Jerusalem's Old City walls and the Dome of the Rock in golden light, trees and yellow flowers below

Israel

Pesach and Kosher Travel in Israel

Pesach in Jerusalem or on the shore of the Kinneret, and the whole of Sukkot above the Sea of Galilee: our programs in Israel, each in one hotel we have taken for the chag, Glatt Kosher Mehadrin throughout, with the people who run them there with you.

Our programs in Israel

Three hotels, two chagim

Two Pesach programs for 2027, in Jerusalem and on Lake Kinneret, and a Sukkot program each autumn at David's Harp. Guests come from New York, London, Manchester, Melbourne and Johannesburg, and from across Israel.

A table set on the terrace of the Inbal Hotel, with the Old City of Jerusalem behind it

Jerusalem, Israel

Pesach at the Inbal

Dates: April 21–28, 2027
From: 26,600 NIS per couple

Pesach 2027 at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem

Room wings and palms in the gardens at Nof Ginosar

Lake Kinneret, Israel

Pesach at Nof Ginosar, our family program

Dates: April 21–29, 2027
From: 23,500 NIS per couple

Pesach 2027 at Nof Ginosar, Lake Kinneret

The infinity pool at David's Harp at sunset, the Sea of Galilee beyond

Sea of Galilee, Israel

Sukkot at David's Harp

Dates: Friday, October 15 – Friday, October 22, 2027
From: 18,000 NIS per couple

Sukkot programs at David's Harp, Kinneret

Dates and from-prices are the ones published today, per room for two guests, in shekels; Israeli citizens add VAT. Each program page carries the full rate table, the deposit and balance dates and the scholars.

Pesach 2027

Pesach programs in Israel for 2027

Pesach 2027 begins with the first Seder on the evening of Wednesday, April 21. Both Israel programs run to the Israeli calendar, both are under an Israeli rabbinate, and both have a second-day minyan for guests from abroad when there is demand for one.

Choose Jerusalem for the city on your doorstep through Chol Hamoed, or the Kinneret for a family week by the water with the Galilee around you. Full board on Shabbat and Yom Tov at both. The full Pesach 2027 calendar is on Passover 2027 dates, and every program we run, in Israel and in Rhodes, is on Passover programs 2027. The customs behind the week are in Pesach in Israel.

Wooden boats on the Sea of Galilee in warm evening light — Boats on the Kinneret

Jerusalem · April 21–28, 2027

Jerusalem: Pesach at the Inbal Hotel

The Inbal is a five-star hotel in the center of Jerusalem, with the Old City walls in view from the upper floors, an on-site synagogue for every tefillah of the chag, an indoor pool on the spa level and a courtyard under stone arches.

Supervision is by the Jerusalem Rabbinate, every product Mehadrin, no kitniyot, gebrochts served. Full board on Shabbat and Yom Tov, breakfast every day of Chol Hamoed, and the city in between: the Kotel is a walk away, and an optional Israel mission runs each day of Chol Hamoed with English-speaking guides. Rabbi James Kennard, formerly Principal of Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne, is the scholar in residence, with Vicky Kennard.

Pesach 2027 at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem

The Old City and the Dormition Abbey from a suite terrace at the Inbal — The Old City from the Inbal

The courtyard of the Inbal Hotel seen from above, tables under the stone arches — The courtyard, Inbal Hotel

The pool deck at the Inbal, with the Old City walls beyond — The pool deck, the Old City beyond

Lake Kinneret · April 21–29, 2027

The Kinneret: Pesach at Nof Ginosar

Nof Ginosar sits directly on the shore of Lake Kinneret, with a private beach, lawns running down to the water and 180 renovated deluxe rooms and suites. It is our family program.

A brand new pool, tennis and basketball courts, mini golf, bikes, a kids club and a teen program, and Grand Deluxe Family rooms for a couple with three children, or a two-room family plan for larger families. Supervision is Glatt Mehadrin under the Emek Hayarden Rabbinate; gebrochts is served. Rabbi Joel and Ruthie Portnoy and Herb and Susie Keinon are the scholars in residence, and Gilda Posner hosts on site for the whole program. You pay for seven nights and the night after Chag is free, with breakfast. Tiberias, Tzfat and Meron are a short drive, and the Golan is across the water, for day trips that are optional and self-drive.

Pesach 2027 at Nof Ginosar, Lake Kinneret

The beach and jetty at Nof Ginosar — The beach at Nof Ginosar

The new swimming pool at Nof Ginosar — The new pool, Nof Ginosar

A room balcony at Nof Ginosar looking out over the lake — A balcony over the lake

Sukkot · each autumn

Sukkot programs in Israel: David's Harp on the Kinneret

Each autumn we run a Sukkot program at David's Harp, a hotel built in the shape of a harp in the hills above the north-west shore of the Kinneret, with the Golan Heights across the water.

Seven nights over the whole of Sukkot, from Erev Chag to Hoshana Rabba: full board on Shabbat and Yom Tov, half board on Chol Hamoed, a private Beit Knesset in the hotel, two scholars in residence in sequence, wine tasting in the sukkah, and a children's program. For Sukkot 2026 the entire hotel is Glatt Mehadrin, under the supervision of the Rabbanut Emek Hayarden, with a mashgiach on site. David and Chana Walles host. The 2027 program runs from Friday, October 15 to Friday, October 22, 2027. The Sukkot page has the dates and what to ask before booking: Sukkot programs.

Sukkot programs at David's Harp, Kinneret

The infinity pool at David's Harp meeting the horizon of the lake — The infinity pool, David's Harp

Yellow wildflowers on a hillside above the Sea of Galilee — Wildflowers above the Kinneret

The amphitheater at David's Harp above the lake at sunset — The amphitheater at sunset

Seeing Israel

Touring Israel from our programs

From the Inbal, an optional Israel mission runs each day of Chol Hamoed with English-speaking guides. From the Kinneret, Tiberias, Tzfat, Meron and the Golan are within reach, on day trips that are optional and self-drive. Thinking of a first trip to Israel for a young adult? Here is what a Birthright trip is and what to plan after it.

We also help families plan a bar or bat mitzvah, or a wedding, in Israel, working with partners we know. Planning one? See bar and bat mitzvah trips to Israel. Private group tours and events in Israel are on our travel services page. Planning a wedding? Jewish wedding traditions explains the ketubah, chuppah and Sheva Brachot.

David's Harp in the hills above the Sea of Galilee — David's Harp, above the lake

Earlier years

The hotels of earlier years

Our programs in Israel have moved between hotels over the years. Guests come back year after year.

Earlier Pesach programs were at Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem, Neve Ilan in the Judean Hills, the Hacienda in the Galilee and the Leonardo Plaza, and an earlier Sukkot program at the Dan Caesarea. What guests wrote after them is on the guest reviews page.

The main building and lawn at Nof Ginosar at dusk, lights on in the windows — Nof Ginosar at dusk

Kashrut

Kosher in Israel, program by program

Every program is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin, under an Israeli rabbinate, and each program page names who supervises it.

At the Inbal, supervision is by the Jerusalem Rabbinate: every product Mehadrin, no kitniyot, gebrochts served. At Nof Ginosar, Glatt Mehadrin under the Emek Hayarden Rabbinate; gebrochts is served. At David's Harp for Sukkot 2026, the entire hotel under the Rabbanut Emek Hayarden, with a mashgiach on site. Tell us about any allergy or dietary need when you inquire.

Lobby seating under stone arches at the Inbal, the courtyard beyond — The lobby of the Inbal

Your hosts

Who is looking after you in Israel

David and Chana Walles
Hosts, Sukkot at David's Harp
Originally from Melbourne, Australia. They made Aliyah in 2008 and have led Kosher Travelers since, carrying on the company Eddie Freudmann founded.
Gilda Posner
Host, Pesach at Nof Ginosar
At the hotel throughout the program on behalf of Kosher Travelers, and the person to find with any request once you are there.
Shelley Pascovitch
Reservations
The person who takes your inquiry, answers every question with patience and confirms your room. Every missed call and message is returned.

The Israel line is +972 2 992 9801.

What our guests have to say

What guests said

“It was the perfect family retreat, everyone had something to do while we were all together.”

Yosef A. · Pesach at Nof Ginosar

“We have been spending many wonderful Pesach Chagim vacations with Kosher Travelers and our experience at Ramat Rachel for Pesach 2019 was excellent.”

Diane and Phil Field · Pesach 2019, Ramat Rachel, Jerusalem

“Thank you for an amazing Sukkot program at The Dan Caesarea Hotel.”

Tali Orenstein · London · Sukkot, Dan Caesarea

Questions

Questions about Pesach and kosher travel in Israel

What Pesach programs in Israel do you run for 2027?

Two: Pesach 2027 at the Inbal Hotel, Jerusalem, April 21–28, and Pesach 2027 at Nof Ginosar, Lake Kinneret, April 21–29. Both run to the Israeli calendar, with a second-day minyan for guests from abroad when there is demand.

Do you run Sukkot programs in Israel?

Yes, at David's Harp above the Kinneret, seven nights from Erev Chag to Hoshana Rabba. The 2027 dates are Friday, October 15 to Friday, October 22, 2027. Sukkot programs at David's Harp, Kinneret.

Who supervises the kashrut?

An Israeli rabbinate at each hotel: the Jerusalem Rabbinate at the Inbal, the Emek Hayarden Rabbinate at Nof Ginosar, and for Sukkot 2026 the Rabbanut Emek Hayarden at David's Harp. Every program is Glatt Kosher Mehadrin.

Are day trips included?

No. From the Kinneret, day trips to Tiberias, Tzfat, Meron and the Golan are optional and self-drive. From the Inbal, an optional Israel mission with English-speaking guides runs each day of Chol Hamoed.

How are prices quoted?

In shekels, per room for two guests unless the program page says otherwise. Israeli citizens add VAT. Children sharing a room pay a child rate.

Which programs suit families?

Nof Ginosar is our family program: a kids club, a teen program, family rooms for a couple with three children and a two-room plan for larger families. David's Harp has a children's program for Sukkot.

Are flights included?

No. Flights are not included; you book your own to Ben Gurion.

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The Old City of Jerusalem walls and the Dome of the Rock in golden light, trees and yellow flowers below

Inquire

Speak to someone about your trip

Call the line for your region, or send an inquiry and we will come back to you.

info@koshertravelers.com

Speak to Shelley in reservations. Every missed call and message is returned.

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