Sukkot at the JBG – Fruits of the Land Festival
During Hol Hamoed Sukkot – 12.10-8.10, Join us for family fun at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens
Guided tours for all:
Every day between 11:00-16:00
- ‘Botanical Fruit and Culinary Fruit’ – tours in the Asia section
- ‘Fresh from the Garden’ – tours in the herb garden
Creative workshops related to the Four Species of Sukkot:
Etrog – Candles scented with Etrog essential oil: The Etrog, so tightly linked in our minds to Sukkot, has many uses; jams, sweets and aromatic oils for different uses.
Lulav – Healthy snacks made from dates: what are the nutritional values of dates? what do we uses them for? how are they connected to Sukkot?
Hadass – Myrtle scented olive oil used as condiment: did you know that the Myrtle can be used as a condiment?
Aravah – Seed balls, tasteless and odorless as the willow leaves… made with clay and soil holding within them seeds of native wild flowers. where will you put yours for a special treat when the rains come?



Interactive rhythm workshop:
Dance, play and learn about authentic instruments from around the world that create together a musical feast!
Every day, except Thursday 12.10
Admission prices:
Child or Adult: 35 nis
Jerusalem child (accompanied by a parent with ID): 15 nis
Movie ticket: 35 nis
Combination ticket – day + movie: 55 nis
Members: Free entrance to all activities
Activity Times:
Sunday to Tuesday & Thursday (Simchat Torah): 10:00-17:00. Last entry at 16:00
Wednesday (Erev Simchat Torah): 10:00-15:00. Last entry at 14:00
Join us again at nightfall for movie night on the lake:
doors open at 18:30, Screening starts at 19:00
Tickets cost 35NIS, 55NIS for combined day to night ticket
** Members enter free!**
Seating is on the grass
Dress warmly
Monday 9.10 – Cancelled due to rain
Tuesday 10.10 – Israeli Cult movies: מבצע סבתא and השוטר אזולאי