Four Thousand Years of History, One Extraordinary Journey
Israel is the homeland of the Jewish people, and no place on earth holds more layers of Jewish history, memory, and meaning. From the ancient walls of Jerusalem to the mystical alleys of Safed, from the caves of the Bar Kokhba revolt to the modern streets of Tel Aviv, every corner of this country tells a chapter of the Jewish story.
Hoshen Tours has been leading Jewish heritage tours of Israel for over 20 years. We bring deep knowledge, personal passion, and an insider’s understanding of Jewish history and tradition to every trip.
Hoshen Tours is a full-service tour operator, not just a guiding company. From the moment you land in Israel until the day you fly home, we handle everything on the ground: private transportation, accommodation, restaurant reservations, entry tickets, and any logistics your group needs. All you have to do is show up and experience the journey.
A Journey Through Jewish Time
A Jewish heritage tour with Hoshen Tours follows the thread of Jewish life from the biblical era to the present:
Ancient Roots:
- City of David, where King David established his capital 3,000 years ago
- The Western Wall, the last remnant of the Second Temple compound
- Masada, symbol of Jewish resistance and resilience
- Beit She’arim, the ancient Jewish necropolis and the town where the Sanhedrin sat under Rabbi Judah ha-Nasi
- Ancient synagogues of the Golan Heights and Galilee
Medieval and Mystical:
- Safed, the great center of Kabbalah and home to the Ari, Rabbi Joseph Caro, and generations of scholars and mystics
- Meron and the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
- The tomb of Maimonides in Tiberias
- The four Sephardic synagogues of the Jewish Quarter
The Modern Story:
- Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center
- Mount Herzl, Israel’s national cemetery and the story of Zionism
- Rothschild Boulevard and Independence Hall, where the State was declared
- Degania, the first kibbutz, and the pioneering spirit of the early settlers
For Every Kind of Jewish Traveler
Whether you are Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, secular, or simply curious about your heritage, our guides meet you where you are. We lead tours for families reconnecting with their roots, couples on a first trip to Israel, groups from synagogues and Jewish organizations, and individuals on a personal journey of discovery.
We also specialize in Bar and Bat Mitzvah trips, combining the ceremony with a family tour that makes the milestone even more meaningful.
A Guide Who Lives the Story
Our lead guide, Shuki Cohen, is a licensed Israeli tour guide with more than two decades of experience bringing Jewish history to life. Whether standing in the ruins of a Galilean synagogue or walking through the streets of Mea Shearim, Shuki and our team connect the ancient texts, the archaeological evidence, and the living communities of Israel into a single, unforgettable narrative.
What Our Guests Say
Jewish heritage travelers consistently give Hoshen Tours five-star reviews on TripAdvisor. They describe the experience as “the most meaningful trip of my life” and “a connection to my roots I never expected.”
Plan Your Jewish Heritage Tour
Tell us about your connection to Jewish history and what you hope to discover. Call +1-917-905-5850 or fill out our tour planning form, and we will build a journey through Jewish time that is uniquely yours.