UPDATED 2019
One of Israel’s friendliest musical and social events is a unique bluegrass, folk, country, blues, Irish jigs and world music extravaganza – otherwise known as the Jacob’s Ladder Festival!
Held twice a year, Jacob’s Ladder appeals to thousands of mostly Anglo immigrants, as well as Israelis. The two events, the Spring and Winter Festivals, are usually held at the Nof Ginnosar Hotel, on the magical shores of the Sea of Galilee. The Spring Festival is held outdoors in May and has thousands of attendees. The Winter Festival is held indoors and is therefore a more cosy, intimate affair with perhaps some 500 attendees.
The 2019 Jacob’s Ladder Spring Festival (the Spring Festival has been going since 1976!) features a number of live acts onstage with folk musicians from Ireland, Israel and the USA . There will also be dance and song workshops and children’s activities (including puppet, juggling, and tap dancing workshops). There will also be guided birdwatching tours on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, on Saturday morning.
The festival is laid back and easy-going, with a great family atmosphere and lots of great tunes. Watch out for the Winter Festival, coming December 2019…
You can see the full schedule of events here.
Check out more details about the Jacob’s Ladder Festival on their website, or call 04-6850403. And here’s a taste of what you can expect…