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Hanukkah in northern Israel is a wonderful time of year. There are Hanukkah events taking place all across the region. Towns and villages each host their own variety of activities with an especially large number of activities in the holy city of Safed. Check out some of the top events happening during Hanukkah in northern Israel.
Be sure to check out our articles about Hanukkah in Israel, Hanukkah events in Israel, and Hanukkah in Jerusalem for inspiration.
Hanukkah Events in Northern Israel
Hanukkah in Haifa
The Holiday of Holidays celebration happens annually in Haifa. This event offers a multitude of festivities to celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, and Ramadan. Every day you can find concerts, food stands, and street celebrations. The festival takes place in the Arab Wadi Nisnas neighborhood, stretching into the German Colony at the foot of the Bahai Gardens.
Visit the Haifa Museum for special Hanukkah workshops and catch a Hanukkah play during the school break at the Haifa Municipal Theater.
There is so much to explore around Haifa, and with Hanukkah being the perfect time for families to get out and enjoy, it’s the ideal moment to discover what to do in Haifa.
Hanukkah in Safed
Safed (or Tzfat) is one of the most interesting cities in Israel. It’s also one of the best places to be during Hanukkah. One of the most memorable experiences to have in Safed during Hanukkah is to join a nightly Hanukkah Candle Tour. Shvil HaLev and the Tzfat Kabbalah Center offer nightly tours where you can hear the stories of Hanukkah and see the traditions of Hanukkah candle-lighting in the Old Jewish Quarter.
Another great thing to do in Safed during Hanukkah is to visit Safed’s old city dairy workshops to observe the cheese-making process while sampling some of the sheep and goats’ milk products. Eating dairy products during Hanukkah is a tradition in honor of the Jewish heroine Judith who helped gain an important victory with her homemade cheese.
Celebrate Hanukkah at Livnot U’Lehibanot’s community center, with activities for the whole family, music, stories, and tours of 16th-century Safed excavations.
Visit Other Cities for the Holiday
Jerusalem is the most exciting place in Israel to spend Hanukkah, and now you can experience the magic of the festival of light like a local. Spend a day of the holiday in Israel’s capital on our Best of Jerusalem Day Tour to get the best of the holiday. Additionally, if you are interested in seeing more gorgeous and exciting regions in Israel, book one of our Israel Package Tours. This ensures that you’ll maximize your vacation time because we handle all of the details - inclusive transfers, beautiful hotels, fun activities, and expert tour guides.
