Fun In Jerusalem

Purim in Jerusalem 

Purim celebrations have begun and will continue through Monday. Our Calendar of Events is packed with great activities for the whole family. The following is a taste of what’s available. Keep in mind that the weather report calls for Rain but many of the activities listed below can be enjoyed indoors.

• Purim Carnivals
• Museums
• Theater
• Community Events & Just Plain Fun

Purim Carnivals: for more details visit our Calendar

Mamila Mall 
 
Date: Monday March 1, 2010 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm
Activities:
-A colorful Purim Parade at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
-A Kids’ Playground: Above Castro store from 12pm-4pm
-The missing midget – mind games on magnetic boards
-Juggling workshop for the whole family
-Circus show at 12:30pm in the amphitheater
-Rap Circus: Juggling show with Rap music at 1:30pm
-Interactive Circus Show at 2:30pm
Price: FREE

PurShalayim – Street Fair on Rechov Hillel 
 
A Large Spectacular Purim Carnival in the Center of the City
-Outdoor Childrens’ Theater
-Learn to Juggle, walk on a rope and more
-Costume Contest
-Don Lenny Gabbay Performs-Children’s Channel and Shminiya star (12:30p-m)
-Avihu Shabat Performs (1:20pm)
-Omar Adam Performs (2:00pm)
Date: Monday 11:00-3:00pm
Price: FREE

Beit Shmuel
Animal Carnival: games, juggling, shows, workshops
Date: Monday 9:00am-2:00pm (Indoors)
Contact: 02-620-3463

Theater:

Jerusalem Theater
“Purim Musical” Monday 9:45am-12:30pm
Ages: 4-10 (Hebrew)
Price: 40 NIS

“Snow White” Monday 5:30pm
Ages: 3+ (Hebrew)
Price: 75 NIS
Contact: 02-560-5755

Binyanei Hauma:
“HOP Live, Purim Carnival”
Date: Sun & Mon 10am-7pm
Activities: Movies, Jumpy castles, games, virtual reality games for teens, shows
Contact:02-623-7000

Khan Theater
“Stolen Dreams”
Date: Sunday 5pm
Ages: 6+ (Hebrew)
Contact: 02-671-8281

Train Theater
Purim Shpiel in the circus
Date: Sat, Sun, Mon
Activities: Professional Photos with magical scenery, craft workshop
Plays: “The Cubes Circus” and “Little Big Man” (ages 4+)
Price: 30 NIS (1 show + workshop + photo)
Dress: Children should come dressed as circus figure
Location:Liberty Bell Park, 1 Jabotinsky St
Contact: 02-5618514

Museums: For more details visit our Calendar

Italian Jewish Museum: Queen Esther’s Italian courtyard
Activities:
-Visit the glorious Italian courtyard of Queen Esther.
-Megilla- The story of the Book of Esther will be read in Italian baroque style in the Synagogue at 8am
-Exhibit- Rare Megillot Esther Manuscripts
Date: Monday 10:00am-3:00pm (Indoors)
Price: Free
Contact: 02-624-1610

Underground Prisoners Museum 
Activities:
-Tours of the Museum including Acting segments at 12pm & 2pm (Hebrew)
-Family mission game – ”Mystery in the Prison Hallways”(Hebrew)
-Workshops: “To inscribe and be inscribed”– inscribing signs and symbols on plaster tiles
-”Weaving time”– create small “boresh” similar to the mats that the prisoners used to sleep on.
Date: Sun & Mon 9am-5pm (Indoors)
Address:1 Mishol HaGvora St. (Russian Compound, near City Hall complex)
Contact: 02-6233166
 
Tower of David Museum 
Activities:
Mayumana, rhythm workshop for parents and children.  Children can use sticks, buckets, tins and their own bodies as surprising musical instruments. Please wear comfortable, light cloths and sport shoes.
Date: Monday 12:00pm (RAIN OR SHINE)
Ages: 7+
Price (including entrance to the museum): 50 NIS (Child) 25 NIS (Adult)
Reservations Required: 02-6265333 www.towerofdavid.org.il 

Bloomfield Science Museum 
Activities:
-Humorist play about Darwin and his voyage on the ”Beagle” (Hebrew) at 1:00pm (15 NIS)
-Tours of the kinetic sculptures, Flight and leaning Tower of Pisa (Hebrew)
-DNA & Building Workshops
Date: Sat 10am-3pm, Sun & Mon 10am-6pm (Indoors)

Old Yishuv Court Museum 
Activities:
-10:30 – guided tour of the ”Why a hat? Why a handkerchief ”?
-11:00 – story time
-Mission game: ”Exhibits in disguise”
-Hat workshop
-Old fashioned costumes and games in the museum
Opening hours in Purim: (Indoors)
Sunday -10:00am-1:00pm
Monday –10:00am–1:00pm
Contact: 02-6284636, 052-4002478

Israel Museum 
Activities:
-Workshop: Create footstools from recycled material.
Date: Sun & Mon (Indoors)
Price: 10 NIS for workshop (free museum admission for kids on Mon)
Contact: 02-6771302
 

Community Events-for details visit our calendar
-Costume Competition at the Garden on Maaglei Yavne (Sunday)
-Magic Show at Ohel Nechama (Sunday)
-Baka Matnas Purim Party (Sunday)
-Toddler Megilla Reading and Games (Sunday)
-Gheppetos Wood Workshop is open for Childrens sessions (Sun & Mon)
-Biblical Zoo Art Workshops and Mishloach Manot for the animals (Sun & Mon)
-Costume Comeptition at Kef Tzuba (Sun & Mon)
-Cinemateque ET & Shrek (Sunday)

The following is a list of events and attractions for kids and teens in Jerusalem that are a little out of the ordinary. Since January is not an Israeli school vacation time, make sure to call in advance to confirm tour and exhibit hours. Ask for an English tour; most museums and attractions will try to comply.

For a full list of activities for kids, please visit our daily Calendar of Events for the week of December 13-18. The following are highlights of the Hanukka activities in Jerusalem. This post will be updated each day with additional events. It’s a long list so feel free to print it. Happy Hanukka!

• Public Candle Lighting & Municipality Events
• Museums
• Theater
• Art,  Baking & Nature
• Toddlers
• Teens
• Mall Events
• Special Hanukka Events Outside Jerusalem

PUBLIC CANDLE LIGHTING & MUNICIPALITY EVENTS

Chanukah Candle Lighting at the Western Wall 
 
1st Night: Friday, December 11th at 3:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Rabbi Aharon Bina head of the Netiv Aryeh Yeshiva.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Yehoshua Rachamim.
Upper Plaza: Chief Superintendent Ofer Shomer, commander of the Holy Sites Unit.

2nd Night: Saturday Night, December 12th at 6:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Rabbi Eliyahu Ben-Dahan, administrative head of the Rabbinic Courts.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Nachman Kahanah.
Upper Plaza: Jerusalem district deputy police commander, Brig. Gen. Niso Shaham.

3rd Night: Sunday, December 13th at 4:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Israeli Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Yona Metzger.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Shimon Ziebled.
Upper Plaza: Mayor of Jerusalem, Mr. Nir Barkat.

4th Night: Monday, December 14th at 4:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda Rohar, donor of the Central Chanukiah.
Interior Chanukiah: Oded Wiener, Director General of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
Upper Plaza: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, Rabbi Eli Yishai.

5th Night: Tuesday, December 15th at 4:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Chief Rabbi of the city of Be’er Sheva, Rabbi Yehuda Deri.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Moshe Zelikowitz.
Upper Plaza: Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Eyal Gabai.

6th Night: Wednesday, December 16th at 4:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Rabbi of Migdal Haemek, Rabbi David Grossman.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Avraham Bavyof.
Upper Plaza: Minister of Education, Mr. Gideon Sa’ar.

7th Night: Thursday, December 17th at 6:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Amar.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Israel Gafner.
Upper Plaza: Minister of tourism, Mr. Stas Misezhnikov.

8th Night: Friday, December 18th at 3:30 pm
Central Chanukiah: Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites.
Interior Chanukiah: Rabbi Efraim Holtzberg.
Upper Plaza: Mr. Avi Roif of the Israeli Police – David region.

Torchlight and Flags – races and parades across the city  
 
The Jerusalem Municipality’s Society Department will host Hanukkah events across the city, including torchlight races with participation of soldiers, bereaved families, members of youth movements and IDF volunteers, under the title ”To the light of heroes in those days, at this time”.

The races will end at the Tower of David and at 17:15, where a ceremony will be held for lighting the second candle of Hanukkah, with honorable guest Mayor Nir Barkat, bereaved families, IDF soldiers and IDF volunteers.

Sunday, December 13, 2009
3:45pm – leaving from Giv’at HaTahmoshet, through Highway No. 1, Beit Israel, Haneviim Street, Museum of Underground Prisoners, Tzahal Square, Jaffo Gate and the Tower of David
3:30pm – leaving from San Simon, Mehalkey Hamayim St., Hapalmach St., Museum for Islamic Art, President’s Residence, Kakal St., King George St.,Ben Yehuda St., Jaffa St., Jaffa Gate and The Tower of David.
4:00pm – leaving from the Armon Hanatsiv promenade, Ya’ar Ha-Shalom, Naomi St, Hebron Road, Cinematheque and Jaffo Gate.
3:15pm – leaving from Yad Vashem, Mount Herzl, Shaare Zedek, Givat Mordechay, Botanical Garden, Azza St., Prima Kings Hotel, Mamila, Jaffo Gate and Tower of David.
4:30pm – leaving from the Western Wall Plaza, Jewish Quarter, Armenian Quarter and Tower of David
12:30pm – leaving from Kiryat Arba, Gilo, Hebron Road, Cinematheque, Valley of Hinnom and Tower of David
4:25pm – leaving from the Museum of Underground Prisoners, Safra Square, Tzahal Square, Jaffo Gate and Tower of David.

Pirsumey Nisa: An amazing performance of music and games about generations of Jewish heroism, with actor Haviv Mizrahi and musician Mordechai Zvi Shmerling.

Date: Saturday evening December 12, 2009
Location: Heichal Shlomo Auditorium, 58 King George St., Jerusalem
Time: 20:30 
Cost: Free

 

MUSEUMS

Israel Museum: Hanukkah in the Youth Wing December 13-17, 2009

Children enter Museum for FREE during Hanukkah

Pyromania in “Flashes of Light”: Live performance filled with humor, magic, and illusion. Watch two comic figures perform tricks with light and turn into illuminated puppets.
Time: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Cost: 25 NIS
Book in Advance: 02-677-1302

From the Maccabbees to King Herod: The Shrine of the Book and the Second Temple Model come to life with actors, music and riddles. Workshops for an extra fee include making oil lamps, paint in the dark and more.
Time: 10:30am-2:00pm

The Jug’s Story: Object Theater in celebration of Hanukkah.
Time: 12:00pm
Ages: 4-8
Cost: 15 NIS
Location: Youth Wing Library

Recycling Workshop: Make Menorahs From Recycled Material
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Ages: 3-9
Cost: 10 NIS
Contact: 02-670-8963

Youth Wing Library Hanukkah Hours (Sun-Thurs)
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
Cost: FREE
Contact: 02-670-8952

Due to construction at the Museum, the Youth Wing is not accessible by wheelchair and there are fewer parking spots than usual.

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Beit Avi Chai

“Heroes of Jewish History” Gameshow: Learn about Giborei Israel (Heroes of Jewish History) in this family gameshowwhich includes trivia, questions, music and prizes. The evening will end with candlelighting.

Date: Wednesday December 16, 2009
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Language: Hebrew
Cost: 10 NIS Per person or 50 NIS for family over 5 pple
Location:Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George St. 02-621-5300

Bloomfield Science Museum

Darwin Today: A Learning Experience for the Whole Family

Date: December 12, 2009-December 19, 2009
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-2:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Language: Hebrew
Price (Entrance includes all workshops): Ages 5+ 25 NIS, Family 125 NIS
Workshops: Finger prints, DNA, Understanding Darwin the Man, Art Workshop for Young Kids,
Live Show: Darwin’s Trip (additional 15 NIS)

Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, Givat Ram

Light Festival: Music and lights after dark in coordination with the Electric Company and Magenta. The event will include a spectacular light show for the whole family that will illuminate the gardens. There will also be a workshop “The Path of Light” sponsored by the Electric Company which will teach visitors about safety and electricity, saving energy and how power comes into the house.

Date: Tuesday Dec 15- Thursday Dec 17
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Price: 35 NIS (Adult) 25 NIS (Child 3+) 110 NIS (per family up to 6 people)

Flower Train: Train leaves each hour and takes visitors on a 30 minute ride around the gardens with a tour in Hebrew.

Treasure Hunt: Search for the treasure in the Botanical Gardens by answering questions/riddles and following clues around the Gardens. Family activity with questions for kids and adults. This is a self guided Treasure Hunt with instructions and clues in Hebrew and requires a cell phone to SMS each clue to a specific number. There is no additional fee for this event once you have paid admission to the gardens. For additional details call 02-679-4012.

Bank Of Israel
Visitors Center in open for Hanukkah: Givat Raam 2 Kaplan St. (wheelchair accesible) 
What did people use as money before coins were invented? What was the first series of money bills issued in Israel? What is the main role of the Governor of the Bank of Israel? What is price stability and inflation?
Date: December 13-17, 2009
Hours: 9:00-4:30pm
Ages: 8+
Contact: 02-6552828

Bible Lands Museum: December 13-17, 2009

“Magic & Wonders”: Follow James Bond around the museum as he searches for the oil lamp, Chanukahcelebration with Cagliostro, the magician and his magical friends, Creative Holiday workshops (make a Trojan horse, Make a Chanukiah out of clay, Chocolate coins) Wacky and Wild Menorah’s on display.
Entrance Fee: Free entrance for children
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
Date: Sunday Dec 13th – Thursday Dec 17th 2009

Cagliostro Magic Show at 12:00pm, 25 NIS, Reservations Required
Creative Art Workshops 15 NIS
Family Hanukkah Tours: Every half hour from 10:30am-1:30pm, FREE
* Ask for a self guided booklet for children ages 9+ in English*

City Of David
 
Archeological experience at Emek Tzurim

Look for the past buried in the ground. A sifting project for exposing ancient remains at Temple Mount.
Activity: 2 hour archaeological workshop which includes actual sifting.
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 5+
Reservations Required *6033

Ein Yael

Olive Oil Festival: December 13-17, 2009

Activities: Ceramics workshop, Ancient methods for lighting a fire, Bee Workshop, Candle Making, Olive Oil Making, Mosaic Fresco, Tour an old Roman Street. All events are weather permitting. Call ahead to confirm.

Price: 35NIS Child, 30NIS Adult
Contact: 02-645-1866

Museum of Islamic Art

Festival of Puppets and Objects: Sunday December 13 – Thursday December 17
Sunday: Rain Bird
Monday: The Best Collection
Tuesday: Gulliver in Lilliput
Wednesday: Shadow Theater (ages 6+)
Thursday: Grandma Knits Stories

Time: 5:00pm
Language: Hebrew
Ages: 5+
Tickets: Included in entrance fee

Creative Art Workshops: Sunday December 13- Friday December 18 (10am-5pm) 15 NIS
Find art projects for boys and girls. Choose to create jewelry boxes, swords, mirrors, shields and more. Additional Fee.

Contact: 02-566-1291
Location: Palmach 2, Katamon

Museum of Italian Jewish Art

“Cinderella” based on the Opera by Gioacchino Rossini.
Date: Sunday December 13, 2009
Time: 4:00pm
Ages: For the whole family
Price: 40 NIS (Includes menorah exhibit)
Location:Mercaz Tarbut next door to the museum 27 Rechov Hillel
Reservations: 02-624-1610

“Tarantula” a “commedia dell’arte” play performed by 16 actors and musicians from the Nissan Nativ Acting Studio.
Date: Dec 14, 15, 16
Time: 12:00pm
Ages: For The Whole Family
Price: 30 NIS
Location:Mercaz Tarbut next door to the museum at Rechov Hillel 27
Reservations: 02-624-1610

***Ask for the Yerushalmi Card Discount

Old Yishuv Court Museum

Games from Savta’s Time
Dreidel Contest
Enigma in the Museum: A game with prizes
Creative Art Workshops
Museum Tour at 11:00am

Date: Sunday Dec 13- Thursday Dec 17
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: Old City, Jerusalem
Contact: 02-627-6319

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

New Exhibit “Wet Side Story”: Follow a drop of water as it falls in the North of Israel in the Hula Valley and continues on a worldwide journey, meeting fish and other animals from different habitats in Israel. At the end of the journey, the drop reaches the coral reef of the Red Sea. In its journey, the drop has to pass through human interventions such as dams, contaminated rivers, water pumps, agricultural water and more. This exhibit is contained within three huge water tanks. Location: Across from the Elephants

Sugar Dough Festival
Date: December 13-18
Time: Sun- Thurs 10:30am-2:30pm Friday 10:30am-1:30pm
Price: Extra Fee

“The Huge Chocolate Pudding” Joyful Street Show
Date: Monday December 14
Time: 11am-1pm (every 20 min)

Date: Thursday Dec 17
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm (every 20 min)

Chocolate Coin Race: Family Quiz
Date: Dec 13- 18
Time: 10am & 2pm, Friday 10am

Our Diet Starts Today: Interactive workshop at the ampitheater
Date: Dec 13-18
Time: 12:00pm

Daily: Animal Feedings, elephant shows and guided activities
BUGS 3D Theater (Extra Fee)

All events depend on the weather. Take a taxi or bus because parking at the zoo is usually very hard on a school vacation.
Contact: 02-675-0111

Beit Agnon

Children’s Storytime at Shai Agnon’s House.Includes an English Tour of Shai Agnon’s house and his local Talpiot neighborhood.
Location:Klausner , Talpiot
Bus: 7
Time:
Sunday December 13 10:00am-12:00pm
Monday December 14 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entrance Fee: 20 NIS Adult, 15 NIS Child
Contact: 02-671-6498

Tower of David Museum

Children’s Self Guided Tour of the Exhibit: Collect the special booklet at the entrance way that will help your children discover the history of Jerusalem through questions and challenges throughout the Citadel!
Ages: 6-10
Fee: FREE

Night Spectacular: Sound and light show of the History of Jerusalem on the walls of the Citadel. Wear warm clothes. This is not for young kids. Show is cancelled if there is rain.

Sunday Dec. 13: 8:00pm, 9:00pm, 10:00pm
Mon,Tue,Wed Dec 14-16: 7:00pm, 8:00pm (Evening also includes Musical Concerts In the Tower of David)
Thursday Dec 17: 6:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:15pm
Saturday Dec 19: 7:30pm, 8:30pm

Reservations Required: 02-626-5333

Museum of the Jewish Underground

Date: Sunday Dec 13 – Thursday Dec 17
Museum Hours: 9am-5pm
Location: Migrash Harusim (Behind the Iriya)
Tours: 12:00pm & 2:00pm (Includes Childrens plays in Hebrew)
Childrens Activities: Mystery in the Prison Hallway, a family game with missions. Engraving and weaving workshops,
Contact: 02-623-3166

Wolfson Museum at Heichal Shlomo

“Chanukah at Hechal Shlomo”: a holiday experience for the whole family.
 
Date: Sunday Dec 13- Thursday Dec 17
Museum Hours: 10:00am-3:00pm
Children’s Activities:
“The Hidden Light”: a scavenger hunt riddle throughout the museum (FREE)
Creative workshops for children (10 NIS)

FUN In Jerusalem Reader Recommended (see comments)

Date: Dec 13 at 11:00am & Dec 17 12:00pm
“The Pitcher That Opened His Mouth”: the story of Chanukah for the point of view of a child, Yonatan, who is caught between the temptation to become Greek and the desire to stay with his family and fight the Greeks.
Language: Hebrew
Tickets: 30 NIS per person (includes activities & Play) Family Ticket 100 NIS

Location: Hechal Shlomo, King George 58 
Contact: 02-588-9010

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THEATER

Annie- An English Musical for The Entire Family
Time: December 15 at 7:30pm, December 17 at 4:00pm & 8:00pm
Location: Hillel Hebrew University, Mt Scopus
Tickets: 02-581-7714 ext 101

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs- Wed. December 16, 2009
Time: 4:30pm & 6:30pm
Ages: 4-9
Cost: 65 NIS
Language: Hebrew
Location:Beit Shmuel Hirsch Theater 6 Shamai St (between the King David Hotel and the Citadel Hotel)
Contact: 02-620-3427

The Town in the Forest Clearing-Saturday December 19, 2009
Time: 11:00am
Ages: 4-9
Cost: Call for details
Language: Hebrew
Location:Beit Shmuel Hirsch Theater 6 Shamai St (between the King David Hotel and the Citadel Hotel)
Contact: 02-620-3427

The King & The Wizard: The Story of Balak & Bilaam-Thursday December 17, 2009
Time: 10:00am & 12:00pm
Language: Hebrew
Location:Cellar Theater, 7 Emek Refaaim (Corner of Patterson)
Price: 25 NIS per ticket
Contact: Theater Company Jerusalem 02-624-4585

Yeled Paam [Child of the Past] – Thursday December 17, 2009 
A musical show for children and adults starring seven actors, singing and playing all the songs from the record, combined with some light humor.
Time: 4:00pm
Price: 50NIS (40NIS if you bring the CD Yeled Paam)
Tickets: 1-700-700-920
Location: The Lab 28 Hebron Road (opposite the Ariel Hotel)
Theater Telephone:  02-6292000

Train Theater

Friday
1:30 Where is Mrs. Gabbai? Ages 4+

Saturday
11:00am Peter and the Wolf Ages 4+
11:30 Where is Mrs. Gabbai? Ages 4+

Sunday
10:00am A puppet of animation Ages 5+
11:00 “The miracle of Hanuka for the blue elephant” Story Theater, Ages 2-4
12:00 “The miracle of Hanuka for the blue elephant” Story Theater, Ages 4+

Monday
11:30 Amanili sings, Ages 5+
12:30 Where is Mrs. Gabbai? Ages 4+
4:30 ” The rolling doughnut” Story Theater Ages 2-4
 
Tuesday
10:00 A puppet of animation, Ages 5+
11:30 A Tale of Darkness, Ages 3-8
 
Wednesday
10:00 A puppet of animation, Ages 5+
11:30 Gulliver – the Journey to Lilliput, Ages 4+

Thursday
10:00 A puppet of animation, Ages 5+
11:30 Dreaming Animals, Ages 3-6

Friday
10:00 A puppet of animation, Ages 5+
11:30 A Tale of Darkness, Ages 3-8
12:00 Where is Mrs. Gabbai? Ages 4+

Saturday
11:00 The Adventures of the Dragon Pitz, Ages 3-8
11:30 Where is Mrs. Gabbai? Ages 4+
 
Contact: 02-561-8514 ext 8
Language: Hebrew
Location: Train Theater Gan Hapaamon

Jerusalem Cinemateque 02-565-4350

Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
Date: Tuesday December 15, 2009
Time: 11:00am (119 min)
Sophie, an average teenage girl working in her late father’s hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept of her feet by a handsome, but mysterious, wizard named Howl, and is subsequently turned into a 90-year-old woman by the Wicked Witch of the Waste. Embarking on an incredible odyssey to life the curse, she finds refuge in Howl’s magical moving castle.
Language: Hebrew
Pre Movie Workshop:Illustration with Michel Kichka
Ticket price: 28 NIS (Child) 30 NIS (Adult)

Movie: Magic Tree
Date: Thursday December 17, 2009
Time: 11:00am (83 Minutes)
When the magic tree is chopped into pieces and made into furniture sold all over the world, the magic is spread throughout every piece, causing strange events to unfold all over the world. One day, three children find a chair, made from the tree, which will make any dream come true. They set off on a wild adventure, escaping those who want the chair’s power for themselves. Filled with imagination and fun adventure, this film is sure to amaze kids and parents alike
Language: Hebrew
Pre Movie Workshop: Film Stunts and Magic
Ticket price: 28 NIS (Child) 30 NIS (Adult)

Jerusalem Theater
“Hercules” – Sunday
“The Sixteenth Sheep” – Monday
“Sleeping Beauty Ballet” – Tuesday
“Jungle Book” – Wednesday
“Kofico” – Thursday
“Chana’s Shabbat Dress” – Friday
For performance details visit our Calendar of Events

TODDLERS

Yankuta: Hanukka Happening

Date: Sunday December 13
Time: 9:00am-1:30pm
Activities: Mischakiya (play area), Music Together, Baby Yoga, Ballet, Movement, Theater
Price: 50 NIS per child includes all activities
Ages: 6 months-5 yrs old
Location: 33 Jabotinsky
Contact: 02-563-3073

During Hanukka, yankuta will be open during its regular hours of 9:00am-7:00pm and 9:00am-1:00pm on Fridays.
Sufganiyot will be served!

TEENS

Hanukka Paintball Blast with Amitz Leadership and Challenge Sports
Date: Dec 16, 2009
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm
Cost:99 NIS (includes 100 paintballs)
Ages: 12+
Reservations: www.amitz.biz/OpenDays

NESTO Chanukah Party: Murder Mystery Night
NESTO is the OU’s program for English speaking speaking teens

Ages: 7th – 12th graders
When: Dec. 17th
Time: 6:30
Where: OU Israel Center, 22 Keren HaYesod in Jerusalem
Cost: 20 NIS
Contact: Batsheva 052-566-5672 nestocenter@gmail.com

Bank Of Israel
Visitors Center in open for Hanukkah: Givat Raam 2 Kaplan St. (wheelchair accesible) 
What did people use as money before coins were invented? What was the first series of money bills issued in Israel? What is the main role of the Governor of the Bank of Israel? What is price stability and inflation?
Date: December 13-17, 2009
Hours: 9:00-4:30pm
Ages: 8+
Contact: 02-6552828

City Of David
 
Archeological experience at Emek Tzurim

Look for the past buried in the ground. A sifting project for exposing ancient remains at Temple Mount.
Activity: 2 hour archaeological workshop which includes actual sifting.
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 5+
Reservations Required *6033

 For other Teen activities check our FUN List

ART, BAKING & NATURE

Gheppeto’s Wood Workshop

Chanukah Baking Workshop

A great day for children during Chanukah Break where they can learn to bake and prepare a special lunch. Learn to make “sufganiot”. German Colony/Baka. Limited spaces. Reservations required.

Date: Sunday Dec 13 and Tuesday Dec 15
Time: 10:00 – 14:00
Contact:Chaya 0526519053

Chanukkah Chug: The ICCC is holding chugim in English on Chanukkah. Three hours EACH DAY of painting and drawing, short perfomance theatre, singing, games (dreidle and others), storytelling, art history for kid, crafts and more presented by three experienced teachers, artists, and child-care specialists: Connie Duek, S. Kim Glassman and Ben Simon. Pre-registration really appreciated, drop-ins welcome.

Ages: 6-10yrs old
When: Sunday Dec. 13-Thursday Dec. 17 12:00pm-3:00pm
Where: ICCC – 12 Emek Refaim Street
Cost: 60 NIS per hour (includes some craft material)
Contact: Connie connied18@hotmail.com or Ben 054-521-6279

Jerusalem Bird Observatory

Birds of Jerusalem: Learn about Bird Ringing and how birds survive the Jerusalem winter.
Date: Dec 11, 16, 17, 18 at 8:30am
Cost: 15NIS (Adult) 10NIS (Child)

Gazelles in Jerusalem: A walk in the Gazelle Valley near Tzomet Pat.
Date: Dec 17 at 2:30pm
Cost: 25 NIS (Adult) 20NIS (Child)

Roosting Seedeaters in Tzora: 1 Hour tour of the birds communal evening roost in the orchards of Tzora Valley.
Date: Dec 17 at 3:30pm
Cost: 25 NIS (Adult) 20NIS (Child)

To register contact: 052-386-9488

MALL EVENTS

Hadar Mall, Talpiot: African Circus, Omer Adam Live Show, Shai The Magician, Song & Dance Show
Mamilla Mall: National Dove Exhibit, Children’s Menorah Exhibit & Competition.
Malcha Mall: Bakugan, Sweet Festival, Baking Workshop, Children’s Shows
HaPisga Mall, Pisgat Zeev: Baking Workshop, Dance Show, The Friend from the Land of the Chashmonaim, Hanukka Carnival, Magical Syvivon, and more.

All mall event details are listed on our Calendar of Events

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Chai Farm-Moshav Mevo Modiin

Date: Sun Dec 13-Thursday Dec 17, 2009 (weather permitting)
Price: 50 NIS/Adult, 40 NIS/Child, 2 and under FREE
Location:From Jerusalem – Take Route 443 and drive 3 minutes past Tzomet Shilat. Look for the sign. Taking Route 1 take the Modiin exit and Moshav Mevo Modiin will be on your right. Egged Bus #465 to Emmanuel goes straight to the Kibbutz and leaves from the Central Bus Station. Call to confirm bus times.
Reservations Required Contact: Judy 054-428-3646 parrots@netvision.net.il

Kibbutz Tzuba
Family Torch Hike:Enjoy a beautiful family hike overlooking the mountains of Jerusalem with torches, light Hanukka candles, enjoy a live show “Gidi and The Macabbees”, Juggling Fire.
In case of rain the family hike will be cancelled and the light show will take place in the Main Hall.
Ages: Whole Family
Price: 40 NIS (Ages 3+)
Date: Thursday Dec 17 at 2:30pm

Reservations Required: 02-534-7000

 

Additional Events in Jerusalem can be found in our Calendar of Events for the week of December 13-18, 2009.

 
Activities and Events for Kids in Jerusalem-Succot 2009

• Special Events
• Art & Nature
• Museums
• Teens & Young Adults
• Just Outside Jerusalem

For a full list of Succot events and details please visit our Calendar of Events. New events will be added so check back with us again soon!

 Special Events for Succot

Birkat Cohanim “Priestly Blessing” at the Kotel
Monday October 5, 2009

If you have never been to the Kotel (Western Wall) for the Birkat Cohanim, then it is a true “Chavaya” experience. This Succot on Monday of Chol Hamoed, walk to the Kotel (Western Wall) and see thousands of people recite and receive the priestly blessing.
Time:Prayers begin at 8:15am and the Birkat Cohanim for Shacharit is usually recited around 9am and for Mussaf at 10am.
Getting There:Keep in mind that the Old City will be closed to private cars during Succot. There will be an Egged Bus line from the Carta parking lot to the Kotel. 

Jerusalem March & Parade
Tuesday October 6, 2009

The day begins with family activities in Gan Sacher (across from Wolfson Towers)
Time: 10:00am-3:00pm
Activities: Shows, HOP Live!, Electric Train, crafts, artists and more.
Parade: Starting at 2:30pm the parade will walk in the center of town.

Do not plan to drive anywhere within the city on that day. The streets will be closed to cars.The city recommends you park in Teddy Stadium or Binyanei Hauma. For detailed information call 106.

Red Bull Soap Box Car Festival
Wednesday October 7, 2009

Location: Gan Sacher
Activities: Soap Box Car Competition. Children’s activities, a flying car competition, attractions, market and more.
Cost: Free 

The Largest Succah in Israel: Jerusalem Kikar Safra

This year’s theme: MUSIC
Dates: Oct 3, 2009-Oct 7, 2009
Place:Kikar Safra
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Special Kids Events:
Sat Oct 3: Adi’s Music Box (8:00pm-10:00pm)
Sun Oct 4: Adi’s Music Box (6:00pm)
Mon Oct 5: Meet the Mayor 5pm-7pm, Build Musical Instruments from Recycled Objects

All performances are in Hebrew. For more information please call 106.

Beit Avi Chai-Oct 4-8, 2009

Comics Workshop: Learn to draw Comics about the Ushpizin
Ages: 8-12
Time: 11:00am & 1:00pm
Cost: 10 NIS

Puppet Theater & Story Time (Includes Art Workshop)
Ages: 4-8
Time: 11:30am & 1:30pm
Cost: 10 NIS

Location: Beit Avi Chai 44 King George
Parking: Lot is located on Keren Kayemet L’Israel
Reservations: 02-621-5300

A Journey Through Time: Succot in the Archaeological Park Davidson Center-Oct 4-8, 2009

“Young Archaeologists”
Sift through earth to discover findings from the Western Wall Plaza Dig.
Time: 1:00pm-6:00pm

“Musical Workshop for Kids”
Imagine you are the Levites in the Holy Temple making music and singing.
Time: 4:00pm-6:30pm

Tour Zedekiah’s Cave
Beneath the old City lies the Quarry used for the Stones that built the Beit Hamikdash “Holy Temple.” Two hour tours at 11am and 2pm leave from Jaffa Gate Information Station
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Contact: 02-627-7550 

Jerusalem Tours Run by Gesher

11:00am Heroes of Jerusalem (King David St)
4:00pm Tour the earliest neighborhoods of Jerusalem (Machane Israel, Nachalat Shiva, Beit David)
7:00pm Musical Tour, Magical tour of Shaananim and Yemin Moshe

All tours include free art workshops for kids.

Tours are in Hebrew and leave from Beit Gesher, Rechov David Hamelech 10.
Tickets: 20 NIS/Adult 10 NIS/Child
Contact: 02-622-8040

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Art & Nature

Gheppeto’s Wood Workshop
Enjoy hands on activities at Ghepetto’s Woodworking Workshop during Chol Hamoed. On Succot there will be special open hours for the public from 10:00am-6:30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Make sure to make a reservation for one of the three daily sessions. Click here and print a  special discount coupon for Fun In Jerusalem readers.

Kad V’Chomer “Paint Your Own Ceramics Studio”
Ages: Fun for all ages
Location: Kikar Safra 4
Contact: 02-624-5329
Prices: Prices vary depending on what you paint
Succot Hours:
Sun, Mon, Wed 11:00am-7:00pm
Tues & Thurs 11:00am-11:00pm
Sat 8:00pm-Midnight

Jerusalem Bird Observatory Succot Activities
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory will be offering Family Hikes, Bird Ringing Demonstrations, a Night Safari, and a Magic Flight Workshop. Check the Calendar for details of events.

Botanical Gardens at Har Tzofim: Oct 5-6 10:00am-5:00pm
Activities for Children:Paper Making, Succa decorations from Date leaves, Pita baking and more…
Ages: 3-12
Price: 20 NIS per person, 80 NIS per Family  

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Museums 

Ein Yael: Mountain Air Festival-Oct 6-8, 2009
On Oct 6-8 Ein Yael will have a variety of special activities including reconstructions of historic battles, archery competition, costumes,fencing, 10th legion training camp, ancient music & traditional circle dancing, doll theatre, ancient handicraft workshops, craftsman, artisans and tours of the Roman villa. On October 4 & 5 Ein Yael will also be open to the public and events include regular workshops, storytime and museum tours.

Time: October 6-8, 10:00am-5:00pm (Weather Permitting)
Tickets: Regular Price: 40 NIS/Child over 3 yrs old, 35 NIS/Adult (FunInJerusalem 15% Discount with printed coupon)
Contact: 02-645-1866

Old Yishuv Court Museum, Old City:
Succot Oct 4-8 Hours: 10:00am-8:00pm, Closed Erev Succot, Erev Simchat Torah Oct 9 10:00am-1:00pm

The museum will be offering special children’s activities including a scavenger hunt for the Ushpizin, games in the courtyard and more.  Family entrance 40 NIS. On Sunday October 4, 2009 there will be a 10:00am museum tour in English and at 11:00am there will be an English Story Hour. On Wed Oct 7 at 2pm there will be an English tour of the Old City leaving from the Museum. 45 NIS. Reservations Required. For details 02-627-6319.

Aish Jerusalem Experience- Oct 4-8, 2009

Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Activities:Panoramic Rooftop View of the Temple Mount, View the largest Model of the 2nd Temple, See the Chihuly “Rabbi Akiva” glass sculpture, snacks and drinks on the rooftop
Ages: 6+ (younger kids are also welcome)
Location:Aish Hatorah, 4 Tamid St. Jewish Qtr (Follow the signs from the Golden Menorah at the top of the Kotel Stairs.
Tour Times: 45 Min tours leave every 15 min, Call to Reserve 052-761-1192
Cost: 25 NIS Adult, 15 NIS for child 3+, 90 NIS per Family

Heichal Shlomo“Ushpizin in the Heichal”-Oct 4-7, 2009

Time & Place: 10:00am-3:00pm, 58 King George St.
Activities: Creative workshops, games, theater, museum tours
Cost: 20 NIS/Child 50/Family (parents + 2 kids)

Caricature Exhibit & Night Spectacular at the Tower of David
An impressive collection of work from over 50 Israeli caricature and sketch artists. Inspired by daily life, sporting events & Jerusalem public figures in this complex and special city.  This exhibit is open until the end of October. A humorous interactive guided tour in Hebrew for the whole family including the citadel and exhibition “Jerusalem in Caricatures” will take place at 10:30am and 1:00pm on Chol HaMoed Succot Sunday Oct 4- Thursday Oct 8. 

Night Spectacular Light and Sound Show (45 min) at the Tower of David on Oct 4-8 Sunday-Thurs 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. Adults 50 NIS and Child 40 NIS. For details call 02-626-5333.

Israel Museum
Entrance to the Israel Museum will be free for children under the age of 18 during Succot. Performances and workshops are an additional fee. Children can enjoy the model of Jerusalem in the time of the Second Temple, an exhibit of decorative masks and a special Israeli toy exhibit. In addition there is a special youth wing with activities and a library.

Scripts & Scrolls (HEBREW)- Surprises, riddles and workshops using ancient techniques. 15 NIS. Oct 5-8 Mon-Thurs 11:00am-1:30pm. See Calendar of Events for details.

Recycling Workshop: Sun–Thurs, Oct 4–8, 10am–2pm, NIS 10 per child
The “Sukkah-Peacock,” a rare bird, carries an etrog instead of an egg… Reusing a variety of materials, we will create an exotic bird with which to decorate the sukkah.

Shlomit Builds a Sukkah: Sun–Thurs, Oct 4–8, 12pm, NIS 15 per child, in the Art Garden
Songs and stories in celebration of the holiday with Shlomit Dvir

Bible Lands Museum : Sukkot Family Fun Sunday- Thursday Oct 4-8th
Succot Family Fun: Free entrance for children, 50% off for Adults

Journey Through the Museum with Costumed Actors: Ages 5-9. 10:30am-1:30pm every half hour, Hebrew

Holiday Self Guided Scavenger Hunt: Explore the museum with clues that unravel the mysteries. Ages 9+ 

Creative workshops: 10:30am-2:30pm for kids ages 5+ including pottery, Simchat Torah Flags (20 NIS), Pomegranate decorations (20 NIS), and baking pita (5 NIS).

“Amanili Sings”: A Train Theater production in Hebrew of shadow puppets and live music about a magical tale in ancient Mesopotamia. Ages 5+. 25 NIS per ticket. Advanced Reservations recommended. 02-561-1066
Time:12:00pm Succot Oct 4-5 & 7-8, 2009 Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Botanical Gardens: “Festival of Children’s Plays in Nature” October 4-6, 2009

Date & Time: Sun-Tues 11:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 5-10

Shows Schedule:
Pluto’s Journey (11:00am, 12:30pm)
Mouse & The Apple (11:30am)
5 balloons Storytime (12:00pm)
Theatrical Olympics (1:00pm)
Oren’s Turtle: Storytime (1:30pm)
Chaim & the Monster of Jerusalem (2:30pm)
Other Events: Art Workshops, Treasure Hunt, Ride the Flower Train
Fee: 35 NIS (ages 2+) for entrance, shows & workshops. Family Tickets available
Contact: 02-679-4012 ext 3. Show times may change so please call ahead to confirm the schedule of shows.

Museum of Islamic Art

Come and see a magnificent watch display at the Museum of Islamic Art on Palmach in Katamon. This exhibit is appropriate for children ages 6+. The museum also has a permanent exhibit that includes armor for horses and soldiers, that all young kids will appreciate.

During Sukkot the Museum of Islamic Art has wonderful Arts & Crafts workshops. Workshops include sword and shield making, jewelry, drawing, creating boxes, bags and designing musical instruments and clocks. Costs range from 15 NIS- 25NIS. Workshops are open from 10am-3pm on Sunday-Thurs and 10am-1:00pm of Friday on the top floor of the museum. For more details of the museum and a picture of the workshop click here.

Museum of Italian Art - Oct 4-8, 2009

Each day of Chol Hamoed enjoy a live performance throughout the museum of a comedy about a young man in love with a “Tarantale” busybody.  An experience for the whole family.

Time: 11:30am
Tickets: 30 NIS
Language: Hebrew
Museum Hours: Sun, Tues, Wed 9:00am-5:00pm Mon 9:00am-2:00pm Thurs, Fri 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: 27 Rechov Hillel
Contact: 02-624-1610

City Of David Attractions

The City of David “Ir David” offers a variety of family activities in Ir David and at the Haas Promenade “Tayelet”. Through the different activities learn about the history of the City of David during the time of the Temples. The Old City will be closed to private cars but there will be a special line of Egged buses running to the Western Wall from the Carta parking lot. From the Western Wall it is an easy 5 minute walk to the entrance of Ir David. Make a left when you come out of the gate next to the Kotel and then your first right. For tourist tips for the City of David visit our post. For event times and tickets visit the City of David website. 

Emek Zurim National Park: 4×4 Jeep rides, Archaeological Digs
City of David:Water tunnel hikes, Tours of Biblical Jerusalem (Lots of steps), Tour of Kidron Valley (Not for Cohanim). 
Armon Hanetziv (Haas Promenade): open desert vehicle ride around Ir David, Segway Tours, Family bicycles.

Bloomfield Science Museum: “Touching Water” October 2-11, 2009

Come and enjoy the successful water exhibit at the Bloomfield Science Museum. On Succot they will be offering free workshops including exhibit tours, a workshop about flowing water, a creative art workshop for kids and a family workshop. There will also be special showings of their multimedia performance “SPLASH” for an additional fee of 15 NIS. The show includes live performance, dance, music and video presentations and is about a little boy named Dani who is afraid of the water. The show is in Hebrew and best for kids ages 2-10. Children under 5 enter the museum for free.    

 

 

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Teens & Young Adults

The following is a list of Succot events that Teens and Young Adults would enjoy. For event details please visit our Calendar.

• Paintball ( Oct 8 )
• Singing Bus (Oct 5)
• Ir David Attractions: Segways, 4×4 Jeeps, Open Desert Vehicle
• Nature Hikes: Night Safari, Bird Hikes
• Museums: Caricature Exhibit & Night Spectacular at Tower of David
• Festivals:Birkat Cohanim at Kotel (Oct 5), Jerusalem March (Oct 6), Red Bull Festival (Oct 7), Kite Festival ( Oct 8 )
• Concerts: Festival Beit Shemesh (Oct 5), Mattisyahu (Oct 7), Eitan & Shlomo Katz (Oct 7), Gush Etzion Concerts, RockAmi Concert ( Oct 8 ), Yaakov Shwekey & Shlomie Gertner (Oct 8 )
• Segwayz: Choose from 4 routes. Ages 17+, 052-811-9996, www.segwayz.co.il

 

Other year round teen/young adult activities include Bowling, Go Karting and Rock Wall Climbing.

 

 

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Just Outside Jerusalem

Gush Etzion Family Events: For event details and to confirm the following schedule call 02-941-0124

Sde Bar Family Day- Nokdim-Sunday October 4, 2009
Havayot Center-Elazar-Sun, Tues-Fri October 4, 6-9, 2009
Tour Herodian-Outside Tekoa-Sun-Thurs October 4-8, 2009
Kite Flying Festival-Pnei Kedem-Thurs Oct 8, 2009
Olive Oil Festival-Tekoa-Thursday October 8, 2009

For event details please visit our Calendar of Events and the Gush Festival Calendar of Events. For other Gush Attractions please see our Gush Etzion Post. 

 

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Batim Mebifnim “Houses From Within” : Friday Sept 11, 2009

This is a special yearly event when Jerusalemites are given access to homes, offices and special buildings around the city. The event includes many tours and you can always find one appropriate for children. This year they do not have specific children’s events but the following events are ones that we think would be appropriate for kids. Hebrew Music Bell Concert at the YMCA at 5:00pm and a tour of the Light Rail Depot which includes boarding a future train at 10:00am. Check their website for a detailed list of tours. When you print the exhibit booklet there is an icon of a man & child next to each event that is open to children.

Kids Gardening

Teach your children to contribute to their community while teaching them a love for plants and flowers. Many of the community gardens throughout the city have weekly volunteer days where children are encouraged to come and help tend to the plants, plant new plants and create paths. Gardens include Ginot Shimrit on Rechov Halafta in Katamon (Wednesday 5:00pm) and the Mercaz Tarbut Garden in the Nature Museum in the German Colony (Thursdays at 4:30pm). Check our calendar for exact dates and times.

Yankuta: 33 Jabotinsky St, 9:00am-7:00pm

Yankuta is a new Baby/Child Center in Talbieh. They have a wonderful and clean mischakiya ideal for toddlers and young kids with a rock climbing wall, playmobil, pretend kitchen and more. They offer a variety of fun classes for kids ages babies-6. Classes include story theater, movement classes, baby/child yoga. They also offer exercise classes for pregnant women and for women after birth, along with nursing assistance. Come and taste their .8% caffeinated coffee. For a full list of classes and times please visit www.yankuta-place.co.il 

The Butterfly House & Night Tours of the Botanical Gardens

Bring the whole family to the Botanical Gardens in Givat Ram to see the special Butterfly exhibit. Learn about the special role of the butterfly and how we can help keep them in our surroundings. Learn about the butterfly’s lifecycle, enjoy butterfly arts and crafts and come to hear special stories. For more info 02-679-4012. Directions: Take Rechov Herzog and pass the intersection for Nayot. Take the next right turn off Herzog and follow the signs.

Prices:35NIS Adult, 25NIS Child Including the art workshop. 15 NIS with Yerushalmi Card

Opening Hours:Sun-Thurs 10:00am-5:00pm, Friday 10:00am-3:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Closed Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur

Tours: Sun-Thurs: 12:00pm & 3:00pm Friday & Sat: Tours on the hour

September Night Tours of the Gardens: Thursdays 7:00pm-9:00pm. Ages 5+. 15 NIS. Call for Reservations 02-679-4012 

After the event you can enjoy a delicious meal at the milk restaurant Caffit in the gardens. Make sure to bring your www.eluna.com coupon for 10%

Islamic Museum of Art

Come and see a magnificent watch display at the Museum of Islamic Art on Palmach in Katamon. This exhibit is appropriate for children ages 6+. The museum also has a permanent exhibit that includes armor for horses and soldiers, that all young kids will appreciate. During school vacations the Museum of Islamic Art has wonderful Arts & Crafts workshops. Workshops include sword and shield making, jewelry, drawing, creating boxes, bags and designing musical instruments and clocks. Costs range from 15 NIS- 25NIS. Keep this in mind for the upcoming Chagim vacation. For more details of the museum and a picture of the workshop click here. 

Caricature Exhibit & Night Spectacular at the Tower of David

An impressive collection of work from over 50 Israeli caricature and sketch artists. Inspired by daily life, sporting events, Jerusalem public figures in this complex and special city.  This exhibit is open until the end of October.

Night Spectacular Light and Sound Show (45 min) at the Tower of David. Mon, Wed, Thurs and Sat at 8pm, 9pm. Adults 50 NIS and Child 40 NIS. For details call 02-626-5333.

Hadar Mall Special Sales Event: September 6-18

In honor of Back To School, Hadar Mall is offering a variety of special offers in its’ stores. Kids offers include 50% selected Kids shoes at Bon Sport, as well as discounts at Pinucat and Fox. For a full list of offers visit www.hadar-mall.co.il

 

For a detailed list of events for kids in September please visit our Calendar of Events

 

For a detailed list of kids attractions in Jerusalem please visit our FUN List