Things To Do With Kids in Jerusalem

Things To Do With Kids in Jerusalem

Looking for things to do with kids in Jerusalem? Anglo Dads brings together family activities, sports, cinemas, indoor attractions and events for English-speaking families in Jerusalem.

Last updated 3 Oct 2026

Things To Do With Kids in Jerusalem

Anglo Dads curates 98 family-friendly activities, sports facilities and days out in Jerusalem for English-speaking families. Browse the listings below, filter by what your kids enjoy, and check back regularly for new additions.

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Things to do in Jerusalem

98 places

Doctors

EMA Care

Jerusalem

English-speaking medical case-management and patient-advocacy service for olim, students and residents across Israel.

English-friendly

Doctors

Hadassah Medical Center

Jerusalem

World-renowned Jerusalem university hospital with full pediatric departments at Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus.

English-friendly

Doctors

Bishvilech (Bishvilaych) - Medical Center for Women

Jerusalem

Nonprofit women's medical center in Jerusalem offering preventative, prenatal and primary care by an all-female staff.

English-friendly

Therapists

Sam Lison, MSC - Clinical Psychologist

Jerusalem

Clinical psychologist and family therapist seeing clients in Mevasseret Zion and Tel Aviv.

English-friendly

Doctors

Private Doctor Israel (Specialist Physicians in Israel)

Jerusalem

Private specialist physician service in Jerusalem coordinating English-speaking specialist appointments.

English-friendly

Doctors

Dr. Bruce Gribetz - Pediatrician

Jerusalem

Veteran American pediatrician on Emek Refaim, seeing Meuhedet and private patients.

English-friendly

Mortgage Advisers

Anglo-Israeli Mortgage Services

Jerusalem

Jerusalem mortgage service for Anglo-Israeli home buyers.

English-friendly

Mortgage Advisers

Moville Mortgage & Finance

Jerusalem

Mortgage brokerage led by Moshe Wilshinsky with 30+ years in US and Israeli mortgage markets.

English-friendly

Tutors

TutorRabbi

Jerusalem

Jewish-studies and bar mitzvah tutoring service with English-speaking rabbis in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh, plus online lessons.

English-friendly

Tutors

AACI Jerusalem - Hebrew Classes & Ulpan

Jerusalem

Hebrew classes and learning programs for English speakers at the AACI's Jerusalem center.

English-friendly

Tutors

Crossroads Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Center for English-speaking teens in Jerusalem offering educational support alongside counseling.

English-friendly

Tutors

Ulpan-Or

Jerusalem

Boutique ulpan offering immersive one-on-one and small-group Hebrew programs in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and online.

English-friendly

Doctors

Terem Urgent Care - Jerusalem (Pisgat Ze'ev)

Jerusalem

Northern Jerusalem branch of the Terem urgent-care network.

English-friendly

Doctors

JDocIsrael

Jerusalem

Private doctor service in Jerusalem offering same-day appointments and home visits in English.

English-friendly

Doctors

Shaare Zedek Medical Center

Jerusalem

Jerusalem's fast-growing major hospital with dedicated pediatric ER, widely used by the city's Anglo families.

English-friendly

Doctors

Terem Urgent Care - Jerusalem (Romema)

Nationwide

Flagship branch of Israel's American-founded urgent-care network, long a first stop for Anglo families in Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Doctors

Family Medical Center - Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Private family practice in Jerusalem popular with English-speaking residents and visitors.

English-friendly

Therapists

S. Jakob Mahler, PhD - Psychologist

Jerusalem

Psychologist serving Efrat and Jerusalem specializing in CBT, ACT and solution-focused therapy.

English-friendly

Mortgage Advisers

Gold Mortgages (Avraham Goldenberg)

Jerusalem

Jerusalem mortgage brokerage specializing in foreign residents buying Israeli property.

English-friendly

Tutors

Kav L'Noar

Jerusalem

Nonprofit providing mentoring and educational support in English for Anglo olim children and teens.

English-friendly

Therapists

Machon Dvir

Jerusalem

Behavioral health clinic offering DBT and CBT in English in Jerusalem and Ra'anana.

English-friendly

Therapists

Yehoshua Landau - Mental Health Counselor

Jerusalem

Holistic, goal-oriented English-speaking counselor in Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Therapists

Leigh Bar-Yakov, PsyD - Clinical Psychologist

Jerusalem

US-trained licensed clinical psychologist seeing clients in Jerusalem and the Jerusalem hills.

English-friendly

Therapists

Aaron Cherniak, PhD - Psychologist

Jerusalem

Registered psychologist working with teens, adults and families in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh.

English-friendly

Gyms

Lerner Sports Complex (Cosell Center)

Jerusalem

Hebrew University sports complex with gym, pool and classes open to the public.

English-friendly

Gyms

CrossFit Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Jerusalem's veteran CrossFit box with beginner onboarding workshops.

English-friendly

Therapists

Malki (Sylvia) New, MA - Family Therapist

Jerusalem

Experienced English-speaking counsellor and family therapist in Jerusalem private practice.

English-friendly

Gyms

Boost Fitness Center

Jerusalem

Friendly Jerusalem gym known for professional trainers who welcome English speakers.

English-friendly

Gyms

Holmes Place Mamilla (Jerusalem)

Jerusalem

Luxury gym in Mamilla Mall with pool, sauna and full class schedule.

English-friendly

Gyms

Fitness Turath

Jerusalem

Community-based fitness facility and CrossFit-style gym in Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Therapists

Renana Levy, MSW - Clinical Social Worker

Jerusalem

English-speaking clinical social worker in Jerusalem offering individual therapy and telehealth.

English-friendly

Therapists

Lisa Carroll Bergman, PhD - Clinical Psychologist

Jerusalem

Clinical psychologist in Jerusalem with more than 25 years of experience, seeing clients in English.

English-friendly

Therapists

Lizzie Rubin, MA - Couples and Sex Therapist

Jerusalem

English-speaking couples, family and certified sex therapist in Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Therapists

Andrew Freundlich, PhD - Psychologist

Jerusalem

US psychologist with 40 years of experience treating individuals and couples, now in Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Therapists

Gershon Swimmer Therapy

Jerusalem

English-speaking psychotherapist in Jerusalem specializing in CBT, EFT and EMDR for individuals and couples.

English-friendly

Therapists

Freyda Weis - Speech Therapist

Jerusalem

Jerusalem speech therapist and one of Israel's few oral facial myology experts.

English-friendly

Therapists

Mordechai Levine Therapy

Jerusalem

English-speaking therapist in private practice in Jerusalem working with the Anglo population.

English-friendly

Therapists

Aharon Wiener, PsyD - Psychologist

Jerusalem

English-speaking psychologist in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv focusing on relationships, anxiety and trauma.

English-friendly

Relocation

Nefesh B'Nefesh

Jerusalem

The central aliyah organization for North American and UK olim, guiding families through the entire process.

English-friendly

Relocation

The Jewish Agency for Israel - Aliyah Services

Jerusalem

The official body processing aliyah applications worldwide, with a Global Aliyah Center.

English-friendly

Relocation

Ulpan La-Inyan

Jerusalem

Private ulpan specializing in conversational Hebrew for English-speaking adults, with campuses in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Nahman Restaurant

Jerusalem

Kosher Italian-Mediterranean restaurant at the Music Square in Nachalat Shiva.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Burgers Bar (Emek Refaim)

Jerusalem

Popular kosher burger chain branch in the German Colony, a family favorite.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Kitchen Brasserie

Jerusalem

Kosher dairy restaurant in Mamilla where nearly everything is made in-house.

English-friendly

Relocation

Yad L'Olim

Jerusalem

Nonprofit helping English-speaking olim navigate Israeli government bureaucracy and defend their rights.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Jeremy Stern Law

Jerusalem

English-speaking Israeli law practice serving Anglo clients in the Jerusalem area.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Cohen, Decker, Pex & Brosh

Jerusalem

English-speaking law firm in Jerusalem and Petah Tikva handling family law, divorce in rabbinical courts and immigration.

English-friendly

Relocation

Chaim V'Chessed

Jerusalem

Jerusalem-based organization providing English speakers with answers, advocacy and assistance for life in Israel.

English-friendly

Relocation

Ulpan Aviv

Jerusalem

Private ulpan offering tailor-made one-on-one Hebrew programs in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities.

English-friendly

Relocation

AACI - Association of Americans & Canadians in Israel

Jerusalem

Veteran membership organization supporting American and Canadian olim with klita counseling and resources.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Luciana Mamilla

Jerusalem

Kosher Italian dairy restaurant on Mamilla with pastas, pizzas and Old City views.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Cafe Greg (Mamilla)

Jerusalem

Relaxed kosher dairy cafe chain branch in the Mamilla Mall with a full kids-friendly menu.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Pompidou Bistro

Jerusalem

Kosher dairy bistro on Emek Refaim in the heart of Anglo Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Cafe Rimon

Jerusalem

Spacious kosher restaurant just off Ben Yehuda serving everything from shakshuka to pasta.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Waffle Bar (Ramat Eshkol)

Jerusalem

Kosher dairy cafe chain branch famous for Belgian waffles and crepes kids love.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Zalman's Street Food

Jerusalem

American-style kosher hot dog joint off Ben Yehuda that kids adore.

English-friendly

Relocation

Kef International

Jerusalem

Jerusalem-based aliyah shipping and relocation company, one of the oldest in Israel, moving families to and from Israel for over 40 years.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Joy Bistro

Jerusalem

Kosher grill house in Mamilla popular with families for burgers and steaks.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Piccolino

Jerusalem

Kosher Italian dairy restaurant in Nachalat Shiva with a warm family atmosphere.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Big Apple Pizza

Jerusalem

Veteran kosher mehadrin pizza chain with multiple Jerusalem branches.

English-friendly

Restaurants & Cafés

Lechem Basar (First Station)

Jerusalem

Modern kosher meat restaurant at the family-friendly First Station complex.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Dray & Natco (Dray & Dray Accountants)

Jerusalem

English-speaking Israeli chartered accountancy firm specializing in olim tax benefits.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Borderless Tax Consultants LLC

Jerusalem

Jerusalem-based US tax consultancy for cross-border filers.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Gold Arrow Tax LLC

Jerusalem

US tax preparation practice in Jerusalem for American expats.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Philip Stein & Associates

Jerusalem

The largest US accounting firm in Israel, handling US tax returns for Americans living in Israel.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Cole & Waxman Tax Services

Jerusalem

US tax preparation firm for American expats in Israel.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Eli Jacoby CPA

Jerusalem

Jerusalem CPA licensed in New York and Israel, e-filing US and Israeli tax returns.

English-friendly

Mortgage Advisers

First Israel Mortgages

Jerusalem

Israel's leading English-speaking mortgage brokerage for olim and foreign buyers.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Moshe Sadeh CPA

Jerusalem

Jerusalem accountant preparing both US and Israeli tax returns.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Julius S Klein & Associates CPAs LLC

Jerusalem

US CPA firm in the Bayit Vegan neighborhood of Jerusalem.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Benson Abramowitz, Attorney at Law

Jerusalem

US- and Israel-licensed Jerusalem attorney for family law, wills, estates, trusts and notary services.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Green Peak Advisors

Jerusalem

English-language financial planning and investment management firm for olim.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Anat Levi & Co. Law Firm

Jerusalem

Family law firm with offices in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv serving clients in English and seven other languages.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

FRN Financial Resource Network Ltd.

Jerusalem

Family-office style financial advisory network for olim and cross-border families.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Adv. Avital Horef - Family Law

Jerusalem

Jerusalem family law attorney handling divorce, custody and rabbinical court representation.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

David Angel Law Office

Jerusalem

Jerusalem divorce and family lawyer providing strategic representation in family and rabbinical courts.

English-friendly

Family Lawyers

Dror Harel & Co.

Jerusalem

Jerusalem law firm bridging the legal gap for English-speaking clients, including family and estate matters.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Aboulafia CPA (Aboulafia Avital Shrensky & Co)

Jerusalem

Large US-Israel-UK tax and accounting firm with 80 English, Hebrew and French speaking professionals.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Profile Investment Services Ltd. (Douglas Goldstein)

Jerusalem

Cross-border investment firm helping English speakers in Israel manage US brokerage and IRA accounts.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Braude Wealth (Philip Braude)

Jerusalem

Cross-border wealth manager and financial planner serving US and UK olim.

English-friendly

Financial Advisers

Lighthouse Capital Ltd. (Aaron Katsman)

Jerusalem

Licensed investment adviser managing US and international portfolios for English speakers in Israel.

English-friendly

Swimming Pools

Shoresh Pool

Jerusalem

A mountainside pool at Moshav Shoresh in the Judean Hills, with a shaded toddlers' pool with slide and fountain, and separate kids'/adults' swimming areas.

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Swimming Pools

Ramat Rachel Country Club Pool

Jerusalem

Three large pools (two indoor) plus a big kiddie pool with slides and fountains, at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the edge of Jerusalem.

English-friendly
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Kids' Hair Salons

Sara Hecht Hair — Kids & Women

Jerusalem

Jerusalem stylist specialising in haircuts for women and kids.

English-friendly
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Gyms

Jerusalem Pool Community Sports Center

Jerusalem

Renovated German Colony pool and gym complex run by the community council.

English-friendly
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Swimming Pools

Beit Hachayal Pool

Jerusalem

Heated indoor municipal pool in Jerusalem with lane swimming, lessons and a sauna/steam room.

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Doctors

Family Medical Centre — Kiryat Wolfson

Jerusalem

A Jerusalem family practice where all doctors, including pediatric care, speak English.

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Preschools & Daycares

Little Hearts Preschool

Jerusalem

Bilingual (Hebrew/English) Montessori preschool in Jerusalem for ages 6 months to 5 years.

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Family Photographers

Chani Kay Photography

Jerusalem

Newborn, baby, child, maternity and family portrait photographer serving Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Modi'in and Tel Aviv.

English-friendly
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Kids' Hair Salons

A&G Happy Kids Haircuts

Jerusalem

A Jerusalem hair salon designed specifically for children, with stylists experienced at handling kids of all ages.

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Kids' Activities

Capoeira Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Capoeira classes in Jerusalem with an English-speaking provider profile.

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Kids' Activities

Ben Elharar Karate & Krav Maga School

Jerusalem

Karate and Krav Maga school with therapeutic martial-arts programmes and an English-speaking profile.

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Kids' Activities

Stephanos Dance & Acrobatics Studio

Jerusalem

Jerusalem studio offering ballet, acrodance, acrobatics, modern dance, hip-hop and early-years classes.

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Preschools & Daycares

Shovavim

Jerusalem

English-friendly gan and childcare provider in Jerusalem.

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Preschools & Daycares

Ravadim

Jerusalem

English-friendly gan and childcare provider in Jerusalem.

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Gyms

YMCA Jerusalem Sports Center

Jerusalem

Historic YMCA sports center with gym, pool, CrossFit and 50+ weekly classes.

English-friendly

Gyms

CrossFit City of David

Jerusalem

CrossFit affiliate box in Jerusalem with small-group coached classes.

English-friendly

Gyms

Body Shop Gym

Jerusalem

Popular central Jerusalem gym with bodybuilding, cardio and yoga classes.

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Kids' Activities

Stephanos Dance & Acrobatics Studio

Jerusalem

Jerusalem studio offering ballet, acrodance, acrobatics, modern dance, hip-hop and early-years classes.

English-friendly
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Kids' Activities

Capoeira Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Capoeira classes in Jerusalem with an English-speaking provider profile.

English-friendly
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Kids' Activities

Ben Elharar Karate & Krav Maga School

Jerusalem

Karate and Krav Maga school with therapeutic martial-arts programmes and an English-speaking profile.

English-friendly
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indoor
Book Ahead

Swimming Pools

Shoresh Pool

Jerusalem

A mountainside pool at Moshav Shoresh in the Judean Hills, with a shaded toddlers' pool with slide and fountain, and separate kids'/adults' swimming areas.

English-friendly
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What is there to do with kids in Jerusalem?

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