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​ABOUT THE GUIDE

Living in Israel with my family since 1993, I bring both a local perspective and a strong academic background to every tour. Originally from the Detroit area, I graduated with honors from Cranbrook School and completed a BA with distinction from the University of Michigan. I also interned for Senator Carl Levin while studying political journalism at Georgetown University. More recently, I completed an MA in Political Science (Religion and Politics in the Middle East with a focus on Jerusalem) at Bar-Ilan University in Israel.

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I have guided more than 2,000 tours in the Old City, including hundreds of tours for diplomats, as a licensed guide. Ongoing professional development is important to me, and I regularly participate in advanced training courses focused on different aspects of Jerusalem. I am also a guide with the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, as well as with several other organizations offering tours in Jerusalem.

 

My goal is to provide a high level of service on every tour by being responsive to inquiries and requests, offering clear and transparent information about itineraries and fees, and guiding engaging, in-depth experiences that include behind-the-scenes insights alongside the must-see sites. While certain routes have become favorites within the Embassy community, every tour is unique—just as each visitor brings their own interests, background, and knowledge to the experience.

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*IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ TO THE END*

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*FEES AND PAYMENT

• Guiding fees are for tours booked as of August 20, 2025. *Fees listed above do not include entrance fees (generally minimal), driver fees (if any), or meals.  All fees are detailed in advance. 

• Guiding fees listed here are discounted rates for your group, not per person.

• A group is up to 10 adults or one family (with children under age 12).

• There is an additional 100 shekel fee for peak season Jewish holiday weeks.

• I offer a 50 shekel discount if the tour is for an individual traveler. 

• Guiding fees are quoted in Shekels (ILS or NIS). USD amounts are listed only to give a general sense of the amount, but the exact shekel/dollar rate fluctuates frequently.

• Payment is due by the end of the tour in Shekels cash or by credit card on a secure link I will send you. If the tour is for a group of colleagues, I can send links so each one can pay separately. 

• There is no deposit required for Embassy tours, and no cancellation fees in the event of unexpected restrictions on visiting the area for government employees of your country. 

• Please note: Drivers generally accept payment in cash only. Some sites with small entrance fees such as 5-10 shekels pp will only accept payment in cash as well. 

• VAT is currently 18% (I provide tax receipts for my fee).

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TEMPLE MOUNT

I do not provide a guided tour of the Temple Mount. We will see the Dome of the Rock/Temple Mount from various vantage points which enable us to see and learn alot. If you would like to go up to the Temple Mount during our tour, ask me for more information. 

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MOUNT OF OLIVES

Many visitors are very happy they have chosen to go up to the top of the Mount of Olives for a breathtaking view of Jerusalem and the meaningful and fascinating sites to visit there. Although it's just behind the Old City, it's necessary to go with a driver. For various safety and logistical reasons, it's not possible to go with your own car. I go with local professional drivers who are experts at navigating the complex roads of the Mount of Olives. I can also connect you to an excellent driver for a half day visit to Bethlehem. I offer this as a free service, payment goes directly to the driver. 

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TOURS WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12

I provide games and prizes throughout the tour to engage young visitors in the content of the tour. Its ideal to keep the group to the immediate family (plus perhaps a few adult relatives), rather than a tour for two families or a tour of children and/or many adults. This way, I can give the children extra attention and age-appropriate explanations, and everyone has a good time. Let me know children's ages so I can bring the right games. If two families with young children feel it would work well to tour together, it's possible to do a tour for both for an additional fee of 150 shekels for the additional family. 

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If the group starts late or takes longer than planned for breaks, we might not see everything planned. When possible, I am happy to give a few extra minutes to finish the route, at no additional charge, because it's hard for me to know exactly how long visiting each site will take due to many variables. Drivers, however, generally do charge for each additional 15 minutes.

 

Feel free to browse other pages on my website. The other Embassy tour pages do not appear in the general website menu, so in order to return to these pages, use the link you received by email or WhatsApp.

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MOBILITY

An Old City tour generally involves a lot of walking and climbing stairs, although the pace is comfortable, and includes many stops. Let me know if anyone has limitations on mobility and I can suggest options for a more accessible Jerusalem tour.

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OLD CITY SHOPS

Time permitting, and if you are interested, it can be nice to introduce you to some shop owners in the different quarters because it is a wonderful way to meet residents of the old city, many of whom have fascinating family stories about their connections to Jerusalem. I do not take commissions from stores, and encourage the shop owners to give you their best prices. Feel free to bargain - it's the local sport.

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