Jacob's Ladder Festival

פסטיבל סולם יעקב

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MusicKfar Blum
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
Duration2 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIts five-decade history and shift from a
Language["he"]Currency: ILS
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Jacob's Ladder Festival in Kfar Blum

Jacob's Ladder Festival, one of Israel's oldest folk music festivals dating to the mid-1970s, now runs as a single yearly weekend at the Pastoral Hotel in Kibbutz Kfar Blum in the Upper Galilee, spanning bluegrass, world music, Irish and country influences alongside jam sessions and nature walks.

Jacob's Ladder Festival began in the mid-1970s as one of Israel's earliest dedicated folk music festivals, running for decades at Kibbutz Ginosar on the Sea of Galilee before shifting its base to the Pastoral Hotel in Kibbutz Kfar Blum in the Upper Galilee, where it now runs as a single yearly weekend rather than its earlier twice-yearly format.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Its five-decade history and shift from a twice-yearly schedule at Kibbutz Ginosar to a single annual Kfar Blum weekend, combined with a genuinely broad folk-genre range spanning bluegrass to bagpipes rather than a narrow single style, makes it one of Israel's most historically continuous music festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Shifting from a twice-yearly schedule at Kibbutz Ginosar to a single annual Kfar Blum weekend reflects the festival's adaptation over five decades while keeping its core mix of concerts, jam sessions and nature walks intact

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The combination of indoor concert programming with outdoor jam sessions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

craft fairs and nature walks along the Jordan River has remained the festival's consistent format across its different venues over the decades

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Kfar Blum you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual, outdoor-appropriate clothing given the daytime nature activities alongside evening indoor concerts.

Safety

Jacob's Ladder Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Jacob's Ladder Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["he"] · ILS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.17 N, 35.61 EOpen in Google Maps

Kfar Blum, Northern District, Israel

Nearest airportBEY — Beirut Rafic Hariri
TransportStay close enough to the part of Kfar Blum you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Jacob's Ladder Festival runs late.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Jacob's Ladder Festival?

Jacob's Ladder Festival is listed for Past edition: 3–4 October 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Jacob's Ladder Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kfar Blum, Israel. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

2 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kfar Blum, Northern District, Israel

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
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