Yom Yerushalayim in Yerushalayim

The Fun In Jerusalem blog started 2 years ago with a blog post about activities to do with your kids to prepare for Yom Yerushalayim. So it is only appropriate to continue this year with more ideas.

Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day is celebrated this year on Tuesday Night (May 31) and Wednesday (June 1).

Places to visit before Yom Yerushalayim:

• Givat Hatachmoshet: "Ammunition Hill" : A strategic hilltop in the 6 Day War
• Old Yishuv Court Museum: Learn about the life of the Jewish people living in the Old City through the ages
• Tayelet: "Haas Promenade": Enjoy one of the best views of Jerusalem and the Old City
• Castel: On the road to Jerusalem another key strategic location in the 6 Day War
• City of David: Learn about ancient Jerusalem and walk through actual water tunnels used to bring water to the Temple.
• Night Spectacular at the Tower of David: Sound and light show depicting Jerusalem through the ages.
• Al Derech Burma: Learn about the parts of the war that took place on this strategic road near Beit Shemesh as you take a bike ride with a guide. Children's bikes and infant bike seats are available.

Activities to do on Yom Yerushalayim (check our calendar of events for details)

• Flag parade
• Ceremony at the Kotel
• Snappling (Rappeling) in Valley Gei Ben Hinom
• Visit the Aish Hataorah Center: Overlooking the Kotel see a scale model of the Beit Hamikdash

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