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In-and-around Jerusalem
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The new YMCA Sports Center named after Philanthropist Sylvan Adams, is the largest of its kind in the Middle East, offering a wide range of athletic activities in a bright, spacious complex. The center features a half-Olympic pool, multiple studios, basketball courts, and a two-story fitness room equipped with the latest training technology—including touchscreen programs […]
Biblical Salve Making Workshop – Create Your Own Healing Balm in Jerusalem Discover the ancient art of skin and body care through herbs, oils, and biblical ingredients in this hands-on workshop held in a warm Jerusalem home. Learn how our ancestors soothed skin, muscles, and spirits using simple, powerful ingredients from the Land of Israel […]
White Pool is a revolutionary entertainment center in Beit Shemesh in Sha’ar Ha’ir mall! It’s a giant ball pit with over 220,000 pristine white balls complete with thrilling slides, challenging ropes courses, and a dance floor! Unleash your inner Tarzan, conquer climbing walls or cruise on bumper cars. Kids will love it, and adults won’t […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory is a hidden gem, with workshops, family activities and tree planting programs for a Bar/Bat Mitzva.
What makes Jerusalem unique? Why have more wars been fought over Jerusalem than any other city? Why do Jewish people turn towards Jerusalem when praying? Machon Hamikdash offers a rare opportunity to connect Jerusalem’s fame and mystic to the Beit Hamikdash. The visit includes an exhibit of vessels including the Showbread Table, Golden Candelabra, Golden […]
Nurture your creative side at Nicole Friedman Studio! Come experience first-hand what the resin art hype is all about. With private and group workshops available, participants create color-bursting useable art You choose what to make… Resin bowls Serving platters Shabbat candle trays Challah boards Mezuzot and more Nicole guides her students and shares her prized […]
Enjoy a workshop at the Hadara Ceramics Studio in the German Colony. Great for kids, teens and adults. All experience levels are welcome.
Caliber 3 is the leading Counter Terror, Defense & Security Training Academy in Israel and the world. Summer Sleepaway Military Boot Camp for Teens Since 2015, many teens have transformed their summers and lives at Caliber 3’s Summer sleepaway Military Boot camp. It’s an experience of a lifetime! The camp instills a love for the Land of […]
Come surf on Israel’s longest zip line at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem. The City of David’s latest extreme attraction is here to deliver a next-level adrenaline rush. Stretching 731 meters, the country’s longest zip line is now open to visitors, offering a thrilling and adrenaline-pumping ride with breathtaking views of the Old City […]
Great Family Activity - Participate in an actual excavation in underground caves from the time of the Maccabees and tour through the ancient subterranean city of Maresha. Excavations are done at the Hellenistic or Second Temple Period.
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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