Shabbat
A Shabbat walk in Rova Yud-Alef by the sea
A Shabbat on foot in the seaside Rova Yud-Alef: morning prayers with the French-speaking congregation, then an afternoon walk to the beach and the Ashdod-Yam fortress. There are no city buses on Shabbat, and the city eruv covers the residential quarters.
4 stopsChecked 9 October 2026
The plan
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08:30
Shacharit with the French-speaking congregation
Shuls · Rova Yud-Alef
In the Rova Yud-Alef commercial centre on Kinneret St; confirm prayer times locally.
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15:00
HaPrachim beach promenade
Beaches
About 1 km west on foot. Swim only at declared beaches with lifeguards on duty.
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15:45
Ashdod-Yam ecological park
Parks & playgrounds · Rova Yud-Alef
Coastal paths about 1 km south along the shore.
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16:15
Ashdod-Yam fortress at sunset
Attractions & sights · Rova Yud-Alef
The fortress walls by the sea; walk back before Shabbat ends (check times on Hebcal).
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Source
- kipa.co.il (opens in a new tab)
- ashdodmd.org (opens in a new tab)
- hebcal.com (opens in a new tab)
- he.wikipedia.org (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
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