Israel’s Multicultural Mosaic
Exploring the Many Parts that Make Up the Whole
Israel is a country of diversity, enriched by the bustle of international commerce, immigrants from every corner of the world, and representatives of all religions. Har-El Travels Mosaic Tours allow you to experience the way many groups have come together to create the dazzlingly colorful picture that is Israel today. This delightful, complicated mosaic has influenced Israel’s food, art, technology, history, and more. See the country through any one of these lenses or let us know about a particular field that interests you.
Food Tours
Roam the Shuks (outdoor markets) or sample a gourmet take on falafel and hummus. Help make pita on an open fire in a Bedouin tent in the Negev desert, eat fish fresh from the Mediterranean in a hole in the wall in Acre, or wine and dine with a world-renowned chef while looking down on the lights of Tel Aviv.
Wine
From ancient stone presses to cutting-edge technology, Israel offers a peek into the history of wine-making. Meet the people making their living in Israel’s wineries and, most of all, get a chance to taste the wine “that cheers the hearts of men” (Psalms 104) and that is making Israeli vineyards famous around the world.
Art
Get to know Israel through its art scene. Meet with well-known and up-and-coming artists, visit studios and galleries, and learn about the evolution of Israeli art with private tours of Israel’s world-class museums.
Politics
Israel is a place of passion, caring, and chaos. To truly understand current events here, you need to dig deep. Har-El Travels will take you to meet with the leaders and activists who make things happen and to get insight from journalists, researchers, and professional experts into what military, cultural, and economic trends are driving decision-making.
Technological Innovation
Tour Israel’s research institutes, startups, tech unicorns, and global tech giants to see the Israeli entrepreneurial spirit firsthand. Hear from scientists, business leaders, and academics to learn how the military, climate, and culture have all worked together to make Israel the Startup Nation.
Archeology
Dig in to see your faith come to life. Take a hands-on role in archaeological digs where pottery, carvings, and food leavings, along with bones and the stones themselves offer a glimpse into the world of the Bible. Discover artifacts and ancient writings that directly reference the people and events of the Old and New Testament while learning about the many civilizations and cultures that became the foundation of modern Israel.
Graffiti
Street art is where society bursts its seams. In Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and elsewhere, see how the simplest graffiti and the most sophisticated works of urban art broadcast the joy, anger, and longings of Israel’s diverse society.
Religious Communities
Meet with clergy and leaders of Israel’s many religious communities. From insular Hassidic sects to secular synagogues, monasteries and churches of countless Christian denominations, Moslem Bedouins in the south, Druze up north, Bahai, Circassians, Samaritans, and African Hebrew Israelites, you’ll hear first-hand how these groups find their place in Israel and express themselves while living side by side.
Have another area of interest you’d like to explore? Let us know!
