Jericho, the Key to the Land of Israel יריחו - המפתח של ארץ ישראל

Welcoming the Month of Adar with Joy in Jericho

Priestly benediction during Shaharith in the Naaran Synagogue in Jericho — Pictured: Priestly benediction during Shaharith in Naaran

On Friday the 30^th Shvat, 28^th Feb. 2025, we will pray a festive Rosh Hodesh Shaharith in the ancient Naaran Synagogue in Jericho. This will be followed by a visit to the Yitav Stream just north of Jericho, where we will enjoy the abundant water and the beautiful scenery. More

Shabbat Parashat Truma in Beit Hogla, East of Jericho

Rav Dr Hagi ben-Artzi points to Mt Nebo from the Observation Platform in Beit Hogla, east of Jericho — Pictured: Rav Dr Hagi ben-Artzi points to Mt Nebo

On Shabbat the first of Adar, 1^st Mar. 2025, you are invited to Beit Hogla East of Jericho for a special Shabbat in honour of our teacher Moses, who departed from this world on Mt Nebo (just across the Jordan River), on the 7th Adar (a few days hence). More

Friday Prayer & Comprehensive Tour of Jericho

The house of Rahab on Tel Jericho — Pictured: Rahab's house on Tel Jericho

As soon as the situation permits, every third Friday, we will again pray Shaharith in the ancient Shalom al Israel Synagogue and tour Tel Jericho, the Elisha Spring and the ancient Naaran Synagogue. More