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Chanukah 2025 Family Tours in Hebrew & English at Neot Kedumim
Route 443, between Modiin and Route 1
Last Updated:
11 days ago
Special daytime and evening Chanukah tours for the whole family.
"Return to the Land of the Hasmoneans" Daytime Family Tours
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Join a family tour and journey back in time with fascinating, hands-on activity stations inspired by the Hasmonean era:
- “With what one may light” Exhibit: A spectacular display showcasing ancient oil lamps, wicks, and oils made from natural materials.
- Coin Minting: Just like the heroes of the revolt, mint your very own commemorative coin!
- Potter’s Workshop: watch a potter demonstrate the art of creating vessels on a stone wheel.
- Period Costume Area: Dress up as Hasmoneans for the day - a perfect photo opportunity!
- Make an Oil Candle: Create a personal oil candle to take home as a small souvenir from the Festival of Lights.
- Digging the Past: Become an archaeologist and discover special ancient finds in a supervised archaeological experience.
The Great Holiday Adventure: “Maccabim Scavenger Hunt”
Conclude your visit with an exciting online scavenger hunt! Navigate between ancient sites using a special app - including a wine press, a cistern, an ancient cave, and more. Solve puzzles, face challenges, and uncover the secret of the Hasmonean heroism and light!
MeChoshech Le'Or Evening Lantern Tours
Tour about light and darkness, with stories of heroism, making of oil candles and walking in the dark with lanterns.
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**Tours in ENGLISH on Tuesday 16/12/25 and Thursday 18/12/25 at 16:00.
Please note! Hebrew and English lantern tours are separate. Please take care to sign up accordingly.
Was there even "winter time" in ancient times? Did children go to bed in the dark? How did they light their home without electricity?
On a tour for the whole family, hear about the first man and his fear of the dark, discover which tree was the main electricity supplier, make a unique oil candle, learn about the heroism of the Maccabees and walk with lanterns in starlight and the light in our hearts!
Warm clothing recommended. Suitable for ages 5-6 and up.
Hours
"Return to the Land of the Hasmoneans" Tours
- Tuesday-Friday 16-19/12/25
- Sunday 21/12/25
Hours
- Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday, 09:00-15:00. Last entry at 13:00.
- Friday, 09:00-13:00, last entry at 11:00.
Pre-purchase of tickets required. Plenty of parking available.
Price: 45 ₪. Payment from age 3.
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MeChoshech Le'Or Lantern Tours
- Tuesday-Thursday 16-18/12/25
- Sunday 21/12/25
Hours
- Tours start at 16:00 (tours cannot be joined after they have started).
- Tours in ENGLISH on Tuesday and Thursday at 16:00.
- Length of tour around 2 hours (continues into darkness).
Entry cost: 45 ₪ (payment from age 3 and over). Advance purchase only.