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Israel

Israel

A Journey of History, Adventures, and Family Celebration

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Connect. Explore.
Celebrate.

Israel is a land where past and present meet in vibrant harmony, where ancient traditions and contemporary life flourish side by side. A journey here is not just a trip; it is a living experience of history, culture, and community. Whether you come to mark a milestone, share adventures with family, or deepen your understanding of Jewish heritage, Israel offers moments that stay with you long after you return home.

Discover Israel’s Spirit, Stories, and Innovation

From the timeless walls of Jerusalem to the lively beaches of Tel Aviv, from the stillness of the desert to the green hills of the Galilee, Israel’s landscapes tell stories of centuries. Walk in the paths of kings, prophets, and pioneers. Savor the aromas of open-air markets, where ancient spices meet modern flavors.

Here, history is alive in Jerusalem’s Old City, in the fortresses of Masada and Akko, and in archaeological sites revealing layers of civilizations. At the same time, Israel is a land of creativity and renewal, where heritage inspires modern culture, technology, and art.

At Five Star Tours, we craft private tailor-made luxury journeys for couples, families, and small groups, including Bar/Bat Mitzvah experiences. From outdoor adventures to cultural immersion and world-class accommodations, we design journeys that blend adventure, comfort, and connection bringing you closer to the heart of Israel.

Experience Israel Through a Meaningful Lens

Historical & Cultural Exploration

Discover Jerusalem’s Old City, watch sunrise over Masada, wander Tel Aviv’s streets, and find peace in the Galilee as each landscape tells Israel’s story.

Adventures & Outdoor Exploration

Float in the Dead Sea, take a jeep tour in the Galilee, join an archaeological dig, or ride camels in the Negev, enjoying activities for every age.

Culinary & Hands-On Experiences

Wander bustling markets, share meals with Druze or Bedouin hosts, visit a kibbutz, enjoy wine tastings, and take part in interactive workshops.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Family Celebrations

Honor life’s milestones in the heart of Jewish history, with meaningful ceremonies, joyful gatherings, and unforgettable family moments.

Solidarity &
Reflection

Visit sites touched by October 7th, hear stories of resilience, and witness the enduring spirit of Israel’s people.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel

A Celebration Like No Other

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah in Israel is more than just a ceremony. It is a profound and unforgettable experience that connects your child to Jewish heritage in a deeply personal way. At Five Star Tours, we create meaningful celebrations with custom ceremonies in inspiring settings that honor tradition, bring families together, and make this milestone truly special.

Meaningful Settings

Choose from breathtaking sites such as the Western Wall, Masada, or historic synagogues, each providing a setting as unique and meaningful as the occasion.

Personalized Planning

Select from our expert officiants, musicians, and photographers, or coordinate with your own choices to reflect your family’s traditions, values, and preferences.

Joyful Celebrations

Celebrate with a luncheon at a renowned restaurant, a rooftop reception overlooking Jerusalem, or an authentic meal in a traditional tent in the Judean Desert.

Adventure Enhancements

Add excitement with a jeep tour, camel ride, or zipline over stunning landscapes, creating experiences that make your celebration truly unforgettable.

For those interested in a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration, a detailed questionnaire will be sent prior to a complimentary Zoom meeting to tailor the experience to your family’s vision.

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Our Curated Journeys

Every journey is personalized, designed for couples, families, and small groups who wish to celebrate connection, discovery, and joy in the Jewish homeland. Each experience combines history, culture, tradition, and adventure.

Sample Journeys:

Journey Through Israel

For couples, families, and small groups, blending history, culture and fun adventures.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Journey

For families marking a milestone in Israel with meaning and joy.

Jewish and Christian Israel

For mixed-background families and small groups exploring both traditions.

Contact Us for a Sample Itinerary

Contact us for a sample itinerary and imagine what your journey through Jewish Poland could look like.

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Why Travel with Us?

  • Led by a Passionate Founder with Expertise in Israel Travel
  • Curated & Personalized Journeys
  • Expertise in Israel’s History & Jewish Heritage
  • Engaging for All Generations & Backgrounds
  • Effortless Planning & Seamless Travel
  • Trusted Local Partnerships
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Shlomo Katz

Art of Light, Tradition, and Renewal

Shlomo Katz (1937–1992) was an extraordinary Jewish-Israeli artist whose legacy bridges Jewish tradition with striking innovation. Born in Łódź, Poland, and immigrating to Israel in 1945, Katz’s life and art reflect the story of the Jewish people—rooted in memory, faith, and renewal.

Educated on Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, Katz revealed his talent early and later studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where he developed a unique artistic style influenced by medieval icons and oriental miniatures. His work combined ancient motifs with modern sensibility, establishing him as one of the most respected Jewish artists of his time.

Katz became known for his groundbreaking technique of painting with oil on gilded metallic surfaces, producing works that shimmer with light and spiritual depth. This mastery reached its height in his monumental series for the United States Air Force Academy Chapel in Colorado Springs, where nine radiant paintings stand as a testament to his vision. He later refined this approach into advanced screen printing with metallic inks, creating celebrated works such as The Ten Plagues and the Passover Portfolio.

His art was exhibited worldwide and entered major collections, including the Wolfson Museum of Judaism in Jerusalem, the National Gallery of Australia, the Museum of Jewish Art in Paris, and the Jewish Museum of Australia in Melbourne.

Shlomo Katz’s creations embody art as a bridge between past and future, tradition and modernity. They remind us of the enduring beauty of Jewish culture and the human spirit. His legacy lives on in works that continue to inspire, connect, and illuminate.

Oded Feingersh

Painter of Color, Land, and Spirit

Oded Feingersh, born in 1938, is one of Israel’s most distinguished contemporary painters, carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, Meir Rosin, the first sign painter and landscape artist in the Land of Israel. Growing up in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood, he developed a strong connection to the Hebrew language, the land, and above all, to art.

A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in 1963, Feingersh studied under leading Israeli artists such as Mordecai Ardon, Isidor Ascheim, and Jacob Pins. His style blends realism with the influence of pop art, while his love of Israel’s landscapes, nurtured during his studies at the Avshalom Institute, shines through in his work.

In the 1960s, Feingersh traveled to France, where he joined the Belgian anarchist art group Mass Mobbing and later became the first Israeli artist awarded the LEFRANC Prize for Young Artists. Returning to Israel, he quickly gained recognition, with solo exhibitions at the Tel Aviv Museum and the Herzliya Museum, and in 1976 received the prestigious Dizengoff Art Prize.

Over his long career, Feingersh has exhibited extensively in Israel and abroad, illustrated books, and authored 13 volumes of poetry. In 2005, he marked 40 years of artistic creation with a major retrospective at the Givatayim Theater. Today, he is regarded as one of Israel’s most senior and influential living painters, whose work continues to bridge tradition and modernity, imagination and landscape.

Pinchas Shaar

Artist of Imagination and Memory

Pinchas Shaar, born in Poland as Pinchas Schwartz, was an extraordinary figure whose life and art reflect resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to Jewish culture. Growing up in a home that valued art and freedom of thought, he began painting and writing as a teenager, inspired by his artistic roots in the family of Yankel Adler.
The outbreak of World War II profoundly shaped his life.

After serving in the Polish army and being captured by the Germans, Shaar returned to the Łódź Ghetto, where he worked as an artist in the Office of Statistics until its liquidation in 1944. Surviving Sachsenhausen concentration camp, he was liberated in 1945 and soon began rebuilding his life through art, first in Germany and later in Paris.
His career spanned continents and decades, from designing sets for Israel’s Chamber Theater to presenting at major institutions such as the Jewish Museum in New York, the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and the Linbach Museum in Munich.

In Jaffa, he established a permanent studio that became a hub of creativity and expression.

Shaar’s works are instantly recognizable: brightly colored, filled with whimsical figures, fantastical animals, and perspectives that feel like magical carpets. They balance innocence with depth, humor with pain, playfulness with reflection. Beyond paintings, he also created tapestries, mosaics, and reliefs, always weaving together fantasy and reality.
“I come to the audience with my world,” Shaar once said, “It did not exist until I took it out of the intestines.” His art embodies that vision—a deeply personal world offered to others, where imagination, heritage, and memory meet. To encounter Pinchas Shaar’s work is to step into a universe of color and emotion, an experience that stays with the viewer long after.

David Sharir – Artist of Stage, Wall, and Soul

A visionary of color, imagination, and heritage

David Sharir, born in 1938, is one of Israel’s most prominent multidisciplinary artists, whose work spans painting, stage and costume design, mosaics, and visual interpretations of literature and biblical texts. From his early recognition as a prize-winning young painter, Sharir went on to design for Israel’s leading theaters, including Habima, Cameri, and Batsheva Dance Company, creating productions still remembered for their creativity and color.

His artistic vision extends beyond the stage to monumental public works, such as the mosaic “Tower of Babel” at Tel Aviv University and “Tel Aviv–Jaffa Second Generation” at the Shalom Tower. These large-scale creations reflect his signature blend of humor, imagination, and storytelling rooted in Jewish culture.

Sharir’s art often explores the dialogue between literature, biblical texts, and visual form, with series inspired by the Book of Psalms and the writings of S.Y. Agnon. Since 2003, he has also served as curator of the Shalom Tower Gallery in Tel Aviv, continuing to shape and enrich the Israeli art scene.

Today, David Sharir is celebrated not only as an artist but as a storyteller whose works transcend canvas and stage, inviting viewers on a journey through heritage, creativity, and the soul.