Jacob Shoshan
Jacob Shoshan was born in Jerusalem, Israel, and is a highly respected government-licensed tour guide, educator, lecturer, and international tour manager with decades of experience.
A reserve officer in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Jacob has taught and lectured at leading academic institutions, including the Tour Guide College, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hebrew Union College, Tel Aviv University, and Everyman’s University in Tel Aviv.
He has served as a Senior Tour Manager and Lecturer with the Geographical Society of Israel and has traveled to 107 countries, leading educational tours in 66 countries across all six inhabited continents.
Fluent in eight languages, Jacob is renowned for his engaging lectures and exceptional depth of knowledge. His areas of expertise include:
- Jewish history, philosophy, culture, and Sephardi Jewish heritage
- Holocaust studies
- Jewish musicology
- Comparative religions, including Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, and Cao Dai
- Ancient and modern history
- Current affairs
- Anthropology
- Geography, geology, and geomorphology
- Botany and zoology
- Architecture and art history
- Cross-cultural studies and ethnic diversity
- Folklore, folk art, and world traditions
- Ethnic cuisine and gastronomy
Jacob’s extensive knowledge, passion for education, and remarkable international experience provide travelers with a rich, insightful, and memorable perspective on every destination he visits.