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Beit Avi Chai’s Children’s Book Festival

Accessible

Free WIFI

Kids Friendly

Air Conditioned

Performances, author meetings, an experiential fair, and book healing workshops

Celebrate the magic of storytelling at this four-day interactive extravaganza for the whole family! Perfectly timed alongside Hebrew Book Week, this festival brings Israel’s most beloved children's tales to life and is undeniably a highlight of the Jerusalem summer calendar.

What’s waiting for you?

Live Performances: Watch classic stories leap off the page and onto the stage.
Creative Workshops: Hands-on writing and illustration sessions to spark young imaginations.
Book Hospital: Daily repair and restoration workshops to give your treasured old books a new life.
A Vibrant Book Fair: Wander through a colorful marketplace of stories.
Author Meetups: Exclusive, face-to-face encounters with Israel’s top children’s authors.

The Grand Finale
The festival wraps up with a festive closing ceremony announcing the winners of the "Secrets of Disappearance" writing competition, capped off with a very special encounter featuring the siblings of Hebrew literature's most iconic feline!

Tickets

While the full program is officially SOLD OUT, you can still grab the very last spots for these standout events:

STORYTIME IN ENGLISH | With Susan Fried
June 9 | 5:00 PM
With years of experience and a massive heart for storytelling, Susan brings tales to life with warmth, laughter, and pure joy. Kids are invited to jump right into the fun—singing, giggling, and imagining together.
(Recommended for ages 4+)

MOONLIGHT STORIES (SIVAN): "The Fox and the Brothers"
June 9 | 5:00 PM | Hebrew
A magical theatrical performance and workshop celebrating the Hebrew month of Sivan. When a sly fox wanders into the field under the moonlight, he reveals a beautiful secret shared by two loving brothers.
(Recommended for ages 5–10)

WHAT DO SONGS DO? | A Musical Storytelling Show
June 11 | 4:00 PM | Hebrew
A musical journey designed for both parents and kids to share! Join Maya Kosover and Nir Gorali (creators of the hit podcast "One Song") as they weave through old and new children's classics. Come sing your favorite songs together, as if you're hearing them for the very first time.
(Recommended for ages 8–12)

Admission

Child: 30 NIS
Accompanying Adult: 10 NIS

dates & times

Monday
8/6/2616:00-19:00
Tuesday
9/6/2616:00-19:00
Wednesday
10/6/2616:00-19:00
Thursday
11/6/2616:00-19:00

google reviews

4.7

based on 1,075 traveler reviews

Alex Drukpa.
April 4, 2023
Stunning facility offering numerous cultural activities. Lovely library and lounge area for chamber concerts. Beautiful artwork and a lovely outdoor area for additional events. This cultural center has something for every...
Daniel Klein
August 3, 2023
Lovely place at the heart of Jerusalem. You’ll find different exhibitions, shows, programs etc and all the a fair price / free. You can also park for free for 3 hours which is a great for the center of the city.
Ilyse Ben Zagmi
March 31, 2023
This cultural center has something for everyone. From musical concerts, poetry readings and art exhibitions, to lectures and workshops. Everything was top notch. I took my 10 year old son and 77 year old mother to a Kapla...
Ellen Tilles
April 29, 2018
Stunning facility offering numerous cultural activities. Lovely library and lounge area for chamber concerts. Beautiful artwork and a lovely outdoor area for additional events. I he staff is professional and helpful. Park...
avi Herman
August 9, 2025
Great cultural place with many facinating talks and lecures. Free parking for cuatomers.