Alan Harkavy

As an American born Jew, I have been fascinated with Israel for as long as I can remember. In 1980, I had the privilege of attending “High School In Israel” located in Hod Hasharon for three months. It was then that my love affair with the Land was sealed. And, it was then, at the age of 17, that I decided I would move to Israel. My fantasy at the time was to buy and operate my favorite falafel stand in the town of Hod Hasharon known as the “Blue Falafel” and live happily ever after. To my huge disappointment, the falafel stand was not for sale. So, my "Aliyah" to Israel got delayed. My love and passion for the Land and people of Israel however never diminished. The history, culture, geography, politics, religions, and every aspect of Israel became central to my life.

After twenty-eight years as a trial attorney in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, I fulfilled a lifelong dream. With my wife, Diane, and our four daughters, Annie, Gabrielle, Charlotte and Lily, I moved to Israel from America’s "Bible Belt" to the "Land of the Bible".

I may not be selling falafel as originally planned, but, becoming a tour guide, allows me to do what I love every single day; connecting people to this special place. I am so grateful for the privilege of guiding individuals, families and groups of all faiths through this historical and magnificently beautiful land.

In the Book of Genesis, God instructs Abraham to "Get Up, walk about the Land, through its length and its breadth!". Come walk the Land with me and EXPLORE, EXPERIENCE AND CONNECT to Israel!