Hoshana Rabbah Night Study in Beit Hogla East of Jericho
We celebrate Hoshana Rabbah in Jericho, commemorating the 7 times its walls were circled, by circling the Bimah 7 times.
For many years now, we study on the night of Hoshana Rabbah in Beit Hogla, east of Jericho. In the morning, we go to the ancient Shalom al Israel synagogue in Jericho and circle the synagogue 7 times with the four species in hand - a well-established Jewish tradition which commemorates Joshua Bin Nun's final seven encirclements of Jericho, after which the walls fell down and the city was conquered.
Refreshments will be available throughout the night.
Getting to Beit Hogla
Beit Hogla is on Highway 90 (the Jordan Valley Road), 3 km north of the "Beit Ha'Arava Junction". Beit Hogla is next to the "Mahane Nevo" military base. The entrance to Beit Hogla is to the right of the military base's main gate.
By car, navigating with Google Maps: click here, or enter "Nevo Camp" on the app.
By car, navigating with Waze: click here, or enter "Nevo Camp" on the app.
By bus, from the Jerusalem Central Bus Station: Egged buses 961, 966, 967, or Electra-Afikim buses 941, 943, 946. Alight at "Mahane Nevo" (Nevo Camp army base), bus stop 61422 or 60782. Beit Hogla is just to the right of the army base's gate.
Hoshana Rabbah Festive Prayer in Jericho
Hakafot in the Shalom al Israel Synagogue with great joy
We will pray a festive Shaharith prayer in the ancient Shalom al Israel Synagogue in Jericho.
Bring Aravot!!
Bus (There and Back)
From Jerusalem: Chords Bridge (bus stop 4216) at 04:40, and Hativat Harel/Shmuel HaNavi (bus stop 1625) at 04:45.
From the Mitzpe Yericho Junction, east-bound, across from the main entrance of Mitzpe Yericho (bus stop 60425), at 05:10.
From the main entrance of Beit Hogla, on the Jordan Valley Road at 05:30. For the people studying there on Hoshana Raba night.
From the main entrance of Moshav Naama, on the Jordan Valley Road at 05:45.
Back in Jerusalem at approx. 10:30.
Info & Registration
Advance registration required: Send a text message / WhatsApp to Yoni at 052-3527313, stating your name, the number of participants and where you want to board the bus.
Cost: 80 NIS per person. Half price for children under 13.
Advance payment required: By PAYBOX to Erna Covos, telephone 052-8699300 or by bank transfer: Bank Discount, Branch 159 (Jerusalem Center), account No 3212507, in the name of "Jewish Life in Jericho".
Security in Jericho is assured by the Israel Defence Forces.
Shaharith in the Ancient Naaran Synagogue in Jericho
Priestly Blessing in the Naaran Synagogue
, join us for Shaharith in the ancient Naaran Synagogue in Jericho.
You can also immerse in the Diuk Spring, just next to the synagogue.
Come in your own car. We meet at the gate of Mevo'ot Yericho at 07:45, and proceed to the Naaran Synagogue under army escort.
The event finishes around 09:30 in the morning.
Info & Registration
Registration is recommended, so as to be informed of any changes that may occur: Send a WhatsApp/SMS to Raz at 058-6176622 (in Hebrew) or Yoni at 052-3527313 (can be in English or French).
Security in Jericho is assured by the Israel Defence Forces.
Hoshana Rabbah Night Study in Beit Hogla East of Jericho
