Bar Mitzvahs in Israel

For a special and exciting celebration, commemorate your sons’ bar mitzvahs in Israel. By sharing a tour of the Jewish homeland before holding the ceremony at a traditional site, the experience may bring the whole family closer to its heritage.

Many companies specialize in planning both ceremonies and tours for bar mitzvahs in Israel. From museums and historical sites, tours may lead through the old city of Jerusalem or to the banks of the Jordan River. Other tours take visitors north to see the natural beauty of Tel Dan Nature Preserve or south to the striking wilderness views of the Negev and the Dead Sea.

Bar Mitzvahs in Israel

While some families travel alone, others take private tours with a trained guide. Many companies offer group tours, where one expert leads several families on a tour before their sons’ bar mitzvahs in Israel. These trips can take a few days or a few weeks, depending on time and budget constraints.

Before selecting a site for the ceremony, planners should check to see if that site has any restrictions. For example, the Western Wall is one of the most popular places for Bar mitzvahs in Israel. It is a sacred site, close to Solomon’s Temple, but all services at the Western Wall are conducted in the Orthodox fashion, with separate areas for men and women.

Other favorite areas in Jerusalem include the Hulda Steps at the Southern Wall or the tunnels and galleries underneath the Western Wall. Bar mitzvahs in Israel can also be held in the courtyard of the ancient Tower of David or the memorial at the Hurva Synagogue.

Bar mitzvahs in Israel are also held in many ancient synagogues outside of Jerusalem. The synagogue built by the ancient Zealots at the top of Masada is a favorite with breathtaking views.