Discover Israel's Hidden Gems
Embark on a journey through Israel’s rich history and vibrant culture with Shalom Carmel. Our tours offer a unique blend of storytelling, exploration, and personal connection.
ABOUT SHALOM CARMEL
From the slopes of Mount Carmel, where the prophet Elijah once turned conflict into conversation, rises a brand dedicated to doing the same in our time. Shalom Carmel exists to take one of the world’s most confusing regions — the Middle East — and make it understandable, relatable, and deeply human.
Founded by Amir Katz, a Boston native who has lived in Israel for over 15 years, Shalom Carmel blends history, storytelling, and cultural experience into powerful encounters. Amir is a 4th-generation sommelier, certified Israeli tour guide, and Middle East scholar with a gift for turning complexity into clarity. Whether through a lecture, a guided discussion, or a culinary evening of wine and food, his work makes people feel connected to both the land and its people.
What makes Shalom Carmel unique is its ability to bridge divides. By drawing from biblical stories, modern politics, and personal experience, Amir transforms lectures into living conversations. Guests leave not only more informed, but also more empathetic — able to see the “other” in new ways.
At Shalom Carmel, you don’t just listen to history.
You taste it. You feel it. You live it.
Stories, Landscapes & Meaning — From the Heart of Carmel
Rooted in history, culture and lived experience, Shalom Carmel offers walks, talks and encounters that help people understand this land — thoughtfully, humanly and without noise.
What We Offer
Shalom Carmel is more than a lecture series — it’s a bridge between cultures, faiths, and generations. Through storytelling, scholarship, and lived experience, we offer engaging talks and gatherings that make sense of the world’s most misunderstood region: the Middle East.
Featured Lectures & Courses
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Unravelling the Middle East — A crash course in the world’s most challenging region.
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On Zion and the Children of Jacob — The story of Israel and the Jewish people, from biblical times to modern rebirth.
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Finding Christ in Times of Chaos — Church wisdom in times of turmoil.
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When the Roots of Revolution Began — Palestine at the dawn of modernity.
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Once Again, My Enemies Rise Up — A deep dive into antisemitism past and present.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — Guided discussion on the Israel-Palestine debate.
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Where East Meets West — A culinary journey into Middle Eastern foods & wines
Each program blends history, memory, and storytelling to simplify what is often called the most confusing region on Earth.
What our clients love about us
Thoughtful guiding. Human stories. A calm, grounded way to encounter this land.
Grounded, personal guiding
Small-group experiences with warmth, care and real presence — never rushed, never “touristy”.
History with nuance
Not headlines. Not slogans. Clear context that helps people understand the land, the people and the layers beneath the surface.
Certified local professional
A licensed Israeli tour guide with years of teaching and guiding bringing stories to life with structure and credibility.
Conversation that stays with you
Walks and talks designed to spark reflection and meaningful discussion the kind you keep thinking about long after.
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