2025 is almost here and although there’s no Times Square in Israel, Jerusalem is famous for its ability to party like nowhere else. Parties, events, restaurants, live shows – the city loves a good NYE activity. So if you’re looking for a place to have a drink at midnight, here are the best places to bid farewell to 2024, so let’s get this party started!Stay tuned for more events as we get closer to New Year's.

About New Year's Eve in Jerusalem

The show tells the story of Jerusalem and the shared life in it and Israel through 3 different shows:<ul><li>A story of light</li><li>A story of peace</li><li>The story of an eternal prayer for harmony</li></ul>A great way to start your New Year's evening before your traditional dinner. The is 20 minutes long. It is free and on New Year's even it will run at:<ul><li>7:30 - 7:50 pm</li><li>8:30 - 8:50 pm</li><li>9:30 - 9:50 pm&nbsp;</li></ul><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.itraveljerusalem.com/event/high-light-jlm">Click here for more information &gt;&gt;</a>

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The show tells the story of Jerusalem and the shared life in it and Israel through 3 different shows:<ul><li>A story of light&nbsp;</li><li>A story of peace</li><li>The story of an eternal prayer for harmony</li></ul>The show includes the use of many lasers throughout the city through a unique control system designed by strict ecological requirements that creates a spectacular effect without air pollution and environmental damage.The original music was composed so that it sensitively tells the story of Jerusalem and our history; motifs from different cultures and religions can be heard in it alongside songs that are an important asset to the Jewish people. The unique synergy between West and East, ancient and new, creates a rooted and contemporary show marked by world music from the statement that there is a place for everyone in the Jerusalem of the future, peace prevails in it, and prayer is always heard.

High LIGHT JLM: a show in the sky

Jerusalem salutes our heroes: the security and rescue forces, and embraces the families of the abductees with a stunning laser show, celebrating the city's history, culture, and unity through light and music.

A song of praise

Jerusalem Highlights - Celebrating unity through light and music

After conquering Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, London and Rome, the European light experience Winter Dreams II (Winter Dreams) is finally coming to Jerusalem!This coming winter, the university botanical garden in Givat Ram in Jerusalem will be transformed into a magical winter market, full of lights, aromas, flavors and experiences. In the center of the event will be presented an international exhibition of spectacular light displays from DEAG Deutsche Entertainment Aktiengesellschaft (DEAG) - the largest entertainment and production company in Europe.After dark, at 5:00 p.m., the garden will open to visitors who will embark on a magical journey along a new 2-kilometer-long light trail. Dozens of huge exhibits will be unveiled along the route, including a 17-meter-long train, a 5-meter-high bull, an illuminated dragon, "heart trees", a field of LED flowers, a ram, a lion, the throne, the blooming balloon, the illuminated drums, and more. The performances also include artistic lighting that integrates with the garden's flora, interactive light shows and 3D light games.Close to a million LED lights in varying colors will illuminate the paths of the garden and create a unique European winter experience right in the heart of Jerusalem. The lake, the greenhouse and the visitor center will also be illuminated with special light and water displays, and the avenue of trees at the entrance will be described with a display of the word "peace" in dozens of languages.The experience is not complete without food: the winter culinary complex will be dominated by chef Moshik Roth, with special chef stands that will offer one-of-a-kind appetizers - including dishes that glow with ultraviolet light, alongside stands of roasted chestnuts, hot sangria, chocolates, cheeses and wines from boutique wineries. All dishes are kosher. The entire food court will be painted with lights and will be part of the exhibition.The event is being held at the initiative of the Givat Ram University Botanical Garden in Jerusalem, with the assistance of the Jerusalem Municipality, the Jerusalem Development Authority and the Jerusalem Foundation.

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Winter Dreams - the largest light show in the world

Europe in Jerusalem, Winter Dreams, the largest light sculpture exhibition in the world is coming to Jerusalem!
Festival of Lights, Nature and Culinary in the Botanical Garden in Jerusalem.

Winter Dreams 

Fare well 2025 party at the Neighbor's bar - Mahane Yehuda market

This bar offers a homely atmosphere, great music, unusual food, and the hosting of a real neighbor. So if you're around the area, make sure that you pay a visit to the greatest neighbor in town.

Neighbor Bar - HaShchena

The Neighbor Bar, or HaShchena in Hebrew, is located at the lively and bustling nightlife scene of Machane Yehuda market. 

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