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Shabbat of a Lifetime, Jerusalem

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Experience a traditional Friday night meal through Shabbat of a Lifetime, a culturally immersive program that seats you at a table with an Israeli family. Enjoy an authentic, homemade meal that combines culinary traditions from nine different Jewish communities. Since 2011, approximately 15,000 visitors from more than 75 countries have participated in this program, one of Jerusalem's most popular tourist activities. Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Jerusalem trip simple and quick.
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  • September 28, 2017
    I visited Israel with 5 friends in May this year. We included Shabbat of a Lifetime in our itinerary as we wanted to find out more about the Jewish religion and way of life. I’m so glad we did. Our gr...  more »
  • September 20, 2017
    After the wonderful experience in the last year we were this year again at the Shabatabend. This time, we have brought a friendly family. We had a different host family but in the same residential area. It is for us as Christians with Jews together to celebrate the Shabateingang privilege. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting, the hosts have told openly out of her life. The Shabatzeremonie was moving, the food is plentiful and good. At the end, we made Yehuda market even a walk to the art exhibition at the Mahane late at night. We can highly recommend it and would do it again at any time.
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  • September 18, 2017
    I'm from London and I've been to Israel many times before. I often take friends on a personal tour of the country but this was the first time I included 'Shabbat of a Lifetime' in the itinerary and I'...  more »
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