Jerusalem – The Gateway to Heaven
Discover why Jerusalem is the place where Heaven and Earth meet and Torah flows to the world.
Service Description
As we prepare for Rosh Hashanah, join us for a fascinating journey through the heart of Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people and the city our sages describe as the meeting place of Heaven and Earth. Beginning at Jaffa Gate, we will enter the Old City and explore thousands of years of Jewish history, faith, and destiny. Walking through the Jewish Quarter, along the ancient Cardo and the remains of the Broad Wall from the First Temple period, we will discover how Jerusalem became the spiritual center of the Jewish world. From the rooftops of the Old City, we will enjoy breathtaking views of Har HaBayit and explore one of the most profound questions in Jewish thought: Why was Jerusalem chosen as the place where the Divine Presence rests among the Jewish people? Together we will examine the prophetic vision: "כִּי מִצִּיּוֹן תֵּצֵא תוֹרָה" "From Zion shall Torah go forth." What makes Jerusalem unique? Why do Jews throughout the world turn towards this city in prayer? How does Jerusalem connect Heaven and Earth? And why does Torah continue to emanate from Zion to this very day? This tour is designed to deepen your understanding of Jerusalem while helping prepare spiritually for the Yamim Noraim. Through the landscapes, archaeology, history, and Torah of Jerusalem, the verses of Tanach will come alive before your eyes. Sites Visited • Jaffa Gate • Old City Rooftops • Jewish Quarter • Broad Wall • Cardo • Overlook of Har HaBayit
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Registration for a tour or purchasing a Fellowship Pass, participants agree to the following terms and conditions. REGISTRATION All participants must register in advance. A booking is confirmed only once payment has been received. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. FELLOWSHIP PASSES Unlimited Passes, 10-Tour Passes, and 5-Tour Passes are valid only for the registered participant and may not be transferred, shared, resold, or exchanged for cash. Passes are valid only during the academic year in which they are purchased. CANCELLATIONS More than 5 days before departure: Transfer to another available tour. Less than 72 hours before departure: No refund unless the place can be filled from a waiting list. Credits may be issued in cases of illness, reserve duty, or family emergency at the discretion of Israel Discovery Fellowship. TOUR CHANGES Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to alter itineraries, schedules, transportation arrangements, sites visited, or tour content due to weather, security considerations, site closures, operational requirements, or circumstances beyond our control. If a tour is cancelled by Israel Discovery Fellowship, participants will receive a full refund or full credit. TRANSPORTATION Transportation is included only when specifically stated in the tour description. Participants are responsible for arriving at the designated departure point on time. Tours depart promptly at the advertised time. HEALTH & SAFETY Tours may involve walking on uneven terrain, archaeological sites, nature trails, and historical locations. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically capable of participating and should bring appropriate footwear, water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. CONDUCT Participants are expected to conduct themselves respectfully towards fellow participants, guides, local communities, and sites visited. Israel Discovery Fellowship reserves the right to remove any participant whose behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, or inappropriate. PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs and videos taken during tours may be used for educational, promotional, or marketing purposes. LIABILITY Participants join tours at their own risk. Israel Discovery Fellowship, its guides, staff, and service providers shall not be liable for loss, theft, injury, delays, cancellations, or expenses arising from circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
Contact Details
+972 58 693 1844
lovingtheholyland@gmail.com
Mordekhay Caspi Street, Jerusalem
