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Mysterious Explosions in Iran - Just Who is to Blame?
There have been 3 mysterious explosions in the past week at Iran's nuclear facilities. So who done it? Is Israel involved somehow? Is...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 9, 20201 min read


"Annexation" Update: Much Ado About Nothing?
So for everyone wondering about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's great declaration that on July 1 Israel was going to "annex"...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 7, 20202 min read


Israel Launches a Spy Satellite...and a Secret IDF Unit
When it comes to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), I have found as a tour guide of Israel that people are often familiar with combat...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Various Thoughts on Israel's Supposed Annexation/Extending of Sovereignty
I will admit it. I really have no idea what Benjamin Netanyahu is thinking of doing when it comes to either annexing or extending...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 28, 20203 min read


Online Conference on June 30: Covid-19 and the Jews: Challenges and Opportunities
The Jerusalem Post will be running a special studio broadcast on Tuesday June 30 at 7PM Israel time (12PM EDT) called "COVID-19 and the...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 27, 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 26, 20203 min read


The Conflict in the Middle East; Not What You Think
As a tour guide of Israel, here is an exercise that I do when explaining geopolitics... Close your eyes and picture the conflict in the...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 17, 20202 min read


Politics Update: What's The Deal With "Annexation?"
Major decisions that we take often boil down to doing what is smart vs. doing what is right. In the current political situation in...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 16, 20203 min read


How Israel Became a Global Superpower - in TV
For a country of 9 million people, Israel has been absolutely dominating when it comes to creating TV shows. From hard-hitting...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 10, 20201 min read


How to Remove Your Data from the Internet
Over the last number of years there have been numerous famous security breeches at major companies, compromising the personal data of...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 9, 20201 min read


What is the Blue Line? A Look at Israel's Northern Border
Just recently we marked 20 years since Israel pulled its troops out of the security zone in South Lebanon (a buffer against the numerous...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 7, 20201 min read


Talk with the Commander of Operation Good Neighbor
At 10PM on Sunday in Israel (3PM EDT), Lt. Col. Eyal Dror, who was the head of Operation Good Neighbor will be holding a Zoom call...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 7, 20201 min read


2 Interesting Polls Show New Israeli and Palestinian Attitudes
Two polls were just released which as both a tour guide of Israel and a resident of Jerusalem, I found to be quite fascinating: The first...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 4, 20202 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


Israelis Search for a Coronavirus Vaccine - While Fending Off Hackers
Israel is one of the leading countries in search for a coronavirus vaccine. Here are the six leading candidates coming out of Israel...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 31, 20201 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 Tomb of Mordechai and Esther Has Been Set Alight in Iran
Did you know that the tombs of Mordechai and Esther, the heroes of the Purim story, exist today? Well not for long, if some arsonists...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 19, 20202 min read


After 18 Months Israel Finally Has a Government
With everything shrouded in secrecy as to who exactly is going to be in the government, serve as a minister, etc. until the last moment,...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 17, 20201 min read


Celebrate Israel's Independence With a Special Tribute Video
People always ask me: Kobi, as a tour guide of Israel, when is the best time to be in Israel? And I always respond: Israel Independence...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 15, 20201 min read


Israel is the World's Leader in Water Technology - What's New
Israel is the world's leader in water tech. The inventor and world's leader in desalination, which now produces over 70% of Israel's...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
May 11, 20201 min read
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