Celebrating Sukkot on a national scale - Attractions - Israel travel and tourism

There is no time to rest with our list of enticing events over Chol Hamoed Sukkot.

Jerusalem

Juggling in Ein Hemed National Park
The Israel Nature and National Parks' Protection Authority is inviting the whole family to enjoy juggling and circus tricks in Ein Hemed National Park between 17-19.10. Be amazed by performances of fire juggling and even try your own hand at it.

The main circus show will take place at 15:00 everyday with more juggling, jesters, acrobatics and fire.

Where: Ein Hemed National Park, 20 minutes from Jerusalem; 40 minutes from Tel Aviv.
When: 17-19.10 from 11:00
Tel.: 02 534 2741
Cost: NIS-adults; NIS 8-children

Yoav Yehuda Wine Festival
The Yoav Yehuda Wine Festival is celebrating its tenth year with a host of activities from wine-tasting to home cooking to musical performances.

Special activities, such as lectures, story-telling, gourmet meals, community singing, dance and chocolate workshops will be available during the Sukkot holiday at the individual wineries. The Agur winery will host an exhibition on the subject of wine-making in ancient Israel. The festival runs over Sukkot until 25.10.

Where: Yehuda Winery, Shoresh
When: Until 25.10
Tel.: 08 850 2240
Cost: NIS 60

Related article: Join the party! Israeli wine festival marks 10th anniversary

South

Nabatean market in Mamshit National Park
Visit the colorful Nabatean market in Mamshit National Park between 14-19.10. In addition, on 16.10, a night market will take place in the streets of the ancient city, illuminated by torch-light and oil lamps and featuring dance and fire performances as well as music and activities for the children too.

Tours of the city's alleys takes place, free of charge everyday at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

Where: Mamshit National Park, 8km from Dimona.
When: 14-19.10
Tel.: Mamshit National Park 08 6556478 or *3639
Cost: NIS 18-adults; NIS 8-children; free entry for Nature Authority subscribers.

The Tamar Festival
Now in its 9th year, the Tamar Festival 2008 will take place along the banks of the Dead Sea between 15-19.10. A series of musical events have been organized at a number of sites including Masada, Nahal Zohar, Ein Gedi and Ein Tamar, where you can check out performances by Yehuda Poliker, David Broza and Mosh Ben Ari, among others.

Where: Masada, Nahal Zohar, Ein Gedi, Ein Tamar
When: 15-19.10
Cost: Entrance to accommodation area-NIS 90 per person 12 years+; NIS 50- children. Reservations: 08 658 4444 or 08 659 4726. Performances at Nahal Zohar-NIS 150; Masada-NIS 135. Ticket reservations: 02 6222 2333 or 057 622 2122.

Related article: Masada

North

Celebrating the passion fruit
If you take a trip to Moshav Midrach Oz you will come across Bazel HaPassiflora, the passion fruit grove where all the family is invited to participate in an array of celebratory activities taking place over Chol Hamoed Sukkot. Activities include passion fruit picking, creative workshops, (NIS 10), a visit to the boutique winery and liqueur tasting.

Where: Moshav Midrach Oz, Hevel Megiddo
When: Chol Hamoed Sukkot until 25.10 from 09:00
Tel: Bazel HaPassiflora 077 3293383 or 052 8819646
Cost: Free entrance

Haifa International Film Festival
This year's Haifa Film Festival is celebrating its 24th anniversary with an estimated 300,000 guests and 250 screenings of the latest global film offerings.

The festival will open on 14.10 with Woody Allen's 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona,' which was screened for the first time at the last Cannes Film Festival.

Where: Haifa
When: 14-21.10
Ticket sales: 04 841 8411
Cost: NIS 40-single ticket; soldiers/Senior Citizens/Students/Handicapped/Haifa Hotel Guests-35 NIS

Related article: Haifa Film Festival to go from Binoche to Jolie

Center

Birdwatching on the banks of the Yarkon River
Become the author and illustrator of your very own nature-inspired book by taking part in the range of activities being held in Tel Aviv's Yarkon Park this Sukkot.

Where: Yarkon Park, Tel Aviv
When: 19.10 at 09:30
Tel.: 03-6388688 or 057-2003030
Cost: NIS 60-90

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