loads of fun family activities!
In-and-around Jerusalem
in Jerusalem!
The Yvel Jewelry Factory & Visitors Center is a great place to visit to learn about jewelry making with pearls & precious stones. Visit their ancient wine cellar & Ethiopian Village.
Enjoy an ancient experience at Eretz Bereshit when you are greeted by Eliezer and brought into the tent of Avraham. Be a part of the Biblical story when you ride a camel to the tent and partake in some light refreshments from the couple known for their hospitality.
Come to the "Zomet Halachic Science Center" and find out how rabbis and engineers solve techno-halachic problems. For example: How does the metal detector at the Kotel work? How do doctors write their notes on Shabbat? How does a Shabbat elevator work? How does a Shabbat wheelchair work?
Leket Israel is Israel’s National Food Bank and leading food rescue network currently rescuing and providing food to hundreds of organizations serving people in need throughout Israel. Through various projects and programs in Israel, including Project Leket – Gleaning the Fields, Night-Time Food Rescue, and Sandwiches for Schoolkids, Leket Israel and all of their volunteers work hard to help […]
Walk the paths of Ancient Shiloh, discover the Bible stories and the different periods among the stones and the fascinating archeological findings. Every great story starts in a specific place and ours starts here. This is the place where, starting from the time when Joshua Ben Nun led the Jewish People, the Tabernacle stood for […]
The Birthday Project is an amazing new initiative, started by Leora Rizel, whose husband has spent over 400 days in IDF reserve duty since November 7. Knowing first-hand how hard it is to manage the big (and little) things alone she set out on a heartfelt mission to remind families and soldiers that they are […]
Roochie Sinai, a Glass Mosaic Artist in Jerusalem invites you to come into her new studio in the Artists Colony (Hutzot Hayotzer) and experience an exciting creative workshop filled with color. Glass Mosaic Art is made with a technique of taking broken glass and creating beautiful pieces of artwork. Roochie guides her guests into creating […]
Debra Nussbaum Stepen is a licensed tour guide, who made Aliyah from LA in 2007. She made a new life for herself in Jerusalem and today specializing in boutique tours and walking tours of Jerusalem. Debra’s a self-confessed foodie who loves culinary and wine tourism! She can create an itinerary for you that is meaningful, […]
Jerusalem Ropes Course includes a rope ladder & snappling, swing, 80m Omega (zipline), and acrobatic rope walking. This is a great team building activity that uses physical and mental strengths to conquer the challenges.
Create amazing, unique projects using quality materials all in a relaxed atmosphere that will leave you feeling amazing!
The NEW National Library of Israel is open to the public. Take a tour of the beautiful architecture, come by to sit in one of the amazing reading areas, or see the library’s treasures. The new library from moved from the Givat Raam campus of Hebrew University and is now located across the street from […]
Expert-Led Jewish History Tours at Jerusalem’s Premier Museums Transform your family’s museum visit into an unforgettable adventure with Nachliel Selavan, “The Museum Guy.” With nearly a decade of professional guiding experience, Nachliel specializes in making Jewish history, biblical stories, and archaeology come alive for families through his signature sTOURytelling approach at Jerusalem’s Israel Museum, Bible […]
If you have decided to come to Israel for Winter Break or Yeshiva Week, we want to say WELCOME BACK. Fun In Jerusalem has been working throughout the last two years to support our incredible tourism vendors and to help promote volunteer opportunities for locals and tourists. We have compiled a list of activities that […]
Hanukkah is just around the corner and Jerusalem is gearing up to celebrate this great holiday with local families and tourists. Don’t let the planning stress you out. We’ve done the work for you! Check out the full list of Hanukkah events and activities here. Here are some fun family highlights, to give you a […]
Jewelry of Hope – Yvel Design Center As we prepare for Hanukkah, this beautiful story perfectly captures the unbreakable Israeli spirit —where art, Zionism, and human hope unite. At Fun In Jerusalem, we absolutely love sharing this, and we hope it convinces you to come check out the factory tour for yourself! Yvel Jewlery Design […]
What can you buy this Hanukkah for someone who has everything? We are here to help you with some creative gift ideas…..gift cards for unique “Fun In Jerusalem” experiences and some yummy treats! Here are some of our favorite ideas for families living in or planning to visit Israel. Our “FUN FAVORITE” Gift site – […]
At Fun In Jerusalem we are privileged to work with some truly amazing & inspiring people! In honor of International Women’s Day, we want to celebrate a few of the incredible women, from all over the world, who have founded their own businesses and are helping to shape the tourist industry in-and-around Jerusalem. These women […]
Are you looking for a unique technology-based bar or bat mitzvah project that is fun and rewarding? Are your kids interested in innovation, engineering, design and technology? Do they love new challenges? Zomet, the Gush-based high-tech Institute which specializes in creating technology designed to meet halacha, has just launched a special technology workshop, ideal for […]
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