Yom Haatzmaut in Jerusalem

You can't miss the feeling of excitement in the air as Jerusalem residents prepare for Yom Haatzmaut. School kids are already dressed in Blue and White and the newspaper comes with a free Israeli flag banner courtesy of Bank Hapoalim. 

This year there will be a variety of events hosted by the different neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Most events include a festive tefillah, singing, dancing, children's entertainment, fireworks and of course Jumpy castles (moon bounces). Many neighborhoods have events for teenagers as well. For a full listing of events be sure to check our Calendar.

Fireworks May 9, 2011:

• 10:30pm Over the Leonardo Plaza Hotel
• 12:00am Over the Leonardo Plaza Hotel
• Neighborhood fireworks at the Tayelet, Gilo, Homat Shmuel, Pisgat Zeev, Kiryat Yovel, Ramot

Yom Haatzmaut Day May 10, 2011:

• IDF Hands On Exhibits: Come to the parking lot next to Givat Hatachmoshet to see tanks, learn about ammunition, see police horses and dogs perform and more.
• Snappling Adventure in Valley Gei Ben Hinom: Rappelling with a view of the Old City Walls with Challenge Tours
• Mekorot National Water Visitors Center: Learn about the National Water Supply company and how it provides water for Jerusalem.
• Underground Prisoners Museum: The museum will be open and offers live actors around the museum teaching visitors about the underground fighters who fought for Israel's Independence. English scavengar hunt is available for families.
• Ein Yael: Open from 10am-4pm. Activities include Ceramics, Fresco, Mosaics, Bake pita, Pinat Chai (petting zoo), Paper workshop
• Israel Museum: Open for FREE till 9pm
• Bank of Israel Visitors Center: FREE tour and interactive video games taech you about Israel's currency. Reservations required.
• Bloomfield Science Museum: FREE for kids up to age 18. Special science and magic workshops, Dr Molecule Show (15 NIS).
• Kibbutz Tzuba Family Hikes: Learn about the history of Tzuba and see the ancient city ruins.

Traffic:

• The Old City will be closed to private cars
• The streets around Mamilla will be closed for the day
• Streets near ammunition Hill and Har Herzl will be closed in the evening due to ceremonies at the sites
• The weather is beautiful...go by foot.

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