I Asked 100 Strangers to Dinner in Israel ๐ฎ๐ฑ
What happens when you invite 100 complete strangers to dinner in a foreign country?
I traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel in January 2026 to find out!
What started as a simple idea quickly turned into a mission across the city โ convincing restaurants to donate food, borrowing furniture from neighbors, and somehow preparing a traditional Shabbat dinner for people who had never experienced it before.
Along the way, I met people from all different countries and religions, explored parts of Tel Aviv most tourists never see, and discovered why Shabbat is about much more than just food.
This Israel travel vlog is not about politics. Itโs about human connection and the power of saying โyesโ.
A Huge THANK YOU to the following restaurants for taking a chance on us and saying “yes”
1) Oh Mama Restaurant – Ben Yehuda St 69, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel +972548168618
2) Penne Pasta – Bograshov St 21, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel +97235281957
3) La Pane Bakery – Bograshov St 43, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6314507, Israel +97236518878
4) Noamle Restaurant – Ben Yehuda St 15, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6330243, Israel +972503109253
5) Norish Cafรฉ – Allenby St 36, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6332510, Israel +972549763344
6) Grill Yam – Allenby St 8, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6330104, Israel
Big thanks to everyone who showed up for this incredible evening. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did and hopefully, one day, we can do it AGAIN!
Saving the best for last… thank you to TAL THE TRAVELER, whose infectious energy and never-say-die attitude made this all possible! Check out Tal’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/talthetraveler/
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Arak
Shabbat Shalom
Love from Israel
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This is so cool, I want to be your best friend…
now I get it, you couldn't buy any food on Shabbat so had to ask for donations. you found a glitch in the matrix!
Love this phil! So glad you're back! Tal is a great guy!
SHABBAT SHALOM,,๐ฏ๐ฏ๐พ๐ท๐ท๐ BARUCH HASHEM,..๐WE ARE YISRAEL CHAI!!! LIFE – STRONG,..๐ช YOU ARE IN TEL AVIV .. I AM IN THE OLD CITY ,,๐ข๐๐ MY FAMILY๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ AND I WOULD COMEโก๐ ,,SAD๐ข WE DIDNT MEET UP WITH YOU,.. SOME SHABBATS PEOPLE EAT EAT ONLY KOSHER ,, BUT THIS IS MIXED FOOD ,, MILK,CHEESE ,, AND MEAT,,.. BUT IT WILL BE FUN,, IF YOUR NOT KOSHER ,.. WOW!! TEARS๐ซ ALL NATIONS ,, AND DIFFERNT FAITHSโกโโช๐๐ SITTING DOWN TO EAT TOGETHER AND PRAY,, ๐TALK , BARUCH HASHEM,..SHALOM,, AMEN..
God bless you dear friend, how good to see you visiting our country the Holy Land๐ฎ๐ฑโค๏ธ
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The sweat Chinese guy with Qatar airways shirt and Kipa was epic
I used to use the Central Bus Station in Tel Aviv a lot, it used to be nice, you would be surprised. Very sad to see it in a decay!
After watching this video, I was filled with joy. Thank you, guys! Keep sharing your light. โค
Thank you for showing the world what Israel is and our Shabbat โค
So fun! This might be my favorite video on YouTube!
+7000$ in your bank account
Most amazing country in the world, 100%
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That's great!
What a beautiful idea
Loved it โค
Toda, next time ha ha, I have a tiny house in Tel Aviv, near the Yarkon river, but the garden is big . So a barbecue or a dinner here would be great. I do not get money from anyone. โค