Zeev Ben Arie, PhD, Founder and Manager of Tarbuyot Olami
Born in Jerusalem in 1961, Zeev Ben Arie grew up in a home where dinner table conversations revolved around King Herod, thanks to his mother, an archaeologist, and his father, a geography professor specializing in Jerusalem. Zeev embarked on his spiritual journey early in life and, since 1987, has pioneered tours in Israel that explore mysticism, religions, and cultures from an esoteric New Age perspective. A prolific writer and lecturer, Zeev has authored 21 books, cementing his reputation as a religious scholar and a prominent figure in tour guiding and spiritual activities in Israel. In addition to being a licensed tour guide, he holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies, with his thesis focusing on Sacred Places in Israel.
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Our Uniqueness
Tarbuyot Olami, a boutique tour company, was founded by Zeev Ben Arie, Ph.D. in Comparative Religions. Zeev specializes in mystical and esoteric traditions and sacred places in Israel.
Israel stands at the crossroads of religion, spirituality, and culture. At Tarbuyot Olami, we delve into these themes to offer a unique experience. Our tours are designed around ancient cultures, religion, and mysticism, including Kabbalah, Gnostic Christianity, Sufism, the Goddess tradition, Pagan sacred sites, and more. Israel is a unique treasure trove of spiritual traditions, sacred to four major religions, including the Bahá’í Faith. It bears the marks of great cultures of the Western world and hosts representations from most Western nations.
During our tours, participants visit sacred sites, major temples, churches, synagogues, and mosques. Guests have the opportunity to meet with Sufi dervishes, nuns and monks from various Christian traditions, Kabbalistic artists, rabbis and Hasidim, New Age practitioners, and members of spiritual communities from across Israel’s diverse cultural and religious landscape.
We aim to decode the symbolism found in churches and Islamic art, trace the influences of the Freemasons and other secret societies, connect you with the planet’s energies at megalithic stone circles, explore some of the world’s most ancient cities, and uncover the profound mysteries of this land.
