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GIR: Family Sukkot Adventure: From Building a Sukkah to Heroic Trails

רביעי, 8 אוקטובר 2025

Ra'anana

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Get It Right in Israel

What’s Included:

  • Hands-on Sukkot activities at Neot Kedumim
    Build your own sukkah, explore the lulav & etrog, and walk through authentic biblical landscapes.

  • Interactive history at Khan Sha’ar Hagai
    Multimedia exhibits bring to life the heroic story of the 1948 convoys to Jerusalem.

  • Adventure at Castel National Park
    Climb the fortress, explore bunkers, and take in breathtaking views over the Jerusalem Hills while hearing stories of courage and resilience.

Departure: Ra’anana, Mercaz HaKlita at 8:00.
Return: Ra’anana, 18:00.
Facilities: Picnic/kosher food area at Castel; restrooms available at all sites.

Meet pout guide: Barry Cohen

Barry is a certifed English-speaking tour guide known for making history vivid and accessible while creating fun, meaningful experiences for families.

What to Bring

Picnic Lunch: Bring your own and enjoy a relaxing break.

Note: Strollers are welcome, but a baby carrier is needed for some parts of the hike.

Price: Members 115, Non-Members 135.
Subsidized by ESRA — making cultural exploration in Israel easy, meaningful, and accessible.

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