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Drive-Israel: Self Guided & Customized Tours of Jerusalem & Beyond
Have you ever taken your kids on an organized tour group and then wondered, why did I think working on someone else’s schedule would be a good idea?
Now there is a great new customized tour option for your family. AskJudy at Drive-Israel.com creates custom self-drive trips that fit your needs. Judy offers customers a variety of options including tour guides that specialize in touring with families, drivers, suggestions of places to stay and eat and self driven tours. If you ever used a AAA TripTik in the US, then this is its Israeli brother. AskJudy has a vast knowledge of Israel and loves to help locals and tourists explore new areas of the country.
The following are some of the great trips that AskJudy can set up for you…
Caving Tour “Spelunking in the Footsteps of our Biblical Heroes” (just outside Jerusalem)
Biking in the Judean Hills either with a guide or on your own
Request a day trip from Jerusalem that includes olive oil and wine.
This Hanukka instead of waiting till the last minute to decide what to do…contact AskJudy judy@drive-israel.com and have her create a custom family travel plan for you.
This year, help your toddlers feel welcome in the sukka with their own chairs, tables and benches made especially for their size.
Across the street from the new Mamilla Hotel is a hidden Jerusalem gem. Avraham’s carpentry shop, also known as, Casurla Pornirma has been on Rechov Shlomo Hamelech for 40 years. Avrahan grew up in the Old City of Jerusalem and has been creating beautiful custom pieces of furniture from a variety of woods. Make sure to ring the bell or call out his name because Avraham is usually in the back of the workshop creating new pieces. His prices are reasonable and the quality is great. Choose from a variety of woods. Paint color can be added for an additional charge.
Avraham also has ready made pieces available for sale in the store. Add some fun to your Sukka this year!
Avraham’s Children’s Furniture
Wooden chairs
Wooden rocking chair
Wooden bench
Table (available in solid wood or wood and mosaic)
Chair and shtender (desk)
Location:24 Shlomo Hamelech St Phone: 02-625-5193 Price Range:70 NIS-300 NIS for children’s furniture Hours:9:00am-4:00pm (Closed on Fridays and Erev Chag) Call ahead to make an appointment to meet Avraham.
Thank you to Justin & Gila for introducing us to Avraham.
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 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
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
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.
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.
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
This summer was filled with exciting kids activities and festivals in Jerusalem. Thanks to our readers, both locals and tourists, for sending in pictures of their kids enjoying Jerusalem this summer. Jerusalem is a great city for kids of all ages.
