Celebration at the Farm in the Valley

Parking

There is no parking available in the area. Paid parking is available at nearby parking lots. From there you may walk to the Jerusalem Cinematheque, where signs will direct you to the site.

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Public Transportation

One may get off the bus at David Remez Street near the First Station Complex, and from there walk to the Farm in the Valley.

Bus lines to the First Station: 7, 7A, 30, 30A, 38, 71, 72, 74, 75, 78, 78A
Drop-off stop: David Remez / The Khan

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The activities take place at August 11-13 and August 18-20.

Activity hours are 12:00 PM-7:00 PM.

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• Between Saj and Za’atar – Pita Baking – Make your own handmade pita on a traditional saj, served with fresh za’atar dip.
• Nature Crafts – Decorate smooth river stones. Paint birds and flowers using leaf prints. 
• Braiding – Wreath Making – Create a wreath using stalks, flowers, and plants from the farm.
•  A Letter from the Past – Ancient Script – Discover ancient writing and the clay seal impressions (bullae) found in the City of David from the First Temple period. Make your own personal clay bulla, inscribed with your name in ancient script.
• Beeswax Candle-Making – After learning about the different parts of the beehive, bees, and the honey-making process, we will take part in a hands-on beeswax candle-making workshop.

Please note: The final workshop of the day begins at 6:00 PM.

Each activity lasts approximately 30 minutes.

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• Like Clay in the Potter’s Hands – Pottery Making – Watch the fascinating process of creating clay vessels on a traditional potter’s wheel.
  
• Grape Treading – Watch the ancient winemaking process and the preparation of grape juice in the winepress, from treading the grapes to the fermentation process in the collecting vat.
• From Wool to Fabric – The Craft of Weaving: Watch how natural wool is transformed into thread and fabric, from sheep shearing, cleaning and softening the fibers, to spinning with a spindle and weaving on a traditional loom.

Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes.

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• The activities at the Farm take place in an open space. Please take extra caution and follow the safety guidelines posted at the National Park entrance.
• A companion of a person with disabilities may participate free of charge upon presenting valid documentation, subject to availability or with prior coordination by calling *6033.

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Menu: Cakes, sweet and savory pastries, salads, pizzas, hot and cold drinks, and more.
Kashrut: Dairy Mehadrin Jerusalem

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