Hanukkah – a festival of light, warmth, miracles…and nature. Join KKL-JNF on a journey through Hanukkah in Israel. Find out more about the festival of lights, and celebrate Hanukkah at different KKL-JNF sites, on your own, or by registering for one of our Hanukkah events!
Ben Shemen Forest
Enjoy the exciting plethora of hiking, walking and cycling trails in Ben Shemen Forest, and visit fascinating sites related to Hanukkah, such as the Modi’in lookout tower, which symbolizes the Hasmonean revolt and offers breath-taking views over the coastal plain and the slopes of the Samarian Hills; the Hasmonean Tombs; and the archaeological ruins at Tel Hadid. Find out more
Ayalon-Canada Park
Hike the scenic route in Ayalon Canada Park and stop at observation points to view the sites where the battles between the Hasmoneans and the Seleucids took place. View the panoramas of Beit Horon and Emaus and visualize the stories about the early battles of the Maccabees in the years 167 to 165 BCE. Find out more
