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I can answer most questions about travel in Israel and general information such as history, politics, customs, etc. I have less knowledge about accomodation, as being a native I don't use them much, but still you can try me in this area as well

Experience in the area

A native Israeli with a history degree and a love of travel, I volunteer as a tour guide from time to time.

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History B.A from the Hebrew University. Tour Guide diploma from the Ben Zvi institute

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H.M10/06/11101010Thanks. Great sources as usual.
Deborah09/26/1110I did expect more from a native .....
H.M09/18/111010Thanks for the effort!
Nancy08/14/11101010Hi Yishay, Thank you for the infomation .....

Recent Answers from Yishay Lehman

2012-03-02 Jerusalem touring:

Hi,  I'll address your second question first. Some of the historical sites have a guide as a compulsory requirement, for example the Kotel (Western Wall) tunnels. Still other can offer guidance in additional

2011-12-05 post high school modern orthodox coed yeshivot:

Hi Shira,    This is a difficult question. Sadly, the terms "orthodox", "very religious" and "coed" don't go together, at least not in Israel. There is a very good program called Pardes, but it is for

2011-08-10 Ariel Sharon:

Hello Nancy,    Unfortunately, Ariel Sharon is still in a coma. He was sent once back to his farm in November, but apparently returned back to hospital. The doctors said that he may be sent to the farm

2011-05-24 Israel:

Hi Joel,  I'm glad I answered your previous question. As for the current question:  Jordan is an outcome of post world war I chaos. During the war, the British had as their allies in their fight against

2011-05-23 Israel:

Hi Joel.  I am not sure I understood your question, so I hope my answer is on the mark.  In 1922, the League of Nations gave the British a Mandate over an area called Palestine which called for an establishment

 

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