Light up Tel Aviv In Tel Aviv, Israel

Light up Tel Aviv is a free event that takes place every December, to start off Hannukah in Israel. With fun for the whole family, especially for the kids, this exciting event features face painting, sufganiyot, music, and of course, candle lighting. Additionally, the festival typically begins with live music, donut decorating, arts, and crafts, face painting, and an appearance from Judah the Maccabi who will be taking selfies. Menorah lighting commences at 5:00 and continues with live music, dancing, and celebrating. Light up Tel Aviv will take place in Tel Aviv’s Gan Ha’atzmaut (Independence Park).

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