Upcoming Events at Beit Elfarasha
Experience the thrill of Authentic Akko Cuisine!
Experience the thrill of Authentic Akko Cuisine! Join us for a culinary adventure like no other. Meet inspiring local women, unveiling their kitchen secrets and life in Akko. Taste the creations of amazing cooks, hear their personal stories, and savor a delightful meal together. Two hours that will fly by like mere minutes. Make your trip to Akko truly unforgettable!
Come discover the magic and joy of traditional Akko weddings on a special evening at Beit Elfarasha, a magnificent Ottoman house that has been carefully and lovingly renovated. A talented Akko cook, Mimi Khatib, will host you on a fascinating culinary and cultural journey.
This evening you will taste the flavors of Akko’s traditional weddings, as only the women of the Old City know how to prepare. Alongside the festive meal, you will hear fascinating stories about local wedding customs, traditions, and life in Old Akko. Enjoy authentic music that accompanies the joys of the city.
This is a unique opportunity to peek into the world of Akko’s joys, taste the special dishes, and experience the festive atmosphere in the special space of Beit Elfarasha.
The Menu Will Include:
Harira soup
Vegetarian kubbeh
Chicory
Seasonal salad
Siniya
Malabi
When? Saturday, January 25, 12 pm – 2 pm
Where? Beit Elfarasha, Old Akko
Price: 200 NIS per person
052-609-2996
04-62-55551
You are invited to a relaxing and healing experience
Every Wednesday at Beit Elfarasha at 17:00
Meditation with Tibetan bowls led by Cathy Raff. Cathy will use her handmade Tibetan bowls that were made in Nepal, by her teacher and brought to Israel. Cathy attended a training course in Kathmandu, Nepal, and loves to give meditations that help relax and heal through the special sound and vibrations of Tibetan bowls. The meditations will occur every Wednesday at 17:00. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
The cost per participant is 100 NIS including coffee/tea and homemade cookies by Manar, one of Beit Elfarasha’s cooks.
For more details and registration :
052-609-2996 (WhatsApp)
04-625-5551
Meditation with Tibetan bowls led by Cathy Raff. Cathy will use her handmade Tibetan bowls that were made in Nepal, by her teacher and brought to Israel. Cathy attended a training course in Kathmandu, Nepal, and loves to give meditations that help relax and heal through the special sound and vibrations of Tibetan bowls. The meditations will occur every Wednesday at 17:00. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
The cost per participant is 100 NIS including coffee/tea and homemade cookies by Manar, one of Beit Elfarasha’s cooks.
For more details and registration :
052-609-2996 (WhatsApp)
04-625-5551
Founded by women - inspired by women - for women
Beit Elfarasha opened in December 2020 in a newly renovated Ottoman building, which has remnants from the Crusader period. It is situated in a picturesque, authentic alley in heart of the Old City of Akko, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea – and just a minute walk from the original ancient sea wall.
Cathy Raff, who has been involved in the Old City since 2009, has fulfilled a lifelong dream of establishing a center where local women would be able to share the love for their native cuisine with guests from Israel and abroad. Her vision was to enable direct conversations around a shared passion for food and culture, enabling visitors to be more than tourists for the day, as they interact with the people who inhabit the city, which makes it so special.
The ground floor includes a state-of-the-art kitchen where workshops are held, plus a living room for hosting cultural events. The first floor has two, spacious suites, while the top floor offers a rooftop, sea-view terrace – a place to hang out and enjoy the air and atmosphere of this ancient Mediterranean city.
This newly restored, 200+ year old building, equipped with the most modern infrastructure, combines supreme attention to detail in every suite, along with a cozy inviting sitting area in the lobby, to meet, learn and interact with the locals. All this makes the “Beit Elfarasha Experience” a welcome addition to the many charms the City of Akko has to offer.
