Ancient Crafts Festival at Ein Yael
We invite you to join us at Ein Yael and discover the world of ancient crafts — a hands-on journey into traditional techniques and time-honored skills. Come create in the heart of nature, inspired by the natural world around you, and reconnect with the rhythm of the seasons as spring comes into bloom.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the festival with a wide variety of ancient craft workshops for children of all ages:
- Basket Weaving – with Miriam Magenzi
- Natural Dyeing – with Yulia Pitiya
- Traditional Weaving – with Shuri Provisor
- Ancient Glass Bead Making – with Anna Stern
- Iron Blacksmithing – with Semyon Smetanikov
- Local Pottery – with Tzvi Gefen
- Coin Minting – with Gindi Niznik
- Stone Carving – with Ohad Cohen / Stone Sculpture – with Zohar Gottesman
- Woodcraft – with Evgeny Kris
- Leatherworking – with Evgeny Kris
- Archaeological Theater
- Stone Carving – with Shlomi Mansura
- Terrace Building – with Shlomi Mansura
- From Garden to Sachet
- Archery
- Mosaic Workshop
- Ancient Board Games
- Film Screening – The Story of the Place
- Nature Play Area for Toddlers
Your festival ticket includes free participation in all workshops.
*Please note: Space in the Natural Dyeing workshop is limited.
A Magical Outdoor Experience For the Whole Family
A Wide Variety of Unique, Seasonal Craft Workshops
Archaeological Theater and Nature Play Areas for Children of All Ages
Free parking, a refreshment stand, picnic tables, and comfortable seating mats available on site.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ein Yael is located in Nahal Refaim, near Malha Mall and across from the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo.
Simply enter “Ein Yael” in Waze for easy navigation.
By Bus:
Bus 363 to Nahal Refaim / Yitzhak Modai stop — about a 10-minute walk to Ein Yael.
Buses to Malha Mall: 18, 17, 31, 14 — approximately a 20-minute walk from the mall to the site.
There is an ancient spring pool at Ein Yael, but entry into the water is strictly prohibited.
Most of Ein Yael is accessible, and you’re welcome to bring strollers.
In some workshop areas, we may recommend parking your stroller in designated spots to make it easier to move comfortably between activities.
Ein Yael is largely accessible. An accessible path leads to all the main festival areas, the archaeological site, accessible restrooms, and the refreshment stand.
Ein Yael is a fenced and protected site. Armed security personnel will be stationed at the festival entrances for everyone’s safety.
All food served at the refreshment stand will be pre-packaged and kosher for Passover.
Hot drinks will be prepared on site and served in disposable cups.
Book Your Festival Tickets
Tickets will be available at the entrance on the day of the event, subject to availability. We highly recommend reserving your tickets in advance to secure your spot.
The festival will take place in accordance with Home Front Command guidelines. In the event of a cancellation due to official directives, a full refund will be issued.
*** Your ticket is valid for all three festival days and allows one-time entry on the day of your choice. ***
Standard Ticket
95 NIS
A ticket is required for every visitor aged 3 and up.
Family Ticket Discount
5 Participants – 375 NIS
Each Additional Participant – 70 NIS
(For example: a family with two parents and four children can purchase a family ticket and add one additional regular ticket.)
The discount applies to immediate family members only and is granted upon presentation of a valid ID.
Discounts for Eligible Visitors
“Yerusalmi” Card holders – 69 NIS
Wounded IDF soldiers and members of the security forces, and their immediate family members* – 60 NIS
Visitors with a disability (with valid ID) – 65 NIS
Senior citizens – 70 NIS
Eligible discounts will be granted upon presentation of the appropriate ID or official documentation and apply to the eligible individual and their immediate family. *Immediate family members only.*
