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The Rothschild Code

Crack the DNA of Innovation

A premium multi-sensory journey through the heart of the Start-Up Nation. From Herzl’s vision to global unicorns*, experience Israeli innovation through storytelling, flavors, sounds & unforgettable encounters.

Feel the energy. Experience the journey. Crack the Code.

* “Unicorn” -Tech company with a valuation exceeding US$1 billion.

Zionism & Start Up Nation

Station 1 – Shalom Meir Tower

 

Theodor Herzl – The Man Who Dreamed a Nation

“When you will it, it is no dream.” With these words, Theodor Herzl inspired generations to turn vision into reality. His belief that bold ideas can change history continues to fuel Israel’s culture of innovation and entrepreneurship today.

Theodor Herzl – The Man Who Dreamed a Nation

Herzliya Gymnasium -The Hebrew Code

Founded in 1905, Herzliya Gymnasium was the first modern Hebrew high school in the world and a cornerstone of the Hebrew revival.Within these walls, a new generation learned to speak, think, and dream in Hebrew.

Herzliya Gymnasium -The Hebrew Code

The Reviver of the Hebrew Language

Eliezer Ben-Yehuda believed that a nation needs a common language to thrive. His lifelong mission to revive Hebrew helped unite generations of Jews and laid one of the cultural foundations of modern Israel.

The Reviver of the Hebrew Language

Alfred Dreyfus: The Trial That Changed History

The wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus revealed that even in modern Europe, Jews could face discrimination and persecution. The affair profoundly influenced Theodor Herzl and helped inspire the birth of the modern Zionist movement.

Alfred Dreyfus: The Trial That Changed History

Start-Up Nation

Israel is known as the “Start-Up Nation” due to its high concentration of innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite its small size, it has produced many global tech companies and breakthroughs. Its strong culture of creativity, education, and resilience has made it one of the world’s leading innovation hubs.

Start-Up Nation

Israeli High-Tech Record Numbers

In 2025, high-tech output totaled NIS 352 billion and Contributed 50% To Economic Growth.
Israeli high-tech exports have increased over the past decade, reinforcing the sector’s position as the central component of Israel’s economy.

Israeli High-Tech Record  Numbers
Theodor Herzl – The Man Who Dreamed a Nation
Herzliya Gymnasium -The Hebrew Code
The Reviver of the Hebrew Language
Alfred Dreyfus: The Trial That Changed History
Start-Up Nation
Israeli High-Tech Record  Numbers

Funding the Dream

Station 2- Rothschild Boulevard

Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Known as The Famous Benefactor, he invested more than wealth—he invested hope, turning pioneers into builders and helping create the thriving nation we know today as the Start-Up Nation.

Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Rothschild Boulevard

This is where Tel Aviv’s past, present, and future come together. Lined with stunning Bauhaus architecture, vibrant cafés, innovative startups, and creative energy, it is the beating heart of Israel’s innovation ecosystem.

Rothschild Boulevard

Ahuzat Bayit

What began in 1909 as Ahuzat Bayit, a small dream on the sand dunes, became the foundation of Tel Aviv—the first modern Hebrew city. Guided by vision, courage, and community, its founders transformed empty sands into one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative urban centers.

 Ahuzat Bayit

The First Kiosk

One of Tel Aviv landmarks was more than a place to buy a drink—it was the city’s first entrepreneurial venture and a symbol of the pioneering spirit that shaped Tel Aviv.

The First Kiosk

Soda Stream

SodaStream revolutionized the beverage industry by allowing consumers to make sparkling water at home, reducing the use of single-use plastic bottles.The company achieved one of Israel’s largest exits when PepsiCo acquired SodaStream for $3.2 billion,

Soda Stream
Baron Edmond de Rothschild
Rothschild Boulevard
 Ahuzat Bayit
The First Kiosk
Soda Stream

Who We Are

Oded Grofman

Join me for a journey through the people, ideas, and bold decisions that helped turn Israel into the Start-Up Nation. Along the way, I’ll share stories and insights from my own path—from government and diplomacy to global business and leadership roles.

Together, we’ll uncover what happens when vision, resilience, and a little chutzpah come together. 😉

The Exit

Station 3 -Independence Hall

David Ben-Gurion

The ultimate builder of a nation. With vision, courage, and relentless belief, he led the declaration of Israel’s independence in 1948 and laid the foundations of a country that would grow into the Start-Up Nation.

David Ben-Gurion

Independence Hall

At Independence Hall, the Israeli “startup” was officially launched. In this very room, Ben-Gurion declared independence in 1948—turning vision, belief, and persistence into the founding moment of a nation that would become the Start-Up Nation.

Independence Hall

Tamara Rothschild

We will have a break and a Bite at Tamara that represents a vibrant Tel Aviv experience where quality, creativity, and pleasure come together in every bite. began as a simple idea—turning fresh, high-quality ingredients into joyful, colorful, and accessible dessert experiences.

Tamara Rothschild

White City, Tel Aviv

On this tour, you will experience the purest expression of modernist design in the city — iconic Bauhaus buildings from the 1930s that define Tel Aviv’s White City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its outstanding urban and architectural value.

White City, Tel Aviv

WIZ

Wiz is a leading cloud security platform Built by experienced cybersecurity experts from elite Israeli intelligence units, the company delivers fast, agentless visibility across complex cloud infrastructures.

Today, Wiz is widely used by global enterprises to secure cloud systems at scale and is considered one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies in the world.

WIZ
David Ben-Gurion
Independence Hall
Tamara Rothschild
White City, Tel Aviv
WIZ

Station 4

Haganah Museum

The Israeli Genius – A Nation of Adaptation

The “Israeli Genius” describes the unique ability of Israeli society to turn pressure into progress. A small nation, often under threat and internal complexity, that consistently transforms challenges into innovation, strength, and growth

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Station 5

Rothschild Boulevard

In the heart of Tel Aviv-Yafo lies one of the city’s most vibrant and iconic areas Rothschild Boulevard – where history, innovation, and urban lifestyle blend into a seamless experience that feels both timeless and cutting-edge

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Testimonials

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Sharon Levy

Sharon Levy

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