All you need to know…
What Covid19 regulations are there?
PLEASE NOTE Health Ministry rules apply to all aspects of the festival.
Can I bring our gorgeous, quiet, fluffy, harmless, child-loving dog?
We are very sorry, but NO DOGS (or other animals) ARE ALLOWED!
How do I find out where all the stages are?
The staff at the Jacob’s Ladder Table in the Lobby in the main building will be happy to help you.
How can I observe the Shabbat and Kashrut?
The food in the hotel is kosher.
Candles may be lit in the Lobby.
Shabbat Observers are welcome to remain in the festival grounds till the Shabbat is over. Some festival patrons enjoy organizing a Havdalah service.
All you need to know…
What shall I bring to the festival?
Blankets or low chairs to sit on
Sun tan lotion
Protection against mosquitoes
Hat, swimsuit, warm clothes for the evening
Plastic sandals for paddling in the lake, (especially for kids)
Musical Instruments
If you are camping: a colorful flag to help identify your tent and a folding gazebo for extra shade
A bag of games/toys to occupy the kids for when they are not juggling, swimming, watching a kids’ show, listening to a story or doing handicrafts
Can I bring our gorgeous, quiet, fluffy, harmless, child-loving dog?
We are very sorry, but NO DOGS (or other animals) ARE ALLOWED!
Where can we BBQ?
Barbecues are allowed In designated area only.
Where are the Campsites?
The Northern QUIET Campsite is on your left as you enter the festival site. Please keep quiet so as not to disturb your neighbors after 23:00.
The Southern QUIET Campsite is on your right. Please keep quiet so as not to disturb your neighbors after 23:00.
The Across-the-Bridge Campsite is over the Tsalmon Stream and is joined to the Southern campsite by a bridge. Suitable for the younger crowd.
Campers may put up tents in all the campsites fromThursday onwards .
How do I find out where all the stages are?
The staff at the Jacob’s Ladder Table in the Lobby in the main building will be happy to help you.
There will be a large map at the Cash Desks and at the JL table in the Lobby.
Where can I get a festival T-shirt?
At the Jacob’s Ladder Table in the Lobby.
What food is available?
There’s plenty of choice available from sandwiches and salads to vegetarian and meat meals. You may bring food from home if you prefer.
Menu and Prices
How can I observe the Shabbat and Kashrut?
The food in the hotel is kosher, and can be ordered before the event.
There will be a Folk Style Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday at 18:00 by the Lawn Stage. Songs, prayers, and music to welcome the Shabbat.
All are invited. Bring musical instruments if you have them.
Candles may be lit afterwards in the Lobby.
Shabbat Observers are welcome to remain in the festival grounds till the Shabbat is over. Some festival patrons enjoy organizing a Havdalah service.
Can I put up my tent anywhere I want?
Tents can be put up in the assigned areas only. No tents are allowed in the Wood by the Main Stage, or on the Lawn adjoining the Lawn Stage. All the campsites are open from Thursday. See Accommodation for more details.
Where can I find showers and toilets for campers?
Hot showers are available in the Southern campsite, and cold showers are available in the near the main stage. Toilets are in both campsites, in the Sports Hall, in the wood near the Main Stage and in the Main building.
How does one become a Volunteer, and what do they do?
In accordance with new guidelines by the Israel Police Force, we will no longer be able to deploy volunteer parking attendants. Parking and wristband checking will be done mostly by paid Manpower employees. We will therefore need fewer volunteers. When the positions are full, this will be announced and new applications will no longer be considered
more Information about volunteering here.
All you need to know…
What shall I bring to the festival?
Blankets or low chairs to sit on
Sun tan lotion
Protection against mosquitoes
Hat, swimsuit, warm clothes for the evening
Plastic sandals for paddling in the lake, (especially for kids)
Musical Instruments
If you are camping: a colorful flag to help identify your tent and a folding gazebo for extra shade
A bag of games/toys to occupy the kids for when they are not juggling, swimming, watching a kids’ show, listening to a story or doing handicrafts
Can I bring our gorgeous, quiet, fluffy, harmless, child-loving dog?
We are very sorry, but NO DOGS (or other animals) ARE ALLOWED!
Where can we BBQ?
Barbecues are allowed In designated area only.
Where are the Campsites?
The Northern QUIET Campsite is on your left as you enter the festival site. Please keep quiet so as not to disturb your neighbors after 23:00.
The Southern QUIET Campsite is on your right. Please keep quiet so as not to disturb your neighbors after 23:00.
The Across-the-Bridge Campsite is over the Tsalmon Stream and is joined to the Southern campsite by a bridge. Suitable for the younger crowd.
Campers may put up tents in all the campsites fromThursday onwards .
How do I find out where all the stages are?
The staff at the Jacob’s Ladder Table in the Lobby in the main building will be happy to help you.
There will be a large map at the Cash Desks and at the JL table in the Lobby.
Where can I get a festival T-shirt?
At the Jacob’s Ladder Table in the Lobby.
What food is available?
There’s plenty of choice available at all hours, from sandwiches to full sit-down meals in the hotel, from vegetarian to meat meals.
How can I observe the Shabbat and Kashrut?
The food in the hotel is kosher, and can be ordered before the event.
There will be a Folk Style Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday at 18:00 by the Lawn Stage. Songs, prayers, and music to welcome the Shabbat.
All are invited. Bring musical instruments if you have them.
Candles may be lit afterwards in the Lobby.
Shabbat Observers are welcome to remain in the festival grounds till the Shabbat is over. Some festival patrons enjoy organizing a Havdalah service.
Can I put up my tent anywhere I want?
Tents can be put up in the assigned areas only. No tents are allowed in the Wood by the Main Stage, or on the Lawn adjoining the Lawn Stage. All the campsites are open from Thursday. See Accommodation for more details.
Where can I find showers and toilets for campers?
Hot showers are available in the Northern campsite, and cold showers are available in the southern one. Toilets are in both campsites, in the Sports Hall, in the wood and in the Main building.
Would you like 8 minutes of fame and glory at Jacob’s Ladder?
The Open Stage is a stage that is dedicated to giving festivalgoers an opportunity to perform before an audience. It has been a Jacob’s Ladder tradition that has promoted talented performers at every festival.
Each performer is allotted a maximum of 8 minutes, and no more than 2 songs.
Open Stage at Spring Festival
פסטיבל אביב במה פתוחה
The open stage takes place on the lobby stage, Saturday morning from 09:30 to 11:45.
To sign up for the open stage, please contact Larry and Mindy: mindy@larryandmindy.co.il
Hurry up and register, slots fill up quickly!
Open Stage at Winter Weekend
פסטיבל חורף במה פתוחה
To sign up for the open stage, please contact Judi and Lynn Lewis
judilynn@tzora.co.il
How does one become a Volunteer, and what do they do?
In accordance with new guidelines by the Israel Police Force, we will no longer be able to deploy volunteer parking attendants. Parking and wristband checking will be done mostly by paid Manpower employees. We will therefore need fewer volunteers. When the positions are full, this will be announced and new applications will no longer be considered
more Information about volunteering here.