KKL-JNF is preparing for the month of Selichot and will hold a variety of tours throughout the country. During the month of Elul until Tishrei 6, between September 3-21, in the evening hours. The city tours will begin at 7:00 p.m., and magical tours in the forests from 5:30 p.m.
The training and all the accompanying activities are free of charge. Each tour will have musicians, actors, entrance to the mysterious tunnels of the city of Safed and more, which will be part of the tour. The number of places is limited and subject to a minimum number of registrants.
Chairman of KKL-JNF, Ifat Ovadia Luski: "The month of Elul and the holidays of Tishrei are the time when the people of Israel connect to their roots." We at KKL-JNF invite the public to enjoy unique Selichot tours throughout the country as a sign of dialogue and mutual fellowship. Together we will join the chain of generations."
More details about the Selichot tours and registration on the KKL-JNF website for education and youth.
Link to register
Below is detailed information about the tours offered:
Center - Jerusalem area
- 'The Guardian of the Walls' - Mishkenot Sha'ananim and the Old City
A magical tour through the alleys of the Old City of Jerusalem, following exemplary figures and exciting stories from the distant and recent past. The tour will include actors and musicians.
The tours will take place on the following days: 7.9, 12.9, 14.9, 19.9, 20.9 and 21.9 at 20:00
- 'In countless tongues we spoke' – ethnic groups and customs in Nakhalot
A tour of the picturesque alleys of the Nachalot neighborhood, we will visit various synagogues and follow the fascinating human mosaic of different ethnic groups and customs.
The tour will include actors and musicians.
The tours will take place on the following days: 7.9, 10.9, 13.9, 14.9, 20.9 and 21.9 at 20:00.
- 'Taste of Selichot' in the city of Lod
A tour following the Tannaims who lived in the city and special personas from the days of the Tannaims to the days of the Baba Sally and today.
The tour will include tastings of traditional foods in synagogues throughout the city, and a show of Selichot with Akiva Natan Goldstein and Aviel Sultan at Beit Hakshatot.
The tour will take place on Wednesday, September 20, at 8:00 p.m
North
- Along the alleys of the old city of Acre
This tour of Acre's sites shows where a large Jewish community has been active throughout the generations. The stories of the Rambam, Rabbi Haim Farhi, Rabbi Nachman of Breslav, the Ramchal, the Ramban and more.
In this tour there will be musicians and actors and entering a synagogue and the visitors' center for the Ramchal. The tours will take place on the following days: Monday, September 11, Thursday, September 14, at 8:00 p.m.
- Tiberias then and now
An inspiring tour following exemplary figures, the story of Donna Gracia, the stories of the Rambam and Rabbi Abulafia, stories of female heroism and more. This tour will feature musicians and actors. The tours will take place on the following days: Wednesday, September 20, Thursday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m.
- A tour to the hidden Haifa
Following the story of the Jewish community in the Mishnah and the Talmud and over the years. The stories of Elijah the prophet, the production of blue and scarlet and more. This tour will have musicians and actors. The tours will take place on the following days: Monday 11.9, Wednesday 13.9, at 20:00
- 'Miracles and deeds' in the alleys of the city of Safed
A unique tour back in time to the "Golden Age of Safed" period. Into alleys, pits, and underground spaces from the 16th century.
An inspiring and thought-provoking tour for renewal and soul-searching. This tour will have musicians, and entry into Safed's mysterious tunnels.
The tours will take place on the following days: Wednesday, 13.9, Thursday, 21.9, between the hours: 20:00-24:00
South
- Yatir forest
The tours will include a short walk, music and talk about the renewal of the month of Elul and a visit to the ruins of Anim and the ancient synagogue in ancient Susia.
The tours will take place on the following dates:
4.9.23, 6.9.23, 11.9.23, 20.9.23 and 21.9.23, Between the hours of 17:00 and 21:00