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Holy Land Trip Planning Steps

Basic things to consider before planning a tour to Israel.

THE PACKAGE DEAL PRICE (AIR AND LAND) IS DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING POINTS:

a. The Season in which the tour takes place will affect the pricing greatly. The cheapest season is between November and March (NOT including Jewish and Christian Feasts!). The most expensive season is during the summer (I.e., July and August), and during the Jewish and Christian Feasts.

b. The actual number of travelers on the tour also has a great effect on the price. The more travelers on the tour, the less expensive the package deal price will be! To be considered a "tour group" and get a discount from hotels, they ask for a minimum of 10 people (even 15 in some cases).

c. The number of days spent in Israel will affect the cost of the tour- more days, more expenses, and therefore more expensive.

d. The number of sites that you would like to visit, depending on their nature.

e. Whether or not you use your “free deal” privilege. Tour Your Roots provides one free deal per ten travelers. It would greatly affect the tour package deal price if you would like to have more (for example 1 free for every 5 travelers).

RECOMMENDED SEASONS TO TRAVEL TO ISRAEL:

We highly recommend traveling to Israel in Spring (mid-Feb. through the end of April). This is due to the weather which is most comfortable during this time of year- not too cold, and not too hot. Another reason is Mount Hermon, which should still have snow during that time, making the views in the north magnificent, and the flowers will be budding all around.

If you are interested in experiencing the Jewish Feasts then you can choose to come between the Fall and Spring, depending on your preferences. 

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST OUTSIDE OF ISRAEL:

Tour Your Roots offers activities and site-seeing outside of Israel as well. Whether you wish to see Petra in Jordan, the Sinai Peninsula, or any other place. If you would like to add these to your itinerary, it will affect the package deal price and the overall length of the tour.

FIRST STEPS TO TAKE WHEN PLANNING YOUR TOUR WITH US:

1. Set the exact dates and decide how many days you would like to be in the Holy Land.

2. Decide which hotels you would like your people to stay in (3, 4, or 5-star accommodations).

3. Contact Yosef for further information and services.

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Tour Your Roots is a ministry whose main focus is teaching the Word of God from the Hebraic point of view. Yosef Rachamim ("Rami") Danieli, founder of Tour Your Roots, is a native born Israeli and a Messianic Jew. He is a gifted and dynamic teacher who draws out fresh and unique insights to many well-known biblical narratives. By invitation, Yosef speaks and gives seminars, both inside Israel and abroad. As a certified Israeli Tour Guide, Yosef uses this stage as well to accomplish his calling and gift as a Bible teacher, by organizing and guiding unique study tours to the Holy Land. For more details, please take a minute and watch the welcoming video. Contact us  today to Book Yosef to teach at your church, organization or conference and/or to schedule a Tour Your Roots Holy Land tour.

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Your Roots Private Walking Tour

Join us on a private guided tour like no other – an exploration of your French-Canadian ancestry deeply intertwined with the vibrant era of New France. Old Québec sets the stage, a beautiful backdrop where your family’s legacy converges with the captivating events of the 1600s and 1700s, resonating across the expanse of North America.

While all French-Canadian roots lead to Québec City, we’ll use your entire French-Canadian ancestry up to 1849 to shape the tour.

Tailored for individuals with a passion for their roots – an opportunity to expand your knowledge about your family’s past. Ideal for history aficionados and those eager to explore their heritage, our tours are offered throughout the year, subject to our availability. A wonderful choice for families seeking an engaging blend of history and bonding.

Furthermore, if your ancestral roots lead to Old Lévis or Old Lauzon, the tour can be provided in these historical sites, connecting you even more intimately with the heritage of your family.

New booking system

We just got a new booking system to book and pay online. If there’s a issue, please contact us .

From Roots to Routes: The Intricate Process of Designing Your Tour

• Share your family tree – a basic outline highlighting those you remember, such as grandparents or great-grandparents. Download this empty family tree template and send it over – no need for exhaustive completion or prior genealogical research.
• Feel free to share any genealogical research you’ve conducted, although it’s not obligatory.
• Kim, The French-Canadian Genealogist we collaborate with, works on your family tree according to our specifications. For each French-Canadian lineage, she identifies the most recent ancestor (born before 1849) featured in the PRDH database ( Programme de recherche en démographie historique : Research Program in Historical Demography). Our reliance on PRDH ensures precision and a structured approach for the next phase.
• Kim’s role and fees are included in your tour booking, ensuring a streamlined process. Typically, her research is efficient and covered in your initial payment. Yet, in exceptionally rare and complex cases where research demands unusual time, we might contact you to discuss potential additional fees. Rest assured, this scenario is highly unusual, but we prioritize transparency.
• Thanks to Kim’s collaboration and the PRDH database, your family tree takes on a comprehensive form. We meticulously cross-reference this family tree with our extensive database, a reservoir of insights gleaned from trials, historical records, censuses, and a range of resources. This diligent comparison brings to light connections between your ancestral lineage and the histories within our repository.
• This process uncovers a wealth of captivating stories – a collection of insights ready to enrich your tour. This approach ensures a remarkable balance between affordability and the efficient preparation of your tour. While we keep here the intricate details confidential to maintain an air of mystery, it’s crucial to emphasize that your complete family tree serves as the cornerstone.
• Our preparation involves deftly organizing the amassed stories and intricately shaping an itinerary with appropriate stops. This customized route takes into account the tour’s time constraints, allowing us to spotlight the most relevant stories.
• Amidst historical monuments and buildings, we reveal the stories tied to events your ancestors witnessed, played a role in and were deeply impacted by – events that left an indelible mark on their lives and sometimes continue to resonate through time. We foster a connection between local heritage, historical context, and your family tree, creating an immersive experience that resonates with the past.
• Mirroring our approach of private tours, your comfort sets the tempo, and queries are embraced during the tour.
• Our tours run regardless of the weather – rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, rest assured, we’re adept at finding solutions to ensure a seamless experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tailor the tour to focus on my paternal line or specific ancestors.

Our approach centers on the entirety of your French-Canadian ancestry, as the paternal line alone may lack depth. Utilizing our database, we compare your family tree to design a meaningful tour. This streamlined process optimizes both time and cost. For specialized requests, additional research is possible but comes with extra cost and no assured outcomes. Please contact us for a quote.

Can we visit properties, tombs, monuments, or towns related to my 1600s ancestors?

Our walking tour’s strength lies in Old Québec’s concentration of relevant monuments and buildings tied to the history of New France. Old Québec simply offers the ideal setting. Occasionally, we incorporate Old Lévis or Old Lauzon if fitting and feasible. For an optimal, cost-effective experience, we advise following our core offering: a private walking tour in Old Québec.

While driving tours to remote sites focusing on specific individuals are possible, this alters preparation and cost significantly. Please contact us for a quote.

For a realistic outlook, be aware that the passage of time has erased many 1600s buildings and reshaped the environment. While there are often plaques honoring pioneers and families, it’s wise not to anticipate the presence of 1600s tombs.

Do I need French-Canadian ancestry for this tour?

Yes, the tour offered through our booking form, which encompasses Kim’s genealogical research and a PRDH-based approach focusing on New France, necessitates French-Canadian heritage.

Nevertheless, we can accommodate a private tour of Old Québec or Old Lévis aligned with your ancestry even if it diverges from French-Canadian or New France connections. For instance, if your ancestor was a British inhabitant in Quebec City or Lévis during the 1800s, the tour would pivot to the historical context of that timeframe and strive to unearth a comprehensive story about that particular ancestor. Please contact us for a quote.

I’ve extensively researched my family tree for years. How can your few hours of preparation add something to my knowledge?

We had the opportunity to guide numerous clients like you – diligent researchers who’ve meticulously assembled family trees, delving into the intricate details of thousands of individuals and absorbing local history. The wealth of stories and insights they’ve gained is acknowledged. Yet, as with our own continuous research and reading, we’re all aware that the pursuit of knowledge is endless.

Could it be possible that we possess information you’ve yet to discover? We cannot guarantee it, but you can’t rule it out.

Our unwavering dedication to research perpetually enhances our database. By cross-referencing your family tree with our repository, we’re able to share stories you may already know, alongside those that have eluded your attention.

Over the years, we’ve honed our expertise in customizing content based on the client’s knowledge. If your understanding is extensive, rest assured the tour won’t cover mere basics. Clients who’ve explored deeply into their family history appreciate how we skillfully interweave their ancestry into our historical interpretation, refining their comprehension – in essence, our tours offer valuable insight.

I’ve already paid for a professional genealogist to create my family tree. Can we deduct the expense of Kim’s research?

Unfortunately, we won’t deduct Kim’s cost. While many professional genealogists can fulfill our requirements, the documents you’ve obtained from your current professional isn’t aligned with our needs. Kim from The French Canadian Genealogist , on the other hand, is well-versed in our criteria and can provide the specific information and format we require.

In the past, we offered Kim’s research as an optional component. However, this approach proved cumbersome for clients and resource-intensive for us. As a result, we’ve integrated Kim’s research into our standard procedure, which ultimately presents cost savings for you and simplifies our processes.

Do you provide any documents or records?

Tours Accolade provides private tours based on ancestry, and therefore, we don’t furnish any records. However, for your record-related needs, we recommend reaching out to Kim , a skilled professional genealogist who can assist you further.

Do you provide any information you got from the PRDH?

Our utilization of the PRDH database is exclusively for research purposes. Upon request, we can supply you with the PRDH IDs and names of the ancestors used to initiate the research (the last individual born before 1849 for each lineage). However, we don’t provide any further information from the PRDH.

For a broader range of details, you have the option to register directly on PRDH , which we highly recommend.

How far in advance should I book the tour?

Booking your tour as early as possible is highly recommended, as it provides us ample time to meticulously prepare a personalized experience tailored to your ancestry.

We don’t have a strict deadline due to the fluctuating nature of our workload and seasonal demands. Sometimes, we can work magic within a short notice of 48 hours. However, if we are unable to meet the preparation timeframe for your booked tour, you will receive a refund.

I would describe our tour as pretty amazing. It was fabulous to walk the streets my ancestors once did and to see documents with their names in it. Especially amazing was the museum* and statue of Guillame Couture my 8th great grandfather and his importance to the City of Levis. Your diligence in researching more of my family tree than even I knew was very insightful. Also, discovering that Abraham Martin (Plains of Abraham) was my 9th great grandfather was not something I had uncovered. Martin P. (California) 2019

*It was a temporary exhibition on Guillaume Couture, by the Société d’Histoire de Lévis, inside the St-François-Xavier chapel.

Partner for this unique private experience:  The French Canadian Genealogist .

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Your 2024 Roots Picnic cheat sheet: artists, road closures and more

PHILADELPHIA - This year’s star-studded Roots Picnic on June 1 and June 2 will feature legendary hip-hop and R&B acts back at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park. FOX 29 has the information you need to enjoy the most musical weekend in Philly.

Philly native and award-winning R&B artist Jill Scott will headline the weekend alongside platinum-selling rap icon Lil Wayne. 

Lil Wayne will collaborate with The Roots along with special guests Trombone Shorty and PJ Morton in a performance honoring the rap icon’s city of New Orleans. 

Other notable performers include rap veterans André 3000, Nas and Method Man, multitalented R&B stars Babyface and Fantasia, and emerging names Victoria Monet and Tyla.

The Roots Picnic will include live and interactive podcasts on the Parkside Stage. This year’s Podcast lineup includes: Million Dollaz Worth of Game, R&B Only & U+ME+RNB, Tonight’s Conversation, the Juan Epstein Podcast, World Series of Spades and They Have the Range. 

The Mann Center is in Fairmount Park at 5201 Parkside Drive and offers free parking. It is also accessible via Septa’s Mann Loop, a route that begins at 19th and Locust, and has a rideshare pick-up and drop-off site at the center’s North Gate. 

General admission and VIP tickets can be purchased here. Single-day general admission tickets go for $150 while two-day tickets for both June 1 and June 2 will cost $275.  

City officials recommend drivers check traffic conditions over the weekend whether they are headed to the Roots Picnic or not, as road restrictions and closures to accommodate the festival will affect the West Fairmount Park and Overbrook areas. 

The following street will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20 until approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 6:

• States Drive, between Belmont Ave. and Avenue of the Republic

The following streets will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7:

• South Concourse Drive, between Belmont Ave. and 52nd St.

The following streets will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 30 until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7:

• Avenue of the Republic, between Belmont Ave. and 52nd St.

The following streets will be closed starting at noon on Friday, May 31 until approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7:

• North Georges Hill Drive, between Belmont Ave. to 52nd St.

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Ellen Degeneres is going back to where it all began.

From June through August, the whimsical, clean comic turned headline-making ’90s sitcom actor turned Pixar star turned beloved yet controversial daytime talk show host turned ( maybe whimsical and clean ) comic is touring all over the United States as part of her farewell ‘Last Stand…Up Tour.’

Originally, Degeneres only announced four shows; on May 29, she extended the nationwide run. The 66-year-old comedian now has 27 gigs lined up this summer.

That includes a set at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, Aug. 1.

The run comes to an end with back-to-back shows on Aug. 16-17 where she’ll tape her new Netflix special at Minneapolis, MN’s Orpheum Theatre .

And if you want to be there to see Degeneres flex her stand-up muscles for the first time since 2018, now’s the time to pounce.

As of today, fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming shows on sites like Vivid Seats ; the official on-sale is Friday, May 31.

Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.

Ellen Degeneres 2024 tour schedule

A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues, and links to buy tickets can be found here.

Ellen Degeneres stand up specials

Even though Degeneres started performing stand-up in the early ’80s, she’s only officially released three stand-up specials.

Here’s how you can see them:

The Beginning   (2000)  streaming on  HBO Max Here and Now   (2003)  streaming on  HBO Max Relatable   (2018)  streaming on  Netflix

In 2023, she returned to HBO for the documentary  “Saving The Gorillas: Ellen’s Next Adventure”  where she headed to Rwanda with her wife Portia De Rossi to help with a gorilla conservation project.

Ellen Degeneres controversy

At the height of the pandemic — July 2020 — ten of Degeneres’ former employees claimed she created a toxic workplace atmosphere that included racism, fear, and intimidation.

Degeneres allegedly failed to address executives sexually harassing female employees and made racist micro-aggressions to BIPOC employees among other accusations.

Once the news broke, Degeneres apologized and vowed to “correct the issues” going forward.

In September 2020, she admitted fault on-air in the show’s 18th season premiere episode.

Comedians on tour in 2024

Many household names are taking their punchlines to stages all over the country this year.

Here are just five of our favorite comics you won’t want to miss live these next few months.

•  Chelsea Handler

•  Kathy Griffin

•  Ali Wong

•  Wanda Sykes

•  Margaret Cho

Who else is on the road? Check out our list of the  107 biggest comedians on tour in 2024 here  to find out.

Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post

This article was written by Matt Levy , New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.

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