Israel is a fabulous place to spend Passover. Israel is a destination vacation that the majority of all Jewish observers have on their lists of places they want to see.
It is a beautiful country filled with religious meaning, rich Jewish history, and opportunities for Jewish travelers to see for themselves places and things they have heard about all of their lives.
There are several options for the Passover observer in Israel. There are different areas to stay in, different sites to see, and different experiences to have.
Passover in Israel
Passover in Israel is a fevered holiday that is taken very seriously by the people and the leaders of the country. This is not just a passing holiday marked by a little time off work, it is a cultural experience that the people embrace completely.
Most of the local businesses have holiday hours that are very different from their normal holiday hours during Passover. The cities are filled with people honoring the special occasion and the air is filled with good wishes for all visitors, both Jewish and non-Jewish.
Passover Programs
Davidman’s Pesach Program at the Vert Dead Sea Hotel
This Pesach program starts with a hotel that offers rooms with a balcony, rooms with no balcony, executive roods with a panoramic window, junior suites, deluxe suites and the presidential suite.
Families have several options on the size of the room they need and how the rooms are furnished. Your comfort is priority one for the hotel and staff.
There is a spacious pool and a children’s pool available for guests to use. You can also stroll down to the beach without having to cross the street, and enjoy newly renovated beach facilities on the edge of the magnificent Dead Sea.
This is a family friendly program that includes a children’s club with activities, games, shows, entertainment and fabulous supervision. There are also programs for older children, teens, and adults. You will find a Rabbi in residence at the hotel, and lectures and services are offered.
The health spa will help you relax, and the fantastic dining opportunities will keep you from missing the chametz this week.
Live entertainment is provided every night and snacks and lunches to take with you while you are sightseeing are readily prepared.
The Deluxe Daniel Hotel & Shizen Spa in Herzliya
You will have your choice of many different room sizes and styles. You can choose to have a sea view from your room or have a city view. You will find the perfect size and room design to suite the holiday your family prefers.
The garden suite is complete with hammocks and lounging areas on the balcony so guests can enjoy the scenery and atmosphere.
A communal seder is served, but other options are available if you prefer a private celebration for just your friends and family. There is a scholar in residence so all your spiritual and religious needs will be addressed.
From this hotel you will have the opportunity to take several tours of the area surrounding the hotel. The Bethlehem and Jerusalem Day Biblical Tour is one of the favorites. You might also be interested in the Nazareth, Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee Day Trip.
You will find beautiful scenery, activities including escape rooms, sailing and more.
Harei Yehuda in the Jerusalem Hills at the Neve Ilan Hotel
This hotel is actually designed with families in mind. The hotel has toys and computer games that all ages of children will find fun and exciting. There are babysitters available and adjoining bedrooms so parents always have easy access to their children.
The proximity of the hottest tourist attractions in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are very close. The hotel is positioned on the main highway that connects these two major cities.
Lectures are provided in both English and Hebrew. There are resident scholars who are ready and willing to make sure this Passover is your greatest yet. When you leave the hotel to return home you will feel like you had a deeper religious experience and like you learned more about you and the history of your people and your faith.
Nir Etzion Resort Hotel
One of the fabulous reasons why you want to consider this program and hotel is the free night. If you book the suite you are going to stay in for 8 days then the ninth day will be provided at no charge.
There is an English language seder available for guests. The second seder is included in the package price. You will also have a daily hour when rea, cakes and refreshments to partake in at no additional cost.
The hotel is close enough to the major cities that you can go on the religious tours, see the sites and the historical artifacts that interest you and not spend all of your vacation time traveling.
There is an indoor heated swimming pool ready to help entertain and create fun even if the weather outdoors is not cooperating.
Israel
Israel offers you history, culture and unique experiences. You can float in the Dead Sea. The salt water will keep you afloat to the point you cannot actually swim because you will be too buoyant.
This area also has the distinction of being the lowest point on earth.
The people and the culture in Israel are enough to make you want to go there over and over again. Tel Aviv offers world-class nightlife activities and sandy beaches bordering the Mediterranean.
Visit open air markets unlike anything you have ever seen before. Dine on culturally rich foods and feel the pulse of the country surrounding you. See the diverse landscapes and get in touch with the natural beauty of this part of the world.
Final Thoughts
Going to Israel is not something you will ever regret. Most people who visit Israel say they want to return because the few days they had to spend there were not enough to allow them to see and experience all of the things the country has to offer.
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