PESACH IN JERUSALEM - TOURS

THIS WAS 2023. 2024 WILL BE ADAPTED BASED ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN ERETZ YISRAEL. THEY WILL INCLUDE DAYS WITH SOLDIERS, CHESSED TRIPS AND WILL BE ANNOUNCED OVER THE COMING MONTHS

OUR TOUR GUIDE: RABBI JEREMY POUPKO

Rabbi Jeremy Poupko is a graduate of Yeshiva University where he studied Economics, Jewish History, and Semicha. Jeremy has been a licensed Israeli tour guide since 2010 and has guided thousands of happy clients. He is also a licensed birthright tour educator.

Jeremy lives in Jerusalem with his wife and eight children. He is a part-time Rabbi in his community and divides his time between studying, teaching Torah and guiding families and tour groups around the land of Israel.

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION ON A COMFORTABLE COACH BUS

DAY 1 (OPTION 1) SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH - MASADA, DEAD SEA, AND ATV'ING OR JEEPING ON HAR SEDOM

Drive through the Judean Desert down to the lowest point on Earth, the Dead Sea basin. Enjoy its other-worldly atmosphere and learn its unique history.

For Swimming, there will be mixed swimming and separate swimming options.

Masada Desert Fortress and Cable Car

Explore the astonishing remains of King Herod’s desert palace high up
overlooking the Dead Sea and hear the dramatic story of the last stand of the
Jewish rebels against the Roman army.

Dead Sea Float

In Hebrew the lake is called Yam Hamelach, the "Salt Sea," and because organisms, plants, and fish cannot live in this water, it is also known as the "Dead Sea." Relax and float naturally on the high density salt water, or enjoy the healing properties of the mineral-rich mud that draws tourists from around the
world.

Desert Jeep OR Razor ATV Ride

Go off-roading through the unique and beautiful terrain of the Southern Dead Sea region of Har Sedom. Enjoy amazing views through hidden canyons and witness incredible rock formations in Razor ATVs OR a Jeep driven by an experienced wilderness guide.

$150 per Adult
$140 Per Kid

$165 per Adult
$155 Per Kid

$95 per Adult
$85 Per Kid

DAY 1 (OPTION 2) - SUNDAY, APRIL 9TH
FURY ROAD: BLOOD AND TEARS ON THE ROAD TO JERUSALEM AND ISRAEL’S BIBLE BELT

First, we will learn about the infamous Highway 1 which played a crucial role in Israel’s modern history. We will then travel to the Judean Lowlands in the Beit Shemesh area to walk in the Footsteps of David and Samson and visit where the Ark of the Covenant was returned to the Israelites by the Philistines.

Guide: Rabbi and Veteran Tour Educator Jeremy Poupko

$90 for adults (19+), $80 for kids (1-18)

Highway 1
Khan Sha’ar Hagai

Visit the newly opened visitors center and learn about the events, battles, blood and tears that paved The Road to Jerusalem.

The Judean Lowlands
Israel's "Bible Belt"

Relive the dramatic biblical stories, the triumphs, the trials and tribulations of
Shimshon, David and the Aron Habrit.

Biblical Museum of Natural History in Beit Shemesh

A visit to this brand new amazing experience where nature and Torah mesh in a visual and hands-on learning experience.

DAY 2 (OPTION 1) - MONDAY, APRIL 10TH
ANCIENT SHILO, THE MISHKAN AND THE TRUE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

A trip through the heart of the Shomron in the footsteps of Avraham, Yehoshua, Channah and Shmuel HaNavi in search of the Mishkan and the Aron Habrit.

Guide: Rabbi and Veteran Tour Educator Jeremy Poupko

Ancient Shilo

Where the Shechina rested on the Aron Habrit for hundreds of years when
Jerusalem wasn’t even on the Jewish map. Home of Shmuel HaNavi,
Channah’s prayer and much more.
Includes a high-tech hologram of the Mishkan and a brilliant audio visual
presentation.

Bikurei Shilo Farm

Visit a farm built by a couple who came from America years ago with a dream to
replant and revive the land and observe its laws. Full of activities for all ages from
the young to the young at heart.
Enjoy flower picking, milking goats, making cheese, a tractor and wagon tour through the fields and vineyards, picking herbs, making tea, pesto and more!

Shilo Canyon ATV Ranger Ride
SOLD OUT

Bond with the land on a guided self-driven ATV-ranger and ride through the unique and beautiful canyons of the Shomron.

Extreme Option (instead of farm and ATV): Rappelling and Rock Climbing

For those looking for a more intense (yet family-friendly) activity. Rappel and climb the 100 ft Sheilat cliff just outside the city of Modiin.

Option 1: Ancient Shilo and Bikurei Shilo Farm - $100 per person

Option 2: Ancient Shilo Tour, Bikurei Farm, and Shilo Canyon ATV Ride - $155 per person

SOLD OUT

Option 3: Ancient Shilo and Rappelling - $230 per person

ATV’s are to be driven by a guest with a valid driver’s license.

DAY 2 (OPTION 2) - MONDAY, APRIL 10TH
HEBRON FUND SPONSORED TOUR, CHOCOLATE FACTORY AND THE HEBRON VIP

The Chocolate Factory!

Taste chocolate and learn about its production (OU-P).

Hebron VIP

Walk in the footsteps of Avraham & Sarah. Tour Hebron and daven in Ma’arat Hamachpela (Isaac Hall is OPEN only 10x/year). R/t coach transportation on private secure bus. You will be led by the popular Eitan Rund. Feel the chag & connect your kids with their heritage!

Hebron VIP with Chocolate Factory - $75 per person

DAY 3, TUESDAY, APRIL 11TH (EREV CHAG)

Discover the true Old City of Jerusalem as we visit the home of King David.

Guide: Rabbi and Veteran Tour Educator Jeremy Poupko

City Of David and the Southern (Western Wall) Excavations

The core historic biblical epicenter of biblical Jerusalem. The true Old City. Expore the most important and most highly excavated and studied site in the entire world.

Then we will walk via an ancient underground tunnel to the Davidson Center Southern Western Wall Archeological Park and walk on the very stones the spiritual giants of our nation walked under the shadow of the Second Beit HaMikdash.

This tour includes a mild amount of walking

Ramparts Walk and Chizkiyahu's tunnel at the City of David

Educational, fun and active (a lot of walking) tour walking on the walls of
Jerusalem’s Old City from Jaffa Gate around and down to the City of David
where we will walk through the famous ancient water tunnel carved 2700 years
ago by King Chizkiyahu.

This tour includes a significant amount of walking

Alternate option:
Caliber 3

Hands-on anti-terror and shooting clinic led by IDF special forces soldiers.
For all ages. (Kids under 18 will shoot with real military training guns that shoot
plastic pellets).

PESACH IN JERUSALEM - TOURS

OUR TOUR GUIDE: RABBI JEREMY POUPKO

ALL TRIPS INCLUDE ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION ON A COMFORTABLE COACH BUS