Rabbi David Ebstein
Rabbi & Tour Guide for your Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah in Israel
Venues for your Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah
Because of Rabbi Ebstein’s unique credentials as a tour guide and rabbi who has lived and worked in Israel for the past 15 years, your family has a choice of a wide variety of locations to hold your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah. The most popular locations are the Southern End of the Western Wall (Robinson’s Arch), the Tayelet promenade overlooking Jerusalem, and Masada. You are not limited to these locations. Speak with Rabbi Ebstein about what you have in mind for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Sherover Promenade — Tayelet — Jerusalem
The view from the Tayelet is one of the most moving and appealing on earth. Your Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremony will be held in a casual gathering space along the promenade overlooking the Old City and the hills surrounding Jerusalem. The Tayelet is quiet and very private, creating a relaxed and serene celebration. The Tayelet.
Robinson’s Arch
At the southern end of the Western Wall, separate but not far from the main Western Wall Plaza, Robinson’s Arch is an area inside the Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center. The religious activities there are coordinated by the Masorti, or Conservative movement enabling men and women to be able to pray together. The profound historical significance of this place makes it a spiritually moving location. Information about Robinson’s Arch
Southern Steps - Southern wall of the Temple
This area, just around the corner from Robinson’s Arch, has a stunning view of the old city and the actual steps that our ancestors used to walk on. Unfortunately, there is no shade directly in front of the southern steps. There is, however, a shaded area before the southern steps, at the western end of the southern wall. Read about the Southern Steps.
Masada
Masada can be reached by climbing up the snake path (45 minutes to an hour) or by a cable car. The first cable car leaves at 8 am and services can usually begin by 8:30 am. Take into consideration that Masada can become quite hot, especially in the summer, and as such is not recommended for a summer celebration. If you really want Masada in the summer, I strongly urge you to reserve the site privately and take the cable car up at sunrise. Contact me for more info about this. More information about Masada.
