Summer begins on the Jerusalem streets

Summer in Jerusalem, Israel.

School is out. Those never-ending graduation ceremonies have ended.

Now to figure out what to do, well, now that the Iranian ballistic missiles have stopped raining down.

In 2018, the AutoOhel, or food truck summer festival started in the Hinnom Valley.

Food Festival JLM 2025 and the light show were back this year.

However, at the improved and much more accessible venue on the Tayelet.

Each week this summer, as in the past, the menus change with various Jerusalem restaurants’ offerings.

On the opening night, the light show included a ballistic missile from Yemen.

Hopefully, that will be the last time.

The 42nd edition of the annual summer Jerusalem Film Festival is to take place July 17-26, with special guests Gal Gadot and producer Lawrence Bender.

With an opening night again in the Sultan’s Pool with a special screening on the large screen, as two years ago with Dame Helen Mirren.

In the Sultan’s Pool this week on July 8, singer Avraham Fried is back to perform a live concert.

The Tower of David has plans for an unforgettable overnight camping adventure in the historic citadel, a hands-on art course, a special kids’ summer camp, and workshops for grandparents and grandkids.

All events take place inside the walls of Jerusalem’s magical Old City.

And of course, guided tours for all ages. For details, visit the Tower of David Museum website.

The summer event “The Secret Garden” will take place from July 27 to August 12 at the National Library of Israel.

Signs were up for the Jerusalem Festival July 2-4, 2025.

The Jerusalem Theater is back for the summer season.

Of course, the other Jerusalem museums and the Train Theater offer special events for families.

Much is happening on Jerusalem streets. Now, if we could have a quiet summer to hear the sounds of children playing in the parks along the Jerusalem streets.