History
We are the first worldwide network to offer Israeli travellers hospitality in private homes outside of Israel.
Operating in New Zealand from 2000, then expanding into Australia in 2014, then around the world from 2016 onwards, our network allows Israeli travellers can stay with people who love the Jews and pray for Israel. We have also arranged HIT members countless discounts in all the wonderful activities that New Zealand and other countries have to offer. This includes various operators of skydive, bungy, rafting, 4×4, swimming with dolphins, horse riding, kayaking, sailing and many more… We can truly say that we give Israeli travellers the cheapest and most attractive travel possible and an unforgettable ‘home away from home’ experience!
Then, after 14 years of operation, we branched into other countries, and >>> launched HIT international…
We now offer similar services to HIT members in 65 other countries… Moreover, we have also arrange discounted accommodations (and other related services) to HIT hosts and supporters as you visit Israel. We hope to also include many different organizations/ministries in the Holy Land, that you, who support the people and nation of Israel, will be able to volunteer in, for various periods of time…
HIT international enables Christian lovers of Israel to show their love and support to His people in the most practical way possible – through the simple act of hospitality. We also extend our invitation to Jewish people (whether Orthodox, Reformed, Conservative, Secular or Messianic) and to native-born Israelis living out of Israel, to come and take part in our network as hosting and service providers. Wherever you may live on the face of the globe, there will be some Israelis, travelling somewhere near you, so please, come and join us!!!
- HIT international is the vision of a native-born Israeli; a Kibbutznik (and a Messianic Jew) who has travelled extensively and knows the travellers’ world inside-out as well as the mind-set, customs and traditions of Jews and Christians alike.
Disclaimer: While we would look for ways to co-operate with any organization, business or ministry that endorse the objectives of HIT international, we are under no such obligation and leave ourselves the right to exercise freedom with whom we choose to co-operate.
Volunteers
Founded by an Israeli who was travelling the world and found his Messiah in New Zealand in 1997, he was then joined by Della, an Australian Christian who loves Israel, as he expanded the HIT network out of NZ into Australia. She became to HIT international secretary in May 2015 and now runs the HIT network.
Together then travelled around the world from 2016 to 2019, finding thousands of people in 23 countries how were keen to bless the Jews by hosting Israeli travellers.
In the background, many people have helped us with typing, processing, translating, sharing the vision, and prayer. Invaluable.
On top of that, through word-of-mouth and articles by magazines, the HIT network now has a presence in 67 countries worldwide.
This network is run entirely by volunteers so 100% of any financial support goes to the care of the Israelis and the running of this online directory.