Course Overview
Join us for a transformative journey into the world of beekeeping at Ein Yael natural sanctuary. This hands-on course combines traditional knowledge with practical experience in our outdoor classroom.
What you’ll learn: Understanding bee colonies and behavior, Establishing and maintaining a home hive, Seasonal beekeeping practices, Plant identification for optimal honey production ,Hands-on honey harvesting techniques. By course completion, you’ll have the knowledge and practical skills to produce your own honey, understanding the entire process from hive to harvest.
10 Fridays Sessions | 9:00-12:30
*Schedule adjusts to natural hive development and weather conditions.
Meeting 1- November
Meeting 2 – February
Meeting 3 – February
Meeting 4 – March
Meeting 5 – March
Meeting 6 – April
Meeting 7 – April
Meeting 8 – May
Meeting 9 – June
Meeting 10 – July
*Course participants will receive protective gear provided for course duration; Option to purchase personal equipment.
Ein Yael Archaeological Garden
Located in Nahal Refa’im, near Malha Mall, opposite Biblical Zoo.
Easy to find: Enter “Ein Yael” in Waze.
Initial Registration: 300 NIS
- Secures your place in the course
- Applied toward total course cost
- Non-refundable
Full Course cost: 3000 NIS
- Flexible payment option: 4 installments available
- Course begins upon minimum enrollment
- Early bird discount available
Cancellation Policy:
- Before course start: Registration fee (300 NIS) forfeited
- Within first 3 meetings: Charged for attended sessions plus one meeting
- After 3 meetings: Full course payment required
Meet your Instructor
Rafi Nir
- 40 years of beekeeping expertise
- Owner of ‘Reshit’ local honey apiary
- Maintains active hives at Ein Yael.
- Passionate about sharing traditional beekeeping knowledge
Questions? Contact Rafi directly at
