12 Reasons Why Having Israelis On Your Trip Is The BEST

Taglit-Birthright Israel provides an incredible journey through Israel - with Shorashim you get to experience all that Israel has to offer with the added bonus of local Israeli friends!

1. Cats in Israel = Squirrels in America

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Israeli friends will be there for the full duration of your Taglit-Birthright Israel: Shorashim trip to remind you never to touch an Israeli cat. They may seem cute, but they probably carry diseases.

2. Israeli street art.

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Tel Aviv is awesome, but not without a local tour guide.

3. What are all of these things?

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Great question to ask your Israeli friends when exploring the Shuk.

4. Monopoly money for everyone!

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Israeli friends are not only there to tell you stories about their time in the army, they're also really good at helping you bargain at the markets.

5. You'll learn how to properly eat sunflower seeds. All the time.

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Israelis love these guys. Delicious snack, though not necessarily easy to eat.

6. Try on a new hat!

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Israeli hats come in all shapes and sizes, like these studly military berets. Traveling in the summer, you'll get to see your fair share of all different kinds of head coverings.

7. Confusing Hebrew labels.

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Israeli nutritional facts are hard to read, and somehow complicated. Having an Israeli friend to navigate the super market is incredibly helpful.

8. See things from a new perspective.

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Israel is beautiful and wonderful, and also complex. Get to know Israel from an Israeli perspective - there's no more authentic experience than traveling with the locals.

9. LOVE INTERESTS

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You've all heard the rumors, and no, it doesn't happen for everyone all the time, but there's always the possibility of bringing home your new Israeli BF/GF to meet your mom.

10. Don't just eat shawarma, eat the BEST shawarma

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Let's face it - having an Israeli buddy to bring you to their favorite local spot is WAY better than yelping.

11. You'll get to teach each other things about your culture back home.

There's nothing like teaching your new Israeli friend the meaning of the word "bromance."

12. Friendships that last a lifetime!

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Seriously, these people will be your friends for life. You can travel to Israel in 40 years with your children and grandchildren, and friends from your Taglit-Birthright Israel: Shorashim trip will open up their homes and make you a delicious meal.