In the last years Jerusalem has become home to several must-see international events and its cultural calendar is probably the most packed in the entire country. The word on the street says Jerusalem has a breadth of events to satisfy even the most voracious cultural appetites
Independence Day Eve: Central Jerusalem Celebrations:
19:45: The traditional transition from Yom Hazikaron (Rememberence Day) to Yom Ha’atzmaut (Independence Day) will take place on Har Hertzl with the lighting of the torches at 19:45…
Yom Haatzmaut, which directly follows Yom HaZikaron, is Israel’s Independence Day. The day commemorates Israel’s victory in the 1948 War of Independence and the establishment of the State of Israel….
The opening event of the Yom Hazikaron ceremonies will be held at Binyanei Hauma. Hundreds of bereaved families, thousands of families, together with performance artists and guests from all corners of the nation will participate….
In honor of Yom Hazikaron there will be a Songs of the Fighters Performance at Gerard Bechar, with Nurit Galron, Rona Kenan, and Daniel Kolben. Mayor Nir Barkat will be in attendence. Afterwards there will…
There will be a special evening sing along for students and youth on the eve of Yom Hazikaron at the Museum of the Underground Prisoners. The event, now in its fourth year, will be expanded…
Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s memorial day for all the soldiers who fought and perished in Israel’s wars. A special ceremony in honor of the fallen is held at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl in…
About the tour
This half-day tour visits many of the Old City’s most significant holy and historical sites, offering a compelling introduction to the Old City for travelers on a tight schedule. The tour begins…
The Shem Tov Levi Ensemble presents “Windmills”: a new show featuring a wide range of musical styles, from Gypsy and Balkan, to Mediterranean, to Classical music. Levi will also play some of his well known…
