Shabbat Experience Walking Tour

The Jewish Shabbat introduced the concept of the weekend. This walking tour in Jerusalem's historic centre allows you to learn about the origins, history, and fascinating details of the holy day.

Shabbat Experience Walking Tour

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Jaffa Gate to explore the significance of Shabbat for the Jewish community. This holy day starts at sunset on Friday and concludes at sunset on Saturday, encompassing practices such as Torah reading, rest, and prayer.

We'll begin our tour in the Jewish quarter, where we will visit the Four Sephardic Synagogues: Eliahu Ha-Nav, Yochanan Ben-Zakai, Istanbul, and Kahal Tsion. Each synagogue has its own story and unique ornamentation, which we will examine closely.

Next, we will walk through the heart of the Old City of Jerusalem to the Hurva synagogue, a place established by Sephardic Jews from Spain and other European lands. Here, we'll discuss the temple's history and the events that transpired following a devastating fire caused by Arab forces.

No Shabbat tour would be complete without visiting the Western Wall, our next destination. This site holds profound meaning for the Jewish people, symbolizing their mourning over the destruction of their holy area. Visitors often leave their wishes tucked into the crevices of the wall, hoping to see them fulfilled.

Finally, we'll return to the starting point to conclude the tour approximately two hours after we begin.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You will meet at Jaffa Gate to start the walking tour exploring the significance of Shabbat. The experience encompasses visits to multiple synagogues, including Eliahu Ha-Nav, Yochanan Ben-Zakai, Istanbul, Kahal Tsion, and the Hurva synagogue, along with a stop at the Western Wall.

Included

• Guided walking tour of Jerusalem's historic centre.
• Visits to the Four Sephardic Synagogues and the Hurva synagogue.
• Visit to the Western Wall.

Not Included

• Food and drinks.
• Personal expenses.

Meeting Point

The meeting point is at the Jaffa Gate.