Fun In Jerusalem

Experience the architecture of the new National Library of Israel.

This isn’t just a library—it’s an immersive design experience.

Explore Jerusalem’s most talked-about new structure, designed by the visionaries behind London's Tate Modern (Herzog & de Meuron) alongside Mann-Shinar Architects.

✨ Stand beneath the massive, curved skylights that flood the central reading room with natural golden light.

✨ Feel the interplay between raw, hand-carved Jerusalem limestone on the outside and sleek, minimalist 21st-century concrete inside.

✨ Walk through the fence-free campus into the hidden gardens to stand inside Micha Ullman’s massive "Letters of Light" sunken sculpture.

This is a peaceful, inspiring way to kick off the weekend with design-loving teens, friends, or parents. Grab an iced coffee at the stunning on-site dairy cafe right afterward!

Full dates and details on our website 👇

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Where do dreams go when they get complicated?

בית אבי חי Beit Avi Chai presents a magical new musical for children based on the timeless poetry of Leah Goldberg. This quality production follows young Ayala on an adventure through the "Magic Hat" and beyond as she discovers her own bravery.

Dates running from July 27-July 30. (IN HEBREW)

✅ Hear beloved songs like “What Do the Deer Do” alongside brand-new original music.

✅ Meet the elephant from the elephant factory and other favorites from Leah Goldberg’s world.

✅ A moving tale about family, courage, and the power of holding onto your dreams.

This is a perfect outing for kids ages 6-10! It’s professional, artistic, and the theater at Beit Avi Chai is so cozy. Plus, ticket purchasers get FREE parking in the building—a huge win for a stress-free family day in the center of town!

Book your seats here: 👉 https://funinjerusalem.info/4njjdMr

TONIGHT IN JERUSALEM - 9:30PM! - Comedy for Koby brings decades of legendary stand-up mastery to the capital with Bob Zany and Rich Vos—joined UK breakout Nicholas DeSanto, and hosted by Avi Liberman. Final tickets available! https://www.funinjerusalem.com/events/comedy-for-koby.

The 12th annual Jerusalem Jazz Festival is returning from June 9-11, taking over the breathtaking Statue Garden at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

✅ Discover 5 distinct stages hidden among world-class sculptures. Choose your vibe—whether that's standing right by the stage or closing your eyes while lounging in a hammock.

✅ Over 20 distinct performances and exclusive artistic collaborations take place every single evening!

✅ Tucked-away pop-up zones featuring visual art, movement, relaxation spaces, and delicious culinary experiences.

✅The fresh, crisp evening air of the Jerusalem hills makes the outdoor museum garden the most magical venue in the country.

This is the perfect date night or night out with friends to kick off the summer season!

The main festival runs daily from 7pm-10:30pm.

Details and tickets 👉: https://funinjerusalem.info/4uAnQV5

If you haven’t taken your family to see the architectural wonder that is the new National Library of Israel their specialized Children’s Tours are the absolute perfect excuse.

Designed to make big concepts fun and accessible, it's the perfect way to spend a meaningful afternoon together.

What your little explorers will do:

✅ Solve Library Secrets: Wander the magnificent reading halls to solve riddles and hidden puzzles.

✅ Hands-On Kits: Every child receives a special personal activity kit—"A Library Experience"—to interactively guide them through the permanent exhibitions.

✅Art & Wonder: Discover striking works of art, unique architecture, and rare ancient manuscripts spread throughout the building and surrounding gardens.

This is a great mixed-age group activity and it’s a wonderful thing to do with grandparents!

Tours are completely bilingual—available in both Hebrew and English—and they offer fantastic discounted rates for Yerushalymi cardholders, students, and seniors. It's indoor, highly engaging, and educational.

Spaces fill up for these family slots—book your tickets here:👇

https://funinjerusalem.info/4v983N0

Comedy for Koby is selling out fast—lock in your seats tonight!

If you’ve been putting off buying your tickets for the Comedy for Koby Summer Tour, consider this your final wake-up call!

✅ World-Class Lineup: Experience hilarious, top-tier English stand-up from incredible comics Craig Shoemaker, Cory Kahaney, and Nicholas De Santo, all hosted by Avi Liberman.

✅ Laughter for a Cause: 100% of the proceeds directly benefit the incredible emotional support work of The Koby Mandell Foundation, expanding crucial services for bereaved families across Israel.

✅ An Unmatched Night Out: Grab your friends, your spouse, or your teens for a high-energy, unforgettable night of pure comedic relief.

This tour is famously the best English comedy event of the summer, and because the cause is so close to everyone’s hearts, it sells out entirely every single year.

Stop what you're doing and grab the last remaining tickets here: https://funinjerusalem.info/49w4b05

Tickets are disappearing fast for the Children's Book Festival at בית אבי חי Beit Avi Chai but you can still snag slots for these highly popular events:

🇺🇸English Storytime with Susan Fried. (ages 4+)
📅June 9 @ 5pm
🎟️Just 20 NIS (Parents join for FREE!).

🌜Moonlight Stories: "The Fox and the Brothers". Ages: 4–8 years olds.
📅June 9 @ 5pm
🎟️30 NIS per child / 10 NIS for an accompanying parent

🎵What Do Songs Do? An interactive musical journey (Ages: 8–12 years olds).
📅June 11 @ 4pm
🎟️30 NIS per child / 10 NIS for an accompanying parent (Ticket includes free entry to the festival book fair)

Grab your last-minute tickets before they sell out completely 👇

https://funinjerusalem.info/4o1kOqG

Teen Baking Academy is brought to you by Tammy Y, owner of Jerusalem Cake Design

This popular summer camp for next-generation bakers going into grades 7-11, with all levels of experience. It's run out of Tammy’s baking studio in Baka.

Students do a variety of baking projects, some are more simple and some more complex. Teens learn, taste and play with a lot of different baking techniques and make a variety of different and delicious treats!

🍰June 21 - August 6 (weekly sessions)
😀10% discount on all sibling registrations
🥞Discount for signing up for multiple weeks

Some places still available. Contact them now to register

https://funinjerusalem.info/4v9NsIu

If you have a budding baker in the house, this is a great summer camp option for them! It's run by Tammy Y of Jerusalem Cake Design 👇

The Gush Etzion Tourism Cherry Picking Festival is officially open!

Located just 15 minutes outside Jerusalem (and under an hour from Tel Aviv), the stunning local orchards are yielding large, delicious fruit that are perfect for picking.

This is one of our absolute favorite annual traditions!

Special Cherry Picking Festival events will take place on Festival Days at each location, featuring live music, DJs, local wine, food stalls, farmers markets, and family-friendly activities — all set among the beautiful orchards of Gush Etzion.

🍒 Kfar Etzion Orchard: Sweet cherry picking with great individual and group rates.

🍓 Petel BaHar: Slated to open for the season! Cherries galore!

🌱 David's Organic Cherries: Opening later in June, specializing in delicious organic sour cherries.

Each orchard has it's own special Festival dates. They also offer self-picking options.

Pro-tip: orchards are subject to fruit supply, so check the hours, pack some water hats, and head out early!

Find full location details, phone numbers, and Waze links here:👇 https://funinjerusalem.info/3PGlYeb