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לך לך Go to yourself/ follow your dream

November 7, 2016December 18, 2016 asaf

“…Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you…” (Genesis 12) There are many ways of understanding the two words opening this phrase. The one I relate to is ‘Lech Lecha’, Go to yourself, follow your inner self, discover it. David Ben Gurion, was born in Poland […]

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**A day that took us from ancient stones to the st **A day that took us from ancient stones to the stories that shaped modern Israel.** I spent the day exploring the Golan Heights and northern Israel with a wonderful couple of guests, beginning at the remarkable archaeological site of Umm el-Kanatir, also known as Ein Keshatot. This fascinating site offers a glimpse into Jewish life in ancient times, with intriguing archaeological finds and a program that gives schoolchildren the chance to experience the past with their own hands. But perhaps the most breathtaking sight is the meticulous reconstruction of the ancient synagogue. a 1,400-year-old building brought back to life, almost like an enormous LEGO model. From there, we headed out into the stunning landscapes of the Golan: wind turbines turning above the hills, autumn blossoms, grazing cows, and water flowing through the countryside. 🌿 We also followed the trail of Eli Cohen, Israel’s legendary spy. The statue of his wife and children waiting for his return, as well as visiting the former Syrian headquarters, he visited as a spy -really shed light on this Israeli hero and his incredible story. A full day of discovery, beauty, history, and emotion. One that stays with you long after the journey ends. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #GolanHeights #EinKeshatot #UmmElKanatir EliCohen Archaeology IsraelNature IsraelHistory IsraelTravel
Sometimes, you just know 😉 But it’s always nice w Sometimes, you just know 😉 But it’s always nice when the rest of the world agrees! The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has been ranked 16th among the world’s 100 best museums for 2026, according to the international travel website 'Worth a Journey'. And it’s not just about the ranking: The Israel Museum came ahead of the Louvre in Paris, ranked 31st, and the Vatican Museums, ranked 67th. 🇮🇱 It also ranked third in the Middle East — and is the only Israeli museum on the list. As for me? I always knew. These are the very places I love recommending to visitors, and some of my favorite places to guide in Jerusalem. From extraordinary archaeological treasures to the world of Jewish art and the Shrine of the Book, the Israel Museum is full of stories that surprise, move us, and offer a fresh perspective on Jerusalem, Israel, and the human story. Because sometimes, discovering Israel in a whole new way doesn’t require going far. Just knowing where to look - and which stories to tell. The Israel Museum: always one of my first recommendations in Jerusalem. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #IsraelMuseum #Jerusalem #Israel WorthAJourney
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**Election day. We chose to lend a hand. 🫒💚** I h **Election day. We chose to lend a hand. 🫒💚** I headed north with a group of volunteers from Palm Beach to help local farmers during the busy olive harvest season. A chance to get outdoors, connect with the land, and give a little back to the dedicated farmers who work so hard to keep Israeli agriculture growing. There’s something special about spending a day among the olive trees, working side by side and feeling connected to the land in such a simple, meaningful way. Sometimes, the best way to show love for this country is to roll up your sleeves and help. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #OliveHarvest #IsraeliAgriculture #VolunteerInIsrael Israel
Magnificent sunset and sunrise at Mizpe Ramon #Se Magnificent sunset and sunrise at Mizpe Ramon #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #visitisrael #herecomesthesun☀️
What a great week with Legacy by @israelmaventours What a great week with Legacy by @israelmaventours A group of people who were strangers on the first day are leaving Israel after one week as a family. These are the things I like about my work. The places, the experiences, the fun. But first of all, the people. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #visitisrael #Jerusalem #amisraelchai
When AI comes along… 😂 The group chat is full of When AI comes along… 😂 The group chat is full of photos from our trip this week. This is how ChatGPT summed it up. Apparently, we took the biblical experience very seriously! 🌊🤣 #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #IsraelTravel #BibleComeToLife
While the world rushes toward winter, someone in J While the world rushes toward winter, someone in Jerusalem is still harvesting olives. 🫒 Today, near the Western Wall, I saw a man harvesting olives from the trees. A simple sight, but in Jerusalem, even a small moment can carry a story. The olive harvest takes place from October through December, roughly between Sukkot and Hanukkah. Across Israel, people harvest according to the ripeness of their olives and the rhythm of the seasons, often racing to finish before the winter rains arrive. In an agricultural society, olives and olive oil were essential to daily life and the economy, used for cooking, lighting, and personal care. In Jerusalem, oil also held profound religious and symbolic significance, used in the anointing of kings and prophets. Watching the harvest, I was reminded that Jerusalem isn’t only a city of ancient stones and grand historical events. It’s a place where traditions continue and everyday life still carries echoes of the past. Sometimes, you don’t need to look for a story. You just need to notice what’s happening right in front of you. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #Jerusalem #OliveHarvest #OliveOil WesternWall BiblicalTraditions JerusalemStories IsraelTravel
Morning run near Kibbutz Kfar Blum #SeeIsraelYourW Morning run near Kibbutz Kfar Blum #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #visitisrael #kibbutz #run
On the way to meet my group #SeeIsraelYourWay #As On the way to meet my group #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #visitisrael #Telaviv #morningwalk
There’s a difference between reading a biblical st There’s a difference between reading a biblical story and standing where it happened. Yesterday was a day of Bible and archaeology, crossing the Judean Hills from east to west - and traveling through thousands of years of history along the way. 🏛️ Herodium - king Herod 'the Great' palace, where he left his extraordinary mark on the landscape. A great way to understand more about his figure and impact 🌿 Gush Etzion, my 'hometown' - a region where the biblical landscape and modern Israeli history meet. 🕊️ Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem - a place of deep historical and spiritual significance, the connection to our ancestors ⚔️ And finally, the Valley of Elah - where we arrived at perhaps the most famous showdown between two individuals in history: David and Goliath. I like it even more since watching 'the house of David' series We can read these stories at home, study the archaeology, and imagine the landscape. But something changes when you stand in the actual place. The hills become real. The distances make sense. The geography begins to explain the story. And suddenly, what seemed like a distant tale becomes something you can almost touch. That’s what I love about guiding in Israel: helping people move beyond the story on the page and experience the place behind it. #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #BiblicalIsrael #BibleAndArchaeology #ValleyOfElah DavidAndGoliath Herodium GushEtzion Bethlehem IsraelTravel
**Some weeks are about places. Others are about pe **Some weeks are about places. Others are about people. This week was about both. 😊** Another week on the road, with a few moments worth sharing. 🏙️ I showed guests of a company around Jerusalem, including their very first visit to the Old City. There’s something special about seeing Jerusalem through the eyes of someone experiencing it for the first time. 💧 I took a family to a beautiful desert spring with a rather unusual habit: it empties and fills up again roughly every 20 minutes! Known as the “Crazy Spring,” this natural phenomenon is a reminder that Israel always has something surprising and beautiful waiting around the corner. ❤️ And then came one of the week's most heartwarming moments. I met a family I had guided a few years ago (PC, pre-covid as we call it), when I had the privilege of guiding their son's Bar Mitzvah. This time, they were back in Israel for their daughter's wedding. Seeing familiar faces again, catching up, and realizing how much life has happened since we last met — that's one of the things I love most about this work. You set out to show people places, but sometimes you end up being part of their stories, too. Now it's time to slow down, enjoy a little rest, and recharge for the week ahead. **Shabbat Shalom! Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend and some well-deserved time to rest.** 🥂 #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #Jerusalem #OldCityJerusalem #IsraelTravel #JudeanDesert #IsraelNature #TourGuide #TravelIsrael
The kids are back at school. And honestly, I’m hap The kids are back at school. And honestly, I’m happy to be back too. 😊 Sukkot was a wonderful time for us as a family. The weather was great, we got out, traveled, explored, and simply enjoyed being together. Now that the kids are back at school, I’m excited to get back to my own routine, and to getting back to guiding. Back to Jerusalem. Back to the road. Back to the stories, the places, and the people I love sharing. The months ahead are already filling up with tours, groups and delegations, and I’m looking forward to all the new faces, conversations and experiences that come with them. There’s something wonderful about returning to a busy routine when it’s a routine you’re grateful for. So here’s to the months ahead, to good work, new people, new stories, and plenty of time on the road. L’chaim to routine. 🥂 #SeeIsraelYourWay #AsafSalomon #Jerusalem #Israel #IsraelTravel #JerusalemGuide #PrivateGuide #TravelIsrael #JerusalemTours #IsraelExperience
Big Drama in the sky today, but in the streets of Big Drama in the sky today, but in the streets of Jerusalem there was also drama. A much less noticeable one. Thousands of people were walking through the city center, down Ben Yehuda and Jaffa streets. We stopped to listen to the Jerusalem boys choir. They sang songs in Hebrew, English, French and Arabic. The man who got on stage and danced next to them with a big smile, we were told, is called Gershon and 30 years ago he spent time in the Russian prisons as a 'refusnik'. I explained to the kids that he was in prison because he wanted to come to Israel as a Jew. A prisoner for zion. After a few songs more people got up to dance, young and old. A group of women formed out of the crowd. The young teenage girls found themselves dancing with an older Yemenite woman and other women who joined the circle. If you want to see what Am Yisrael Chai means, take a look at this. (and also at the incredible heroes who saved the flight, omg) #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #Jerusalem #amisraelchai
We try and go every year before sukkot to wonder t We try and go every year before sukkot to wonder the streets of Jerusalem. The preparation for sukkot is a really special time. Sukkot of different sizes and locations. The colors, the vibe I highly recommend it if you're around, no need for a guide. Just walk around #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #Jerusalem #sukkot
I wished the IDF officers I guided today at the Sh I wished the IDF officers I guided today at the Shuk, that just as the coffee and ice cream we ended with, they too will have a strong, flavorful and sweet year. That their soldiers and them will do meaningful things and come home safe #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #Jerusalem #shanatova
Feels great to be back at work after a long vacati Feels great to be back at work after a long vacation #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #Jerusalem
Here are some things you can do with kids in the n Here are some things you can do with kids in the north of Israel. Taking into consideration that traveling with three generations isn't easy. Different points of interest, attention and ability could be challenging, but this time could also be so rewarding and create life time memories and family experiences. * A driver/guide makes it much easier and allows parents to focus on the kids and their experience * Because it's summer time, every day includes a water activity * Days are planned to be fun and educational, and aimed for the whole family to enjoy. #seeisraelyourway #visitisrael #familytrip❤️ #Israel Thank you @israelmaventours for arranging this great itinerary Thank you @kfarkedem for a real educational and fun experience
E-bike around Jerusalem A great way to see a lot o E-bike around Jerusalem A great way to see a lot of the city in a fun and active way #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #active #bikeride
E-bike around Jerusalem A great way to see a lot o E-bike around Jerusalem A great way to see a lot of the city in a fun and active way #SeeIsraelYourWay #visitisrael #active #bikeride
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