Friday, December 5, 2025.
First pick-up point: Sharonim Complex, Hod Hasharon at 6:30 a.m.
Second pick-up point: Shoham, soccer field at 7:00 a.m.
Break for breakfast at the Almog Junction at 8:00 a.m.
First pick-up point: Sharonim Complex, Hod Hasharon at 6:30 a.m.
Second pick-up point: Shoham, soccer field at 7:00 a.m.
Break for breakfast at the Almog Junction at 8:00 a.m.
Estimated return time: 4:30 p.m.
Please bring a hat, 2 liters of water, and sunscreen. There will be a lunch break in the field, so please bring your own food.
We will begin with a brief visit to the Qasr al-Yahud baptism site, and from there we will travel to the mouth of the Arrugot Stream, visit what was once Ein Gedi Beach, and walk along the shores of the Dead Sea.
During the walk, we will encounter various spectacular phenomena:
We will talk about the formation of the Syrian-African rift (what else?) that is responsible for the formation of the Dead Sea. We will discuss the drop in water level and the process of formation...
We will begin with a brief visit to the Qasr al-Yahud baptism site, and from there we will travel to the mouth of the Arrugot Stream, visit what was once Ein Gedi Beach, and walk along the shores of the Dead Sea.
During the walk, we will encounter various spectacular phenomena:
We will talk about the formation of the Syrian-African rift (what else?) that is responsible for the formation of the Dead Sea. We will discuss the drop in water level and the process of sinkhole formation, as well as initiatives to remedy the situation. The route is 6-8 km long.
Guide details:
"I grew up in a traditional Jewish home in New York. We spent summer vacations with close family in Israel, and so I was quickly drawn to the country, its history, and its culture. Immigrating to Israel was a dream come true: to travel the land of our ancestors, to feel our history and roots while belonging to the young state.
I served in the IDF for about 10 years, as a lieutenant colonel (there used to be such a thing). After my service, I took part in the boom in Israeli entrepreneurship and technology. For the past twenty years, I have managed marketing and business development at leading bio-med companies.
I have a BA in Biology, an MA in Business Administration, and an MA in Israeli Heritage, during which, as part of my thesis, I explored the place of science and technology in Zionist thought. I am a certified tour guide from the Ministry of Tourism, and a graduate of Yad Yitzhak Ben-Zvi.
Today I am returning to my old-new love: traveling through the charming landscapes of our country, and exploring a journey of three thousand years of heritage in a prosperous country full of attractions and entertainment.
I am happy to share this love with you."
