Breichat Yerushalayim

This centrally located pool is on Emek Refaaim. They have a large toddler pool and a seperate kids pool with an outdoor slide.

Jerusalem Forest Pool

Tucked away in the Jerusalem Forest near Har Herzl, this pool is an oasis on a hot day and they offer seperate swimming hours.

Shoresh Pool

Just outside Jerusalem in the hills of Shoresh you will find this pool. The pool is known for its kiddie pool but beware it is not always heated.

Underground Prisoners Museum

Visit the prison for underground fighters from the Hagana, Etzel and Lechi. You will see exhibits of how the prisoners lived and worked.

Bible Lands Museum

See exhibits of the cultures of the people mentioned in the Bible. From Egypt to Afghanistan and from Nubia to the Caucasian mountains.

Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum displays art and antique watches from the various periods of Islamic rule. The museum is known for its creative kids workshops during school vacations.

City of David

This Biblical Amuseument Park has a variety of kids activities including jeeping, a water tunnel and archaeological dig where kids can actually help experts sift through dirt from the Temple Mount.

Bank of Israel

Learn about the history of the shekel and Israeli currency. Video Games and Films explain Inflation, Counterfeit, and Foreign Exchange Markets.

Tower of David

The Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem is located in the medieval citadel known as the Tower of David, near the JaffaGate, the historic entrance to the Old City.

Archaeological Tel

The Youth Wing of the Israel Museum has great activities including an archaeological tel, story theater and recycling workshops.

Touching Water

This great hands on exhibit is back for the summer at the Bloomfield Science Museum. Enjoy fun exhibits and great workshops.

Old Yishuv Court

Walk back into history as you enter this home in the Old City. Each room depicts life in the Old City of Jerusalem during different time periods and different rulers.

Segway Tours

Take an exciting and informative tour of Jerusalem on a Segway.

This is a great activity for teens 16+. Tours include The Knesset, Yemin Moshe and more.

Gheppeto's Workshop

Would you like to learn how to use a saw? Have you ever built a pirate ship or a jewelry box from wood?

Children of all ages can enjoy a wood workshop at Gheppeto's

Yankuta

Welcome to a Toddler's heaven. Indoor Playground, music and movement classes and more.

This clean and beautiful children's center is located in Talbieh.

Six Fun Things For Teens To Do in Jerusalem:

1Bowling, Go Karting, Mini Golf , Bungee Jump, Water Ball: all available in Talpiot.

2 Woodworking Class: There are many fun hands on activities throughout the city. At Gheppeto's you can learn to be a carpenter and choose to build from a variety of objects

3Galia's Cakes: take a cooking or baking class and learn skills for the kitchen including using knives, cake decorating, and chocolate making.

4Rock Wall Climbing: located in Malcha this is a great night activity or place to take courses to improve your climbing skills.

5Segway Tours of Jerusalem: If you are 16+ then choose a Segway tour of Jerusalem.

6Haruzim: Bead Heaven. Make your own necklace, hair clip, bracelet and more, right on Emek Refaaim.

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Moshav Mevo Modiin Tour

Take a half an hour drive outside of Jerusalem and enter the Ben Shemen Forest just outside Modiin, which was the home of Reb Shlomo Carlebach. The Moshav Tour on Moshav Mevo Modiin is a wonderful family experience that can be customized to your families interests. Judy invites groups into her home and on to her farm to teach families about cheese making, weaving, and more. Tours can be given in Hebrew and in English. Judy has goats, birds, turkeys, parrots and dogs in her backyard. Milking

The Moshav also has a pizzeria and Judy is happy to order lunch or dinner for guests who request it.

Tour options include:
-Milking a goat
-Cheese making (we actually ate our cheese with crackers!)
-Weaving Wool
-Nature Hikes and Trails
-Visiting the ruins of Mevo Modiin
-Carlebach music in the Moshav Synagogue
-Clay work
-Make a Batik Nature Picture
-Meet the Moshav Artists

Times: August 9-11am and 5-7pm Reservations required
Prices: Range from 40 NIS-60 NIS/person depending on the activities chosen. Minimum of 6 people. Cash only. Group Discounts available.

Heat Wave Activities

Another heat wave is on it's way to Jerusalem. Here are a list of nice and cool activities to do with your kids.

Museum of Islamic Art: Enjoy children's theater each day at 1:00pm, amazing art workshops open each day on the top floor and a beautiful watch exhibit. Order tickets here and receive 10% off.

Time Elevator: Fly over Jerusalem and learn about the history and the people who have lived in this special city. This 3D movie gives you the feeling of actually being a part of the movie. For ages 5+. Order tickets here and receive 15% off.

Israel Museum: In honor of it's grand reopening the Israel Museum is offering guided tours for children and has a wonderful recycle workshop for kids each day. Kids enter the museum free in August. Adults can buy tickets here.

Night Spectacular: Visit the Tower of David in the evening once it has cooled off to see the amazing sound and light show "The Night Spectacular". Learn about the history of Jerusalem through the ages as it appears on the walls of the Tower. This is a "must see" show for adults and older children/teens.

Train Theater: Enjoy a puppet show at the Train Theater in Gan Hapaamon. This great and intimate theater used to take place in a train car (hence the name) and is now in the center of Gan Hapaamon in a lovely air conditioned theater. Kids as young as age 2 can get close up to the stage and the story theater for ages 4+ includes a workshop. Print this Fun In Jerusalem coupon for 10% off till Aug 31, 2010. Advanced phone reservations required and make sure to mention Fun In Jerusalem.

Israel Museum Grand ReOpening

After years of remodelling, the Israel Museum is finally ready to reopen its doors this week (although you may still see some workers around). The new building is beautiful in a modern and simplistic way. The galleries are large, spacious and filled with artifacts and displays for all ages to enjoy.

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Breichat Yerushalayim

Jerusalem Forest Pool

Shoresh Pool

Underground Prisoners Museum

Bible Lands Museum

Museum of Islamic Art

City of David

Bank of Israel

Tower of David

Archaeological Tel

Touching Water

Old Yishuv Court

Segway Tours

Gheppeto's Workshop

Yankuta

Six Fun Things For Teens To Do in Jerusalem:

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