Fun In Jerusalem Blog

What can you buy this Hanukkah for someone who has everything? We are here to help you with some creative gift ideas…..gift cards for unique “Fun In Jerusalem” experiences and some yummy treats! Here are some of our favorite ideas for families living in or planning to visit Israel. Creative Gifts For the creative types […]

Sukkot is a very popular time for families to visit Jerusalem. The city comes alive with tourists and locals enjoying unique experiences in Jerusalem. With festivals, special tours, live concerts and a variety of fun activities, there is something for everyone. City Festivals & Special Events The AMAZING RACE with CROSSROADS – Discover Jerusalem’s secrets […]

Blog post updated May 2024 How do you find the right camp for your child? Our summer FUN Camps Guide makes planning your summer easier. Each of the camps is listed with its’ pricing, session dates, description and photos. Look out for the videos because they really give you a feel for the camp excitement. […]

Kol Hakavod to our Fun In Jerusalem vendors and partners who have stepped up during this great time of need to help Israeli soldiers and civilians. It has been incredible to watch as every day civilians have found ways to use their talents to help the country. We want to tell you about some of […]

Fun In Jerusalem would like to share some special initiatives and activities for kids during this difficult time while Israel is at war. Some of us have kids serving in the army, others have loved ones who have been called up for reserve duty.  Doctors, nurses, medics and ambulance drivers are working round-the-clock to support […]

At Fun In Jerusalem we are privileged to work with some truly amazing & inspiring people! In honor of International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate a few of the incredible women, from all over the world, who have founded their own businesses and are helping to shape the tourist industry in-and-around Jerusalem. These women […]

Are you looking for a unique technology-based bar or bat mitzvah project that is fun and rewarding? Are your kids interested in innovation, engineering, design and technology? Do they love new challenges? Zomet, the Gush-based high-tech Institute which specializes in creating technology designed to meet halacha, has just launched a special technology workshop, ideal for […]

By Nachliel Selavan, AKA The Museum Guy Whether you want to prepare for Tisha b’Av, visit the museum during Tisha b’Av, or go after, The Israel Museum and the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem house so much relating to the destruction of the First and  Second Temples, the Bar Kokhva Revolt and more. Both museums […]

Updated: June 3, 2024 Jerusalem Day is an exciting time to be in Jerusalem celebrating Israel’s victory in 1967 when the city was liberated & reunified. It will be celebrated this year on Tuesday June 4 – Wednesday June 5. Parents have lots of fun ways they can prepare their kids for this momentous event. […]

The State of Israel goes from a somber Yom Hazikaron Remembrance Day straight into celebrating Independence Day. It’s a very special time to be in Jerusalem and there are many events going on. But this year it feels very different and programs have been adapted to reflect the more sombre atmosphere across the country as […]