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Best time to visit
16 things to do in Jerusalem
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Lekach
Israeli sweetest cake that will bring you joyfulness and prosperity for the following year
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Levivot or Latkes
Probably the tastiest potato dish you have ever tried, only in Israel, only for Hanukkah
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Yom Kippur
Streets and roads are empty—the whole country is celebrating Yom Kippur, the holiday of atonement and forgiveness
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Jerusalem Day
Take part in celebration of the Jerusalem Day hand in hand with the locals
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Holy Fire in Jerusalem
The miracle that is believed to occur on Orthodox Easter Saturday for centuries
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Purim Street Party
Have fun all night long, celebrating the country's most popular holiday
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Yom HaShoah Siren
Empathize with the locals over the darkest pages in the world's history
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Palm Sunday
One of the most significant events in Christianity opens the Holy Week with a palm walk
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Sufganiyot
Traditional Jewish doughnuts are the sweetest reason to visit Israel for Hanukkah
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Hanukkah
Visit the country for one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, the Feast of Lights. Take part in the local celebrations and try traditional dishes
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Almond Blossom in Israel
Tender pinkish flowers cover the almond trees all over Israel during early spring
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Jerusalem Light Festival
With thrilling light installations, sound effects, and the overall majesty of the old city, Jerusalem Light Festival will be a high point of your visit
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Tower of David Night Shows
Watch unique laser shows dedicated to Jerusalem, King David, and world culture
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Jerusalem Bird Observatory (JBO)
A unique park and research station right in the heart of Jerusalem
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Bridge of Strings (Jerusalem Chords Bridge)
The bridge resembling a tent in the desert or King David's harp is a work of art and one of the tallest structures in Jerusalem
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Holy Week & Easter in Jerusalem
There is no better place to experience Holy Week than the Holy Land, where it all occurred