:05 GMT 40cfc59da1ad7249d125a3a6b5729b2c http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/tzefat.html A walking tour of the ancient city of Tzefat (Safed), featuring the Artist quarter, Old City, Citadel, and Mount Yavnit. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:45:12 GMT f6e09d2b4fb343eccdd5700669e644f1 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-day-trips.html The Best Israel Day Trips - My top recommendations for amazing, fun and exciting day trips in Israel. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:20:30 GMT cf7bbb30ca869f03cbbdc8e36049033b http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/upper-galilee.html A day trip in the upper Galilee of Northern Israel; horseback riding, great eastern food, wineries, and spectacular views all in a day. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:46:34 GMT 03823449ed0f63ac066a69ec1640617f http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-bed-and-breakfast.html The Best Israel Bed and Breakfast - I have personally visited most of these and proudly share with you my top recommendations. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:06:53 GMT aede66116c66602bbfab0407b640424d http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/bar-mitzvah-in-israel.html Bar Mitzvah in Israel - Travel to Israel for the Ultimate Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience. My top tips and recommendations for the best Bar Mitzvah tours to make your trip truly unforgettable. Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:06:48 GMT 722cabf6ef3421b0dc792d4d755d6aa7 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-birthright.html Israel Birthright; Free 10 day Birthright Israel programs. For more information on this amazing opportunity, see my recommendations to follow. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:53:18 GMT ff5312f4abe83db5ebec49300ed361f9 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/masa-israel-journey.html Masa Israel Journey; Over 200 life changing immersive programs for young adults age 18-30. Use our easy program finder to for the perfect gap year program in Israel, study program in Israel, internship program in Israel, or volunteer program in Israel that is just right for you. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:53:16 GMT c4e21cbccb7f28a02801f31ad03c4968 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-programs.html Israel programs; There are literally hundreds of fantastic volunteer, internship, and study programs in Israel offered exclusively to young adults. Here are just a few of my top selections. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:47:43 GMT dee5b14e8f65f5e8eab2af7fee4299c5 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/use-public-transport.html We booked a hire car at an agreed price and when we arrived to pick it up, they wanted us to pay 3 x the amount. We left the car and were grateful we had. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:32:50 GMT a8b747358f8684e76e8aa4de466de4a4 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/caesarea.html Caesarea, the perfect blend of rich history, natural beauty, and upbeat modern attractions; let Israel Travel Secrets take you on a personal guided tour to explore the true hidden treasures and our top recommendations. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 08:22:36 GMT 32b8a44404500c8bc9eff57fa2cb11c5 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/yom-haatzmaut.html Yom haatzmaut - celebrations in Israel and Jewish communities all around the world. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:40:56 GMT c1a80e4d9e420a5c741498944699acc8 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/my-brothers-bb-zimmer-in-israel.html OK. He is my brother, but I am not biased. John and Marion have the most fantastic B&B in Midreshet Sde Boker a starting point for wonderful hikes, hot Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:38:11 GMT a7301d0f5ba753cca3e37a94886e342e http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/passover.html Passover commemorates the Exodus of the Jewish people from Egypt and their freedom from slavery. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:51:52 GMT e7e66e1065f5690acdaf724bbddac540 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-hostels.html The Israel Hostels - top budget accommodation for backpackers,couples and families from the Red Sea to the Golan Heights. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:39:28 GMT 10cd58e9c71c1bec5452606d5c999eb5 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/abraham-hostel-jerusalem.html Abraham Hostel for top hostel accommodation in Jerusalem where you can meet fellow backpackers traveling Israel. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:38:10 GMT a9249e2cd37b3be5dea3d3967e18a02e http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/jewelry-made-in-israel.html Jewelry made in Israel; Let me show you what constitutes true authentic Israeli jewelry and where to find the most exquisite and unique pieces anywhere. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:06:07 GMT 41414dbef234e257481f24e2ecd4e6d6 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/judaica-gifts.html Israel is one of the best places in the world to buy Judaica gifts. Why not treat yourself, family, or friends to authentic Israeli Judaica including Jewish Jewelry, gifts, art, and souvenirs? Sun, 04 Mar 2012 08:11:36 GMT b8c803e2e09c27e3c43dbdb3c771249e http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/kabbalah-jewelry.html Authentic Kabbalah Jewelry . Our top recommendations for authentic Kabbalah bracelets, rings, and necklaces. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:25:41 GMT 485e87cf4ac29cc1433c8a52459521b0 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/hula-valley-nature-reserve-birds-in-migration.html The Hula Valley nature reserve is located in Northern Israel on the way to the town of Kiryat Shmonah. The valley was originally a malaria infested swamp, Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:42:48 GMT 7c790e578672811274593cc6f1d7dbad http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/casa-nova-old-jaffa.html Located along the waterfront in Old Jaffa in a 400 year old building once owned by the King of Spain whose crest still can be found on the facade, Casa Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:09:33 GMT cb48a0bb7a18f44e5ad216ff5a97dad2 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/dead-sea-products.html Authentic Dead Sea Products; Only the true authentic Israeli dead sea skin products and dead sea salt products direct to you from Israel. Don’t be fooled by imitations. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:38:03 GMT 0de94d7c2b355457d3fc51933550933f http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/world-destinations.html Visiting other world destinations is a goal for many travelers. Enjoy our collection of recommended travel sites from around the world. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:49:44 GMT 9979bf4c2e469856569495cdcc99e91e http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/Artist-Quarter-Guesthouse-Safed-thankyou.html Artist Quarter Guesthouse in Safed a unique and exquisite experience in beautiful surroundings. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:30:20 GMT e616485f8f55489a8c53a60335d98409 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/artist-quarter-guesthouse.html Artist Quarter Guesthouse in Safed a unique and exquisite experience in beautiful surroundings. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:27:19 GMT 83983b6af3119f9e858f4fe6cb887d80 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/dead-sea-mineral.html Breakdown of dead sea mineral content based on recent scientific studies. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:36:23 GMT 41a7234a42470c9fe13d22c6d8817b24 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/Hazor-Zimmer-NeveAyala-thankyou.html Bed & breakfast - Zimmer in Hazor Haglilit– Gateway to northern Israel Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:19:33 GMT 4f16e38bee8546032939fb4ce3c308ae http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/tel-aviv-restaurants.html Best Tel Aviv restaurants from Breakfast until the wee hours of night. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:07:55 GMT 0d0694ea14b3bf7ae342c922d802252a http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/dead-sea-treatment.html Everything you need to know about getting a dead sea treatment. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:06:19 GMT 7da810dfdf557de6bcb83bc23aca42c5 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/dead-sea-spa.html The Dead Sea Spa guide for relaxing and therapeutic treatments at the top Dead Sea spas and resorts. Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:16:41 GMT 83f5fe26fb8ef91686ab1e58b7c2e670 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/israel-diamonds.html Israel diamonds and the Israel diamond exchange featuring the largest diamond trading floor in the world. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:52:19 GMT 794d8fb60fe1747f88836cb02856c280 http://www.israel-travel-secrets.com/hanukkah.html Hanukkah is a joyous Jewish festival celebrated by lighting candles for eight days and nights. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:27:44 GMT