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moving ritual at the Western Wall, a thrilling ceremony with
a touch of history at The Tower of David or on Ammunition Hill,
a celebration that embraces generations of Jewish culture at
the Israel Museum or the Bible Lands Museum - these are just
a few of the exciting Bar/Bat Mitzvah options that only Jerusalem
has to offer.
Here are some unforgettable venues for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
as well as a list of those who’ll be happy to help you organize
your special ceremony:
Israel Museum |
The passage from adolescence to adulthood is a central stage in a person's life and as such receives special attention in all societies and civilizations, marked by a rite or ceremony. The Museum offers special programs for Bat/Bat Mitzvah, in which young people learn about the nature of the rite of passage, about aspects shared by different civilizations have, and about the uniqueness of the Jewish Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony. The guided program takes place at the Shrine of the Book and at the Model of the Second Temple at the Museum.
Tel: 972-2-6708811 Fax: 972-2-5631833 |
Bible Lands Museum |
Ancient cultures of the Bible revealed to eager eyes
and minds through educational Bar/Bat Mitzvah programs,
workshops on the Biblical texts of your specific Parashat
HaShavua and Haftara, and interactive tours for the entire
family.
Tel: 972-2-5611066 Fax: 972-2-5638228 |
Tower of David |
A breathtaking fortress towering at the heart of Jerusalem,
telling tales of the city’s magnificent past, from the
days of the Hasmonaean Kingdom up to our own time.
Tel: 972-2-6265333 Fax: 972-2-6283418 |
Jerusalem Biblical Zoo |
Fun and attractions for the whole family, with a pond,
shady trees and lawns, and even Noah’s Ark! Ideal for
group and family celebrations.
Tel: 972-2-6750111 Fax: 972-2-6430122 |
Ammunition Hill |
A national site commemorating the heroes of Israel’s
Six Day War, who reunited Jerusalem as the capital of
Israel and the Jewish people.
Tel: 972-2-5818442 Fax: 972-2-5829132 |
Yad Ben Zvi |
Special thematic tours of Jerusalem for Bar/Bat Mitzvah
girls and boys and their families.
Tel: 972-2-6271155 Fax: 972-2-6274352 |
Yad Vashem |
Commemorating the Holocaust, this inspiring memorial
site is a must for every Jew visiting Israel and Jerusalem.
An experience that will enhance your Jewish identity,
at one of the most meaningful moments of your life as
a Jew – your Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Tel: 972-2-6443400 Fax: 972-2-6443443 |
The Museum of the Courtyard of the Old Yishuv |
A Bar/Bat Mitzva experience in the Museum of the Courtyard of the Old Yishuv in the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem, focusing on the Jewish life cycle (birth, growing up, daily life, Shabbat and holidays). The program includes creativity niches and a tour, combined with a performance of a musician / actor / scribe of holy texts, that intensifies the experience.
Tel: 972-2-6276319
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The Western Wall Heritage Foundation |
Celebrating your Bar Mitzvah at the Western
Wall, and touring the underground tunnels constructed
around it 2000 years ago, you will fully sense what it
means to be a significant link in the eternal chain of
the Jewish people.
Tel: 972-26271333 Fax: 972-2-6264828 |
City of David |
The dedicated professional staff arranges Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
and other special events for groups and individuals, as
well as tours of the Old City and archaeological experiences
linking past and present.
Tel:972-26262341 Fax:972-2-6274365 |
Jerusalem Archaeological Park - Davidson
Center |
A truly unique site for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah: the remains
of ancient Jerusalem in her glory, uncovered by archaeologists
near the Western Wall, at the foot of the Temple Mount.
Tel: 972-2-6277550 Fax: 972-2-6277962 |
Ein Yael |
Celebrate your Bar/Bat Mitzvah on an agricultural farm
from the period of the Second Temple, and enjoy a guided
adventure for the whole family or group.
Tel: 972-2-6451866 Fax: 972-2-6451866 |
Jerusalem International Convention
Center |
For truly grand celebrations, the state-of-the-art Teddy
Hall at the Jerusalem International Convention Center,
seating 1,000 guests around tables, is just the right
place. The professional staff will gladly help you organize
your own very special event.
Tel: 972-2-6558558 Fax: 972-2-5383064 |
Beit Shmuel |
The magnificent reception hall at Mercaz Shimshon –
Beit Shmuel overlooks the walls of the Old City. The staff
will make all the arrangements for your event, and will
also offer you special tours of Jerusalem.
Tel: 972-2-6203405 Fax: 972-2-6203467 |
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