Bet Shemesh Things to Do

The archive collects, preserves, and copies the works of Jewish film-makers, or films (documentary and entertainment) representing Jewish life and culture throughout the world, and the history of Jewish life in pre-State Palest... more

Israel's annual memorial day for its fallen soldiers is observed on 2 Iyyar (in May), the day before Independence Day. Official ceremonies take place in this cemetery. Here are buried many of Israel's leaders, including its ass... more

This oasis of beauty and tranquility lies between the Knesset and Supreme Court. Its Garden of the Nations has rosebeds donated from countries all over the world. Between the roses are plentiful benches and sculptures. In some... more

The play area at Kibbutz Tzova offers a space for children to let off steam after trailing around Jerusalem's historical sites. The kids will love bouncing around in the inflatable castle park and riding in the battery operated... more

In a neighbourhod park in Kiryat Yovel (Bus 18 or 20), this funky, boggle-eyed monster sculpture – which is literally as big as a house – doubles up as a fun slide. Sliders come out of the monster's mouth and shoot down one of... more

For almost 100 years the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael organization (Jewish National Fund) has been responsible for the growth and nurturing of the Israeli forests. Take part in a long-standing tradition and plant your own personal t... more

Situated in Jerusalem's shopping mall, Gil is an American-style multiplex with a mountain of popcorn on sale as you walk in, along with cola, and a wide range of chocolate bars and other goodies. Its eight screens show mainly b... more

The Arab village of Abu Gosh lies some eight miles outside of the city and is a popular spot at weekends, who come to enjoy the Arabic food. There are tea houses with Arabic sweets where customers can smoke a nargilla (a water... more

An exciting day awaits you at Tisch Family Zoological Gardens— with an exotic wildlife in 62 acres of land surrounded by the lush greenery and scenic valley! The well-maintained enclosures without bars, houses a variety of anim... more