Passover in Jerusalem

Passover in Jerusalem (Pesach in Jerusalem) is one of the busiest times in the city with loads of special things to do for Passover and thousands of tourists coming to celebrate the significance of the words Jews say, “next year in Jerusalem”. School kids in Jerusalem are on holiday over Passover meaning that families are also out looking for things to do. The result is an amazing array of special events in Jerusalem for Passover for families: shows, museums events, festivals, and special tours. In 2012, Passover will be between April 6 to 13, 2012.

Passover in Jerusalem Highlights

Jerusalem Scavenger Hunts

A unique way for visitors to experience Jerusalem, Jerusalem Scavenger Hunts provide a special, memorable and fun way to experience the Old City of Jerusalem and the city’s Nachlaot neighborhood. They are especially good for kids and families and will run through the Passover period. More information about Jerusalem Scavenger Hunts.

Free Museums over Passover

Every year Bank Hapoalim sponsors tens of Israeli museums to open for free over the Passover period. These include some of the biggest and best museums in Israel. For more information or to see which museums are included, read about free museums in Jerusalem over Passover.

Special Museum events

Most of the major museums in Jerusalem are putting on special events for families – these include the Israel Museum, the Bloomfield Science Museum, and the City of David.

Israel Museum Jerusalem Events

The Israel Museum Jerusalem will be open for kids for free throughout Passover and everyone on April 12. Every day between April 8-12, the museum will host French illustrator Herve Tullet between 11am and 1pm. He will discuss his work and lead a creative workshop based on his books.

Jerusalem Ice Festival

The first Jerusalem Ice Festival which began in early March will run through the Passover holiday and is set to be a major attraction over the Passover in Jerusalem. More about the Jerusalem Ice Festival.

Join a tour

Either take a private guide, or join a group, and explore parts of Jerusalem you might otherwise not have seen. From the Jewish intertest group tours of Jerusalem, to private tours of Jerusalem – great for a family or small group, there are loads of great tours of Jerusalem for you.

Stage One Festival

Stage One is an English speaking theater festival taking place in Jerusalem between April 8-10, 2012. Performers include the Tenth Man, the Ein Prat Fountainheads, Passion Killer, and Talk. For more information visit www.bac.org.il

Pesach in Israel

There are loads of things to do for Passover in Israel if you leave Jerusalem for a while. Check out our separate article about things to do for Passover in Israel.