Shavuot 2026 in Jerusalem

What is Tikkun Leil Shavuot?

Tradition tells us that Shavuot is the day the Jews received the Torah on Mount Sinai. The legend says that the nation of Israel slept in on this important day, and therefore, we must stay up all night learning Torah as a “Tikkun,” a reparation. This custom is called "Tikkun Leil Shavuot." To find out about different "Tikkun" locations, click here (Hebrew).

Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind holiday experience at the Farm in the Valley on Shavuot evening. Don't forget to dress in festive whites for an authentic celebration!

Enjoy a variety of attractions, from ancient agricultural crafts to nature-based activities, a farmers' market, and a communal sing-along performance. Best of all, admission is free!

Immerse yourself in ancient crafts with hands-on demonstrations using natural materials. These engaging mini-workshops (about 15 minutes each) take place throughout the event.

• 'The Sting with the Honey' – Beekeeping Craft: Learn how a hive works, discover the honey-making process, and taste fresh honey straight from the comb.
• 'A Land Flowing with Milk and Honey' – Goat Milking Craft: Watch goat milking and see how traditional cheese is made from fresh milk.
• 'And the Sheep Bleated in the Valley Like a Flute' – Shearing & Weaving Craft: Explore the wool process from shearing to spinning and weaving.
• 'The Simple Song of Bread' – Threshing Craft: Follow the journey from plowing to flour grinding and try your hand at making bread.
• Sing-Along: Join a communal singing session of beloved Israeli songs led by artist Tslil Biran.
• Farmers Market: Fresh agricultural products available for purchase.
• Food Truck: Enjoy a dairy culinary experience (Kosher: Jerusalem Rabbinate). Menu includes sourdough sandwiches, fish patties, fish & chips, arancini, fried cauliflower, fruit cups, lemonade slushies, and more.
• DIY Craft Kits: Purchase creative kits on-site while supplies last.

The event is presented in collaboration with the Jewish Renewal Administration.

When? Shavuot Eve – To Be Announced

Kick off the summer at the Inbal Hotel's courtyard with Chef Kafir Hadad, who has crafted a delightful menu centered around a sizzling hot tabon. This high-temperature oven produces incredible baked goods and mouthwatering delicacies.

This year, the focus is on Jerusalem street food. Alongside classic pastries and pretzels with crispy zaatar, you’ll find a wide variety of authentic Jerusalem dishes. Each dish highlights the city’s flavors and is crafted using local ingredients from the Mahane Yehuda market, blended with spice mixes created by Hadad himself. Everything passes through the tabon oven, giving the food its unique taste.

What else awaits us?

• Starter salads and appetizers prepared through roasting, cooking, grilling, and smoking
• A range of spreads, including mahmara with pomegranate concentrate and walnuts, and masbaha
• Cheese falafel, onion falafel, and blush falafel
• A refreshing market vegetable salad
• Vegan Jerusalem mix served with amba and green tahini
• An irresistible world of pastries: Bulgarian oregano and mozzarella pastry, cherry tomato–garlic pastry, fresh zaatar pastry, Bulgarian egg pastry, and more
• A selection of sweets at the end of the meal—cold watermelon, chilled melons, and exotic fruits (additional fee)

When? To Be Announced

Where are you on Shavuot eve? Join the Menachem Begin Heritage Center for its traditional Tikkun Night event with Akiva Novik, Kobi Arieli, Yochi Brands, and Prof. Avinoam Rosenak. The event will include lectures in English:

• 24:00 | Rabbi Gideon Sylvester – Mount Sinai: “The place from which hatred (sina) for the nations arose” (Talmud Shabbat 89a). Is the giving of the Torah a source of current conflicts, and what can we do about it?
• 01:00 | Calev Ben-Dor – Matan Torah: The Challenges of Unity and Euphoria
• 02:00 | Sara Jo Ben Zvi & Shlomo Ben Zvi – Progress and Pilgrims: Meeting the Other in Jerusalem

When? To Be Announced

Beit Avi Chai invites you to celebrate Shavuot and the transmission of knowledge and words to the people. In a time when it is difficult to find the right words, we return to the sources and the wise teachings that have accompanied the Jewish people and the tradition of Israel throughout the generations. We will explore the texts that give us meaning and comfort, and reflect on the power of writing words that express faith, spiritual depth, and hope.

Participants: Yair Agmon • Uri Isaac • Roni Eldad • Belha Ben-Eliyahu • Josh Breiner • Pinchas Wallerstein • Iris Haim • Daniel Taub • Mia Tabat Dayan • Tzarua Lahav • Nir Meir • Akiva Novik • Malka Piotrkovsky • Hana Panhasi • Yael Fridson • Yossi Klein Halevi • Judy Klitzner • Moshe Kakun • Noa Shekarji

When? To Be Announced

If you’re Looking for a green and well-equipped place to have a holiday family picnic, enjoy a perfect camping vacation in a pastoral and peaceful forest in a central, accessible location in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem camping site of the City of David in the Peace Forest. This unique leisure spot is located in the green heart of the forest within a walking distance from the First Station complex and the Old City. Make your vacation in Jerusalem a unique experience! The guests have various accommodation solutions: well-equipped accommodation units, tents, or authentic encampments – choose your adventure! 

When? Throughout the holiday. Prior arrangement is required.

Over the years, the Biblical Zoo has become one of the leading attractions in Israel, thanks to the extensive collection of animals , the open spaces, and the unique Jerusalem atmosphere.

Spring is the perfect time to visit the best zoo in Israel - the weather is pleasant, and the animals come out, too.

The Biblical Zoo is spread over a wide area of about 400 dunams, and in it are intertwined dozens of spectacular animal displays that represent the multitude of biological diversity that exists in nature alongside a system of ponds, an artificial lake, spacious grass areas, and plenty of shady picnic areas. In the garden, you will find a petting zoo where you can meet and get to know various animals up close, as well as an ecological playground.

And if you've already visited the zoo, you should also visit the Israel Aquarium, which is right next door.

The visit to the aquarium lasts four days in Israel - the Mediterranean Sea, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea, during which you will meet over 200 species of animals living in the sea in various spectacular displays. You will be able to see up close the famous clownfish, boxfish, groupers, eels, seahorses, soft corals, various jellyfish, sharks, and many others.

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