The Kotel in Jerusalem on Chol Hamoed (Photo: Shutterstock)
Israel has long been a popular vacation destination for Passover. Pesach 2024 begins on Monday night, April 22nd and ends on Tuesday night, April 30, 2024 (Monday night, April 29th in Israel). Passover is one of the Three Pilgrimage festivals. The Torah (Hebrew Bible) commands Jews to go up to Jerusalem for Three Pilgrimage Festivals of Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot. Jews from around the world continue to come to Israel and visit the Kotel (Western Wall) during the three pilgrimage holidays. Thousands of people flock to the Kotel on Chol Hamoed Sukkot and Pesach to be there for Birkat Kohanim (Priestly Blessing) ceremony with hundreds of Kohanim.
To explore the unique and uplifting experiences of Passover in Israel this year, delve into our special feature: 'Passover Amidst Resilience: Israel's 2024 Pesach Programs.' This blog offers an in-depth look at how the spirit of unity and support is flourishing among the Jewish community, especially in these challenging times. Join the thousands showing solidarity and discover the profound significance of celebrating Pesach in Israel this year.
To explore the unique and uplifting experiences of Passover in Israel this year, delve into our special feature: 'Passover Amidst Resilience: Israel's 2024 Pesach Programs.' This blog offers an in-depth look at how the spirit of unity and support is flourishing among the Jewish community, especially in these challenging times. Join the thousands showing solidarity and discover the profound significance of celebrating Pesach in Israel this year.
- The Vert (Crowne Plaza) Dead Sea Hotel & Spa with Davidman’s Pesach: Enjoy the beautiful weather, experience floating in the Dead Sea and relax at the pool. Davidman’s provides gourmet meals, fabulous programming for kids, teens and adults.
- The Neve Ilan Hotel with Zvi Lapian: The newly upgraded hotel in the Jerusalem hills is conveniently located near Jerusalem and many other sites and activities. Zvi Lapian offers great kids programming, food, lectures and shiurim.
- The Hacienda Forest View Hotel with Zvi Lapian: The hotel, spread across sprawling grounds in the Western Galilee, features a pool, gym, mini golf and kids’ club. The program offers delicious food, shiurim and lectures and entertainment.
- The Daniel Hotel & Shizen Spa Herzliya with Ophir Tours: The hotel boasts newly renovated rooms, state of the art facilities, luxurious spa and beautiful views of the sea. Enjoy delectable cuisine, lectures, kids club, activities and entertainment.
- Nof Ginosar Hotel with Kosher Travelers: Luxury accommodations with a private beach on the Kinneret, pool, tennis and basketball courts. Amazing trips and activities in the area. Program offers delicious meals, minyanim, shiurim, lectures, kids' programming and entertainment.
- Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel in Tel Aviv and the Grand Court Hotel in Jerusalem with Sarah Tours: Explore the luxury of the Renaissance Tel Aviv Hotel and the Grand Court Hotel in Jerusalem. Enjoy private Seders, captivating culinary experiences, shiurim and Mimouna. Both hotels are in strategic locations near historical and cultural sites.
There is something truly special about being in Israel for the Passover holiday. The weather is idyllic, not too hot and not too cold. It very rarely rains at all on Pesach in Israel. There is so much to see and do over the holiday. Since Israel is a Jewish state and goes according to the Jewish calendar, there are many festivals, performances and special activities throughout the week of Chol Hamoed. The country is small so nothing is really very far from wherever you are but leave early because there can be a lot of traffic as the entire country is on vacation. There are museums and national parks in all parts of the country and they have shows and activities for kids and families for the holiday.
Be sure to check back with us frequently as we are adding Pesach programs on a daily basis. Check out TJT’s complete guide to Passover programs around the world. Many programs sold out early last year so the earlier you book the better. There are Passover program prices to suit a range of budgets in various locations. You are sure to find the best Pesach program for your family.