Hanukkah is approaching. I hope that as a result, there will be some good cheer from those around me. And as befits the historic story of the eight-day vacation, there’s some light, too. Indeed, there is plenty of light and fun to be had for young people and families across the country, with plenty of art, culture and entertainment to offer.
Hanukkah fun based in Holon
The Israel Children’s Museum is a great place to start, with the Holon-based institution’s numerous activities centered around the very apt theme of light and heroism. The program, which will run from December 11 to 14, includes illustrated exhibits and workshops designed to spark children’s interest, get them moving and even induce a smile. I am. Activities are age-appropriate, including watercolor and paper-cutting for children 8 and under, story-based events for children 2.5 to 4 years old, and more educationally oriented slots for 8-11 year olds. It has been. In this group, participants will have to deal with aliens from outer space.
Tickets and more information: https://www.childrensmuseum.org.il
Celebrate Hanukkah in Tel Aviv
The ANU Museum in Ramat Aviv also has a number of exhibits on display for children aged 6 to 12 and their families from December 10 to 14. The holiday itinerary there is called. Kuranu or Eitan (we are all strong lights) states that it “illuminates the heroic qualities in all of us.”
The activity will take place in the museum’s Heroes Gallery, which houses a roll call of notable Jewish celebrities, including Albert Einstein, Olympic champion swimmer Mark Spitz, and famed Jewish-American fashion designer Donna Karan. . Visitors see and read about the characters on display and consider which of their talents are most appealing, such as perseverance, confidence, or creativity. Next is a candle making workshop. Visitors are then free to explore the museum’s other exhibits.
Tickets and more information: Anumuseum.org.il
Jerusalem Hanukkah Activities for Kids and Parents
In Jerusalem, Beit Avi Chai offers a wide range of activities and shows for children ages 5 and up and their parents. Each individual slot incorporates a show and subsequent activities, each lasting her one hour. Pre-registration online is required and everything is free.
There will be musical entertainment by the Eastern-leaning Ecort Orchestra. cricket and antsReading session with. unicorn like rhinoceros.
To register: https://www.bac.org.il/specials?projectID=19381
For more information: https://www.bac.org.il/en
Hanukkah events in Rehovot and Holon
If you live in or around Rehovot, why not take the kids to the local Beit Harm venue to see this event? wizard of oz The musical will perform over 22 performances of the timeless favorite story from October 9th to 15th. Ticket prices are subsidized for just N$20, and children from the besieged Gaza area are admitted free.
For more information, please visit https://rehovot.smarticket.co.il/.
In Holon, the country’s unofficial junior capital, even more people are lining up for Hanukkah at the Mediatheque Theater program. The week’s agenda from December 9th to his 16th includes new works as well as old classics. little mermaid While acquiring new adaptations, Maya the Bee This is a music video program. Those who prefer staged entertainment on a smaller side should enjoy the comedy “Funny” solo slot. Other Mediatheque services during the holiday period include: einstein, teacher dolittleand The Three Musketeers.
For tickets and more information: (03) 502-1555 or https://mediatheque-theater.org.il/
Hanukkah holiday attractions in northern Israel
Meanwhile, people in the north can enjoy the 10th Sufgatron at the Haifa Theater from December 11th to 14th. During his four days, young people and their parents butterfly in my head A musical based on songs written by Naomi Shemar. Uncle Simcha, my jungle bookand my friend winnie the pooh. Evacuees can enter for free.
For ticket inquiries: (04)860-0500 extension 1 and https://www.ht1.co.il//Category?Id=718
The Yanko Dada Museum, located in the Ein Hod Artist Village just south of Haifa, off Route 4, hosts a variety of shows and workshops for the Hagidada Hanukkah program. During the opening slot on December 12, Bamabadada’s experiential creative domain and workshops based on holiday themes will provide fun and an outlet for budding creative aspirations for children from the age of four and other family members. Masu. This activity will be held twice with him at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with a light-seeing workshop scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Bamabadada is performed every day. grandma’s donuts The show is Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m., ages 3-6; Itamar walks on the wall The production, based on David Grossman’s book of the same name, will be performed at the same time on December 14th. Both shows will be followed by workshops.
For more information: (04) 984-2350
Hanukkah Entertainment in Tel Aviv
The silver screen meets literature at the 19th International Children’s Film Festival Hanukkah, which will be held from December 13th to 16th at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque.
The four days will include pre-premiere screenings of dubbed films, classics based on novels, series scheduled to air on the Kankyo TV channel, and screenings for children with special needs.
The festival isn’t just about movies, there will also be a variety of workshops, staged shows, courses, storytelling sessions, quizzes, art stations and candle lighting.
Admission is free for evacuees.
For tickets and more information: https://www.cinema.co.il
Hanukkah Mini Festival at Train Theater
Back in Jerusalem, Train Theater will present its 2023 Hanukkah mini-festival, “Hanukkah of Lights,” from December 10th to 14th. Free workshops (pre-registration required) will be held daily, and many puppet shows and interdisciplinary productions will be presented for children of all ages and their parents. The first day will begin with a performance at 10:30am. cat mustache For ages 4-7. Then from 11:30 a.m. If the world were a child, for children ages 7 and older and their parents. Other works scheduled for the five days include: world certificate (December 11th 10:30am), “Story Period” (December 12th 10:30am), Grandpa Aaron and the rain (December 12, 11:30 a.m.) and marzipan fairy (December 13th, 10:30 a.m.).
Admission is free for evacuees who register in advance.
For tickets and more information: https://traintheater.co.il
Hanukkah fun in Netanya
The Hanukkah festival will be held in Netanya from December 11th to 13th at Ir Yamim Shopping Mall, where various events will be held. The hands-on activity program includes donut making, dreidel making and oil jug carving. Children can also prepare packages of candy and other treats to send to active-duty Israeli Defense Forces soldiers. Admission is free.
Back in the north, Kiryat Ata’s Shahr Hatsafon Shopping Mall will host a wealth of shows and activities from December 7th to 14th. The program will include a holiday-themed creative corner, magician slots, a donut baking workshop and a show by No Problem Circus Company. The show will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by candle lighting.
Admission is free
For more information, please visit www.shaar-hatsafon.co.il.
The magic of Hanukkah movies in Jerusalem
On December 10th, 12th and 13th, the Jerusalem Cinematheque will offer even more movie magic for kids. The fun begins with a preview screening of Pablo’s Berger animation. robot dream, a story about the importance and fragility of friendship. Other slots include: life of pi The film tells the story of a teenager stranded on a lifeboat with four animals on board, and is a dubbed version of a fantasy musical. Wonka.
For more information: https://jer-cin.org.il/en
Drive south for Hanukkah
If you’re looking to take a drive south, weather permitting, Eloham Tourism has a rich program of trails, workshops, gallery shows, and night sky spectacles.
At the Tzaatzua Shel Rikma (Embroidery Toys) Studio, children ages 3 and up, accompanied by a parent, can try their hand at felt sewing and making coiled baskets. For more information, please call (050)794-1931. Meanwhile, if you love music, why not take part in the Music Outside the Box workshop, where children from the age of 3 and their accompanying adult can build and even play their own instruments. For more information, please contact us at (052) 390-3306 and https://greeninvoice.me/creative.
There’s still a lot to do at Devarim Bamidbar (part of the Israeli desert), a pottery-making workshop for kids aged 4 and up. For more information, please visit https://negevclay.com/?lang=en.
If you want to stretch your legs and breathe in some clean desert air, you can rent mountain bikes and family bikes at the Vitamin Sea event at Eloham Lake Park. To apply or for more information, please call (054)795-9237.
Hopefully, some of them will be able to smile again and be a breath of fresh air for the future.