Hanukka is a great Holiday to spend in Jerusalem. You can walk around the streets at night and count the Chanukkiot in the windows. The local museums and attractions have special events going on for kids and families.  Make sure to look on our calendar for special workshops and chugim during the week.

Tours:

Family Walking Tour: Go on an English walking tour for families of Jerusalem neighborhoods in search of Hanukkiot. The tour will be led by a guide from the national Parks Authority.

Museum Events:

Shai Agnon House: (Dec 8) Family Event in English

Museum of the Underground Prisoner: Family treasure hunt, art workshops and hear stories of famous prisoners and freedom fighters.

Israel Museum: Enjoy a Special Hanukka Hebrew Storytime

Hechal Shlomo: Hanukka Treasure Hunt, Arts and Crafts and Live Children's Show

Bible Lands Museum: Follow costumed actors aroiund the museum and solve ancient mysteries about Greece and Hanukka

Theater Events

Train Theater: Childrens Story Theater and guest plays

Jerusalem Theater: Peter Pan, Caspion, Lion King, Israeli Ballet

Binyanei Hauma: Festigal, 101 Dalmations

The Lab: Moshav Band Concert

Courses and Chugim

Reiki for Children: 4 day course for Teens to learn the healing art of Reiki in Hebrew
Learn to be a Sportscaster: One day chug for kids to learn about the radio and how to interview a sports star.
Kaytana Kibbutz Ramat Rachel: Chavat Ayal will be running a Hanukka program for kids from Dec5-9.
Kaytana YMCA: Dec5-9 from 8am-3pm.
Kaytana Helev Haaretz: Dec5-9.

Plan Your Own Adventure

Choose a Family Tour Guide: Fun In Jerusalem recommend s Nicky Strassman...she brings history alive for kids and teens

Snappling, Rappeling, Jeeping with Challenge Tours

 

For a full list of events make sure to check our calendar. Events are added everyday so check back as we get closer to Hanukka.