Fun In Jerusalem Blog

UPDATED NOVEMBER 3, 2020 As we enter into the beginning of Winter in Jerusalem, it’s hard to believe that we are still dealing with Corona. Jerusalem Tourism has been as flexible as possible creating virtual events, stay at home activity boxes and adjusting in person activities to fit the Purple Badge restrictions. So What’s Open? […]

As an educator, we know you have a lot on your plate right now. From preparing lessons, ensuring your students are entertained, and providing material – whether it’s sending packets, Zoom lessons, class conference calls and more – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Keeping up with your students is important and […]

Visiting Israel is a great and invaluable experience for the entire family! Israel is where the Bible comes alive, where you will add dimension to your faith, and from where you will return home changed and inspired as never before. It’s the only Land deeded by God, where Kings and prophets walked, and where Biblical […]

Whether you’ve just arrived for a short stay or have been placed in Jerusalem for a few years working for an embassy or consulate or foreign office – the city can be daunting. Once you learn your way around you will see that its a great place for foreign families to spend a few years. […]

Spending your summer in Israel? Looking for quick days trips or fun activities to keep your kids entertained? We’ve got a whole list of great activities in our Things To Do section. With the constantly changing Corona regulations we want to keep you updated on some Fun In Jerusalem “staycation news”. This post will continue […]

Updated July 19, 2020 The Nine Days can be a difficult time to entertain your children while on vacation. During the Nine days preceding Tisha B’Av we remember the days leading up to the destruction of the Temple. It is customary not to do anything potentially dangerous and many people do not swim during these days. […]

Updated July 2020 Did you know that Jerusalem has more museums than any other Israeli city? During the summer the museums in Jerusalem go all out and host new exhibits with interactive workshops, tours and activities. This year due to Corona we don’t know what to expect. Some of the museums have opened as usual but […]

Tali Kaplinski Tarlow, the founder of Israel Scaventures had a big dream, in fact it was a global dream – to run a “virtual” Jewish scavenger hunt for families across the world. She had placed this dream on hold as she grew her Scavenger Hunt business in Israel with “in person” hunts led by guides […]

Jerusalem tourism is still running strong – although virtually! The constant rules and guidelines are changing with “stay at home” orders differing across the world but Jerusalem’s museums have learned to adapt. I was excited to find out that the museums have stepped up, and have taken the ‘work from home’ challenge very seriously! Many […]

Last updated April 27, 2020 Wherever you are in the world, you’ve probably been home with your kids for quite a while now – I know I have! Who would have thought that the tourism industry can be put on such a sudden hold – did someone press “pause”? With the Coronavirus pandemic still spreading […]