Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall

Hospitality Experiences in The City of David

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Within walking distance from the Western Wall is The City of David National Park: The City Of David wants to celebrate with you!
Continue your Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience with us. The City of David is the place where Jerusalem was born, where the books of the bible and the book of Psalms were written, and where kings and prophets walked.

At The City of David National Park, we offer you a complete experience. We will take care of everything for you: an exciting procession from the Western Wall, a reception, family-friendly tour, and a meal in one of our complexes.

Every package can be tailored to you for an evening event in combination with the exciting night show “Hallelujah Fire and Water”. Creating a meaningful and long-lasting Bar or Bat Mitzvah experience for you is very important to us.
The complexes are suitable for up to 150 guests.

חצר המלך

King's Court

חצר המלך

King's Court

גן המלך

King's Garden

חצר המלך

King's Court

בית האדרת בעיר דוד

Beit Haderet

Bar Mitzvah Celebration With The City of David

A boy prays at the Western Wall

Aliyah to the Torah at the Western Wall

אייקון ספר תורה
בר מצווה בעיר דוד Bar Mitzvah in the city of David

A Festive Procession

אייקון מוזיקה
קפה עיר דוד

Reception

אירוע בעיר דוד
סיור לכל המשפחה נקבת השילוח

A Tour for the Whole Family

אירוע בעיר דוד
ארוחת צהריים

Catering

אירוע בעיר דוד
Bar Mitzvah Projector and sound equipment

Projector and sound equipment for greetings

אירוע בעיר דוד

Extras to Enhance Your Bar Mitzvah Experience

בית בגיא

Table and Event Planning

Table centerpiece design, atmosphere and decoration, souvenirs, flower arranging station, and other customized design packages.

פירות

Upgraded Reception

A coffee table with a barista, fruit trays, and a rich and indulgent range of cakes

בר מצווה בעיר דוד, Bar Mitzvah Musical Ensemble

A Unique Musical Ensemble

Several musicians are available with a wide variety of genres and instruments.

שחזור מלאכות קדומות בפסטיבל בגיא

Optional Workshops

Drum circle, fire show, cooking and baking workshops, agricultural workshops, and a variety of other options.

Read about the experience of those who celebrated with us
בר מצווה

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בית בגיא event אירוע

Beit Bagai

גן אירועים בירושלים

Beit Bagai

אירוע בירושלים

Beit Bagai

אירוח בבית בגיא. צילום: קובי הראתי

Beit Bagai

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    FAQ

    We’d be happy to tailor a menu to your preferred level of kashrut - from standard Rabbinate certification to stricter Mehadrin certification - fully customized to your needs.

    You can upgrade to shuttle services to the various sites from the First Station complex.

    Our complex is well-maintained and adorned with natural greenery. If you wish, you can upgrade the table decorations within the complex.

    We offer several venues to choose from, accommodating anywhere from 20 up to 150 guests.

    The Western Wall is the heart of Jewish tradition, and celebrating a Bar Mitzvah there is a deeply moving experience. Many families choose to combine the ceremony at the Kotel with a celebration at the City of David, located just steps away. The City of David offers a unique setting – where ancient Jerusalem was born – with festive hospitality, guided tours, and special event spaces.

    Organizing a Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall is easier than most people think. The Western Wall Heritage Foundation provides Torah scrolls, prayer books, and even volunteers to complete a minyan if needed. Families often enhance the celebration with a musical procession of drums and shofar leading to the Kotel, followed by a reception or a festive meal in the City of David. The combination of tradition and joy creates an atmosphere that is both spiritual and unforgettable.

    The ceremony at the Kotel itself is completely free of charge. Additional services such as musicians, photography, catering, and guided tours are optional and can be arranged at the family’s discretion.

    There are also many attractions that can enrich the celebration. The City of David offers guided tours through archaeological discoveries, underground tunnels, and stunning viewpoints of Jerusalem. Families can host their festive meal at the King’s Courtyard, enjoy the spectacular nighttime show “Hallelujah,” or explore nearby highlights such as the Jewish Quarter and the Old City ramparts. Together, these experiences transform a Bar Mitzvah into a full-day journey of heritage, joy, and family connection.

    Testimonials

    5

    Thank you to the City of David team. You arranged an incredible event for us, a perfect experience to celebrate a Bar Mitzvah in the magical atmosphere of ancient Jerusalem. The production team was professional and very pleasant and cooperative. It was lovely!

    5

    We wanted to celebrate a meaningful Bar Mitzvah event, and that’s exactly what we found at the City of David. It was an especially powerful experience, for us and the guests. Starting with the planning and and all through the event, we received a listening ear and assistance with anything we asked for. Thanks to the great and experienced team, the event was impressive, exciting and very meaningful to us and our guests. The place itself is very unique, which magnified the event's success and contributed to the experience and enjoyment of our guests. An incredible place, excellent service before and during the event, beginning with the cleanliness and hospitality from everyone we met, taking care of all the small and large details, all the way to the different suppliers that were carefully selected by the City of David. To sum it up, it is a unique and gorgeous place, with very helpful and super professional suppliers. Most importantly, the experience the Bar Mitzvah boy had cannot be put into words. Thank you for a very unique and unforgettable event, we highly recommend you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

    5

    We want to thank you for the lovely event we had at the City of David, thanks to you. Without exception, all of the guests were moved and enjoyed the hospitality, the tour with the fascinating guides, Gabriel’s food and all aspects of the service and the general atmosphere at the site and specifically at our event. The employees were all kind, hard- working, pleasant and enchanting. We would like to specifically mention the lovely Tali, the sales manager, who communicated with us all throughout the process and made sure everything was perfectly coordinated, all the details were closed before the event and everything was to our liking. Everything was done pleasantly, politely, professionally and seriously. Thank you as well to Gilad the champion, the director of operations, who made sure everything was executed perfectly at the event, and that any questions or requests were properly answered and perfectly dealt with. From the smallest details, to helping with our car during the most stressful moments, handling our videos and slideshows - with the professional and fast technical help of Miriam and Noam who stepped in to help - and Gilad who was there to help with anything we needed at the right time and place. Thank you as well to Miro and the musicians for the groovy and graceful push in leading the procession, with lots of energy and a big smile, and of course to Shahar who was in touch with us at the beginning of the process. Thanks to you and the whole staff, for everything. We had fun, and were so moved and happy to celebrate our eldest son's Bar Mitzvah at the City of David with the professional and magical staff. I’m sure David is proud watching over the team that is looking after his city. We look forward to seeing you on happy occasions. Roni and Gil Sassover (and our son Guy, the guest of honor, who supports every word written above).

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