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Museums Compete for Statue with the Best Bum
The Yorkshire Museum in the UK has been having some fun as everyone has been on lockdown, tourism has ground to a halt and museums have...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 31, 20202 min read


5 New Major Archaeological Discoveries in Israel - Including at the Tomb of the P/Matriarchs!!
For all you archaeology fans: Here is a quick rundown of things recently discovered here in Israel, courtesy of your intrepid tour guide...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 29, 20202 min read


What do we know about Jesus' Nazareth?
Nazareth of today is the biggest Arab city in Israel but 2000 years ago it was just a small little village, so much so that it is written...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 26, 20201 min read


Disneyland is Coming to Jerusalem!
Okay, not exactly. What we have here though are megalomaniac Ministries of Tourism and Transportation - with no sense of reality - which...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 21, 20203 min read


Top 10 Unknown Archaeological Sites in Israel
Think you've seen everything there is to see in Israel? Think again. Did you know that there are 30,000 archaeological sites in Israel? ...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 19, 20201 min read


Found in Israel: A New String Theory - World's 1st Necklace
Up until a few years ago, everyone believed that beer was first invented some 7000-9000 years ago whether in Mesopotamia (7000) or China...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Tour Guide on Tour to The Wild West... Bank
On Tuesday I set out for Samaria - of Judea and Samaria - also known in modern political terms as the West Bank. It's an area, as a...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 16, 20206 min read


Carvings Found on Israel's Ancient Mini-Stonehenges
All over the north of Israel - but especially on the Golan Heights, one can find dolmens [though it can help to have a trusty tour guide...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 10, 20201 min read


Did King David - And His Kingdom - Actually Exist?
Over the last number of years, major international news outlets have featured articles which question the existence of King David and/or...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 6, 20203 min read


Incredibly Rare Find From Persian-Era Jerusalem
In the year 536 BCE King Cyrus the Great of Persia gave a royal edict allowing Jews (and others) to go home (from their captivity in...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 3, 20201 min read


Tour Guide on Tour: Orchids, Wine, 9/11, Elvis & The Bard
One bonus of having all this unexpected time off is it has left me with time to travel around Israel looking for off-the-beaten path...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 25, 20203 min read


What are the 10 Most Iconic Archaeological Sites in Israel?
Do you dig Israel? Do you think you know your stuff? Someone (not an Israel guide) made their list of what she believes to be the 10 most...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 19, 20201 min read


A Fantastic Video on the Building of the Temple
The City of David has just released a truly fantastic video on the building of the Temple in Jerusalem by King Herod. As a bonus, it...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 9, 20201 min read


Pulse on Palestine: 10 Major Developments with Our Neighbors
As a tour guide of Israel, I often get asked about the Palestinians as well as Israel's relationship with them. Well, here are some...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 2, 20204 min read


Chai Times: Our Ancestors Were a Bunch of Stoners!
So.. our ancestors were a bunch of stoners. Well you probably knew that already since everyone in the Torah seems to be getting stoned...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 1, 20203 min read


Your Tour Guide of Israel - Out Touring Without Tourists
Israel is now mostly open, having begun this past week, stage 2 of our 3 stage opening (the last part to be done in mid-June). We now...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 31, 20202 min read


6-Year Old Kid on Tour Finds Unique Archaeological Find from 3200-3500 Years Ago
In a scene which plays itself out every few months - and only (well almost) in Israel - a child on tour found an incredibly unique...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 26, 20203 min read


SUNDAY: Free Online Seminar on the Golan Heights
One of my favorite places to visit as a tour guide of Israel is the Golan Heights. It is full of fantastic nature, hiking, history,...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 23, 20202 min read


The 10 Greatest Mysteries in Israel
Someone made a list of the 10 Greatest Mysteries in Israel and it's a truly fun and fascinating read. I only have one major qualm about...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 22, 20204 min read


A History of the Excavations at the City of David
The City of David - the ancient city just next to the old city (I know it's confusing) - is one of my favorite places to visit as a tour...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 20, 20201 min read
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