Ilan Aharoni Israeli tour guide

18/10/2025

I met Marc Turnage about 15 years ago . I wanted to start guiding Christian tourists,and was introduced to him . This started a friendship that has improved my life and it started a professional relationship that improved my career.

For two years ,we couldn't do what we love to do .

It wasn't easy ,but I always said that bringing the hostages back is the most important.

Now,thank God,the living ones are back .(Waiting for EVERYONE to be returned!)

Today we started a group together. Feels great.

Here you can see Marc teaching in Magdala

06/10/2025

𝙎𝙒𝙄𝙈𝙈𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙄𝙉 𝙎𝘾𝙍𝙄𝙋𝙏𝙐𝙍𝙀
The Hidden Pages of the Sea of Galilee

This is the side of the Sea of Galilee you don't always see: Camping by the water, full of kids' laughter. We spend hours swimming, splashing each other, and just cooling off from the heat.

Later, the hours are spent by the grill. We all gather around the fire, cooking and eating, enjoying great company with friends and family. That gentle sound of the water touching the shore is the perfect background.

You get that strong afternoon breeze that blows across the lake, and then the deep quiet of the night. The beautiful sunsets and the moonlight reflecting perfectly on the water.

This is when the gratitude hits me. As an Israeli tour guide, I realize I am literally swimming in scripture. Right here is Capernaum, over there is Bethsaida, and nearby are Geshur, Magdala, and Korazin.

Behind every Bible story is a hidden part.the one made of the places you can still visit and the simple human experience that was happening then, and is still happening now.

I hope I get the chance to show you this hidden side of the land.

(Inspired by a long friendship with Marc Turnage . His way of studying and teaching the bible helps enter the reality of scriptures)

18/06/2025

sees

08/06/2025

26/04/2025

Caesarea National Park, Israel

15/04/2025

2025 Priestley Blessing

13/04/2025

in 2025

11/04/2025

Burning the leavened bread in Jerusalem 2025

01/02/2025

Went hiking in the desert. Beautiful

30/05/2024

**Back in Jerusalem from a Remarkable Journey! 🇺🇸✈️🇮🇱**

I've just returned to Israel after an incredible journey through Chicago, Indianapolis, and Ohio. During my visit, I had the privilege of delivering a lecture on the current situation in Israel. The feedback was overwhelming—many attendees shared that hearing firsthand accounts is invaluable, especially in a time when trust in the media is low.

Thank you all for your amazing support and engagement throughout my trip. Your comments, messages, and encouragement made every step of the way worthwhile. You witnessed the busy itinerary and the impact of our discussions, even as I was away from home.

As great as the journey was, it’s good to be back home with my two girls and wife—they missed me, and I missed them.

**What’s Next?**
I’m eager to continue this important dialogue and am planning another trip soon. To make this possible, I need your help. I've been funding these journeys myself, and your support can make a significant difference. Whether it's suggestions for locations, organizing events, or contributing to my support page, every bit helps.

👉 https://www.ilanaharoni.com/support

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together, we can make a difference!

27/05/2024

I am beginning my journey back home.

It was an amazing weekend.

I spoke with my friends at Chappel Springs church in VA. The moving picture of the clandle and combined flags is from that evening.

Met with my friends from NCC and Waterfront churches in DC

Had a fantastic lunch and conversation with my friends from CenterPoint church in Long Island.

And grab breakfast and spend times with some friends in NYC.

Everyone I spoke to expressed how important it was to hear clear truth from someone they know.

I'm taking off soon. America,you were good to me.

Summary post for this tour tomorrow.

In a calm British style (yea,right... 😜)

24/05/2024

Got a bit busy so this post is about Wednesday and Thursday

On Tuesday I visited the hebrew day school in Indianapolis and answered questions with the 8th graders. They had intelligent and informed questions. I love investing in the future generations.

The students then guided me through their amazing holocaust museum. They develop the display themselves and use technology to create a very powerful visitor experience. I cried a lot.

Wednesday I left Indianapolis and drove to Youngstown Ohio. Stopped on the way in Bellbrook to speak in a very nice community cafe that is really a small church . One of the visitors was from the local police and he honored me with their coin

The Youngstown Jewish Federation has a very warm place in my heart since touring with them ,so coming here was really good. Thank you Bonnie Deutsch Burdman for inviting me!

I wish my Israeli friends knew the love and support we have in the USA.

It's easy when you know the truth . Keep learning!