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<p>The "Yalla Basta NIGHT" Bite card at Machne Yehuda Market was created for those who want to experience the vibrant nightlife scene of Mahane Yehuda Market and enjoy all the culinary abundance the market offers without getting lost among the various options.</p><h3>The experience includes:</h3><ul><li>A fascinating audio guidance about the market that you can listen to on your phone (make sure you bring your headphones!).</li><li>Order online and receive the vouchers conveniently at the designated pick-up point in the market.</li><li>A combination of food and alcohol, from authentic and classic dishes to the trendiest and most talked-about stalls.</li><li>Choose 6 dishes from a selection of 12 excellent options we've chosen for you.</li><li>A folded card with a map of the market and detachable vouchers.</li></ul><p><strong>What will you taste?</strong> Espresso with Baileys, burekas, Georgian pastry, healthy juice, sausage toast, market cocktail, pita with fish haraime, knafeh, and more.</p>

Yalla Basta NIGHT: The Night Bite Card of Machane Yehuda Market

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A Bite card that will take you on a nighttime tour of quality alcohol, premium dishes, and decadent desserts at the hottest places in Machne Yehuda Market.

A nighttime tour

<p>&nbsp;In the Cocoa Forest, you can join unique chocolate workshops that will allow you to dive into a different reality, and visit a sweet world of childhood flavors and nostalgia we all miss.</p><h3>Chocolate workshops for all ages</h3><p>Join the Cocoa Forest's delicious praline-making workshop. Fill the pralines, close them, pack them, and on the way you won't stop sampling, laughing, and learning about the process of making high-quality chocolate. The Praline workshop is designed for all ages: from children - who enjoy the making and tasting very much, to adults who dive into the world of wonderful flavors in an exclusive boutique atmosphere. Are you a mint praline person or do you prefer salted caramel? In this workshop, you will discover the unique chocolate range for each visitor. In addition, in the Cocoa Forest, there are also various workshops for adults: advanced chocolate processing workshops, romantic chocolate workshops for couples, one–time workshops on various and changing topics, and the highlight-an unforgettable chocolate and alcohol workshop.&nbsp;</p><p>Most workshops involve a visit to the tiny chocolate factory next door. You won't believe how little the machines do in the cocoa forest, and how much handiwork is invested in the quality products created there! The workshops take place in a pleasant, accessible, and air-conditioned space, with a coffee corner for your use and convenient services. In addition, you can rent the space for the event at the end of the workshop.</p>

Cacao Forest - Chocolate Boutique and Group Workshops

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The cocoa forest is more than a chocolate shop - it's a magical boutique with exquisite packaging adorned with forest animals, the flavor comes directly from nature, and the chocolate almost grows on the trees.

The best chocolate boutique in Jerusalem

<p>Are you in Jerusalem and looking for the best hummus in town? Why not make it yourself? Join an exciting hummus workshop &amp; dinner at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://portal.itraveljerusalem.com/accommodation/abraham-hostel/">Abraham Hostel</a> and have a proper Israeli meal with Israeli salad, warm pita bread, and of course, the perfect hummus.&nbsp;</p><p>Hummus workshops take place at the Abraham's Hostel Lounge and Bar with a Hummus specialist that will teach you the art of making this delicious, healthy, and vegan dish. Using all fresh and local ingredients, you will learn how to personalize your hummus and how to reach that unique flavor you're looking for.</p>

Hummus Workshop & Dinner at Abraham Jerusalem

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Join a hummus workshop & dinner at the Abraham Jerusalem and have a proper Israeli meal with Israeli salad, warm pita bread, and of course, the perfect hummus.

Join a hummus workshop & dinner

<p>Mahane Yehuda, the beloved Jerusalem market, has evolved into a bustling center of restaurants and nightlife. "Yalla Basta’s" culinary tour invites you to sample unique flavors and breath in the rich aromas of the vibrant Mahane Yehuda Market.</p><p><strong>So what awaits you on the culinary tour?</strong></p><p>During the tour, we will discover traditional restaurants that still prepare traditional dishes such as hand-rolled stuffed grape leaves, and spice shops that offer fresh, local ingredients. Visit Instagram-worthy food stalls that are redefining the Israeli street food scene, and delicatessens packed with imported cheeses and other delicacies from around the world. Together we will taste Georgian pastries fresh out of a tabun oven, locally brewed boutique beer, Yemenite jachnun, and deep-fried kubbeh - all depending on what is available in the market that day and the tour route.</p><p>The tour will be led by a qualified guide from Yalla Basta's hand-picked team. Your guide will tell wonderful stories about the Shuk and the surrounding neighborhood of Nachlaoat, immersing you in the colorful area around you.</p><p>We can ensure that even if you have visited Mahane Yehuda before, you’ll realize how much more there is to the Shuk and leave more knowledgeable and experienced than before.</p>

Rediscover the Shuk: A food tour of the Mahane Yehuda market with “Yalla Basta”

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Consider yourself a foodie? Join a food tour of the Machane Yehuda market - the most vibrant marketplace in the heart of Jerusalem. The tour takes you through the mythical shops and the hottest food stalls where you will taste the most popular local dishes that The Market has to offer.



A one of a kind culinary adventure

<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Take it to the Kitchen</h2>
Travelling with a group and looking for a fun group activity? Wondering what to do for you next team-building event? Take it to the kitchen! Teamin Culinary School in Jerusalem offers a special culinary activity that includes an indulgent breakfast, Machane Yehuda market tour and a group cooking class of your choice. If you're planning a team-building activity for your staff or looking for a cool birthday gift for one of your family members or friends, Teamim's cooking classes offer an exciting and unforgettable experience.
<p style="text-align: justify;">During the class, you will experience all kinds of interesting foods with your own hands, mouth and belly. You will discover the unique taste of Jerusalem, which combines cultures and nations from all around the world in various cooking styles. And of course, you will learn those amazing cooking secrets that you will make your dishes absolutely perfect.</p>
Teamim's group cooking classes are based on teamwork in a healthy competitive environment and, therefore, it is ideal for team-building events. The participants learn how to work and act as a team, how to accept the chef's authority, how to exert authority, manage conflict and many other great tools that we all need in our everyday life. All that and in a fun and informal kitchen setting with a large modern kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art culinary equipment.
<h2>On the Menu...</h2>
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 	<li>Machane Yehuda Market Tour</li>
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 	<li>Fresh and delicious meal at a beautiful round table</li>
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<h3>Choose Your Favorite Cooking Class:</h3>
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 	<li>Greek-Turkish Cuisine</li>
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Teamim Culinary School - Group Cooking Classes

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A cooking class and a tour

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<h2>The History and the Spectacular in the Underground World of the Western Wall Tunnels</h2><p>The entrance to the tunnels is on the northern side of the Western Wall plaza, a few meters away from the Western Wall. Upon entering, visitors walk through a series of rooms moving eastward until they reach the Western Wall. The rooms encountered along the passageway are the remains of a Medieval church, a bridge, luxury rooms from the Second Temple era, residential homes, ancient cisterns, a quarry, a Hasmonean-era aqueduct, &nbsp;and many more archeological discoveries.&nbsp;</p><p>Visitors can participate in a fascinating tour that takes you through the tiers of the Western Wall that reveal their secrets in the thick depths of the earth and tell the story of ancient Jerusalem. The impressive Tunnels tour begins at the Western Wall plaza and is approximately 75 minutes long. Tours take place in English, too. The Western Wall Tunnels run along the 485-meter length of the Wall and offer a glimpse of the incredible engineering challenges faced by Herod the Great as he embarked on his undertaking to expand the Temple Mount.&nbsp;</p><p>The Tunnels are, in fact, an underground system that constitutes a continuous chain of history, from the Hasmoneans until today. They were created through a large number of arches, which were built side by side and supported by staircases connecting the city with the Temple Mount. In ancient times, the Tyropoeon Valley ran along the western side of the Temple Mount, separating the Herodian Quarter and the Temple. The need for a bridge above the valley led to the building of the arches. Today, these passageways support the streets, and the tunnels pass directly beneath the Muslim Quarter.&nbsp;</p><p>The tunnels were first discovered during a dig by British archeologists in the nineteenth century, however, the actual excavations took place after the Six-Day War under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Religion. Since the tunnels run along the Western side of the Temple Mount, the site of the Holy of Holies, they reach a point very close to the location of the drinking stone. There is a small synagogue at the site where religious Jews pray and read the Psalms.</p>

The Western Wall Tunnels

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The Western Wall (The Kotel in Hebrew) is impressive on its own, but when you descend underground to the Western Wall Tunnels, you discover its true greatness.

Discover the greatness of the Western Wall Tunnels

<p>This is the place of Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. Visiting it is the trip's highlight for many tourists visiting the Land of Israel and Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p><h2>The last stop on Jesus' journey in one of the most magnificent churches in the old city&nbsp;</h2><p>The last stations on the path of Christ's suffering are within the church - from the ninth station to the fourteenth station. The church is located in the Christian quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem, at the end of the "Via Dolorosa" ("Path of Agony"). You can find a site between the church walls identified as the Golgotha Hill, mentioned in the New Testament.&nbsp;</p><p>The church’s entrance courtyard mostly belongs to the three major factions that own it: the Latins, the Armenians, and the Greeks. In it, liturgical activity takes place, mainly during Easter. For example, on Holy Thursday, the washing of the feet by the Orthodox Patriarch takes place in the courtyard in memory of the washing of the disciples' feet by Jesus during the Last Supper. The visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the trip's highlight for many tourists visiting Israel and Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p><h2>About the history of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre&nbsp;</h2><p>The front of the church was designed during the Crusader period. In the past, transoms were decorated with cruciform reliefs above the entrance arches. These are now in the Rockefeller Museum. The bell tower on the left was also built during the Crusader period.&nbsp;</p><p>The church was built in the fourth century by Emperor Constantine, who accepted Christianity and made it the religion of the Roman Empire. The emperor's mother, St. Helena, walked around the Holy Land and identified the sites where the events mentioned in the New Testament occurred. Helena identified this place as the place of 'Golgotha' where Jesus was crucified, and next to it the tomb of Joseph the Mount of Olives, who made it possible for Jesus to be buried after he was removed from the cross.&nbsp;</p><p>In the 13th century, Muslim families received the responsibility for opening the church and the keys to the church. They are still responsible for the keys to the church, for opening it at dawn and locking it at sunset.&nbsp;</p><p>In the 19th century, a status quo agreement was established between the different factions, defining the rights of prayer and the authority of the various factions in the church.&nbsp;</p><p>Over the years, many changes were made to the church, which received its current form during the Crusader period. When it was built in the Byzantine period, it was larger and was called the 'Church of the Resurrection', to emphasize precisely the resurrection of Jesus.</p>

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

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The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is the most sacred site for millions of Christian believers

The place of Jesus' crucifixion, burial, and resurrection

<h2>Absorb culture and art at the Israel Museum</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Israel Museum offers a variety of attractions for the whole family: the entrance ticket to the museum will allow you to wander through the international art garden and all permanent and special exhibitions currently displayed. In addition to world-class exhibits of great importance to art, archeology, Jewish culture, and art, the museum also offers exhibits for the whole family and activities for all ages during the holidays.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The entrance includes a digital guide with explanations of the exhibitions and displays. A game app following a journey between Jewish communities worldwide will accompany visitors to the galleries presenting Jewish culture and art.</span></p><h2>What awaits you at the Israel Museum?</h2><p><strong>Shrine of the Book and the second temple model</strong></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Shrine of the Book hosts exhibits among humanity’s most important archaeological discoveries: the Judean Desert scrolls. The scrolls are the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world, written from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Next to the shrine is a model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple era, one of the fascinating additions to the museum. The model recreates the city in 66 AD, the year of great rebellion against the Roman Empire, eventually destroying the city and the temple.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The International Art Garden</strong></p><p>&nbsp;<span style="font-weight:400;">The Billy Rose International Art Garden is considered one of the most beautiful sculpture gardens in the world. It was designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, and it is a meeting point for different cultures - East and West, in front of the dramatic landscapes of Jerusalem. The collection of sculptures on display in the garden includes the works of Henry Moore, Menashe Cadishman, Pablo Picasso, Claes Oldenburg, August Rodin, James Turrell, and other leading artists.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The Archeology Galleries</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Land of Israel has been home to many people for about a million years. The permanent display of the archeology galleries in the museum is dedicated to these people and cultures, which serves as a unique display of the rich and fascinating local archaeological heritage. The archeology collection of the Land of Israel, displayed in the galleries, is one of the finest worldwide due to its quality and scope.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The exhibition takes the visitor on an in-depth journey like no other along the path of the land’s history. This journey begins in prehistoric times – and ends at the beginning of the Ottoman period. Historical events that changed the face of humanity, cultural achievements, technological innovations, and artistic creativity are presented in the galleries through thousands of antique items, many of which are one-of-a-kind. In doing so, you can glimpse the lifestyles, beliefs, and perceptions of people of the land and its rulers in distant times.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The art galleries</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The art galleries display artworks from Western and Eastern cultures from all periods. Their redesign highlights the connections between the works created in Europe from the 16th until the 19th century and between modern art pieces, including Israeli art, contemporary art, African, American Oceania, and Asian art, photography, drawings and prints, design, and architecture. The exhibition highlights the affinities and common themes between works from different times and places worldwide and common issues of human culture.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>The galleries for Jewish art and culture</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">From the Middle Ages to modern days, the story of Jewish communities is revealed to the public through a large selection of holy and sacred objects in the galleries of Jewish art and culture. The exhibits were used by members of Jewish communities from many regions, including North Central Asia, Africa, Europe, and Israel. The artistic styles in which they were created and the different uses of the objects and materials reveal similarities and differences among the customs and traditions of Jewish communities. In doing so, they draw a rich picture of communities’ lives, in which individuals were intertwined with the community and the sacred with daily activities.</span></p>

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

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The Israel Museum, ranked among the world's leading museums, invites you to an outstanding visit with a unique atmosphere.

Ranked among the leading museums in the world

<h2>Visit an Exquisite Archeological Park</h2><p>You will find archaeological finds and displays from the First&amp; Second Temple periods: the ancient city wall, the Temple’s staircase, a preserved ancient street, ritual immersion baths, and stores.</p><p>In addition, you are invited to visit the new museum in the Davidson Center! In the museum, we will get to know Jerusalem from different angles, the story of the Menorah, and the pilgrims in the Second Temple. You can also join <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://travelrova.co.il/language/en/the-archeological-garden-davidson-center/">a new tour of the museum and the garden</a>.</p><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Events at the Davidson Center</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">If you're planning on hosting an event and looking for a unique location with a professional and knowledgeable staff, the Davidson Center is the right choice for you. From private events, such as weddings and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs to conferences, product launches and ceremonies -this place hosts all kinds of events. As an extra value, you can also include in the program of your event educational activities and tours around the Old City and the Jerusalem Archaeological Park. Davidson Center can accommodate events of up to 1000 guests.</p><h2 style="text-align:justify;">Davidson Center History</h2><p style="text-align:justify;">Davidson Center is home to some of the most intriguing and important archaeological finds from the Second Temple period. Researchers have discovered a wide and impressive street nearby the Western Wall. Apparently, this street used to be the area's main street and was visited frequently by pilgrims, tourists, and sages such as Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai and Rabbi Akiva. Walk the street's paving stones and immerse yourself in the story of ancient Jerusalem where thousands of Jews walked 2000 years ago, making their way to Temple Mount. Walking the street, you will also notice huge stones. These stones were knocked from the walls of Temple Mount and have been lying there ever since.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Another impressive discovery is a drainage channel which was found under the street, containing rare finds from the days of the destruction of Jerusalem. This channel used to be the place where ancient warriors escaped to, hoping to find shelter from the Romans. While you're there, explore the Southern Wall where you'll find an ancient staircase leading to Temple Mount. This is how the pilgrim entered the Temple.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">In addition, the Davidson Center houses a museum with all of the site's most significant finds that were discovered during excavation work in the area. Some of these exciting discoveries include remains from the Byzantine period, proving the existence of Jews in Jerusalem during a period of time when they were not allowed to live inside the city. Another interesting attraction you will find inside the museum is a 3D model of Jerusalem where you can walk around, visualizing the pilgrims' experience - <strong>Temporarily closed due to renovations.</strong></p>

The Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Davidson Center

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Davidson Center, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park, is located nearby the Western Wall in the Old City. Davidson Center is one of Jerusalem’s top tourist attractions due to its historical and archeological significance and, of course, its beauty

Visit an exquisite archeological park

<h4>ABOUT YAD VASHEM</h4><p>Thousands of visitors come to Yad Vashem each day. The museum’s various galleries depict the events of the Holocaust from a uniquely Jewish perspective via authentic artifacts, personal documents, survivors’ testimonies, films, diaries, and works of art, emphasizing the individual story. Integrating these many and varied forms of personal expression allows the visitor to absorb the wealth of information as a multi-dimensional and intensely moving experience.</p><p>While visiting Yad Vashem, don’t miss the Holocaust Art Museum, which houses the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of its kind, most of which was created during the Holocaust period. The adjacent Synagogue houses a permanent display of Torah Arks and Jewish ritual objects from synagogues that were destroyed or damaged during the Holocaust.</p><p>As you walk through the extensive grounds, you will encounter many monuments and memorial sites that commemorate the Holocaust in a variety of ways. Planted along the Avenue of the Righteous Among the Nations are dozens of trees in tribute to non-Jews who acted according to humanity’s most noble instincts, and risked their lives to help and save Jews during the Holocaust period.</p><p>An exceptional and often unexplored memorial is located on the western edge of the Mount of Remembrance: The Valley of the Communities. &nbsp;This vast, open-air monument commemorates the over 5,000 Jewish communities destroyed or damaged during the Holocaust on its 107 stone walls. It is a memorial to the Jewish world that was and is no more.</p><p>Yad Vashem is entrusted with documenting the history of the Jewish people in the Holocaust period, commemorating the life story of each and every one of the six million murdered Jewish men, women, and children, and imparting the legacy of the Holocaust to future generations.</p><p>Yad Vashem is Ranked by Tripadvisor as one of the Top 25 Museums in the World.</p><p>Ranked by Tripadvisor as #2 of Things to do in Jerusalem Yad Vashem.</p>

Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

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Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, is situated on a 45-acre campus comprising museums, exhibitions, monuments, sculptures, and memorial sites.

The most comprehensive and moving museum

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See the Jerusalem Mountains from a new angle: an extreme, adrenaline-pumping adventure on the terrain, riding the best ATVs and RZRs! Join this fantastic experience that is best suited for couples and groups. We promise you’ll have the time of your life!
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Lake ATV has the rightful reputation of being experienced, trustworthy and kind operators in the sphere of ATV and RZR trips. Now you can hop on a fun ride through the breathtaking views over Jerusalem mountains.

The route starts at the green Ramot Forest and takes you on a journey towards Beit Zayit Reservoir – including a part of the trip where you can ride straight through water (subjected to weather and terrain conditions)
<h3>Who will enjoy this activity?</h3>
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 	<li>It is the perfect activity to do on a fun day for employees: the extreme vibe and sense of togetherness combined perfectly in one experience.</li>
 	<li>Suitable for all kinds of groups and small events celebrations</li>
 	<li>A one of a kind route with romantic views, great for couples.</li>
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<strong>Please contact us in advance to make an appointment before your arrival.</strong>

Lake ATV

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<h2>An extensive laser tag game experience in the cinema city or on the ground</h2>
Are you an extreme enthusiast who loves to share the thrill with friends? Are you chasing this adrenaline rush?

Then the Alpha Team's Laser Tag game at the Cinema City in Jerusalem is the best place for you!

Come to enjoy an action-packed game at the complex, or have a laser tag event in the field.

Alpha Team's Laser Tag experience is all-encompassing and combines pure fun, tactics, and strategy. The equipment offered by the Team is the most advanced and safest on the market, the staff is kind and professional, and the arena itself is huge in size and even has a special playlist to keep you motivated throughout the game.

The activity is divided into several games with different scenarios and the games’ objectives you need to achieve to claim victory. Each player receives a headband that is linked wirelessly to the weapon, with an informative screen embedded to maximize your enjoyment.

The laser Tag is neither painful nor dirty, as the weapons use an infrared beam that picks up on the opponent, marking him as injured or deactivated, while you score accordingly! And what happens to those who get hit? They feel a vibration in the headband, indicating that they have been hit and must return fire or flee as quickly as possible.

Laser Tag is a challenging game, suitable for a wide age range, from children to teenagers and adults. There is also an option for lightweight equipment that is suitable for children and young people, including simpler game plans to adjust the pace.
<h2>Laser Tag coming to you</h2>
Do you want the Laser Tag experience? You can choose any region in the country and the folks from Alpha Team will find a location nearby that suits the experience. The team will arrive at the location about an hour before the start of the game, and take care of everything needed to make the attraction spectacular and exquisite in every way.

The team will set up a live results display during the game and a set of tips to help you improve for the next game.

Alpha Team: Laser Tag at Cinema City Jerusalem

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<h3>HOW THE ACTIVITY GOES?</h3><p>You’ll listen to the story of the soil you’ll be sifting.<br>It was removed from the Temple Mount site in the dead of night, and now you’d look for archaeology in it.<br>The Temple Mount was such an important place with a rich history. Remnants of it can be found in every fistful of dirt – jewelry, seal prints, ancient weapons, decorated flooring tiles from the Temple, and countless other unique items that will fill up the pages of history.</p><p>And you and your family can contribute to that.</p><p>Over 200,000 people have already taken part in the sifting work, with thousands of diverse remains uncovered – the names of each person who found them were marked as well, being mentioned in the media in Israel and around the world.</p><h3>SO WHAT’S THE STORY IN A NUTSHELL?</h3><p>It all started in 1999 when illegal construction work on the Temple Mount was initiated by the Muslim Waqf.<br>To protect the historical value of the soil, huge amounts of earth containing archaeological remains of the temple were excavated and evacuated to Kedron Creek.<br>Since the Temple Mount is inaccessible for archaeological excavation, sifting the dirt removed from it provides a rare opportunity to uncover the archaeological treasures that remain hidden in the mountain’s soil.</p><p>Is the idea of discovering items of Jewish history excite you?<br>Take the role of an archaeologist for a day and help save and uncover ancient relics from the most important site in the heritage of the People of Israel!</p>

Join The Temple Mount Sifting Project & Reveal Jerusalem’s Buried Secrets

צילום: פרויקט סינון העפר מהר הבית

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If you’re looking for a unique activity for the whole family and all ages, the special sifting activity at Temple Mount is an excellent idea!  A unique and fascinating experience, that allows you to hold the story of the Temple Mount in your very hands.

All family members will try themselves in real archaeological work, becoming real-life archaeologists seeking historical relics in the soil.

<p>The conditions in the park are very similar to the wild: The Gazelles huddle together when it's cold, tend their fawns, battle for territories, and mark them in various ways. The Gazelles share the park with dozens of species of birds, animals, insects, flowers, and plants, maintaining a natural, diverse ecosystem.</p><p>You can walk along the paths between the lake and ponds, orchards, observation points, and shady corners for sitting under the trees – a place to relax from the pace of the city within the town.<br>The park is open from morning till dusk. It is a public space with free entrance, so there is no need to coordinate arrival in advance.<br>During holidays, the Gazelle Valley offers a variety of activities for families free of charge.&nbsp;</p>

Gazelle Valley Park

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Gazelle Valley Park, a sprawling 20-hectare oasis, provides visitors with a rare opportunity to encounter a herd of endangered Mountain Gazelles. This urban natural treasure offers a unique and serene experience, blending wildlife with city life.

The largest urban nature site in Israel

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<h2>Visit Israel‘s first aquarium!</h2><p>A visit to the aquarium includes a passage through Israel’s four seas – the Mediterranean, The Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and the Red Sea.</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">On your visit, you will encounter approximately 200 species of creatures that live in the sea at the various spectacular exhibits. You will be able to see up close the famous clownfish, boxfish, groupers, eels, seahorses, soft corals, various jellyfish, sharks, and many others.</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">At the center of the aquarium is an open ray pool, in which swim various types of stingrays. The highlight of the visit comes as you pass through a tunnel that simulates an under-sea visit, with fish and sharks swimming overhead.</span></p><h2>New at the Aquarium! The Biodiversity Exhibit and Butterfly House</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Enter a tropical forest, where fifteen species of butterflies fly freely, many of them never before seen in Israel. Discover the fascinating world of small creatures, from stick bugs, beehives, and beetles, to cockroaches from Madagascar, and more.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">This exclusive exhibit is located at the Israel Aquarium campus. A visit to the exhibit is included with admission to the Aquarium.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tickets must be reserved in advance before arrival at the Israel Aquarium website &gt;&gt;</a></p>

Israel Aquarium

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The Israel Aquarium is a unique center that presents the aquatic habitats of Israel, focusing on conservation, research, education, and raising public awareness of the preservation of the sea and its beaches. 

A journey into the the ocean and the Israeli sea

<p>The botanical garden contains the most extensive and most prosperous collection of living plants in Israel and the Middle East: the various varieties are displayed in six separate sections according to their geographical origin - South Africa, Europe, North America, Australia, Southwest and Central Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. Each of the plots simulates the growing landscape of the area it represents. Therefore, throughout the year's seasons, you can find magnificent flowers and blossoms in the garden.</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The garden also serves as a recreation center for children, adults, families, and groups, and it hosts diverse tours and seasonal cultural and art events. You can visit the botanical garden's website for more information on all the events and activities.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The botanical garden operates in three main areas:</span></p><h3>Nature conservation</h3><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The garden serves as a shelter and haven for over 6,000 species and varieties of plants from around the world. In addition, among the plants in the garden, you will find species such as the Salvia Bracteata and the bellflower and more than three hundred other species of local plants, which are in danger of extinction or have already become extinct in the wild in Israel. In the garden, they are raised for conservation, research, propagation, display, and teaching. There has even been an attempt to return them to nature and influence public policy on nature conservation.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">In the garden plots, many plants are acclimatized in a controlled manner and distributed throughout the country for use in agriculture, forestry, and gardening. Besides the living collection, the botanical garden has an extensive seed collection, which propagates the plants in the garden plots and distributes them in botanical gardens worldwide.</span></p><h3>Knowledge and Education</h3><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Adults and children who visit the garden on guided tours and independent trips discover the richness of the plant world in the Mediterranean basin in particular and in the world in general and learn about the contribution and decisive role of plants in the development of humanity both physically and culturally, and about the importance of preserving nature. In addition, cultural events and recreational activities on various botanical and artistic topics are held in the garden throughout the year.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Gardening and Landscape School, which operates in the botanical garden, trains professional gardeners and holds various courses in botanical sciences for the general public.</span></p><h3>Community</h3><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The botanical garden maintains an environmental chamber in which dozens of Jerusalem organizations and entrepreneurs are partners, working to promote a sustainable lifestyle and preserve the environment's quality. It is a meeting place between nature and man, where people get closer to the world of plants and learn to know and care for them.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Diverse social and community programs operate in the garden - therapeutic gardening groups, occupational rehabilitation, volunteers, scholarships from botanical gardens worldwide, guided tours, activities for the elderly, an agricultural farm, and more. We invite children and adults of all backgrounds and ages to enjoy the garden's beauty and tranquility, participate in diverse activities, and use plants to enrich the lives of the city's residents and build bridges between its varied parts.</span></p>

The Jerusalem Botanical Gardens

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The university botanical garden is the largest in Israel. It covers one hundred and twenty dunams of green, blooming, breathing, and diverse vegetation in the heart of Jerusalem, near the Givat Ram campus of the Hebrew University. 

Discover 6,000 species of plants

<h2>Israel’s Most Visited Attraction</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The zoo lies within a pastoral valley in southwestern Jerusalem and provides its resident animals with living conditions at international standards. At the zoo, you will find a variety of experiential activities for children and adults, alongside rich information on every one of the animals living there.</span>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Biblical Zoo focuses on maintaining a zoological collection with good living conditions and developing and facilitating educational activities to bring the public closer to nature conservation and wildlife protection. The zoo promotes social involvement, conducts research, and participates in national and international projects of conservation, breeding, and returning animals to the wild. It does all this while creating a place for enriching leisure within an atmosphere that emphasizes the values of nature.</span></p><h2>Get acquainted with animals. Enjoy a precious green space.</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The Biblical Zoo spreads over 400 dunams of land and houses dozens of spectacular animal exhibits. They present nature’s biodiversity along with a system of pools, a manmade lake, whose water is purified and recycled, grassy areas, and plenty of shaded green spots. At the zoo, you will find an enchanting location for children, including a petting zoo and a living classroom, where you can encounter and get acquainted with various animals up close, as well as an ecological playground.</span></p><h2>Special Tours</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The zoo offers a variety of special tours throughout the year, including behind-the-scenes tours at various exhibits, an overnight tour, and personal guided tours for groups and individuals. Details and registration are available on the zoo’s website.</span> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener">To guarantee the visit, tickets must be ordered in advance through the zoo's homepage&gt;&gt;</a></p>

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

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The Biblical Zoo has become Israel’s most visited attraction, thanks to its unique Jerusalem atmosphere and its zoological collection like no other in Israel.

The most visited attraction in Israel

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<h2>On the Seam – Socio-political Contemporary Art Museum</h2><p>On the Seam is a unique boutique museum that exhibits the finest art from Israel and abroad by leading contemporary artists and discusses social, gender-oriented, ethnic, and geographical issues while emphasizing what connects us rather than what keeps us apart.&nbsp;</p><p>Past exhibitions at the Museum, which National Geographic described as "a fascinating and unique museum," have dealt with themes of human rights, animal rights, ecology, sustainability, and the place of the individual, among others, in the modern world.&nbsp;</p><p>The Museum, selected by CNN as "one of Israel's ten best museums," is located in a beautiful neo-classical building built in 1932. During the years Jerusalem was divided (1948-1967), the house was turned into an Israeli military outpost situated on the border between Israel and Jordan, and was the only passage between the two parts of the divided city. During the battles of the 1967 war, the house suffered hits from shells and bullets that are apparent to this day.&nbsp;</p><p>Washington University's website stated: <strong>"This is one of the best museums in the world. The most intense active square meter to art ratio you will ever find."</strong> Located only five minutes walk from Mea Shearim and the Old City, the Museum's rooftop holds one of Jerusalem's most magnificent views, a coffee shop, art books, and the Jerusalemite atmosphere.</p>

Museum on the Seam

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"One of the 29 most impressive art institutions in the world" (The New York Times). 

The finest art by contemporary artists

<h2>A revolutionary experience at the Friends of Zion Museum</h2><p>The museum's content is accessible to visitors by advanced means, unique soundtracks specially designed for the museum, and innovative presentation capabilities to give you an entirely new perspective on the Zionist story. <span style="font-weight:400;">The museum tells the story of the non-Jews, who believed in the biblical promise and the bond between the people of Israel and their land, and went above and beyond to help the Jewish people. The seven spaces of the museum are a journey in the ways of the heroes: by hand, you can watch their story. The museum offers a multi-sensory experience consisting of advanced screens, 3D technologies, and original soundtracks not found elsewhere.&nbsp;</span></p><h2>Explore the Museum</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">The tour of the museum begins with a “selfie” photo. Then, in the museum spaces, you can see the birth of the Biblical promise, between God and Abraham. The covenant began when God called Abraham, and he responded immediately, "Here I am." The motif of Abraham’s response will follow through your museum tour. In the progression of history, you can see how the promise affected brave individuals who chose to stand by the Jewish people and stand up to the divine call. In the "Visionary" space with 36 touch screens, you can awaken 12 visionaries who worked overseas to fulfill the promise. You will experience their story in a mixed and interactive way. Among the visionaries, you will find Lord Balfour, who established a national home for Jews in the Land of Israel. The museum ends with a screening of a 3D movie in which you ask yourself how everything you experienced on the day of the visit will continue to ring true in your personal life. How will you choose to answer the call?</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">You are invited to join the tens of millions who support us worldwide through social networks and various other means.</span> <span style="font-weight:400;">The Friends of Zion Museum is located in the center of Jerusalem, in the picturesque Nahalat Shiva neighborhood. In this neighborhood, the ancient houses and cafes will give you a glimpse into the 19th century in Jerusalem, when the Jewish community settled for the first time outside the walls of the Old City.</span></p>

Friends of Zion Museum

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Welcome to the Friends of Zion Museum - a fascinating technological interactive museum.

A completely new perspective on the Zionist story

<p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Inside the library's impressive new building, you can find the most significant cultural treasures of Israeli society and the Jewish People. Soon, you – curious people of all ages seeking a quality, content-rich, meaningful experience – will be able to see all these treasures up close.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">You are invited to the National Library's brand-new home in Jerusalem, where you can enjoy thought-provoking tours, exhibitions, and activities that inspire your imagination and warm your heart.</span></p><p>The National Library, which has been functioning for over 120 years, holds around five million books and an innumerable amount of beautiful treasures, among them, ancient manuscripts, a unique collection of antique maps, books, magazines, posters, photographs, rare collections, including the most extensive and most important collection of Jewish and Israeli music in the world.&nbsp;</p><p>The library is open to all and is a magnet for researchers and the curious, readers, youth, and teenagers, with every visit exposing a different attraction.&nbsp;</p><p>The library invites you on a tour that will expose you to sections of its splendid collections. The skilled members of the library staff lead tours. Every guide comes from a different library department and brings fascinating stories of the treasures in the library.&nbsp;</p><p>Following the tour, visitors are invited to return for a "visit" via the library website, which gives access to a large portion of the materials.&nbsp;</p><p>The library also organizes various cultural events such as lectures, seminars, concerts, exhibitions, performances, and educational programs for children. The public is welcome to join the library mailing list to keep in touch after their visit and get periodic updates on the latest events.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Tours may be booked in advance.</strong>&nbsp;</p>

National Library of Israel

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Antique manuscripts; robots pulling books off shelves; an exciting, interactive display on a giant 65-ft. screen; ancient incantation bowls; enchanted items; rare recordings of cultural ceremonies. Would you ever believe you could find all this and much more at a library?

Discover thousands of treasures

<p style="text-align:justify;">The terra Sancta Museum tells the story from the Herodian period to the pilgrims of today, tracing the development of the Via Dolorosa and transformation of the city around it through the centuries. &nbsp;The experience consists of 3 parts:</p><ul><li><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="line-height:13px;">A presentation of&nbsp;archaeological sites and relics from the Roman era of Jerusalem</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="line-height:13px;">The history of Jerusalem's development from Roman times through it's modern urban development shown on a time lapse map</span></p></li><li><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="line-height:13px;">The history of the Way of the Cross told through video and sound based on accounts of pilgrims who have visited Jerusalem throughout history</span></p></li></ul><p style="text-align:justify;">&nbsp;</p><h3 style="text-align:justify;">Details</h3><p style="text-align:justify;"><i>Via Dolorosa</i>&nbsp;is part of the the Terra Sancta Museum in the Church of the Flagellation on Via Dolorosa Street in the Old City of Jerusalem.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">The installation is offered&nbsp;in&nbsp;8 languages&nbsp;(English, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hebrew).</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Booking is possible but not mandatory. Tickets are available onsite for 15 NIS.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Photos: Courtesy of Terra Sancta Museum</span></p>

Terra Sancta Museum - Via Dolorosa Multimedia Experience

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The Terra Sancta Museum tells the story of Via Dolorosa in a 15 minutes multimedia installation that utilizes sound, video, animation and lights to take visitors back in time through the history of Jerusalem

<p>Explore unique collection are thousands of rare items - works of art, gold and silver vessels, jewelry, musical instruments and ceramics, scientific instruments, amazing calligraphy, delicate glassware, copper, metal, wood, and ivory.</p><h2>A rich and glorious history alongside contemporary art and cultural events for the public</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">One of the permanent exhibitions in the museum presents the rare clocks collection of Sir David Salomons, which contains, among other things, the groundbreaking clocks of Abraham Louis Breguet (1747–1823). Breguet is one of the inventors who had the greatest impact on the modern history of clocks. He is responsible for critical technological innovations for clocks, such as the masterpiece "Marie Antoinette" clock.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:400;">This clock led to a revolution that redefined how time is measured and it's meaning for the modern man. This is one of the three most important clock collections in the world. It includes dozens of clocks of various types, including picture clocks, clocks from the 18th century made for the Turkish market, musical golden boxes decorated with enamel paintings, pearls, and diamond inlays, carriage clocks, special items such as a gun, a fan, bottle, butterfly, ring and more.</span></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Temporary exhibitions</h2><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Apart from the unique permanent exhibitions, the museum dedicates two rotating exhibitions to contemporary art every year on various topics that correspond with the art and culture of Islam. The exhibitions are accompanied by dozens of cultural events for the public, including gallery talks and meetings with artists presenting at the exhibitions, music events, and lectures. Information about the new exhibitions can be found on the museum's website.</span></p>

L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art

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The Museum for Islamic Art in Jerusalem tells the wonderful story of the Islamic world from the 7th century to the 19th century. 

Discover the world of Islamic art

<p>The different peoples who lived in the region and the empires that ruled over it had constantly changed throughout history, and they shaped the backbone of contemporary Western culture. The peoples of the biblical lands have developed our understanding of science and technology, language and writing, economics, commerce, faith, and religion.&nbsp;</p><p>The Biblical Lands Museum invites you to explore various exhibitions to familiarize you with the cultures and peoples who ruled and flourished in the region – Egypt, Sumer, Babylon, Assyrian, Canaan, Persia, Greece, and Rome. The variety of ancient cultures surrounding Israel also puts into perspective its current reality.&nbsp;</p><p>The Land of Israel, with Jerusalem as its center and capital, has always served as a bridge between the great cultures of the past and a path through which people, armies, goods, and even ideas, perceptions, and beliefs have passed. Every culture has left its mark on our landscape and culture and left countless treasures underground. The museum serves the purpose of accentuating these bridges and connections throughout the history of this remarkable region. The Biblical Lands Museum in Jerusalem invites you to join a fascinating tour that will guide us through the roots of the Israeli people, as well as the place where humanity, as we know it today, was born.</p><h2>Regular Activities at the Bible Lands Museum</h2><ul><li>The Biblical Lands Museum offers daily tours in Hebrew and English. The tour takes you through the museum's permanent exhibit.</li><li>Digital experience at the museum – there will also be tutorials and games on your smartphone that will enrich your visit. The digital activity includes various independent activities suitable for all ages and a digital guide to exhibitions. <strong>Activation information is available at the museum box office. No extra charge.</strong></li></ul>

The Bible Lands Museum

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The Biblical Lands Museum in Jerusalem invites you to experience firsthand the history of ancient Middle East cultures. These cultures laid many of the foundations for the world we live in today.

Experience the history of Middle East cultures

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