From Rosh Hashana to Passover, Yom Ha’atzmaut and Purim, the Jewish calendar is filled with holidays and celebrations resulting in endless Jewish festivals in Israel. Across the country, north to south, each holiday brings unique traditions and customs which are celebrated in a variety of ways. Jewish Festivals in Israel are celebrated in street fairs, markets, bazaars, concerts, events, workshops, family-friendly happenings. Celebrating the holidays through Jewish Festivals in Israel is one of the highlights of visiting during holiday seasons, most specifically during Passover, Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah. Here are some of the upcoming Jewish Festivals bringing both locals and tourists together in a time of celebration.

Jewish Festivals in Israel
Jewish Festivals in Israel

Shavuot in Israel: June 4-6, 2022.
Shavuot, which translates to “weeks”, is a celebration to mark the completion of the 7-week Omer counting period following the Passover holidays. Shavuot in Israel is usually celebrated with an abundance of events: music festivals, exhibitions, and family-friendly activities. The holiday falls in May or early June each year, as the weather warms up and... Read More
Hanukkah Events in Israel, 2021
Hanukkah in Israel is a magical time. There are events happening all over the country, schools are on holiday, and families are busy exploring the country and celebrating the ‘festival of light’. This year, Hanukkah will begin on November 28 and continue for 8 nights, ending on December 6th. Hanukkah is the festival of light... Read More
Hanukkah in Jerusalem, 2021
Hanukkah in Jerusalem is a magical time. Whether you’re attending a menorah lighting event or simply taking a stroll in the streets, it will be impossible to miss the holiday spirit felt around the city. Many menorahs decorate city windows and the smells of freshly baked sufganiyot from the city’s many bakeries waft through the... Read More
Hanukkah in Tel Aviv, 2021
Tel Aviv is always a great place to be, but Hanukkah in Tel Aviv is even better. Where else in the world can you find an array of sufganiyot being freshly baked in practically every bakeshop, a multitude of menorah lightings to attend, and festive theatrical shows for the kids who are on break? The... Read More
Sukkot in Safed (Tsfat) 2022
Sukkot in Safed is one of the most inviting times of the year to visit Safed. Local families set up their sukkahs on their porches, rooftops and even along the lanes and alleyways of the main thoroughfares which presents a festive atmosphere of communal celebration. Visitors are often invited to enter these sukkahs and spend... Read More
December Holiday Celebrations in Israel, 2020
All across the world, winter is a time for joy and festivities, and there are a number of December holiday celebrations in Israel! While public events aren’t taking place in 2020, we’re helping you plan for 2021. From Novy God to Hanukkah, they will warm your heart. An eclectic mix of cultures and communities, Israel... Read More
Things to do in Israel in November 2021
November in Israel marks the start of the cooler season, but by no means the end of the cultural season, with November featuring an amazing array of events and things to do. November 2021 will feature cultural festivals, art events, sporting events, and more. From the northern hills of the Galilee to the southern sands... Read More
Sukkot in the Negev & the Dead Sea 2022
Numerous events take place during Sukkot in the Negev and at the Dead Sea region of southern Israel. The cool weather makes the desert beautifully bearable and draws thousands of families from across Israel to take advantage. Important Note Due to Covid-19, many events for 2021 have been cancelled or moved. The list below is... Read More
Sukkot in Tel Aviv 2022
Sukkot in Tel Aviv is a time of many events, and not only for kids! The city is in holiday-mode and there are loads of amazing art, music, and sporting events taking place across town. Check out the listings below for Sukkot in Tel Aviv events. Sukkot & Covid-19 The guide below is a general... Read More
Sukkot in Jerusalem 2022
Sukkot in Jerusalem is one of the most interesting times to visit the city. Events for Sukkot in Jerusalem take place throughout the intermediate days of the holiday – one of the busiest times in Jerusalem for events with kids off school and thousands of tourists heading to the city from around the world. Sukkot... Read MoreYom Kippur in Israel. October 4-5, 2022.
Yom Kippur in Israel is a unique day! Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement, the most solemn and holy day of the Jewish calendar. Falling every fall, ten days after Rosh Hashana, it is a day in which Jews of all levels of religiousness, and Israel as a whole, comes to a halt. It... Read More