FAQ: Visit to the Torah and Land Visitors’ Center, Nitzan (5786 / 2025–26)
Q: How much is admission, and from what age is payment required?
A: Admission is NIS 25 per participant; seniors and soldiers – NIS 20.
Children aged 6 and above require admission payment. For large groups, please contact us for details.
Q: How do we purchase tickets?
A: Tickets are purchased upon arrival at the Visitors’ Center.
Q: Can we come without booking in advance?
A: Unfortunately, not. At times, the center is fully booked for visits or activities even during regular opening hours (9:30 AM to 3:00 PM).
To avoid inconvenience, please arrange your visit in advance.
Q: How do we get there?
A: Waze: “מרכז התורה והארץ”; Google Maps: 4 Khochit Path, Nitzan. Follow the signs from the entrance to Nitzan (do not confuse with the Gush Katif Heritage Center).
Q: Can we buy books on-site?
A: Yes! Our bookstore offers publications by the Torah VeHa'aretz Institute in English and in Hebrew. English books include: The Laws of Orlah for the Backyard, The Consumer's Guide for Shemitah, The Grapevine (a children's book about orlah and neta revay), and The Mitzvot of the Land in a Nutshell (a booklet).
Q: We’ve already visited before — should we come again?
A: Absolutely. Both the Garden of Mitzvot and the Visitors’ Center are rich and diverse — each visit offers new discoveries and experiences.
Q: Which ages and audiences are activities designed for?
A: Activities are suitable for all ages and audiences: families, school groups (grades 1–12), yeshivot, seminaries, adult groups, families visiting from abroad, and Bar/Bat Mitzvah trips.
Q: Is the site accessible?
A: Yes! The entire facility is fully accessible for wheelchairs and strollers and includes an elevator. The Visitors' Center meets all official accessibility standards.
Q: Is there a protected area (bomb shelter) onsite?
A: Yes, there are multiple protected areas within the complex.
Q: Can we buy snacks and drinks there?
A: Yes, there are vending machines for drinks, snacks, and ice cream — all under strict kosher supervision. (Note: the machines are operated by an external provider.)
Q: Can you arrange catering?
A: Yes. We offer mehadrin catering for weekday group visits of 50 or more participants.
Alternatively, you're welcome to order mehadrin catering on your own from nearby Ashdod or Ashkelon (such as pizza, falafel, or shwarma delivery).
Q: Are there special events during the year?
A: The Visitors' Center is open year-round by appointment.
During the summer, we hold a special family day event for English speakers.
We also hold family events twice during Sukkot, Hanukah, and Passover, in partnership with Eshkolot and JNF-KKL. These are general events. The program is in Hebrew, but English speakers receive a kit with a treasure hunt activity and guidebook in English. Registration for these events is through the Eshkolot website.
Q: Is there public transportation to Torah VeHa'aretz Center?
A: Yes. Bus 152 from Ashdod or Ashkelon stops at HaKotzer Blvd. / Morad HaNahal, Nitzan. From there, it’s about a 12-minute walk along the road to Torah VeHa'aretz Institute.
The bus runs once an hour; travel time ≈ 40 minutes from Ashdod or 35 from Ashkelon.
Q: Is the Visitors' Center suitable for English speakers?
A: Absolutely! All films and multimedia displays are available in English (some are in Hebrew with English subtitles), and the Garden of Mitzvot includes an English guidebook. Rabbi Moshe Bloom, head of the English Department, offers guided tours in English for individuals and groups by advance arrangement.
Q: Can special education groups visit?
A: Of course! We warmly welcome groups with special needs (children or adults) and provide full accessibility and tailored experiences.
Q: Can we host a Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebration here?
A: Yes! Families can celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvah events or Shabbat weekends at our site. The Bar/Bat mitzvah child can have a preparatory visit and then guide their family through the center. We can also arrange a class trip to mark the occasion.
Q: Is the Garden of Mitzvot relevant for those studying Mishnah – Seder Zera'im?
A: Definitely! The Garden brings concepts from Seder Zera'im to life — including havrachah (inarching), grafting, meishar, laws re and more. For these groups, we recommend booking a specialized guided tour with one of the Torah VeHa'aretz Institute's rabbis.
Q: We're a small family and would like a guided tour. Is that possible?
A: Of course! Guided tours are available for families as well. For groups under 20 participants, there's an additional fee for private guidance.
Q: How can we contact you?
A: You can contact us in several ways:
📧 E-mail: nofar@toraland.org.il
📞 Telephone & WhatsApp (9 AM–3 PM): 073-3280027
☎️ Alt. Phone: 08-6847088 ext. 3
English: Rabbi Moshe Bloom 052-8903729
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