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Hi, I’m Zak!

I’m a lifelong educator and a licensed Israeli Tour Guide.

I hold a BA in History (University of California, Santa Cruz) and an Israeli Teaching Credential (B.Ed). I spent two decades as an experiential educator in Youth Movements, which has fed my passion for making Israel come alive for people of all ages. I love guiding students, youth groups, families, tourists, and anyone curious to learn and connect with this amazing country. I’m a native English speaker, having made aliyah from Southern California in 2012.

I believe everyone has the right and responsibility to form their own relationship with Israel and its people. It’s my joy and honor to be part of your journey, wherever it may lead us.

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Thank you for an absolutely WONDERFUL day exploring Jerusalem. Our hearts are so full.

Jessica & Daniel
You engaged all of the generations of our family- from kids to grandparents. You made Israel come alive for us.

The Carmel Family
Zak tells the most wonderful stories and pours his whole heart into helping each person discover and connect with THEIR Israel.

The Ezra Family

FAQs

I guide every kind of group you can imagine - couples, families, teen tours, Birthright trips, and more. I work with both Jews and non-Jews, those who have extensive prior Israeli travel experience, and first-timers. As a credentialed teacher and long-time youth educator, I have a special love for guiding kids and teens.
I love guiding all throughout the Land of Israel. For many years I lived in the stunning Crusader city of Akko (Acre) and now make my home in Haifa - and so I have a local's love of guiding in both places. I also have extensive experience in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and across the Galilee region. Israel is a small country but packed with things to see. Wherever you want to go, I'm excited to take you there!
Long ago, Israel recognized that its most precious natural resource was its incredible history and set up strict licensing requirements for guides. I completed an 18-month intensive course and passed multiple national exams covering everything from religion to botany to geology to ancient history. Ask me anything!
I can guide everything from day trips and multi-week adventures. Every tour will be customized to your unique needs and interests. Tell me about you and what you want to see, and we’ll go from there.
Email me at zakgreenwald@gmail.com and let me know what you want to see and when you want to come, and we’ll go from there!