Shavuot 2023

Celebrate Shavuot at Israel Heritage Sites

Enjoy family-friendly activities at multiple sites throughout the land from May 23 – 26

These are the participating heritage sites

Yellin House in Motza, Jerusalem

What: Local Craft Fair

When: Tuesday, May 23^rd 15:00 – 19:00

More details: Pharmaceutical products made from natural substances, sustainable art and games; locally-made beer and food, special exhibit space for ‘Artists of Tomorrow’ – youth promoting their own sustainable art products

Cost: FREE ENTRY

Palmach Cave Site, Mishmar Ha’emek, Jezreel Valley

What: Fun and educational experience for the whole family

When: Thursday, May 25th; 9:00 am– 12:00 noon

More details: Immersive guided tours in the Palmach Cave, natural footpaths, training equipment for all ages in the spirit of the Palmach, period costumes for selfies, arts and crafts

Pre-registration required: Ella – 04-9896121; Laliv – 052-3236974; Dina – 050-5760948

Cost: Adults (over 12) – 30 NIS, Pensioners and children (4 – 12) – 20 NIS

National Maritime Museum, Haifa

What: Hands-on creative workshop themed on the ‘Festival of Water’ where participants will build a tiny ocean in a jar with fish, sea creatures, sunken treasures and more

When: Thursday, May 25th, 11 am

More details: Suitable for over +5

  Cost: 25 NIS/participant. Click here to purchase tickets: Click Here 

Regba Aqueduct, Mateh Asher, Northern Israel

What: Shavuot activities

When: Friday, May 26^th + Saturday May 27^th

More details: Guided tours 1.5 hours in length. Explore the wheat growing process. Build models from straw of original aqueduct. Draw water from the wells. Walk through water in Turkish aqueduct

Cost: Adults – 40 NIS, Children (3+) – 35 NIS, Pensioners – 35 NIS

Pre-registration required: Click Here

­HaEmek Museum, Kibbutz Yifat, Galilee

What: Traditional First Fruit (Bikurim) Ceremony and Shavuot activities

When: Friday, May 26^th; from 9 am. Ceremony at noon

More details: Bikurim ceremony will take place against the backdrop of the beautiful valley, accompanied by the Pa’amon Choir.  Shavuot activities throught the site all day include: Guided tours for the whole family around the museum, the cow sheds and the honey pavilion; creative workshops to make head pieces and floral displays; flower path; riddle games; exhibitions; play areas including an old tractor yard; digital Treasure Hunt game; period costumes for selfies; cafeteria

Cost: Children from 2 + and adults – 35 NIS; pensioners, disabled, soldiers – 18 NIS; residents of Jezreel Valley – 27 NIS

Ticket costs include of the above, except pita making workshop and natural art workshop

Link to purchase tickets: Click Here