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    Thursday 1\/5 | 10:00\u201318:00<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    Tower of David Jerusalem Museum<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n \n\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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    Celebrate Independence at the Tower of David!<\/strong><\/p>

    10:00\u201317:00<\/strong> \u2014 Stations and activities throughout the Citadel:<\/p>

    \u2606 Guided tours of the museum every 15 minutes.
    Tours on Independence Day:<\/strong>
    \u201cSymbol of the State\u201d<\/strong> – tour in the Museum galleries about the transformation of Israel\u2019s national symbol, from the Temple menorah until modern times
    Tour Length: 40 mins
    For families and adults
    Accessible
    Tours leave every 20 mins from 10:00am. Last tour leaves at 4:20pm
    Meeting point: Under the Olive Tree in the Courtyard<\/p>

    Museum tours in English:<\/strong>
    11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
    Meeting point: Entrance Pavilion<\/p>

    Tour of the Moat and the Kishle:<\/strong>
    10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
    Tour Length: 45 mins
    Meeting point: Entrance Pavilion<\/p>

    \u2606 Independence Challenge – Bingo and quiz of places in Israel
    \u2606 “Israeli Childhood” station: nostalgic childhood games. Come teach your kids the games we all grew up on \u2014 candle in a bottle, sack race, leading a ping pong ball with a spoon, and more.
    \u2606 Station for recreating iconic Israeli photos, including a special souvenir magnet.
    \u2606 Costume station: knights and ladies, princes and princesses, and other historical costumes.
    \u2606 Climb to the Minaret, for an additional 15 NIS

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    Israeli folk dancing<\/strong>
    Instructor Shlomit Nagar (“The Joy of Dance”) will lead lively and energetic Israeli dance sessions with the most beloved Israeli songs.
    Suitable for professional dancers and complete beginners alike.<\/p>

    17:00 \u2013 Main Show: “Be a Kid”<\/strong>
    A musical-theatrical performance accompanied by six musicians:
    Songs written by Alon Olearchik and Kaveret, for kids and the whole family.<\/p>

    Songs for the young (and the young at heart) written by one of Israel\u2019s most beloved artists and creators \u2014 Alon Olearchik, a member of the iconic band Kaveret.
    Olearchik wrote, composed, and sang many children’s songs for the legendary Children’s Festivals.
    In this new show, his beloved songs will be performed, along with the stories behind them:
    “She Walks Along the Roads,”<\/em> “A New Guy Came to the Neighborhood,”<\/em> “Yo Ya,”<\/em> “Girl with Glasses,”<\/em> “I Gave Her My Life,”<\/em> “Be a Kid,”<\/em> and more.
    Show duration: about 50 minutes.<\/p>

    The new entrance to the museum is adjacent to Mamilla Boulevard, a 5-minute walk from the Safra Light Rail Station.<\/strong><\/p>

    Photo: Dor Pazouelo<\/strong><\/p>

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    The tour is subject to a minimum number of participants | The Tower of David Museum retains the right to cancel the tour for any reason with 2 days advanced notice while giving an alternative date or an alternative tour. Tickets purchased on the website can be canceled within 14 days of purchase, but not less than 7 business days from the date of the event. 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