Shabbat
Shabbat in the moshava
A walking Shabbat around the old moshava: the Friday crafts fair, shul at Ohel Yaakov or Moed, and an afternoon walk to a sea-view lookout. There are no buses from Friday afternoon to Saturday night, so stay within walking distance.
The plan
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10:00
Friday: crafts fair on the Midrachov
Attractions & sights
The council says a crafts fair runs on HaMeyasdim St every Friday morning. Shops and cafes close early on Friday.
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16:30
Friday: Kabbalat Shabbat at Ohel Yaakov
Shuls · HaMoshava North
The historic central synagogue (nusach Ashkenaz) holds daily services; times are not published online, so ask locally. Zichron lights candles 30 minutes before sunset (Hebcal).
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09:00
Shabbat morning: Moed
Shuls · HaMoshava North
Modern Orthodox community open to all, with Shabbat services at 100 HaMeyasdim St; NBN describes it as mostly an Anglo Dati Leumi synagogue.
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15:30
Shabbat afternoon: the HaGefen walking route
Parks & playgrounds
Council walking route from Gan Tiyul through the vineyards and historic roots of the moshava: 3.8 km, about an hour, easy-moderate.
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17:00
Sunset at Mitzpe Gal Azulai
Parks & playgrounds · HaShmura
Council lookout and fitness area in HaShmura, at 14 Bazelet St.
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Source
- Zichron Yaakov Local Council (opens in a new tab)
- Hebcal (opens in a new tab)
- moed.org.il (opens in a new tab)
- Zichron Yaakov Local Council (opens in a new tab)
- Open Bus (Hasadna), MOT GTFS (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
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