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Hanukkah events in Jerusalem

Hanukkah

What to Do in Jerusalem for Hanukkah 2025: Events Guide

Celebrate the holiday of light

Hanukkah is a perfect opportunity to uncover the fascinating history of Jerusalem!You are invited to a unique archaeological experience suitable for the whole family in Emek Zurim, where you can discover real treasures from the excavations of the City of David. The participants sift through archaeological dirt and have already located rare coins, amulets and thousands of years old jewelry. This is your chance to be the first to discover the next find!The Hanukkah package includes two fascinating workshops: Ancient Coins Workshop, an experiential journey where you learn about the symbols and shapes of the ancient coins and create your own coin; and ancient candle workshop, where the secrets of the ancient craft of candle making are revealed.Both workshops are included in the ticket price.

A holiday of treasures - discovering the secrets of Jerusalem in Emek Zurim

Come uncover treasures from the excavations of ancient Jerusalem, discover the secrets of Jerusalem and enjoy workshops in the spirit of the holiday - ancient coins and candles workshop.

The City of David invites you to an unforgettable nighttime experience – "Hallelujah." This unique and exciting show tells the story of ancient Jerusalem and brings it back to life with groundbreaking technology.

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Hallelujah - The Nighttime Show

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The tasty tradition returns to keep you warm this winter!
Join the soup festival at the Inbal Hotel, the event that returns every year and has become an indispensable tradition of the Jerusalem winter.

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The Soup Festival at the Inbal Hotel 2025

Yvel invites you to an inspiring behind-the-scenes glimpse of the award-winning Israeli luxury jewelry house that has taken center stage in the world of international design.

The world of Jewelry Making: A Unique Tour at the Yvel Design Center

Discover the Orthodox Jewish world with an Orthodox tour guide! Join this fascinating experience that will take you deep inside the Jewish-Orthodox reality in Jerusalem. 

ENCOUNTERS Outside the Box - Orthodox Neighborhood Tours

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Join a unique Hanukkah tour through the Jewish Quarter’s magical alleys. Enjoy glowing menorahs, stories of miracles and heroism, and end with festive candle lighting at the Davidson Archaeological Garden, accompanied by music and a hot drink.

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Approx. 2 Hours

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Family

Miracles and Heroism in the Jewish Quarter - Hanukkah Tour 2025

Looking for a special activity for Hanukkah?  Want to go on a festive tour of illuminated Jerusalem?
Join the Hanukkah tour in the Old City with my uncle.

Jerusalem of Light: Hanukkah tour in the Old City

Add light in the citadel with a Hanukkah lantern tour.

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One Hour

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A family-friendly lantern tour in the Tower of David at a discounted price

You are invited to join a particularly sweet celebration on the Promenade of the Governor's Palace - the place where the light, the flavors, and the magical views meet!

Celebrating Hanukkah in Jerusalem at the SWEET JLM event!

Join a bird-ringing session and watch the team in action—gently capturing birds, measuring, marking, and releasing them. See diverse species up close, learn about their migration routes, and discover the importance of bird-ringing research in Israel. Suitable for all ages.

Bird identification tutorials: Hanukkah at the Jerusalem Bird Research Station

A tour in the cool open air of Hanukkah. Come and enjoy a tour in the light of the burning Hanukkah and experience the Hanukkah holiday in the magical alleys of the picturesque Nachalat neighborhood and the ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods

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Explore Jerusalem menorahs in Nachlaot and nearby ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods

Looking for a special experience around Hanukkah?
Want to spend quality time with the kids and create special memories?
Join a fascinating family menorah tour, where you will enjoy interesting stories, fun games, intriguing riddles and mysteries that will keep the children excited.

Difficulty level - Easy

About an hour and a half

Lights in the Alleys: Hanukkah tour for the whole family in the Old City

Come and experience the light of Hanukkah in the magical alleys of the Jewish Quarter and the Western Wall and see with your own eyes the mitzvot of publishing the miracle.

About two and a half hours

A tour of the Jerusalem menorahs in the Old City and the Western Wall

Join a musical Hanukkah tour in the Jewish Quarter. Wander through the Old City’s glowing alleys, sing Hanukkah and Jerusalem songs with guitar, explore customs, and light candles with locals. The tour includes hot tea and a donut for every participant.

We Came to the Darkness: A musical Hanukkah tour in Jerusalem with Galil Horesh

In Yael and Loch's glassblowing studio you will discover the magic of fire and glass.
The workshop is private, intimate and full of creativity - and each participant succeeds in creating a glass work by himself and takes it home

Glass workshops for Hanukkah

Join an easy and safe one and a half hour tour in the Jewish and Christian quarter during the brightest time of the year.

Warm winter in Jerusalem: holiday lights in both quarters with Yaron Hovav

Small to large - a family Hanukkah activity at the Biblical Lands Museum!