Doron Kornbluth

Author | Lecturer | Tour Guide

Doron Kornbluth is one of Israel’s most knowledgeable and sought-after tour guides. Born in Montreal, Canada, he and his family now live in the Beit Shemesh area of Israel. He has been guiding (or, as he likes to call it, “sharing Israel” with) families, individuals, and groups of all types and backgrounds for over fifteen years.

He is the bestselling author of Why Be Jewish?, Why Marry Jewish?, Raising Kids to LOVE Being Jewish, Cremation or Burial?, A Jewish View, The Jewish Holiday Handbook, and The Presidents and the Jews (all published by Mosaica Press). Together, his books have sold over 50,000 copies. 

Doron is also a popular international lecturer, speaking in dozens of cities a year to all types of audiences on a variety of fascinating topics. 

A gifted communicator, Doron’s explanations and stories speak to everyone. His passionate and entertaining style gets great feedback from Jews and non-Jews of all ages and backgrounds. In this book, for the first time, his remarkable and memorable explanations, stories, and inspiration are available to all.

Seth Aronstam

Photographer | Designer

Seth Aronstam was born and raised in South Africa and now lives with his wife and children in the Beit Shemesh area of Israel.

In college, he studied graphic design and advertising. Over the last twenty years, he has worked as an art director, graphic designer, and visual artist in Israel, South Africa, and the United States.

Seth’s passion is photography. He has developed innovative techniques and is one of the first photographers in Israel to use advanced drones for still photography. With a keen eye, tremendous technical know-how, and endless patience, he has taken great pleasure in capturing Israel in some of her finest moments.

For the first time, in this book, his beautiful photographs are available to all.