30 Great Things To Do in Israel on Chanukah! (+5 BONUS things to do in the South!)
The Israel Museum - The Israel Museum is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel and is ranked among the world’s leading art and archaeology museums.
The Bible Lands Museum - It is the only museum of its kind in the world, where the civilizations of the Ancient Near East are brought to life from the dawn of civilization to the early Christian era. It’s an interactive time capsule for visitors of all ages and faiths, laymen and scholars alike. Visitors from Israel and from around the world enjoy touring through the galleries and discovering the wonders of the ancient cultures and their interrelationships.
The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens - The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens offer a 30-acre retreat of beauty and tranquility in the heart of Israel's largest metropolis. Here, you can travel from Europe to North America, from Southern Africa to Australia, and from Asia to the Mediterranean, without stepping on a single plane!
Tel Aviv Farm - Make your own Chanukiot, pick winter vegetables, story time, woodworking activities, bird watching with special binoculars, and a maze of figs.
Chava’s Farm - Come and enjoy the outdoors at Hava’s Farm on Kibbutz Hafetz Haim during Chanuka. Things to do: Olive picking, olive oil making, horseback riding, petting zoo, sufganiya making
Chanukah at the Agricultural Experience in Mazkeret Batya - Things to do: Olive harvesting, making oil, and you will even make your very own jar of olives! Learn about what ingredients go into making olives, what other uses olives have, and lots more farming activities.
Mayumana Show For Kids - Music, creativity and humor. Jerusalem Theater- December 1, 2013 - Ages 2-14
Circus Dorato - Jerusalem Theater- November 29 at 9:45am or 12:30pm - Ages 3-12
Startup - Meet the latest startup bands - Jerusalem Theater- November 27 at 8:30pm - Ages 6+
I Am The Sandwhich - Children's comedy - Beit Mezia - December 3 at 12:00pm - Ages 5-12
Sketchbook Tour: Have FUN creating your own original collection of drawings in the exciting galleries of the Israel Museum, in a Sketchbook which will continue to be a source of creativity, inspiration and ideas! Professional Artist/Educator Polly Tessler inspires imagination and artworks in a whole new way!- RESERVE: [email protected]
Family Home Encounter Mekor Baruch: Take your children on a tour of Mekor Baruch where they will be invited into the home of Ahuva the Savta Cholent Champion of Jerusalem. Learn about the Hassidic lifestyle and enjoy a hands on challah workshop. November 28 at 10:00am RESERVE: [email protected]
Family Home Encounter Ein Kerem: Take a family tour of the beautiful neighborhood and meet local artists. Enjoy home hospitality by Kinneret who will tell you about her Yemenite customs and her family's story of coming to Israel. December 2 at 10:00am- RESERVE: [email protected]
Gush Etzion Jeep Scavenger Hunt - Learn about the history of this important area outside Jerusalem with this fun and challenging game. Families race together as a time by driving from one clue to the next.- RESERVE: [email protected]
Candle Lit Scavenger Hunts - Tuesday and Wednesday December 3 & 4 at 5:15pm- RESERVE: [email protected]
Old City Pay Per Person Scavenger Hunt - Sunday December 1 at 10:30am- RESERVE: [email protected]
Galita Chocolate Workshop - The famous Galita chocolate factory from up north has opened a new branch in Kibbutz Tzuba. See a movie about how chocolate is made, enjoy fun chocolate workshops in their new Chocolate studio and visit the factory store. Special adult and children’s workshops will be available to Fun In Jerusalem readers on Sunday December 1 at 11:00am. Parents can enjoy a praline workshop (50 NIS) while kids learn to make chocolate lollipops and chocolate wafers (55 NIS). Reservations required in advance because spaces fill up quickly.- RESERVE: [email protected]
Hanukkiah Tour- take a unique tour for families of this beautiful city as you search for hannukiot in the windows and on the streets. Our guide specializes in entertaining kids with wonderful stories, riddles and puzzles.
Museum of Islamic Art Hanukka
Bloomfield Science Hanukka- This year’s Hanukkah theme is Light and Darkness. Unusual creations in the spirit of the international MAKE movement. Invention, design, creation and fun.
Mamilla Hanukka
Pyromania - The community center in Gilo presents Pyromania. A show with fire, lights and lots of fun.
Free Birds, The Movie - In honor of Thanksgiving and Hanukka come to the Cinemateque to enjoy the new movie "Free Birds" Two birds travel through time to try and change the course of history and take the Turkey out of Thanksgiving.
Tower of David Hanukka - A fabulous children's play, an interactive exhibition and a variety of creative workshops for children and families during Hanukkah
Where is Mrs Gabbai? - This unique Jerusalem Train Theater event takes children through the streets of Yemin Moshe in search of Mrs Gabbai? The performance is in Hebrew and not accessible for strollers. Ages 4+.
Cubes Circus
Hansel & Gretel - The Metropolitan Opera presents a whimsical version of the famous Opera Hansel & Gretel for the whole family. Sung in English with Hebrew subtitles.
Jewish Heroes Festival
Taste of the Galilee Food Festival
Light Festival at the Botanical Gardens
Carasso Science Museum, Beer Sheva
Shvil Hasalat/The Salad Trail
Tslilim Festival in the Desert – Sde Boker
Park Timna
Kibbutz Yotveta
