OK, so it might not snow in Jerusalem this winter (yes, it really does snow in Israel!), but if you miss a bit of the old Big Freeze and in particular, ice, you might be delighted to know that Jerusalem’s Safra square is being turned into a giant skating rink for the next month.
The 500 square meter rink opened up last Thursday (March 10th) and will be open until April 14th. All are invited, as long as you’re older than 6, between the hours of 10:00 and 23:00. I’m taking a really wild guess and predicting this place will be packed during the upcoming Purim and Pessach (Passover) holidays. You have been warned.
To make your ice skating experience in Jerusalem complete, muzak will be piped over the airwaves, while there are also coffee shops and other goodies to buy inside a marquee alongside the rink. If you’re into your hockey, there will be ice hockey competitions and celebs from around the country and abroad.
The Israeli Ice Hockey Federation (NHL) will also be showing us what’s what on the ice-rink with a nightly hockey tournament over four nights.
Price to get in: Adults 40 shekels, children 30 shekels.
Get your skates on!