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Israel Solidarity Tours was born out of a profound need in the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7th, 2023. On that day, a new chapter in Jewish history began, marked by a resurgence of violence and hatred aimed at the Jewish people and their homeland. The attack on Israel by Hamas in Gaza, followed by threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and various Iranian proxy militias, reignited a level of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism reminiscent of darker times in our history.

 

A Family Tradition

For nearly two decades, as a family-run boutique tour operation based in Israel, we have passionately dedicated ourselves to sharing the beauty, history, and spirit of Israel with visitors from around the world. Our mission has always been to provide personalized and transformative experiences, offering guests an authentic connection to this sacred land.

When the familiar landscape of tourism in Israel was abruptly altered, we adapted by expanding our offerings to include international kosher travel through our new brand, “Go Tribal Journeys.” Yet, amidst this exciting venture, we were faced with a critical question: “What about Israel?”

In a time of great turmoil, Israel remains a beacon of courage and hope, especially through the resilience of our incredible youth. It is more important than ever for the global Jewish community to stand in solidarity with Israel, to witness firsthand the strength and heroism of its people.

Israel Solidarity Tours is our response to this urgent need. With our extensive network of medical, military, government, and educational professionals, we are uniquely positioned to offer Diaspora Jews an opportunity to deepen their identity, gather vital facts on the ground, and build unbreakable bonds of unity with Israelis through Solidarity Missions.

 

Our Mission

Inspired by the words of our great sage, Hillel, “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”, we are committed to strengthening the ties between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora through meaningful, life-changing travel experiences. Let us come together in support of each other and our shared destiny.

 

Contact Us

Join us in this pivotal moment in Jewish history. Whether you represent an organization or are part of a private group, we invite you to connect with us for your Solidarity Mission to Israel.

 

A Message from our Founder, Dani Rakoff:

Israel Solidarity Tour’s inception was a direct result of October the 7th 2023.
On that fateful day, the war against the Jewish people had begun changing our collective Jewish world from a pre 7th of October existence, to a post October 7th reality.
This attempted destruction of the Jewish National home, Israel, was launched by Hamas in Gaza, followed by Hezbullah of Lebonon, the Houthis of Yemen, Iran directly and additionally the proxy militias of Iran in Syria and  Iraq, alongside the mobs of anti semitic protesters and  the assaults against  Jewish communities in the Diaspora.       
For Israelis and Jews around the  world  unfortunately, the new normal of accepted Anti Zionism and Anti Semitism, with all the insidiousness it includes, had returned, as in days of old, experienced by  our forefathers. 
We have all  returned to Jewish history, with new challenges for our generation to meet as direct players, in the unfolding saga of the Jewish people’s story, demanding of us all Solidarity, Support and Unanimity of and for each other, most specifically between Israelis and Diaspora Jewry.   
For us at Israel Travel Tours, a family run boutique tour operation in Israel, it was very personel and challenging.
 For almost two decades, from not long after our Aliyah from Cape Town South Africa in 2001, We have passionately and exclusively dedicated our purpose, to inspiring and sharing Israel with our  multi generational  guests, exposing  them to the unique authentic experiences, of the history and people of this beautiful and spiritual land, through personalized itinerary curation,  and  our intimate hosting of clients.  It never felt like work but more of a privilege to be able to share and facilitate life changing and transformational travel.
As tourism as we had known it, in Israel had come to an end, we realized that we had no choice but to pivot into outgoing international kosher travel with our new brand,  “Go Tribal  Journeys”, with authentic  outdoor adventure travel offering kosher friendly options to our clients in an array of destinations for immersive cultural travel, Safaris and expeditions.
As exciting  as all this is, our big question was ” what about Israel ?”  
       
At a time when Israel has so much to offer in inspiration, both of courage and hope,  especially  from our incredible Israeli youth who are nothing but magnificent, how sad it seemed that diaspora Jewry under assault themselves, and filled with concern for us in Israel, were not experiencing the other side of this traumatic time, the tenacious and heroic  people of Israel.  
With our logistical and operational infrastructure in place, our personal and professional network of Medical, Military, Government, Educators and Israel advocates, staring us in the face, Israel Solidarity Tours was an obligation to set in motion, at a time of crucial necessity to not only facilitate an experience for diaspora Jews visiting Israel, to gather facts on the ground, empower themselves and deepen their identity, but to as importantly expose Israelis to the incredible unity and family bond they have with diaspora Jewry and our allies, through Solidarity missions to Israel.
In the words of our great Sage Hillel in Pirkei Avot ” If I am not for myself, who will be for me ? And if I am only for myself, what am I ? And if not now, when ?
 At this unfolding moment in Jewish history,  let us strengthen each other through “Ahavat Yisrael” and our shared destiny,
Please contact us for your organization or private group Solidarity mission to Israel 
Shalom from Jerusalem
Dani 

Shalom from Jerusalem,
Dani

DANIS ORIGINAL (THIS WOULD BE BETTER AS A SCRIPT READ BY YOU IN A PROMO VIDEO)

Israel Solidarity Tour’s inception was a direct result of October the 7th 2023.
On that fateful day, the war against the Jewish people had begun changing our collective Jewish world from a pre 7th of October existence, to a post October 7th reality.
This attempted destruction of the Jewish National home, Israel, was launched by Hamas in Gaza, followed by Hezbullah of Lebonon, the Houthis of Yemen, Iran directly and additionally the proxy militias of Iran in Syria and  Iraq, alongside the mobs of anti semitic protesters and  the assaults against  Jewish communities in the Diaspora.
For Israelis and Jews around the  world  unfortunately, the new normal of accepted Anti Zionism and Anti Semitism, with all the insidiousness it includes, had returned, as in days of old, experienced by  our forefathers.
We have all  returned to Jewish history, with new challenges for our generation to meet as direct players, in the unfolding saga of the Jewish people’s story, demanding of us all Solidarity, Support and Unanimity of and for each other, most specifically between Israelis and Diaspora Jewry.
For us at Israel Travel Tours, a family run boutique tour operation in Israel, it was very personel and challenging.
 For almost two decades, from not long after our Aliyah from Cape Town South Africa in 2001, We have passionately and exclusively dedicated our purpose, to inspiring and sharing Israel with our  multi generational  guests, exposing  them to the unique authentic experiences, of the history and people of this beautiful and spiritual land, through personalized itinerary curation,  and  our intimate hosting of clients.  It never felt like work but more of a privilege to be able to share and facilitate life changing and transformational travel.
As tourism as we had known it, in Israel had come to an end, we realized that we had no choice but to pivot into outgoing international kosher travel with our new brand,  “Go Tribal  Journeys”, with authentic  outdoor adventure travel offering kosher friendly options to our clients in an array of destinations for immersive cultural travel, Safaris and expeditions.
As exciting  as all this is, our big question was ” what about Israel ?”
At a time when Israel has so much to offer in inspiration, both of courage and hope,  especially  from our incredible Israeli youth who are nothing but magnificent, how sad it seemed that diaspora Jewry under assault themselves, and filled with concern for us in Israel, were not experiencing the other side of this traumatic time, the tenacious and heroic  people of Israel.
With our logistical and operational infrastructure in place, our personal and professional network of Medical, Military, Government, Educators and Israel advocates, staring us in the face, Israel Solidarity Tours was an obligation to set in motion, at a time of crucial necessity to not only facilitate an experience for diaspora Jews visiting Israel, to gather facts on the ground, empower themselves and deepen their identity, but to as importantly expose Israelis to the incredible unity and family bond they have with diaspora Jewry and our allies, through Solidarity missions to Israel.
In the words of our great Sage Hillel in Pirkei Avot ” If I am not for myself, who will be for me ? And if I am only for myself, what am I ? And if not now, when ?
 At this unfolding moment in Jewish history,  let us strengthen each other through “Ahavat Yisrael” and our shared destiny,
Please contact us
 for your organization or private group Solidarity mission to Israel
Shalom from Jerusalem
Dani

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About us

A boutique travel company That prides itself on being family-owned and operated Since 1994

Our team’s passion for the service industry, with a love of Israel and travel, leads us to create meticulously curated, ultra-personalized adventures that allow our guests to experience Israel in the most immersive, energizing, and inspiring way possible.

Our family vibe extends beyond our team and invites our guests,  to experience intimate off-the-beaten-path adventures and behind the scenes cultural influences that value local authenticity without compromising on luxury.

We take pride in our service of accompanying you from arrival to departure, with an unforgettable experience, that will continue to resonate and inspire you well after your return home with the momentous memories we create together.

Mission Statement

 
Authentic Travel, Private Expeditions & Tailor-made Trips


Creating Unique experiences in the Land of Israel, with dynamic tailor-made itineraries, curated for you, your family or group of friends, is our passion.
Whether it’s our “Biblical Pathways” program, guaranteeing an authentic educational adventure of a lifetime, or family multi-generational trips, that exhilarate your family endlessly, our team will be delighted to facilitate, the perfectly suited itinerary and events for you, based on your requirements, with extraordinary locations and exceptional tours.
We take pride in our service of accompanying you from arrival to departure, with an unforgettable experience, (stress free:), that will continue to resonate and inspire you well after your return home with the momentous memories we create together.
Our exclusive action-packed adventures are full of meaning and excitement. with a variation of themes based on specific family or special interest groups requests.


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Who We Are

A boutique travel company that prides itself on being family-owned and operated Since 1994

Our team’s passion for the service industry, with a love of Israel and travel, leads us to create meticulously curated, ultra-personalized adventures that allow our guests to experience a destination in the most immersive, energizing, and inspiring way possible.

 Our family vibe extends beyond our team and invites our guests, of small group sizes, to experience intimate off-the-beaten-path adventures and behind the scenes cultural influences that value local authenticity without compromising on luxury.