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Beit Tefilah Israeli, Holidays, Sabbaths and holidays

Musical Tu Bishvat celebration and community Shabbat reception

Musical Tu Bishvat celebration and community Shabbat reception

Shabbat Tu Bishvat at the Israeli House of Prayer

 

 Tu Bishvat at the Israeli House of Prayer🌿

Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
 
Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, invites us to pause for a moment.,  Observe what is growing beneath the surface,  And celebrate the process—even if you can't see the fruits yet.. 
In a time that requires patience and forbearance,  Tu Bishvat encourages us to pause, marvel, and pay attention to what is already beginning to move..
 
Let's meet on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.,
 For a combined Shabbat and Tu Bishvat celebration with wine, challah, and a variety of fruits.
We will welcome the Sabbath.,  We will sing songs about nature and growth.,
 Let us read and recount the praises of the fruits and the earth.,
 Let us pray for potential and fulfillment.
 And we will bless the good land.
 
When: Friday, February 6, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

 Where: Beit Shalom Aleichem, 2 Bar-Kovitz Street, Tel Aviv.
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Beit Tefilah Israeli, Study, Sabbaths and holidays

Journey to Shabbat – Beit Midrash 5776

A journey to Shabbat

The personal, the domestic, the community and the national

Beit Midrash 5786 under the direction of Rabbi Dr. Rani Yager

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A journey to Shabbat
The personal, the domestic, the community and the national

Israeli Judaism in practice

[...] If we return to Israel – we must return with the Sabbath, it is our symbol full of beauty and grace, from which we can draw beauty for all forms of our life,",

H.N. Bialik, at the laying of the cornerstone for “Ahel Shem” in Tel Aviv, in Iyar 1948.

It seems that these celebratory words of Bialik are more relevant today than ever within the broader context of the reconstruction of Israeli society after the war and the struggle for the Jewish-democratic character of Israel in the spirit of the Declaration of Independence.

The Sabbath is the cornerstone of Jewish tradition and a crossroads that touches on the challenge that a significant portion of the liberal public in Israel is currently engaged in – providing a practical, deep, broad, and relevant meaning to our Israeli Judaism. It raises the question of the construction of Judaism in the public sphere, but, no less importantly, stands as a personal, practical challenge that invites a positive response in the private sphere.

In our learning journey this year, we will delve into Shabbat while incorporating several sources of wisdom.

  1. We will come to the discussion with our weekly Shabbat.
  2. The wealth of perspectives on Shabbat from classical and modern sources.
  3. The experiential side of Shabbat as it is revealed in ritual, poetry, poetry, and food.
  4. The book "Shabbat of Freedom" (Yediot Aharonot, 2025) by Dov Elbaum and Ariel Picard, which was recently published. In this book, Elbaum and Picard propose five different ways to observe Shabbat, each of which in itself deserves to be included under the definition of "observing Shabbat" in Jewish culture. All of this, based on a thorough halachic investigation into the sources of Judaism. Opening up the "Shabbat Package" to a number of ways that integrate with each other can allow families and individuals in Israel to rediscover their own personal and familial path to Shabbat.

Participants in the Beit Midrash will receive the book, which will serve as a common platform for our study.

Study framework

The Beit Midrash meets every Monday from 8:15-9:30 PM as a regular study group. (Total of 20 meetings including a tour on Friday morning)

Most meetings are held on Zoom for the convenience of learners.

Throughout the year, approximately four face-to-face meetings are held, as well as a tour of the participants' study center.

Beginning of studies: Beit Midrash Yiftach (Zoom) on Monday, 26 Cheshon, 5786, November 17, 202

Picture of מנחה ומוביל: הרב ד"ר רני יגר

Moderator and leader: Rabbi Dr. Rani Yager

Among the guest lecturers: Dr. Ariel Picard, Dr. Roni Magidov, Prof. Moshe Halbertal, Rachel Korazim, Tani Frank, Rabbi Uri Kreuzer, Rabbi Felicia Sol (Bnei Yeshurun Community, New York), Rabbi Shai Zarhi (Kibbutz Ganiger)

To register

Cost of all 20 sessions

₪ 900
  • For the general public
For registration and payment

Cost of all 20 sessions

₪ 600
  • For members of an Israeli house of prayer
For registration and payment
Price for members of an Israeli house of prayer

Class schedule

Sabbaths and holidays

The Israeli Sukkah Photo Gallery

The Israeli Sukkah

2025

Celebrating Sukkot with nine days of culture, spirit, music and creativity of Israeli Judaism

For the Sukkah website and program
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A magical Shabbat reception at Caesarea Port facing the sunset, on Fridays at 6:00 PM, every two weeks starting from 5/30/25
A magical Shabbat reception at Caesarea Port facing the sunset, on Fridays at 6:00 PM, every two weeks starting from 5/30/25
A magical Shabbat reception at Caesarea Port facing the sunset, on Fridays at 6:00 PM, every two weeks starting from 5/30/25
A magical Shabbat reception at Caesarea Port facing the sunset, on Fridays at 6:00 PM, every two weeks starting from 5/30/25
A magical Shabbat reception at Caesarea Port facing the sunset, on Fridays at 6:00 PM, every two weeks starting from 5/30/25
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Beit Tefilah Israeli, Holidays, Sabbaths and holidays

The Israeli Sukkah – a giant sukkah at the Tel Aviv Port

The Israeli Sukkah

Tel Aviv Port 6-14.10.2025

Celebrating Sukkot with nine days of culture, spirit, music and creativity of Israeli Judaism

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The large Sukkah at the Tel Aviv Port is back!

The Israeli Sukkah

Celebrating Sukkot with nine days of culture, spirit, music and creativity of Israeli Judaism

""And there will be room for everyone""

14-6.10 Tel Aviv Port, Central Deck

 

Yahaduta - A forum of Israeli Judaism organizations in Tel Aviv, together with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, the Tel Aviv Port and Atarim Company, and led by an Beit Tefilah israeli invite the general public to celebrate the holiday with a variety of events and activities in the "Israeli Sukkah" - a giant 600 square meter Sukkah that will be erected on the main deck and will be open to the general public. With the aim of creating an open and collaborative space for Jewish-Israeli creativity.

The Sukkah will open on Sunday, October 6th, with a musical celebration of Sukkot, followed by a holiday meal open to all.

Jewish-Israeli Music Festival in the Great Sukkah at the Port: A tribute show to Matti Caspi, a singing circle with musicians from Sderot, an evening of appreciation and the presentation of the creative award to the artist Leah Shabat, a performance of piyyutim by A song will bloom and her band, Noga's guys – Jazz orchestra with 14 musicians, Shimon Parnas and Matti Sari On a Mediterranean evening, Shabbat pleasure with Israeli House of Prayer Ensemble The host Dorit Reuveni, Tribute evening toHasidic Singer Festival, ", the song of many""World Song|, A flock of three birds, youth bands and more.

In addition, every day there will be Children's plays, workshops and performances for the whole family From 10:30 this morning until 5:00 p.m. Yoga in the Sukkah Every weekday at 9:30, ""Academy in the Sukkah"" – The best lecturers in history and Jewish studies will give talks on fascinating topics that concern us all.

Beyond that, you will find in the Sukkah a Rabbi discussing Judaism and democracy, the Israeli Sabbath, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and secularism, with and among the best intellectuals. Dr. Jeremy Fogel, Dov Elbaum, Dr. Ariel Picard, Dr. Tomer Persico, Roni Alon, Rakefet Ginsburg And more.

And of course, Equal Simchat Torah laps The happiest in the city!, both on the eve of the holiday (13.10) and on the second laps (14.10).

The walls of the sukkah will be decorated with the works of Artist Rafi Peretz, who did a good job of portraying Tel Aviv as an open, colorful, pluralistic, and optimistic city like the Tel Avivians themselves.

According to Noah Efron, a member of the city council, "Tel Aviv-Yafo is a city where Judaism flourishes, where there is room for everyone; where tradition is naturally intertwined with innovation; where creativity is celebrated, and the public square vibrates with music and art; where there are no barriers between ancient and new, between women and men, between straight and LGBT; where each and every one is welcomed and appreciated for who they are. The Yehuda Sukkah is a perfect example of the new Tel Aviv Judaism, which is taking shape before our eyes.".

Yahaduta - Forum of Israeli Jewish Organizations in Tel Aviv, an association of organizations and communities operating in Tel Aviv, including Bina, an Israeli prayer house, Alma, the "Anu" Museum, the Koret Center, the Hadar Institute, Beit Daniel, Bat Kol and a long list of other organizations and communities that have joined together to pour content and meaning into the beautiful autumn holiday!

 

We are waiting for you in the Israeli Sukkah!

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Beit Tefilah Israeli, Holidays, Sabbaths and holidays

Singing Selichot – An Israeli prayer house hosts Shir Yifrach

Singing prayers

Singing prayers
Israeli house of prayer hosts Shir Yifrach

We invite you to a musical Selichot evening in preparation for the holidays, and this time we will host the bard Shir Yifrach. An evening full of singing, prayer and togetherness, seeking to find solace in the Selichot poems, and in ancient and new melodies. Ancient piyyutim alongside contemporary Tishrei songs. With the ensemble of an Israeli prayer house led by Athaliah Lavie (singing), Esteban Gottfried (singing and conducting), Oral Oshrat (piano), Ziv Greenberg (bass), Amir Israel (oud/violin/singing) and Dor Biran (drums). Guest bard Shir Yifrach.
Please note: The event will take place at the "Magid" Community Center - Nordau 63 Tel Aviv on Thursday, September 18 at 8:00 PM. Admission is free with advance registration. https://btfila.vp4.me/slichot25
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Tradition and innovation in one word

In a delicate and special musical journey, we will combine Jewish tradition and contemporary creation, between the old and the new, between the Jewish and the Israeli, and invite for ourselves the opportunity to open our hearts, listen, process feelings and emotions, reflect, release and forgive – for ourselves and others. The evening will combine traditional piyyutim from the house of Abba / such as: Adon Hasleichot, Achot Katana, El Nura Alila, and contemporary Selichot songs: Selichot, At Talchi Bisade, as well as legends and sages' midrash that correspond with the spirit of the evening.

The musical ensemble of an Israeli prayer house combines traditions from the East and the West, and this time we are proud to host the young bard A song will bloom, which together with Athaliah Lavie, The house singer of an Israeli prayer house and the poet and oud player Amir Israel, Together we manage to create an Israeli Selichot evening, as authentic and up-to-date as possible.

From the show's songs (extended list):

Bless us, the soul is yours, I will gather, let us not ask, the Lord of forgiveness, little sister, forgiveness, it is time to forgive, choose right, answer us, forgiveness, the sounds of silence, return home, our supplications will rise, brokenhearted, our guilt/love, our father is our king, God is a terrible plot, indeed, O Lord, hear your father, open a gate for us, remember us for life, next year, go to me my desire, wings of the wind, Jewish autumn, man, why do you sleep. and more.

With the musical ensemble of an Israeli prayer house led by Rabbi Esteban Gottfried and singer and cantor Athaliah Lavie. There will be more surprises!
 
Join us every week, hundreds of participants, men, women, adults and children, families and also guests from abroad. The events will take place every Friday starting July 4th, at 6:00 PM. It is recommended to arrive early.
 Admission is free, subject to availability. 
To register
Beit Tefilah Israeli, Sabbaths and holidays

Kabbalat shabbat at the port of Caesarea

Kabbalat shabbat at the port of Caesarea

Come celebrate Shabbat together in one of the most beautiful places in the country!

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A new season is opening at the Caesarea Port!

In one of the most magical places in Israel, on Fridays at sunset, we will gather for a musical and communal Shabbat reception at the seam between weekdays and Shabbat. A Kabbalat Shabbat for the whole family, with Israeli prayer, singing, a breeze, music and a communal atmosphere. 

Where: The renovated Caesarea Port, on the central lawn, on Fridays at 6:00 PM

Friday, 6/12

Friday 26.6

Friday 7.10

Friday 4.9

Friday 9/18

Folding chairs are welcome!

Admission is free with advance registration. 

Registration form

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Testimonials

""It was an exciting experience, the place, the atmosphere, the singer's amazing singing, the interesting interludes....all of this gave us, secular people, a sense of Shabbat and holiness.""
""I grew up abroad and I am 100% secular. But I am a spiritual person and it does me good and especially for my daughter to be in a place with nature, poetry and gives a feeling of belonging even if I am not 'from the map'.".
""...Most of all, I'm happy to find a pro-traditional Israeli alternative where religion is presented in a pleasant, welcoming, contemporary, and happy way...!
""A connection to a liberal, spiritual, social, and pleasant Jewish experience full of enthusiasm in an ideal location by the sea at sunset.".
""It's very exciting every time to come, to identify with a few other people who are looking for meaning in Judaism with equality. It's a prayer in an original, extraordinary spirit that suits my way of life.".
""You are implementing the idea of Israeli Judaism in a beautiful and amazing way, and I hope it will be possible to 'replicate' what you are doing in many places in the country.".
""An experience of transcendence, togetherness, meaning, prayer, connection to tradition without preaching.".
""I am secular with an affinity for tradition. I left the event amazed. I saw that it was possible to do it differently. I was moved by everything. The prayer segments, the singing, the lyrics. And why not? The atmosphere was special and the entire event in front of the sunset gave me a feeling of holiness and spiritual upliftment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.".
""I appreciate many characteristics of the Orthodox cause, but I felt that receiving Shabbat at the port provided the things that I usually lack: spirituality, freedom from technical details, fellowship, shared singing. I was very moved by these elements in receiving Shabbat.".
Beit Tefilah Israeli, Sabbaths and holidays

Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat in Tel Aviv Port 2026

Israeli Kabbalat Shabbat at Tel Aviv Port

We celebrate Shabbat together.

We are excited about the return to Port of Tel Aviv
for Musical Kabbalot Shabbat 🤩
Beit Tefilah Israeli and and Tel Aviv Port invite the general public
To welcome the Sabbath together with music, Israeli prayer, a communal atmosphere with music and song
Breeze and dancing against the backdrop of the sunset in front of the sea
🎼With the musical ensemble of an Israeli prayer house and other surprises
🌺Join us every week,
On Fridays, starting June 26, 2026
Doors open: 5:30 PM | Event starts: 6:00 PM
📍Tel Aviv Port, central check-in area near the roundabout
✅Admission is free with advance registration.

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Save yourselves a place for Kabbalat Shabbat overlooking the sea.

  • Limited spots available
  • Free registration
  • Suitable for the whole family and all ages
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Tradition and innovation in one word

26/06 The Israeli prayer house and the Tel Aviv port invite the general public to welcome Shabbat together with Israeli music, prayer songs, and dances against the backdrop of the sunset by the sea.,  
With the musical ensemble of an Israeli prayer house led by Rabbi Esteban Gottfried and singer and cantor Athaliah Lavie. There will be more surprises!
 
Join us every week, hundreds of participants, men, women, adults and children, families and also guests from abroad. The events will take place every Friday starting June 26th, at 6:00 PM. It is recommended to arrive early.
 Admission is free, subject to availability. 

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Testimonials

""It was an exciting experience, the place, the atmosphere, the singer's amazing singing, the interesting interludes....all of this gave us, secular people, a sense of Shabbat and holiness.""
""I grew up abroad and I am 100% secular. But I am a spiritual person and it does me good and especially for my daughter to be in a place with nature, poetry and gives a feeling of belonging even if I am not 'from the map'.".
""...Most of all, I'm happy to find a pro-traditional Israeli alternative where religion is presented in a pleasant, welcoming, contemporary, and happy way...!
""A connection to a liberal, spiritual, social, and pleasant Jewish experience full of enthusiasm in an ideal location by the sea at sunset.".
""It's very exciting every time to come, to identify with a few other people who are looking for meaning in Judaism with equality. It's a prayer in an original, extraordinary spirit that suits my way of life.".
""You are implementing the idea of Israeli Judaism in a beautiful and amazing way, and I hope it will be possible to 'replicate' what you are doing in many places in the country.".
""An experience of transcendence, togetherness, meaning, prayer, connection to tradition without preaching.".
""I am secular with an affinity for tradition. I left the event amazed. I saw that it was possible to do it differently. I was moved by everything. The prayer segments, the singing, the lyrics. And why not? The atmosphere was special and the entire event in front of the sunset gave me a feeling of holiness and spiritual upliftment. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.".
""I appreciate many characteristics of the Orthodox cause, but I felt that receiving Shabbat at the port provided the things that I usually lack: spirituality, freedom from technical details, fellowship, shared singing. I was very moved by these elements in receiving Shabbat.".
To register
Beit Tefilah Israeli, Holidays, Sabbaths and holidays

Oh what we had – ancient pain meets a broken heart

Tisha B'Av - Megillah reading and discussion at the Ano Museum

""Oh, what we had" – Ancient pain meets a broken heart

Reading of the Scroll of Lamentations and discussion about ancient pain, broken hearts, and hope throughout the museum. 

On the eve of Tisha B'Av, the most significant commemoration of the Holocaust in the Hebrew calendar – we want to draw threads of memory, sadness, commemoration, and hope from the history of the Jewish people. 

We chose to hold the Tisha B'Av Eve at the Ano Museum - the Museum of the Jewish People - out of a desire to stay in a space of memory of the past that continues to tell the story of our people, which is constantly renewing itself. 

This is an evening of connection to our history, whose tears are renewed even today. 

The evening will be divided into a visit to 4 exhibitions in the museum, with each exhibition having an observation and a short lesson by one of the evening's speakers - each of the visitors will participate in 2 of the 4 tour-lessons. 

We will conclude the evening with a plenary session to formally summarize and reflect on the evening, laments, and shared singing with the participation of the lecturers, the musicians of the prayer house, and the audience. . 

Tonight's program: 

20:30 – Doors open 

21:00 – Round 1 

21:30 – Round 2 

My Heart is Beating: On Destruction, Responsibility, and Comfort | Chapter 1'

            Dr. Ruth Calderon

            Codex Gallery, 1st floor

 

            Poetry and creativity in the wake of 7/10 | Chapter 2'

            Rabbi Dr. Rani Yager

            The October Seven Exhibition, 1st Floor

 

            Why do I need a temple now? | Chapter 3'

            Dr. Jeremy Fogel

            Jewish Travels, 2nd floor

 

            He who is not angry does not love. | Chapter 4'

            Rotem Cohen Kahlon

            "Hallelujah" Gallery, 1st floor

 

22:15 Talk and lamentation – About ancient pains, broken hearts and hope

Led by Rabbi Esteban Gottfried and with the participation of Dr. Ruth Calderon, Rabbi Dr. Rani Yager, Dr. Jeremy Fogel and Rotem Cohen Kahlon

Vocals: Athaliah Lavie, Carmel Nitzan. Piano: Moran Maysles

   Bnei Zion Auditorium, entrance floor

23:00 – End of the evening 

The museum will remain open until midnight. 

The entrance  For a symbolic cost of 20 NIS. 

Entrance to campus through Gate 4. Parking on campus upon presentation of event code 1302953. 

To register and pay, click on the link.

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Beit Tefilah Israeli, Holidays, Community, Sabbaths and holidays

Celebrating Shavuot with an Israeli house of prayer in Rishon LeZion

Celebrating Shavuot in Rishon LeZion

Celebrating Shavuot at the Cultural Center in Rishon LeZion

Welcoming the holiday together! A musical performance centered around the songs of the holiday and its values, firsts – the giving of the Torah, the Book of Ruth, and more. 

You are welcome to come. . Join us for a magical and uplifting community experience with  The musical ensemble of "Israeli Prayer House""

05/28/25 at 5:00 PM

Auditorium of the Culture Hall, Rishon LeZion.

For orders 03-9537000