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Celebrating in spite of everything: Hanukkah is hot all over the country
Special tours and creative workshops in the spirit of the holiday, experiences in nature for the whole family, exciting exhibitions, plenty of free events, and quite a few online events.
Everything that happens in the country for the Feast of Lights 2020
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This year, Hanukkah is celebrated a little differently: some of the activities will be offered online, but many of them will still be offered on various sites.
These are held in accordance with the purple character and the various guidelines.
Please note: there may be changes according to the corona guidelines.
It is recommended to be updated before arriving or registering for any activity.
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Heritage Week 2020 - in the field and online
A wide range of activities for Heritage Week in Israel, from north to south: musical performances, candle lighting accompanied by artists' performances, conservation workshops, archeological excavations, performances and performances for the whole family Following historical figures and more.
In addition, for activities on the sites themselves, activities that will also take place on the web will be offered.
When: December 18-10 at a
few
hours
: Varies depending on the site
Where: Heritage sites around the country, as well as online activities
For details: moreshet2020.co.il
illuminates the forests: Hanukkah in the open air
Organization of clusters, in cooperation with the JNF, continues Celebrate in the open air. The tour guides of Eshkolot will operate hiking centers and experiential activities in the KKL - JNF forests around the country, heritage tours, family games in the forests and more.
When: December 15-14 at 9:30, 12:00, 14:00
How much: Free
Where: Around the country
For details: Pre-register, www.eshkolot.org
Hanukkah National
Parks The Nature and Parks Authority offers a variety of activities for Hanukkah, as well as Heritage Week Which takes place during the holiday.
Among the activities: a play in the Birdy National Park, musical experiences in Beit Guvrin, tours of new Herodion visitor centers, a rhythm workshop in Tel Arad, escape games for the whole family at various sites and more.
When: Different dates on the holiday
How many: Most of the activities are free of charge in addition to the entrance fee to the site
Where: National parks around the country
For details: 3639 * and the Nature and Parks Authority website
Looking for the treasure in a real national park (Photo: Mano Greenspan)
Events online
Acre Festival for the 41st
Theater
Online
The Acre Festival for the 41st Theater stands alongside cultural figures, artists and performers.
After its existence was postponed due to the imposition of the general closure, the festival will be held during Hanukkah online and at a nominal cost for watching each play.
The festival continues to innovate and present original Israeli works and give a stage to young artists and creators who were supposed to participate in Sukkot.
When: December 15-13
How much: Depending on the performances (token cost)
Where: Online
For details: www.accofestival.co.il
Movies following books
The Tel Aviv Cinematheque Film Festival returns for the 16th time in an online version, with a magnificent program of fine films From all over the world and in collaboration with Here Educational, which includes festive pre-premiere screenings of Israeli series that children love the most.
The festival will be marked by "Movies Following Books".
When: December 19-10
How much: Depending on the activity.
Free subscription to all screenings and activities for NIS 149
Where: Online
For details: www.cinema.co.il
Children's
Play
Festival ONLINE
Hanukkah at the Tel Aviv Hall of Culture live on the Screens Live platform with a variety of children's plays, including 'The City Mouse and the Village Mouse', ' The Disguised Egg ',' Yentz Levy Adventures', 'Wonder - Alma Zohar', 'Crocodiles on the Head' and more.
The performances will take place on the stage of the Heichal Hatarbut in the Zucker Hall and will be broadcast online, daily on the Screen Live platform in an interactive broadcast.
When: December 19-14
a few: According plays
Where: Online
Contact: Purchasing tickets through the website Skrinz Live and Eventer
Shi Haifa Bmozaoni Hanukkah
Chanukah Haifa museums give a holiday gift set children's activities and crafts.
In the activity kit that will be distributed to the children, the children will find materials for three creative workshops, a link code for videos with artists who tell about their sources of inspiration and the "Young Man" magazine.
In addition, there will be a live workshop led by three different creative workshops.
When: December 16 at 17:00
How much: Free
Where: Online
For details: www.hma.org.il
Ein Kerem
Festival at
Hanukkah
The Ein Kerem Festival is an international festival of music, culture, art and food.
The festival will feature diverse and original musical performances, dance performances and art exhibitions, all filmed in the magical and special corners of Ein Kerem.
The festival performances will be broadcast live on various digital media.
When: December 18-17
How much: Free
Where: Online - EinkeremFestival on Facebook
Do Re Moo: Premiere at the Jewish Festival of Contemporary Culture
As part of the Jewish Festival of Contemporary Culture of the Jerusalem Theater Group, the play "Do Re Moo" will premiere online and be available for viewing every day Hanukkah.
This is a musical that tells about the desire to belong to the herd, and at the same time maintain the private and special mo.
For ages 11-3.
In addition, the play "The Plots of Ferdinand Pedhatzur in Brief" (10.12 only, at 17:00).
When: December 17-10
How much: NIS 40 per child
Where: Online
For details: 02-6244585-6
What meets a screen at the Jerusalem Theater
As part of the "What meets a screen" festival, you can enjoy two shows and a children's show.
The East and West Jerusalem Orchestra, conducted and conducted by Tom Cohen, will perform a concert dedicated to the Yemenite Vineyard.
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Eli Gorenstein and Keren Hadar will perform in a tribute concert to composer and singer Yossi Banai.
When: December 14-10
How much: NIS 25 for a music show, NIS 15 for a children's show
Where: Online
For details: www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il
Hanukkah Festival in Nocturno LIVE
'Music and Silence' Festival with Omri Mor, Peretz Eliyahu and Eyal Talmudi, And the band 'Polkes' with a festive and bouncy Hanukkah performance.
Master classes by Efrat Ben Tzur, Karni Postel and Marina Maximilian.
Where: Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/NocturnoLive
When: 15-17.12.20, starting at 19:30
couple: Free
For Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/NocturnoLive
"character time - Free Acoustic Performances
The Tower of David Museum celebrates Hanukkah with the "Character" project - free acoustic performances by leading artists from the museum's lounge along with Jerusalem packages to the house.
Among the artists: Altermans, Marina Maximilian, Shai Tsabari, Shlomi Shaban and the piano, Eden Darso in a piano performance, Mark Eliyahu and Eviatar Banai
When: December 17 at 16: 00-9: 00
How much: Free
Where: The Givat Ram Botanical Garden in Jerusalem
For details: on the museum's website and by calling 2884 *
First meeting: The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
First meeting in a new series conducted by Guy Feder, in which the children will meet dominant figures in the orchestra, get to know and learn the orchestra's unique sound language.
The session is presented with humor and acting and combines texts by Natan Alterman and pieces of music created especially for the series.
In addition, a festive Hanukkah concert "A great miracle was here" (15.12 at 20:00)
When: December 17 at 17:00
How much: Free
Where: Online - on the Facebook page and YouTube of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
For details: www.jso.co.il
Walking around the Jerusalem Science
Museum The Bloomfield Museum of Science in Jerusalem invites children and parents to a LIVE event with an intriguing and rich scientific celebration: special experiments with donuts, joint construction with the whole family at home, a meeting with artists, creators and experts whose tour is part of their daily lives. Subject of prizes and more
When: December 16 from 17:00
How much: Free
Where: Ann Lane, on the museum's Facebook page
For details: 02-6544888
Spotlight - illuminating the work at the Neve Shechter Center
A new series of meetings in honor of Hanukkah at the Neve Schechter Center in Tel Aviv, will bring together art, literature, dance, theater, philosophy and Judaism.
Featuring: Neta Weiner, Ranna Raz, "Raising the Screen" Festival, Jasmine Mualem, Prof. Ati Citron and more.
When: December 15-10 at different hours
How many: Free.
Where: Online at neve-schechter.org.il
For details: neve-schechter.org.il
The Israeli Children's Theater presents: Streaming for Hanukkah
The Israeli Children's Theater offers 8 Hanukkah performances, of the highest quality and best adapted for the whole family, for unlimited live viewing throughout the holidays .
Each buyer will receive a personal link, which is not transferable, with the help of which he will be able to connect from the TV, computer or smartphone.
10% of the income - a contribution to the industrial people of the cultural world.
When: On holidays,
how many: 8 performances for NIS 69.
Individual show: NIS 19
Where: Online
For details: www.eventer.co.il/kidshanukka
The 5th Almina Festival for children Online
Three days of multicultural celebration on the holiday of the holidays: Hanukkah and Christmas.
In the program: plays from the creator of the Almina Theater and guest performances, interactive live performances with quizzes and prizes and also: Santa Claus will visit viewers and participants with the trailer of the Almina Theater and distribute chocolates throughout the city.
In addition, creative workshops.
When: December 16-14
How much: Free
Where: Online, at www.elminajaffa.com
For details: 03-5335444
Hanukkah at the Jerusalem Science Museum (Photo: Courtesy of the Jerusalem Science Museum)
north
Western Galilee Winter Festival 2020
One weekend and dozens of special events throughout the Western Galilee: folk meals in the Galilee, tours for Christmas in Christian cities and many more surprises, including art and craft workshops, special meals, guided tours, wine tastings, exhibitions, culinary tours and more.
When: December 19-17
How much: Depending on the activity
Where: Various centers in the Western Galilee
For details: Pre-register, winterfestival.westgalil.org.il or 04-6015533
Following the ancient lamps in Ein
Keshetot Ein Keshetot
is a national heritage site with Jewish village antiquities, a synagogue One of the most magnificent in the country and a spring of 1,500-year-old arches.
The holiday will include guided tours, a craft workshop, an archeological dig and a game of missions, as well as a special sunset tour.
When: December 15 and 16 at different times
How much: NIS 35 for an adult and NIS 25 for a child for all activities
Where: Ein Keshetot, Golan Heights (near Moshav Natur)
For details: 04-6851002.
Tickets: www.einkeshatot.org.il
Hanukkah Sunrise Tour in the Springs Park In
honor of the holiday, the Springs Park will hold guided tours "from darkness to light" for the whole family.
Just before dawn, we will go on a spectacular tour of the heart of Israeli nature.
Riding on self-driving golf carts and accompanied by a guide, we will sing Hanukkah songs and ascend to a spectacular view of Tel Shocha at sunrise, where we will treat ourselves to hot herbal tea.
When: December 11 and 18 at 05:45
How much: NIS 55 per participant (from the age of two)
Where: Meeting at the entrance to the Springs Park
For details: www.nirtours.co.il/1812
Hanukkah at Lul Art Studio
Special activity for the holiday: DIY kits ("Made" Do it yourself ") for making lovely menorahs and special spinning tops.
Suitable for children and adults.
It is also possible to purchase the kits and create in nature.
When?
All days of the week, by appointment only.
When: Every day during the holiday, by prior arrangement
How many: In accordance with the kit purchased
Where: Lul Art, Moshav Ramot in the Golan
For details: 052-3301222 By appointment only
Magical December in the Druze and Circassian villages in
the
Galilee The
Ministry of Tourism returns travelers to the Druze and Circassian villages, led Dozens of certified guides from the area, as part of the "Village You Visited" events.
The events, which will take place over four weekends (Friday-Saturday), will offer tours and workshops.
In each village, the tour will focus on the cultural symbols and its unique sites.
Travelers will get to know the heart of the ancient villages, visit ancient cloth houses, historic springs, impressive churches, lookouts and natural sites.
Travelers will also be invited to visit residents' homes.
When: December 21-11 and 19-18
How much: Free
Where: Various centers in the Galilee
For details: On Facebook: "Kfar Bikratam - The Druze and Circassian Experience"
Travelers on Hanukkah for the Sea of Galilee
Association The Kinneret Cities Association offers free guided tours on Hanukkah, for Sovev Kinneret.
The tours will be accompanied by exploration sessions.
The tours: Disagreements for Sulfur (11.12), Arik Bridge to Amnon Beach (14.12).
Slight difficulty, mud walking possible.
When: December 11 and 14
How much: Free
Where: Various centers in the Sea of Galilee
For details: Pre-register on the kineret.org.il website
Not just Hanukkah.
Christmas tours in Christian cities.
Miilya (Photo: Omri Avidar)
Maze in the Valley - Sde Yaakov
A huge experiential maze in the fields, covering 8,000 square meters, with 2,000 meters of winding and complicated paths for an original and special experience. On Hanukkah there will be day activities (from age 4) and night activities (from age 10), some related to Hanukkah songs.
When: During the holiday vacation
how much: NIS 35-30 per participant
Where: Moshava Sde Yaakov, Jezreel Valley
For details: Pre-register, 050-5404473 Lantern
tour of the Nahalal police
in the field area near the historic Nahalal police, there will be a guided lantern tour accompanied by historical figures from vacation who will accompany the tour (Yehuda Maccabee and vindictive) and tell the participants the story of the defense of the historic fortress of praise. another tour: observation of stars. From the age of 4.
When: December 14, at 18: 30-17: 00
some 20 per participant
wHERE: Police praise historic Route 75 near Nahalal
details : Registration, 04-6415073
Hanukkah at the Valley Railway - Kfar Yehoshua website The
unique visitor center of the mythological Valley Train in Kfar Yehoshua, where you can watch a spectacular display that recreates the story of the Valley Train and its main stations using a traveling miniature train and other exhibits, will take place on Hanukkah. There will be children's plays (for ages 8-3)
When: 16-14 b
December
some 25 shekels for adults, 30 per child
Where: Valley Railway website Kfar Yehoshua, Jezreel
details: Registration, 04-9014230 or tic.li/9O8VAYg
preparation mandarin studio glass menorah
workshop for making family in a tin menorah: light, compact, And goes into any handbag.
The workshop includes a demonstration of blowing and sculpting glass and the preparation of a family menorah.
When: Open all week by appointment (closed on Saturday)
How much: NIS 350 for a family sanda (including the menorah you made)
Where: Studio Mandarin, Moshav Natur in the Golan
For details: 04-6763619 Lanterns
and Hanukkah candles in the Jordan
Park And stories of Maccabees in the Golan.
The program: a tour of the remains of the ancient hunt, a visit to a spring by lantern light, listening to the sounds of the night, searching for animal tracks and more.
Suitable for ages 70-7.
When: Every holiday evening at 5:30 p.m.
An additional hour can be arranged
: 250 shekels per family (up to 5 people)
Where: Jordan Park
For details: 050-4040535, 050-4000779
Hanukkah of lanterns in Rosh Hanikra
apart from day activities at the Rosh Hanikra tourist site, which includes descending and ascending the steep cable car and visiting Nakrat, after hours Closing the site On Hanukkah, there will also be night lantern tours.
At the end of the tour - lighting Hanukkah candles between the caves with the holiday songs.
When: December 17-13 at 17:15
How much: NIS 54 for an adult, NIS 48 for a child (from age 3)
Where: Rosh Hanikra website
For details: Pre-register, www.rosh-hanikra.com
Family escape challenge from Rondo GO
Creative activity for the whole family of A task workshop in which you solve Hanukkah-related puzzles and win the donut's secret recipe.
You can also order an escape challenge activity in nature.
When: Every day during the holiday from 15: 00-10: 00
How much: NIS 75-70 per participant
Where: Merom Golan.
The activity can be booked to other places for
details: 050-4066800.
By appointment
Preparing a menorah at the Mandarin Studio in the Golan (Photo: Rina Applebaum)
Tel Aviv and the center
Illuminate Jaffa 2020
Every year, Jaffa celebrates Hanukkah and Christmas during the month of December and gives expression to the multiculturalism that characterizes the city.
In the Clock Square space you can enjoy illuminated art installations alongside the traditional Christmas tree, a giant menorah and a crescent.
In addition, tours, live performances, candle lighting and more.
When: Every December.
Peak of activity on December 11
How many: Free
Where: Clock Square space and other centers in Jaffa
For details: Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality website
Candle lighting in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv will hold a central Hanukkah candle lighting every evening - in Rabin Square and Habima Square, in collaboration with Chabad. including menorahs giant candle, with audience participation every day festival.
When: 18-10 December at different times (see website)
how much: Free
where: Rabin Square and Habima Square in Tel Aviv
details: a municipality
festival of lights Sharona
Hanukkah compound Sharona, with menorah Huge lights, a twinkling tree and a path of lights leading to a wall of huge wishes, as well as street musicians. In addition, "Guru Zuzu" activity - an urban rhythmic experience.
When: December 17-10 at 20: 00-17: 00. Guru Zuzu: 10, 12, 13 December 15 at 19: 00-17: 00
How much: Free Pre-registration for digital card holders
Where: Sharona Complex, Tel Aviv
For details: Tel Aviv Municipality website
"Boots Tour" - Tel Aviv-Jaffa Winter Tours Festival
60 urban winter tours For three weeks, with an emphasis on menorah and light tours, as well as Christmas tours, along with the holiday tours, there will also be old and beloved tours - family tours, art tours, tasting tours and more.
When: 31-9
In December at different times
: starting at NIS 60 per participant.
Discount for families and digital card holders
Where: Tel Aviv-Yafo,
for details: 03-5166188 and visit-tlv.co.il website
Hanukkah at Ariel Sharon
Park Ariel Sharon Park offers a variety of activities in the open spaces and a Hanukkah happening for the whole family: guided tours on a variety of topics (including birding) , Lantern tours, a workshop for making pottery candles, distributing donuts, and also "ecomusic" - musical accompaniment in musical instruments made from recycled materials that brings together music and preserving a green environment.
When: Different times during the holiday
How much: NIS 35 per participant for a tour that includes workshops
Where: Ariel Sharon Park
For details: www.parksharon.co.il Turn
on the stage lights at the National Theater for Children and Youth
The National Theater for Children and Youth will hold children's performances in front of a live audience.
Among the plays: "The Opera of the Little Daughter of Hayam", "Zohar's dimples", "Mrs. Shin Shin's Puppet Theater" and more.
At the end of each show there will be candle lighting and donut distribution.
For ages 7-3.
When: December 14-13 and 18-16 at different times
How much: NIS 49 per ticket
Where: The National Theater for Children and Youth, 145 Arlozorov St., Tel Aviv
For details: 03-6497760 Extension 111
Pop-up activity for children at MAI factory
activity Experiential for the whole family, as part of which the children will enter the "factory" of the MAI Corporation for Recycling Electronic Waste.
The plant is a mobile visitor center that simulates a real e-waste recycling plant.
The children and parents bring their electronic waste from home (batteries, old cell phones, etc.), place it on a conveyor belt and enter the container to watch the various recycling stages.
When: December 16-15
How much: Free
Where: Hedgehog Center, Kfar Saba
For details: Pre-register, Kfar Saba Municipality website, kfar-saba.muni.il
Hot on Hanukkah in the Modi'in region
On Hanukkah Travelers in the Maccabim region, with guided tours, on an independent trip, navigation Sporty or with a mobile navigation game.
Along the way you will also discover picnic baskets, local produce, art galleries, historical exposures and more.
In addition, there will be guided tours in the Maccabim cemeteries, combined with actors from the "Asphalt" theater.
When: December 18-10
How much: Depending on the activity
Where: Various centers in the Modiin region
For details: Registration, www.thm.org.il
Illuminate Tel Aviv.
Artistic spinning tops by the artists Anat and Ilan Berman (Photo: Sharon Chen)
Jerusalem and the surrounding area
Following the art in nature at the Jerusalem Botanical Garden
A journey of exploration, discovery and creation follows the art hidden in the magical spaces of nature.
At the entrance to the kindergarten, each child will receive a creative kit and embark on an independent journey in which he will learn to look with new eyes and wonder at the art hidden in nature.
In the trip, which includes three stops, participants will discover materials, shapes and colors.
In addition, personal creation.
For ages 15-3.
When: December 19-11, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 AM
How much: NIS 35 per participant.
Free Jerusalem child (presented by ID and accompanying parents)
Where: The Botanical Garden in Givat Ram in Jerusalem
For details: 02-6794012
The 29th Carriage
Festival The Jerusalem Festival will offer a variety of plays (zoom), workshops, art sessions, activities and virtual candle lighting.
In addition, two theatrical tours in the open space: "The Adventure of the Silent Bell" - a tour that combines sound and visual effects and "Where is Mrs. Gabay" - a journey through the alleys of Yemin Moshe.
In the theater building, the children are invited to a unique playground.
For ages 13-3.
When: December 17-13
How much: Show and meeting and creation in Zoom - NIS 20 per family.
Theatrical tour of the Bell Garden NIS 10, alley theater on the right of Moshe, NIS 30 per participant
Where: The plays and the work Zoom.
The tour of the Bell Garden, activity at the theater -
Bimin
Moshe, Jerusalem
For details: 050-3352525
Lights at the Jerusalem Botanical Garden (Photo: Sonia Frenzel)
South
A celebration of winter tours and sports activities following Ben-Gurion
More than 100 guided outdoor sports activities in the Sde Boker area: walking, climbing, running and cycling, at a variety of levels suitable for families, nature lovers and hikers.
The activities are spread between a public space and a laboratory and include old and new routes, some of which are offered especially in honor of the event, for example a sunset trip, a bird-watching walk, an archeological route and more.
When: December 19-17
How much: NIS 25 per participant (from age 3) for activities of up to 3 hours;
NIS 50 for activities of 3 hours or more
Where: Har Hanegev area
For details: Pre-registration only, www.zaadatbg.org.il
"Har Hanegev Napkin" - Desert Culinary Tourism
A new venture reveals the hidden flavors of the desert - "Har Hanegev Napkin" is a journey Tasting of four different routes: a family tasting trip, a kosher and traditional tasting trip, a vegan tasting trip and a prestigious tasting trip for connoisseurs.
Each journey is a culinary experience in which you will pass between 6 different stations, with varied dishes.
Each tour is done independently, with the help of a friendly app.
When: December 15-10
How much: NIS 100-90 per participant
Where: Mokedim in the Negev, Mitzpe Ramon, Yeruham and Ramat Hanegev
For details: al-hamapit.co.il The
exhibition of the old man and the people in a hut where Gurion will
inaugurate a colorful and spectacular exhibition Which examines in an interactive and light-hearted way, the interaction that Ben-Gurion had with the people of Israel.
With the help of documentary videos alongside entertaining animations, costumes, signs and erasable boards, you can express your opinion on any of the topics, and even carry things over a podium set up on the spot.
When: Every day during the holiday and on weekends
How many: Entrance to the site: NIS 20 for an adult, NIS 15 for a child.
The exhibition is free of charge
Where: Ben Gurion Shack, Sde Boker
For details: www.ben-gurion.co.il
Family vacation on ... Mars
A unique and inspiring tour of the D MARS facility where international simulations of manned space missions for Mars are performed.
In the program: a lecture on the field of manned missions for the red planet and how to prepare for them right here in Israel, a tour of the Habitat that simulates the astronauts' house and a research station on Mars, a souvenir photo and more.
When: December 19-12 at 11:30
How much: NIS 60 for an adult, NIS 40 for a child
Where: Mitzpe Ramon
For details: https://bit.Ly/2VvOwaU
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