{"id":72611,"date":"2026-05-20T09:53:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T06:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/?post_type=events&#038;p=72611"},"modified":"2026-05-27T10:51:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:51:18","slug":"bar-bat-mitzvah-camping-at-the-tower-of-david","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/en\/event\/bar-bat-mitzvah-camping-at-the-tower-of-david\/","title":{"rendered":"Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Camping at the Tower of David"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><section class=\"alignfull  columns-block\">\n    <div class=container>\n\n        <h2 class=\"section-title\">\n            Some important details        <\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"columns\"  style=\"--items-count:4\">\n                            <li style=\"text-align: center\">\n                                        <div class=\"image-wrapper ratio\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 128px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calendar-baner.png\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/calendar-baner.png\"  alt=\"\u05ea\u05d0\u05e8\u05d9\u05db\u05d5\u05df \"  width='128' height='107'  class=\" lazy thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <h3>\n                            Date and time                        <\/h3>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"column-content\">\n                            <p data-renderer-start-pos=\"173\">Thursday\u2013Friday | May 28\u201329<br \/>\n(5:00pm-12:00pm noon (the following day<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li style=\"text-align: center\">\n                                        <div class=\"image-wrapper ratio\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 135px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vector-smart-object1_0.png\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vector-smart-object1_0.png\"  alt=\"\u05de\u05d7\u05d9\u05e8\"  width='135' height='101'  class=\" lazy thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <h3>\n                            Cost                        <\/h3>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"column-content\">\n                            <p>2 people in a family tent: \u20aa800<br \/>\n3 people in a family tent: \u20aa1100<br \/>\n\u2726 \u20aa100 discount for the first 10 families to register \u2726<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li style=\"text-align: center\">\n                                        <div class=\"image-wrapper ratio\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 72px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vector-smart-object21.png\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vector-smart-object21.png\"  alt=\"\"  width='72' height='65'  class=\" lazy thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <h3>\n                            Target audience                        <\/h3>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"column-content\">\n                            <p data-renderer-start-pos=\"497\">For the entire family<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li style=\"text-align: center\">\n                                        <div class=\"image-wrapper ratio\">\n                        <picture >\n<source media=\"(min-width: 83px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vector-smart-object23.png\">\n<img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.tod.org.il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/vector-smart-object23.png\"  alt=\"\"  width='83' height='76'  class=\" lazy thumb-img\" ><\/picture>                    <\/div>\n                    \n                                            <h3>\n                            Location                        <\/h3>\n                    \n                                            <div class=\"column-content\">\n                            <p>Tower of David Jerusalem Museum<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/li>\n            \n\n        <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section><div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">Come experience Jerusalem like never before. A magical night of family camping under the open sky, in the heart of the ancient Citadel of the Tower of David\u2014this time especially for Bar and Bat Mitzvah families!<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Create a meaningful, lasting experience together with your child &#8211; a memory you\u2019ll carry for years to come, in one of the most extraordinary locations in the country. Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the Citadel walls, a once-in-a-lifetime sunrise from a stunning lookout, and exclusive nighttime access to the entire museum.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Your Ticket Includes<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u2726 Overnight stay among the ancient stone walls (tent and mattresses included)<br>\u2726 Rich and delicious dinner and breakfast (vegetarian\/vegan options available)<br>\u2726 Complimentary coffee &amp; tea station (yes, hot chocolate too!) throughout your stay<br>\u2726 Spectacular sunrise lookout from the top of the tower, with tea and cookies<br>\u2726 Guided activities tailored for Bar\/Bat Mitzvah participants: sunset tours, night activity, guided visit to the Western Wall, and more<br>\u2726 Campfire area with marshmallows<br>\u2726 A stunning sound-and-light night show projected on the Citadel walls<br>\u2726 You even get a parking pass for the nearby Karta parking lot<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Additional Details<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">\u2605 The camping experience is intended for children in their Bar\/Bat Mitzvah year and their parents (no siblings of other ages)<br>\u2605 Arrival: Thursday at 5:00pm | Departure: Friday at 12:00pm noon<br>\u2605 You\u2019re welcome to stay and explore the museum galleries until closing at 3:00pm<br>\u2605 Please bring: change of clothes, toiletries, a hat for the morning, bedding\/sleeping bags, and an open mind for new connections and shared family experiences<br>\u2605 Bringing your own tents or mattresses is not permitted<br>\u2605 There are no showers on-site; restrooms are nearby and open throughout the night<br>\u2605 Food: vegetarian\/vegan options available (please indicate during registration). All food is kosher (Chief Rabbinate certification)<br>\u2605 We care about the environment! Please bring reusable dining kits (plates, cutlery, cups). Observant guests &#8211; please bring separate sets for meat and dairy. Dish soap and sponges will be provided<br>\u2605 Parking is at Karta lot, a 2-minute walk from the Citadel. You will receive a parking sticker upon departure<br>\u2605 Feel free to bring musical instruments \ud83d\ude42<br>\u2605 The site is secured by armed guards 24\/7<br>\u2605 Our team will be available throughout your stay for any questions or needs<br>\u2605 Unfortunately, pets are not allowed<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">For further questions, contact Or at: <a href=\"mailto:culture@tod.org.il\">culture@tod.org.il<\/a> or the reservations center at *2884<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">After purchasing tickets, please complete the attached form with the number of participants and food preferences.<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Thursday<\/strong><br>5:00pm \u2013 Arrival, tent assignment, coffee &amp; settling in<br>6:00pm\u20138:00pm \u2013 Icebreaker activity &amp; sunset tour on the Citadel rooftops<br>8:00pm\u20139:00pm \u2013 Dinner<br>9:00pm \u2013 Sound-and-light show<br>10:00pm\u201311:00pm \u2013 Night activity for parents &amp; children: exploring the hidden corners of the Citadel<br>11:00pm \u2013 Campfire, marshmallows in the moat + beers for parents &amp; music<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Friday<\/strong><br>5:30am \u2013 Optional wake-up for sunrise at the lookout (tea &amp; cookies for early risers)<br>7:00am \u2013 Breakfast, packing up, and organizing<br>08:00am\u201310:00am \u2013 Tour of the Jewish Quarter, the Western Wall, and the Ramparts Walk<br>11:00am\u201312:00pm \u2013 Closing circle &amp; farewell<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">You\u2019re welcome to remain in the museum and explore the galleries and grounds until closing at 3:00pm.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-left\" dir=\"ltr\">We can\u2019t wait to welcome you \u26fa\u2728<\/p><div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"template":"","events-categories":[33,36],"class_list":["post-72611","events","type-events","status-publish","hentry","events-categories-culture","events-categories-summer-and-holiday-activities"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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