Israel with Meaning offers visitors to Israel the experience they expect and hope- an experience in which the sites and stories of the Holy Land will inspire and transform. Avi, born in New York and raised in Montreal, tour guide, rabbi, educator and scholar, will guide you, your family or group with knowledge, expertise, humor and passion.
Tourists today desire an experience which goes beyond “the top 10”. Whether celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, hiking Masada at sunrise, or retracing the steps of the Bible in the hills of Judea, travelers search for meaning.
Listen to Avi as the guest commentator on
the Times of Israel Podcast.
Listen here and here
Welcome to Israel with Meaning with Avi.
To contact Avi directly +972528359537 on WhatsApp or avipoupko@gmail.com
RATES:
$650 Full Day (Jerusalem/Tel Aviv/Masada/Dead Sea)
$400 Half Day
$700 North/Negev Desert
Payment can be made Venmo/PayPal/Cash
individuals
As a rabbi and educator for over 20 years, Avi can custom plan a trip that responds to each visitor’s individual needs and interests, whether a “first timer, a repeat visitor or coming to pursue a special interest including : wine and food; the region’s geopolitical complexities, art and culture, archaeology, contemporary Israel or a religious or spiritual quest.he sites to visit based on your individual needs and interests.
GROUPS
Avi has extensive experience both guiding and organizing groups. One of Birthright and March of the Living organizer’s tour
educator of choice, Avi is adept at bringing Israel’s complex and rich narrative alive for synagogue and church groups, or large
family. In addition to guiding the trip, Avi can provide all of the logistical support, including flights, hotels and ground
transportation.
FAMILIES
As an experienced and successful educator of both formal and informal Jewish education, Avi is uniquely suited to bringing the sites of Israel to life for young children and teenagers. His story telling abilities, down-to- earth attitude and wonderful sense of humor create a positive and energizing experience for family
members of all ages.