Sukkot Guide 2026: Fun family activities in and around Jerusalem

Whatever you choose to do, we strongly recommend booking in advance. Unless otherwise noted, prices are per person.

“To Infinity: Journeys and Discoveries” combines a guided experience with an activity kit, while the library’s English family tour offers visitors an engaging introduction to the building and its collections.

When: Sunday, September 27-Thursday, October 1. “To Infinity” takes place 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. The English family tour takes place Tuesday, September 29, at 9:30 a.m. Check the website for additional English public tours.

Price: “To Infinity”: NIS 55 for children ages three to 12 and NIS 45 for adults. Library Experience: NIS 45 for children and NIS 35 for adults.

Yerushalmi Club discounts are available.

Details: *5049;

nationallibrary@funinjerusalem.com

The Jerusalem International YMCA will host a three-day family fair featuring children’s activities and entertainment in its historic Jerusalem setting.

Enjoy arts and crafts, lawn games, a bouncy castle, Train Theater performances, magic, Sukkot traditions, music, family tours, Pilates, Zumba, tai chi, and more!

Kosher food and drinks will be available those days, and you’re welcome to bring your own snacks or picnic and enjoy the YMCA grounds and sukkah during all of Sukkot.

When: Monday, September 28-Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tower tours take place daily at 3:30 p.m.

Price: Admission to the fair is free. Tower tours cost NIS 25.

Details: ymca@funinjerusalem.com

Join musical duo Yonina for an uplifting English-language musical walking tour through the Old City. Yoni and Nina Tokayer weave Jerusalem’s history together with live music, inspiring stories, and insights relevant to our times.

The family-friendly route begins at Jaffa Gate, follows the Old City walls between Jaffa and Zion gates, and continues inside the Old City.

When: Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m.-noon.

Price: Adults, NIS 150; children ages two to 10, NIS 75.

Details: yonina@funinjerusalem.com

Celebrate peak migration season at the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory, an urban nature oasis next to the Knesset.

During this English-language family morning, visitors can meet migrating birds at the research station, become bird detectives by identifying birds by sight and sound, and create colorful bird decorations for their sukkah.

When: Tuesday, September 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Price: NIS 55; NIS 50 for Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel members.

Details: jbo@funinjerusalem.com

Celebrate Hol Hamoed Sukkot the creative, hands-on way at Kol HaOt!

See the new art exhibition about Tehillim (Psalms). Come to an elegant gallery-talk evening or enjoy family-friendly workshops for all ages that bring the psalms of the Hallel prayer to life through making, crafting, and music.

Discover, create, and take home your own artwork – and bring joy to the holiday with imagination and art.

When: Gallery talk: Wednesday, September 30, 7 p.m. Family workshops and music: Thursday, October 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Price: Free.

Details: kolhaot@funinjerusalem.com

Sixty years, countless new worlds, and places where no man has gone before: Star Trek is celebrating its 60th anniversary, and what better reason to step aboard the Enterprise once again?

To mark the occasion, over Sukkot, the Jerusalem Cinematheque is screening all six feature films starring Captain Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the original crew. Time travel, intergalactic rivalries, friendships tested across the stars, adventure, humor, and an enduring optimism – everything you need to boldly go where no one has gone before. Live long and prosper.

When: Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Saturday, September 26, 9 p.m. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Sunday September 27, 8:30 p.m. Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Monday, September 28, 8:30 p.m. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, Tuesday, September 29, 8 p.m. Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Wednesday, September 30, 8:30 p.m. Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Thursday, October 1, 6 p.m.

Price: NIS 43 per person, per screening.

Join tens of thousands of people who will come together to receive the priestly blessings from thousands of kohanim.

When: Monday, September 28, and Thursday, October 1. Shacharit, 8:45 a.m., Birkat Kohanim, 9:30 a.m. Mussaf, 10:15 a.m., Birkat Kohanim, 10:30 a.m.

Price: Free

FIJ tip: Plan to walk into the Old City and to walk back.

Safra Square is home to the largest sukkah in Israel and the main sukkah for the city of Jerusalem.

The municipality hosts a Sukkot Festival with workshops for children, magicians, sensory artists, and live concerts.

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon and his wife will welcome the public into the sukkah on Sunday, September 27, at 4 p.m.

When: Daily activities throughout Hol Hamoed at 12 noon and 4 p.m.

Price: Free

One of the highlights of Sukkot in the capital, the annual Jerusalem March, brings walkers, performers, and visitors from around Israel and the world to the city.

The day traditionally includes morning walking routes and family festivities at Sacher Park. This year, there are three spectacular routes to choose from: 12 km., starting from the Givat Massuah neighborhood; 9 km., starting from Ein Yael; and 5 km., starting from Safra Square.

When: Monday, September 28, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Family activities at Sacher Park from 10 a.m.

Price: Free.

Introduce children to the beloved poems and characters of Leah Goldberg through a lively Hebrew-language musical performance at Beit Avi Chai.

Designed for children ages six to 10, the production combines familiar poetry with music, movement, and theatrical storytelling.

When: Sunday, September 27, at 2:30 p.m., and Monday, September 28, at 12:30 p.m.

Price: NIS 40. A 20% Fun In Jerusalem discount is available.

Details: (02) 621-5900; bac@funinjerusalem.com

Discover the symbols, customs, and stories of the Jewish holidays on a guided tour of the Israel Museum and Bible Lands Museum with Nachliel. Public and private tours are available and provide a creative way to connect the museum’s collections with the festivals of Tishrei.

He’ll be guiding the Age of Empires Tour (Bible Lands Museum) and the Festivals of Tishrei Tour and the Isaiah Scroll and The Written Word Tour (Israel Museum).

When: Sunday, September 27-Friday, October 1, by advance reservation.

Price: Public tours: Festivals of Tishrei Tour, NIS 90-NIS 120, p.p. The Great Isaiah Scroll and The Written Word, NIS 90-NIS 130, p.p. Age of Empires Tour, NIS 90-NIS 120, p.p.

Private tour: NIS 1,475 for up to 15 participants, excluding museum admissions, which are available at a discount.

Details: nachliel@funinjerusalem.com

Celebrate 20 years of United Hatzalah saving lives with an incredible evening at Sultan’s Pool in Jerusalem, featuring Yaakov Shwekey, Avraham Fried, Zusha, Ishay Ribo, and ElaytZur.

Join them for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, as some of the biggest names in Jewish music come together for an unforgettable night of music, unity, and lifesaving.

When: Wednesday, September 30. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; concert, 8 p.m.

Price: Tickets start at $120 per person

Holiday-themed artistic workshops

Visit a working scribal studio in Jerusalem or Ramat Beit Shemesh and learn how Torah scrolls, tefillin, and mezuzot are written.

This interactive private experience, guided by international artist and scribe Moshe Braun, brings the ancient profession of the scribe to life.

When: By reservation, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The tour is not offered on the festival or during Hol Hamoed.

Price: Ramat Beit Shemesh: NIS 950 plus VAT. Jerusalem: NIS 2,200 plus VAT.

Details: sofer@funinjerusalem.com

Create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry using Israeli stones, or explore color and creativity in a watercolor palette workshop for families, teens, and adults with international artist Salome Maarek, at her studio in the Jerusalem House of Quality (opposite the Mount Zion Hotel).

When: Private workshops by advance reservation.

Price: Two-hour jewelry workshop: NIS 315. Three-hour jewelry workshop: NIS 525. Watercolor palette workshop: NIS 250.

Details: salome@funinjerusalem.com

Experiment with color and design while creating a decorative resin piece to take home. A great. relaxed, hands-on activity for families at the Nicole Friedman Studio in Beit Shemesh.

When: By advance reservation. Workshops last approximately 1-1½ hours.

Price: From NIS 125 p.p.

Details: resin@funinjerusalem.com

Join Hasadna for a creative printing or a wood-design workshop at Nocturno in the center of town.

Participants learn practical artistic techniques and leave with an original handmade item. It’s the perfect place to get creative, with good vibes, great coffee, and unique Israeli-designed gifts. Ages 10+.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Printing workshop: NIS 200 p.p. Wood-design workshop: NIS 240 p.p. Nocturno restaurant customers receive a 10% discount on any food or drink orders.

Details: hasadna@funinjerusalem.com

Learn about medicinal plants and natural ingredients used in biblical times, then prepare a personalized herbal salve. The workshop blends history, nature, and practical skills in an engaging hands-on experience.

When: Advance reservations are required. The workshop lasts approximately 2½ hours.

Price: NIS 350 p.p.

Details: salves@funinjerusalem.com

Explore two traditional artistic processes at Studio Kliche. Families can choose to either create botanical sun prints or take a hand-poured candles workshop, while learning about light, color, and natural materials.

When: By advance reservation. Workshops last approximately 2-2½ hours.

Price: Couple: NIS 750. Groups of three to five: NIS 300 per person. Each additional participant: NIS 270. Ask about discounts for groups of 10 people or more.

Details: studiokliche@funinjerusalem.com

The Workshop Gush Etzion has moved to Jerusalem! Spend three hours in its beautiful state-of-the-art studio in Talpiot, learning practical woodworking skills and creating a project to take home.

The workshop, which is run by Mandy and Jeremy Broder, offers children and adults a chance to work with real tools under professional guidance.

When: By advance reservation at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m., or 4:30 p.m.

Price: NIS 300 p.p.

Details:

theworkshop@funinjerusalem.com

Learn to create a beautiful glass honey spoon for the new year at Yael Vloch’s Jerusalem studio.

Vloch, a graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, introduces participants to the science and art of flame working, before guiding them as they create their own glass artwork.

Workshops are customized for beginners and more experienced participants and are recommended for ages eight and older.

When: By reservation. Workshops last approximately three-four hours.

Price: NIS 200-NIS 650, depending on the workshop and group size.

Details: glass@funinjerusalem.com

Design and construct a personalized wooden mezuzah case, while learning about the beauty of the mitzvah, in a hands-on family workshop at Uri Kalfa’s workshop.

Participants select materials, use woodworking tools, and leave with a unique piece of Judaica for their home. Located in the Adumim region.

When: Daily, by advance reservation. The workshop lasts approximately 1½ hours.

Price: Two participants: NIS 360 total. Groups of three or more: NIS 120 per person.

Details:

urikalfa@funinjerusalem.com

Improve your photography skills while exploring some of Jerusalem’s most photogenic neighborhoods.

Professional photographer Nili Auerbach offers private workshops tailored to each family’s interests and experience level. Creative, off-the-beaten path locations for the families who have “seen it all”!

When: By advance reservation. Tours last two to four hours.

Price: Two-hour workshop from NIS 985 plus VAT for up to five family members. Each additional participant costs NIS 85 plus VAT.

Details: 050-979-1122;

nili@funinjerusalem.com

Get creative with clay at Hadara’s lovable Emek Refaim studio. Participants can use hand-building, sculpting, and stamping techniques to make original ceramic pieces.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Two-hour clay workshop: NIS 260. Three-hour clay workshop: NIS 330. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount; groups of 20 or more receive a 15% discount.

Details: hadara@funinjerusalem.com

Create a colorful mosaic using Italian glass at Rave Mosaic’s studio in Hutzot Hayotzer.

The workshop is designed for private groups of five to 15 participants, with guidance, by owner and artist Roochie Sinai, throughout the creative process.

When: By advance reservation during Hol Hamoed. Workshops last approximately 2½-three hours.

Price: NIS 250 p.p.

Details: rave@funinjerusalem.com

Holiday-themed tours

Discover Jerusalem through an engaging private tour with guide Robby Berman. Tours can be customized around a family’s interests, from history and archaeology to contemporary life, culture, and food.

When: Daily, by advance reservation.

Price: Contact Robby for a personalized quotation.

Details: 052-527-5284; robbytourguide@funinjerusalem.com

Become a Pilgrim for a Day: Walk the ancient Pilgrim’s Road from the City of David to the Southern Wall Excavations and experience the journey that brought millions of worshipers to Jerusalem during the three pilgrimage festivals. Walk the original stones, discover breathtaking archaeological finds, and experience Jerusalem as never before.

Ask about other tours, too, including the Mahaneh Yehuda market, cholent tour, hidden gems tour of different Jerusalem neighborhoods, and filming locations from Shtisel.

Tours can be adapted to suit families and multigenerational groups.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Pilgrim’s Road half-day tour: $400. Full-day tour: $600. Admission fees are not included. Mahaneh Yehuda tour: $200-$450. Cholent tour: $270 for up to 10 participants, excluding food. Hidden Gems tour: $400 for up to 10 participants. Shtisel tour: $400 for up to 10 participants.

Details: 052-378-2900;

debratours@funinjerusalem.com

This Sukkot at the Biblical Museum of Natural History, join a 2,000-year-old debate about whether you can use an elephant as the wall of a Sukkah, or place a sukkah on its back.

As you walk through the interactive halls, you’ll enter the ancient world of Israel’s wildlife – from species that have vanished from the region to those successfully reintroduced today.

Visitors will also enjoy a world-class collection in the Hall of Shofars, an engaging look at the laws of kashrut, and hands-on encounters with amazing exotic creatures in the live animal halls. Located in Beit Shemesh.

When: By advance reservation. Tours generally begin every 1½ hours.

Price: Adults: NIS 58. Children, students, senior citizens, and soldiers: NIS 45. Children with disabilities: NIS 35.

Details:

biblicalnaturalhistory@funinjerusalem.com

Experience the process of making tekhelet! Torah, Jewish history, chemistry and biology come alive as you learn about the ancient world’s most valuable color. Come see, understand, and experience the secret of tekhelet up close – a fascinating journey into one of the deepest symbols of Jewish tradition!

VIP tours and workshops available. Recommended for ages 11+. Kfar Adumim.

When: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Price: Adults and children ages six and older: NIS 40. Soldiers and senior citizens: NIS 30. Children under six enter free.

Details: tekhelet@funinjerusalem.com

Unleash the power of positivity! Book a Sukkot Laughter Workshop with Debbie Hirsch! Drama and positivity games that boost confidence, build connections, and bring pure joy to families, groups, and events, in person or online.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Contact Debbie for pricing.

Details: laughter@funinjerusalem.com

Meaningful volunteer activities

Work together as a family to build a bed for someone who needs one. This meaningful volunteer project combines practical teamwork with the opportunity to make a direct difference in another family’s life.

When: Private morning and afternoon sessions by advance reservation.

Price: NIS 1,300 donation per project.

Details:

justonechesed@funinjerusalem.com

Prepare pizzas and other treats for Israeli soldiers while enjoying an interactive family volunteering experience. The activity provides a tangible way for visiting families to show their appreciation and support. In Efrat.

When: Private sessions by advance reservation.

Price: $360 donation.

Details: 053-458-1359 or

+1-561-757-0861;

justonechesed@funinjerusalem.com

Families and groups can help construct a shaded rest area for soldiers. This larger volunteer project is ideal for an extended family, synagogue group, or community delegation looking to create a lasting contribution.

When: By advance arrangement.

Price: $5,400 per project.

Details:

justonechesed@funinjerusalem.com

Join a kindness initiative at one of several locations around Jerusalem. Families can distribute treats and useful items, meet local residents, and take part in a hands-on hessed activity together.

When: Multiple sessions are available during Sukkot. Advance registration is required.

Price: $200 donation, or $280 including shirts.

Details:

justonechesed@funinjerusalem.com

Help support IDF families! Bring the whole family for a creative experience full of color, love, and giving. Come and make something special for an IDF soldier and their family. It’s a truly meaningful way to give, connect, and uplift IDF reservists families, making sure that they feel loved, appreciated, and are never alone! Based in Efrat.

When: Multiple sessions are available during Sukkot. Advance registration is required.

From NIS 65 per person (minimum five participants)

Details: 054-533-7830;

birthdayproject@funinjerusalem.com

Add a meaningful experience to the family’s Sukkot itinerary by volunteering with Leket Israel, the National Food Bank and leading food-rescue organization.

Depending on availability, volunteers can help harvest fruit and vegetables donated by Israeli farmers, participate in food-rescue initiatives, or support programs providing nutritious meals to schoolchildren and families in need.

When: By advance reservation, depending on the selected activity and location.

Price: Free

Details: www.leket.org/en

Family adventures

in Jerusalem

If your kids are climbing the walls at home, let them rappel down the ancient ones instead!

Led by Israel’s rock-climbing champion, Challenge Tours offers a high-adrenaline way to see Jerusalem from a new perspective, whether you’re descending the Old City walls or the cliffs of the Hinnom Valley.

When: Throughout Hol Hamoed.

Price: Old City walls: NIS 2,000 + NIS 20 per person entrance – two hours (up to 15 people, ages seven+). Hinnom Valley or Ammunition Hill: NIS 1,000 – one hour; NIS 2,000 – two hours (up to 10 people). Qumran Wadi at the Dead Sea: Rappelling + hike – three hours, NIS 1,600 (up to six people).

Details: ropes@funinjerusalem.com

Combine heritage with high-energy fun at this historic site. The course features an 80-meter zip line, rope ladders, a sky swing, and bridge walking, all designed to build leadership and courage.

It’s a fantastic way for families to connect with Jerusalem’s history through a physical, team-building adventure. Suitable for ages six+

Price: NIS 1,000 (1 hour) / NIS 2,000 (two hours) for up to 10 people.

When: Throughout Hol Hamoed.

Details: ropes@funinjerusalem.com

Glide through the streets of Jerusalem on a Classic Old City tour or take the panoramic tour of Armon Hanatziv promenades in the southern part of Jerusalem. It’s a unique, fun way to see many of the famous sights and breathtaking landscapes of the capital

Price: 1.5 hour EZ Raider tours: NIS 320 (drivers aged 16+); children, NIS 149 (ages three to 16, and up to 50 kg./110 lb.). There’s a discount if you book online.

When: Daily, throughout Hol Hamoed.

Details: smarttour@funinjerusalem.com

Rent a selection of fun paddling go-carts, at the new space in Sacher Park (right by the Fitness Park).

Price: Bike Rentals: Toddler Ladybug: NIS 30 (30 minutes), NIS 50 (1 hour); Cameleon (ages four to 10): NIS 40 (30 minutes), NIS 60 (1 hour); one-seater Cheetah (five+): NIS 50 (30 minutes), NIS 70 (1 hour); two-seater Cheetah (5+): NIS 50 (30 minutes), NIS 80 (1 hour).

When: Daily. (Rental duration may vary throughout Hol Hamoed).

Details: smarttour@funinjerusalem.com

Take the family to the Adama 613 fields for a meaningful Hol Hamoed day for families and friends! Discover where the Seven Species of Israel and the Four Species of Sukkot grow in each field while learning how the mitzvot of the land are performed. Givat Ada in the Binyamina region.

When: Monday, September 28, 3-5 p.m.

Price: NIS 40 p.p.

Details: adama@funinjerusalem.com

Take an off-road adventure through the hills surrounding ancient Shiloh. Guided ATV and Ranger tours combine dramatic scenery with an exciting family ride.

When: Daily, by advance reservation.

Price: Six-seat Ranger: NIS 850 for a 75-minute tour.

Details: shiloatv@funinjerusalem.com

Explore the Jerusalem Hills by jeep, traveling along forest trails and scenic routes with an experienced guide.

Families can also add an outdoor painting activity to the experience.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Two-hour tour: NIS 1,200 for up to six participants. Half-day tour: NIS 1,700. Full-day tour: NIS 2,250. Painting activity add-on: NIS 1,000.

Details: nir@funinjerusalem.com

Enjoy a guided off-road Ranger excursion through the landscapes, through Nahal Sorek near Beit Shemesh.

Families can choose a guided ride or drive the vehicle themselves.

When: Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, until one hour before Shabbat.

Advance reservations required. Ask about the option of private trails, too.

Price: Three-person Ranger: NIS 650. Four-person Ranger: NIS 700. Five-person Ranger: NIS 800. Self-driving option (over 21 with valid driving license): Need to contact Quad Trails in advance to arrange.

Details: 052-238-8434;

quad@funinjerusalem.com

Ride through the beautiful Jerusalem Hills on a guided trail experience. Each session begins with a safety briefing, before riders head out for approximately 45 minutes on horseback.

Or book a Private Special Family Horse Adventure Package, a three-hour family-friendly activity, including a trail ride, archery, and lassoing!

When: By advance reservation. Allow approximately one hour, including a 15-minute safety briefing.

Price: Contact the stables for pricing.

Details: 053-739-8866 or 053-747-1681; kdstables@funinjerusalem.com

Travel back to biblical times at Genesis Land, where families can meet Abraham, ride a camel, and experience desert hospitality overlooking the Judean Desert.

When: By advance reservation.

Price: Family package: NIS 110 p.p. Seven-minute camel ride: NIS 35. Fifteen-minute camel ride: NIS 60.

Details: genesis@funinjerusalem.com

Learn about the training, decision-making, and values of Israel’s security forces in an interactive military experience at Caliber 3, the leading counterterrorism, defense, and security training academy in Israel and the world.

It has some awesome Commando Tourism packages – for a real “only-in-Israel” experience. Programs are suitable for families, adults, teens, and kids from age four and older. Based in Gush Etzion.

When: Advance booking is required.

Price: Classic two-hour IDF Shooting Adventure for groups of four or more: $135 for participants ages 16 and older, and $110 for ages four to 15. Additional programs are available.

Details: 050-336-0002 or (02) 673-4334; caliber3@funinjerusalem.com

What will you create this Sukkot? Candles • Glass Fusing • Epoxy Resin • Mosaics.

The Creative Crafts Cafe in Kfar Etzion is giving colorful, hands-on workshops for adults, families, and children ages six+.

Candle-making: Friday, September 25, 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Glass fusing: Sunday, September 27, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Epoxy resin: Monday, September 28, and Thursday, October 1, at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. Mosaics: Wednesday, September 30, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Prices: Candle-making from NIS 150 per person; glass fusing and epoxy resin from NIS 180 per person; mosaics NIS 300 per person.

Looking for a different workshop on another day? Contact the cafe in advance – it may be able to arrange it.

Advance registration is required. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Details and reservations:

creativecrafts@funinjerusalem.com

Discover how technology and Halacha work together at the Zomet Institute’s interactive visitor center in Alon Shvut.

Guided tours explain the ingenious solutions that make it possible to use essential technology on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. New hands-on exhibition “Smart Technology in your Home” – cool new halachicly approved devices for household systems and products.

The experience includes a presentation (in Hebrew or English), workshop for kids, and interactive displays.

When: Sunday, September 27-Thursday, October 1. English tours take place at 11:30 a.m. Hebrew tours take place at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

Advance reservations are required. On-site sukkah and safe room.

Price: NIS 45. Immediate-family ticket: NIS 225.

Details: zomet@funinjerusalem.com

Experience the northern Dead Sea through a variety of unique, guided and self-guided excursions – e.g., “hovering” above the terrain on specialized Riders. These tours offer a fresh way to explore the lowest point on earth during the spring bloom.

Ask about the VIP jeep tours, water tag, and kayaking tours, too!

Price: Riders start at NIS 249 p.p. Self-guided bike hire: NIS 99-NIS 129 p.p. Walking tours, NIS 92.50-NIS 185 p.p. Two-person kayak: NIS 400. VIP jeep tours (six persons): NIS 1,350. Use the code FIJLM5 for a 5% discount.

When: By advance reservation. Schedule directly with Netanel.

Details: 050-221-6613; deadseabikes@funinjerusalem.com

Step back to where the Mishkan (Tabernacle) once stood, for a vivid reenactment of biblical history. This immersive festival features “Mishkan” art workshops, an interactive exhibition of full-size sacred vessels and real red heifers, live shows, and even a 3D tour that lets you virtually step inside the Mishkan.

When: Monday, September 28-Wednesday, September 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Price: NIS 64 for ages three and older. Family ticket: NIS 380.

Details: (02) 578-9111;

ancientshilo@funinjerusalem.com

Nestled in the serene Jerusalem Hills, the Yvel Design Center offers a sophisticated journey into the world of luxury jewelry, where rare pearls and gemstones are transformed into wearable works of art.

During this inspiring tour, you will discover the intricate creative process of Israeli craftsmanship and visit the Megemeria philanthropic school, which empowers new immigrants through professional artistic training.

This meaningful experience beautifully captures the spirit of renewal by showcasing how creativity can create real opportunity for the Ethiopian-Israeli community.

Visit the factory store it’s a great place to find the perfect gift! Best for teens and adults (ages 16+).

When: Daily, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Booking required in advance

Price: Free for tourists with passports, NIS 35 for locals. All proceeds support the Megemeria social initiative.

Details: yvel@funinjerusalem.com

Walk in the footsteps of the Matriarchs and Patriarchs on this inspirational tour to Rachel’s Tomb and the Cave of the Patriarchs with the Hebron Fund.

Guided by the energetic Rav Simcha Hochbaum, families explore the deep roots of Jewish heritage through vivid biblical descriptions and meaningful encounters with the local community and IDF soldiers.

Each one of the tours is different. So even if you’ve taken it before, you’ll be sure to learn something new and inspiring.

Price: $50 per person (ages six+). The full-day program includes round-trip transportation from Jerusalem.

When: Tuesday, September 29, Wednesday, September 30, and Thursday, October 1, 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Advance reservations are required.

Price: $50 for ages six and older, including round-trip transportation from Jerusalem. Children age five and younger participate free.

Details: hebron@funinjerusalem.com