2012 Omar Epps’ Trip to Israel
2012 Omar Epps' Trip to Israel
May 7, 2012 - May 13, 2012
2012 Omar Epps’ Trip to Israel
2012 Omar Epps' Trip to Israel
May 7, 2012 - May 13, 2012
Visited Jaffa in Tel Aviv. Experienced the Tel Aviv night scene joined by by Aki Avni, one of Israel’s leading actors, Gideon Ruff, creator of “Homeland” Ninet Tayeb, the first winner of the Israeli version of American Idol, Joseph Cedar, winner of the best screenplay at Cannes in 2011 and Shirley Bouganim, one of Israel’s leading super models!
Overlooked a beautiful sunset in Tel Aviv. Briefing by Aluf Benn, the editor in chief of Ha’aretz news paper. Fascinating explanation on the Israel economy and political system.
Engaging and interesting. Met with the officers and pilots at the Palmach Air Force base. Visited the mystical city of Safed. Visited Caesarea with school kids.Stayed at the David Intercontinental Hotel. Visited Haifa.
Wandering around the cobble stoned streets of Safed and explored the Artist’s colony. Learned about the history of the “City of Kabbalah”. Stayed at the Hotel Bayit Bagalil. Jeep in the Golan. Visited the wonderful soup kitchen in Tiberias. Lunch hosted by Lilach and Guy Ashtar in their beautiful home in the Golan!
Overlooked the Western Wall and visited the Western Wall Tunnels. Visited the Yad Vashem. Touring Christian sites in the Old City, an insightful meeting with Ambassador Gideon Meir, and a moving visit to Meshi, a home for seriously physically handicapped children. Taking it all in with a falafel break in Town!
America’s Voices in Israel organizes week-long missions to Israel for prominent headline-makers with widespread credibility, including leading journalists, prime-time media and Hollywood TV stars, as well as religious and political leaders in the Latino and African-American communities. These high-profile opinion makers reach countless admirers, followers, and the general public. Using traditional and social media, they offer firsthand accounts of experiences in Israel, engaging large and ethnically diverse audiences. Their positive stories about Israel counter distortions and misrepresentations about the Jewish State, which often are reported in the media. Millions have read Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts from our influential guests, both during and after their visits to Israel.
