JNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center

08/01/2025

English Below
תודה שחגגתם איתנו ב"פסטיבל חורף גלילי" ה-12!
כדי שנוכל לקיים אותו גם בתנאי לחימה, החלטנו השני להוציא את הפסטיבל ממקומו הטבעי - הגליל המערבי, ופנינו לחברינו היקרים בתיאטרון גבעתיים בבקשה לקיים אותו אצלם. לשמחתנו הרבה, התקבלנו בזרועות פתוחות וניתנה לנו יד חופשית לפעול ולהציע אירועים מגוונים ולהפוך את התיאטרון למרחב גלילי מלא בכל טוב.

התרגשנו לראות את כולכם טועמים את מיטב מאכלי ויינות הגליל, רוכשים תוצרת קולינרית וגם אמנות גלילית ובעיקר, נחשפים לבעלי עסקי התיירות הנפלאים שלנו.

אנחנו גאים לומר שהגליל חזר במלוא תפארתו הביתה, מרבית העסקים חזרו להיפתח, גם אם במתכונת חלקית, ואנחנו מחכים לראות אתכם מגיעים ליהנות, ללמוד, לחוות ולראות את המקום הנהדר הזה ואת האנשים המקסימים שממלאים אותו.
נתראה בגליל! 👋🏼

תודות:
תיאטרון גבעתיים, ראש עיריית גבעתיים - מר רן קוניק, דוברת עיריית גבעתיים נועה קרן, ומנהלת מחלקת הפרסום וההסברה סיון הולצמן.
מפיקת הפסטיבל: אלינור שחם
מיתוג ועיצוב שטח: MY O MY, יעל אקריש
יחסי ציבור: אורנה בן חיים יחסי ציבור
צוות זמן גליל מערבי וכל בעלי עסקי התיירות בעמותה
קפה בגבעה - איתי נחמיאס קייטרינג eat.i בליווי קולינרי של השף ברק יחזקאלי
תיעדו: אנטולי מיכאלו, יעל צור, עומר כהן נגר

Thank you for celebrating with us at the 12th Annual Galilee Winter Festival! 🙏🏽
This year, in a one-time event, in light of the security situation, we decided to move the festival from its natural location in the Western Galilee and we asked our dear friends in Givatayim to host us. The Givatayim Theatre was transformed into a Galilean space filled with all kinds of goodness for four days.

We were thrilled to see all of you tasting the best Galilean food and wines, enjoying dance, music, and performances, purchasing culinary products and Galilean art, and, most importantly, being exposed to the owners of our wonderful Galilean businesses. 🤗

We are proud to announce that the Galilee is reawakening, most businesses have reopened and we are waiting to see you come to enjoy, taste, and experience this wonderful space and the charming people who fill it. 🌈

See you in the Galilee! 👋🏼

Thanks:
Mayor of Givatayim - Mr. Ran Kunik, Spokesperson of the Municipality of Givatayim - Noa Keren, and Director of the Advertising and Public Relations Department - Sivan Holtzman
Givatayim Theater
Festival Producer - Elinor Shaham
Branding and Space Design - MY O MY, Yael Akrish
Orna Ben Haim Public Relations
The Western Galilee Now Team and all the business owners in the association
Cafe on the Hill - Itay Nachmias, Eat.i Catering with culinary accompaniment by Chef Barak Yehezkeli
Documentation: Anatoly MIchaello, Yael Tzur, Omer Cohen Nagar

Jewish National Fund - USA

02/01/2025

English below

מקבלים את שנת 2025 אלינו בזרועות פתוחות, ובתפילה לימים שקטים ונעימים יותר בכל רחבי הארץ 🙏🏽

הלוואי שבקרוב נראה את כל החטופים בבתיהם 🎗, החיילים ישובו הביתה ונחזור לטייל וליהנות מהארץ הנפלאה שלנו.

חלק מהעסקים כבר חזרו לפעול בגליל המערבי, וישמחו לפגוש אתכם בשלל האירועים הקרובים >> https://bit.ly/Soon-Wg

לכבוד פתיחת שנת 2025, הבאנו את הגליל אל המרכז באופן חד פעמי! הוא התחיל אתמול ויימשך עד יום שבת מתקיים "פסטיבל חורף גלילי" ה-12, בתיאטרון גבעתיים. אל תפספסו >> https://bit.ly/Festival-ComingSoon

תודה ל - jewish national fund השותפים שלנו, שמלווים אותנו באירועים רבים, תורמים ומתנדבים עבור חיילים, מפונים ובעלי עסקים 💓

We welcome 2025 with open arms and pray for quieter days all over the country 🙏🏽
We hope soon to see all the hostages back in their homes 🎗️, the soldiers return home, and we hope to return to travel and enjoy our wonderful country.

Some businesses have already resumed operations in the Western Galilee and will be happy to meet you at the many upcoming events >> https://bit.ly/Soon-Wg

In honor of the start of 2025, we brought the Galilee to the center in a one-time event! It started yesterday and ends on Saturday, the 12th "Galilean Winter Festival" takes place at the Givatayim Theatre. Don't miss it >> https://bit.ly/Festival-ComingSoon

Thank you to our partners jnf, who accompany us at many events, donate, and volunteer for soldiers, evacuees, and business owners 💓

26/12/2024

We wish you all a merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!

חג חנוכה שמח! חג מולד שמח!
הלוואי ובקרוב כולם יחגגו את החגים יחד בבתים שלהם 🙏🏽

18/12/2024

*English Below*
בשורה משמחת לכל אוהבי הגליל המערבי: מרכז המידע שלנו בעכו חוזר לפעילות מלאה! 🎉

כאן תוכלו לקבל מפה של עכו והגליל המערבי לצד המלצות והכוונה לכל המסעדות, הפעילויות והאטרקציות שבאיזור.

בנוסף, מחכה לכם תערוכת "ביתו של החרש" המרתקת, וחנות "טעם הגליל" מלאה במארזי תוצרת גלילית מיוחדת.

מוזמנים לבקר בשעות הפתיחה:
א'-ה' 10:00-15:00
ו' 9:00-14:00
ש' 10:00-15:00
נשמח לראותכם ולסייע לכם לתכנן את הטיול המושלם בגליל המערבי! ℹ

We are back!
Good news for lovers of the Western Galilee: our JNF Tourist Information Center in Akko is back in full operation! 🎉

Here, you can find a map of Akko and the Western Galilee, as well as recommendations and directions to all the restaurants, activities, galleries and attractions in the region.

In addition, the fascinating “Home of the Blacksmith” Exhibition awaits you, and the Taste the Galilee Shop is full of unique Galilean artisanal products.

You are welcome to visit during operating hours:
Sunday to Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday 10 am - 3 pm
We look forward to seeing you and help you plan the perfect trip to Akko and the Western Galilee! ℹ

08/12/2024

The festival you've all been waiting for — the 12th Annual Galilean Winter Festival — will be held this year in the country's center for the first time! 🎉
This unique festival brings the culinary, art, and magic of the Western Galilee to the Givatayim Theatre this year — a warm embrace of flavors, experiences, and encounters from the Galilee.

We will be waiting for you between January 1-4, 2025 for experiential encounters with our small businesses.
You can take part in fascinating culinary and art workshops.
Enjoy music and dance performances that will reveal all the goodness that the Galilee has to offer 🎼
Buy Galilean produce at the Taste the Galilee farmers' market and produce fair and celebrate authentic Galilean produce, with local producers and flavors that you won't find anywhere else 🍾🎭

Experience the Galilee and along the way support small businesses >> https://bit.ly/3Vj6Nrb

The festival is produced by Western Galilee Now and the Jewish National Fund USA, in collaboration with the Givatayim Municipality and Givatayim Theatre.

Which of the events would you not want to miss? ❤
We are waiting for you with great anticipation and excitement to return to the trails of the Western Galilee soon.

24/11/2024

Queen of Sheba Workshop - Adush in a fascinating encounter with Ethiopian cuisine 🥦
A variety of colors and unique flavors in a special workshop that combines Adush's kitchen with Ethiopian cuisine.
An experiential workshop full of activity and collaboration, where all participants will create a stunning meal together!
The workshop takes place in Kibbutz Beit HaEmek in the Western Galilee, near avocado orchards.
Book now >>
www.westgalil.org.il/evt/adush-ethiopian-cuisine-workshop/

18/11/2024

Cafes & Businesses Open During the War in the Western Galilee
Refresh yourself, enjoy good food, and change the atmosphere? We have compiled for you a list of restaurants, cafes and other businesses that will be happy to host you in the Western Galilee! The list is updated regularly. Hoping for better and quieter days on the horizon.

The full list >>

Boacha Yodfat — Galilean Tourist Complex A pastoral Galilean entertainment and shopping complex, which includes designed boutique shops, a cafe, and the monkey forest located among oak trees. The complex overlooks a breathtaking view of the Yodfat area. The Monkey Forest is open until 1 pm daily. ...

07/11/2024

Spotlight on the North 🇮🇱

In honor of World Vegan Day this month, we found a simple and tasty recipe for vegan crackers by chef Hagit Lidror, who specializes in healthy cooking.

🌿 Hagit Lidror, who usually offers personalized healthy cooking workshops and hosting (for groups and couples), as well as accommodations in stone houses at "Ahuzat HaShachar," the first home in the eco-friendly and green community of Klil, opens her doors to a special kitchen. Her cooking is healthy, delicious, and based on natural and fresh ingredients.

🥦 For the recipe for Hagit Lidror's magic cracker >> www.westgalil.org.il/article/magic-cracker-hagit-lidror

04/11/2024

Discover the timeless taste of Kashash Sweets in Akko, where four generations of the Kashash family have been crafting traditional treats since 1915! Choose from 22 varieties of freshly made baklava and knafe, including pistachio, almond, chocolate, and even Nablus-style potato knafe.

Arrange a visit to learn the rich history and witness the art of sweet-making up close. Take home a box of these beautifully crafted, mouthwatering delights—because at Kashash Sweets, every bite is made with love!
more info >> www.westgalil.org.il/en/ent/qashash-sweets/

02/11/2024

🌿 Open in Acre:
Tukiz Restaurant

Turkiz is a Mediterranean-style market café and restaurant. The restaurant is located between the market and the marina of Old Akko, in a small and picturesque alley, decorated by the owner with flowers, plants, and night lights.
You are invited to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of Turkiz during the morning with breakfast, coffee, and tea in Samir’s beautiful collection of dishes from all over the world as well as handmade desserts. During lunch and dinner, you can enjoy a variety of meat dishes; Entrecote steak, tomahawk, lamb chops in tabun, chunks of meat and vegetables in tabun. In the corner of the sea, fresh fish from the bull – for lightning, salmon in a tub, and fried or cooked seafood.

You can enrich the dining experience with a variety of Arab-style salads alongside a pampering plate of chickpeas and tahini, chopped and dipped salad. It will be wrapped in Samir’s timeless smile, his love of hospitality, and his fine hand in the kitchen.

Read more >>
https://www.westgalil.org.il/en/ent/turkiz/

31/10/2024

Supporting Our Soldiers 🇮🇱
Every day, Americans purchase thoughtful care packages through the Jewish National Fund to show their support for Israeli soldiers. The Western Galilee Now nonprofit organization sources these packages from small producers in the Galilee, packages them with personal notes from donors, and coordinates their delivery to groups of soldiers.

Each package carries with it support, gratitude, and endless love, aiming to bring a smile and lift the spirits of the soldiers.
May they all return home safely!

30/10/2024

מבצע מיוחד לכלל כוחות הביטחון,
*לילה זוגי רק ב- 555 ש"ח כולל ארוחת בוקר
*לינה בסוויטה מפנקת וממוגנת
*פינוקים מתוקים מהשוק המקומי לכל אורח (מתנת הJNF Western Galilee Tourist Information Center

לפרטים נוספים והזמנות צרו איתנו קשר:
04-8230517
054-8356518

29/10/2024

Saying Goodbye to the Beloved Shirat Roim Dairy 🤍 Cheese Sales Before Closing for the final time.
The gates of the beloved dairy located in the heart of Kibbutz Lotem, among green mountains, will open for the last time for a special and exciting sale. The sale will occur from November 1-7 at the dairy and November 8th in the HaSharon area.
Register here >> www.westgalil.org.il/en/evt/shirat-roim

When? November 1-7, 9 am – 3 pm
Where? Shirat Roim Dairy, Kibbutz Lotem
Price: Free entry, purchase of cheese according to the dairy’s price list.
Phone: 072-3957566
*There is a protected space/shelter.

28/10/2024

“Don’t Applaud Me”: An Evening in Memory of the Late Dor Hanan Shapir
🌼💚🌼
Itzik Shapir, the father of the late Dor invites you to an intimate musical performance with musicians, to commemorate his son who was murdered at the Psyduck Festival on October 7, 2023. Israeli songs combined with inspiring texts, light, and hope — how to live the best version of ourselves right now.
To Register >>

Itzik Shapir, the father of the late Dor invites you to an intimate musical performance with musicians, to commemorate his son who was murdered at the Psyduck Festival on October 7, 2023. Israeli songs combined with inspiring texts, light, and hope — how to live the best version of ourselves right...

23/10/2024

Cafes & Businesses Open During the War in the Western Galilee
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Want to get out of the house for a bit, refresh yourself, enjoy good food, and change the atmosphere? We've compiled a list of restaurants and cafes that would be happy to host you in the Western and Lower Galilee. The list is regularly updated. Hoping for better and quieter days.
explore here >> www.westgalil.org.il/en/article/open-places

16/10/2024

Wishing you a Sukkot holiday filled with quality time with family and friends. May we soon return to days of gatherings and trips in the Western Galilee. 🌼

15/10/2024

Time to cheer up, time to be together, time for family and friends, time for the Western Galilee. All the information for Sukkot near you is right here >> https://www.westgalil.org.il/en/article/roshhashana-in-the-galilee/