Fun In Jerusalem Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

How do you find the right camp for your child? Our summer FUN Camps Guide makes planning your summer easier. Each of the camps is listed with its’ pricing, session dates, description and photos. Look out for the videos because they really give you a feel for the camp excitement. So how can you decide […]

Coming to visit Israel for the first time? Intimidated by the Hebrew language? No need to worry! We have some key phrases to teach you to help you get around. Communicating in a new country requires knowledge of language, expressions and culture cues. But don’t worry in Israel and especially in Jerusalem you can always […]

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 […]

Jerusalem is a great place to vacation in the summer but it’s always great to find some air conditioned activities. Art & food workshops are a great way to entertain kids of all ages. ART WORKSHOPS Have you ever wondered what is behind the mitzvah of Mezuzah? Why do Jews all over the world hang […]