News
Date: April 21, 2025
Opening summer pool and opening hours
Dear Members,
*We are pleased to announce that the outdoor pool will open on Tuesday 22.4.25.
The indoor pool will be used for swimming only, in order to prevent overcrowding in the indoor pool.
Summer pool hours in April
Sun-Thu 6:00-18:00
Fri- 6:00-16:00
Sat- 7:00-16:00
Wednesday 23.4.25 – Erev Yom HaShoah
Recreation Center 6:00-18:00
Pool 6:00-17:00
Fitness Center 6:00-17:50
Thursday 24.4.25 – The Center is closed
Tuesday 29.4.25 – Erev Yom Hazikaron
Recreation Center 6:00-18:00
Pool 6:00-17:00
Fitness Center 6:00-17:50
Wednesday 30.4.25 – The Center is closed
Thursday 1.5.25 - Independence day
Recreation Center 7:00-18:00
Pool 7:00-17:00
Fitness Center 7:00-17:50
Date: March 16, 2025
Registration dates
Dear Members,
Due to high demand for memberships, the registration dates priorities for the upcoming season (1.5.25) will be as follows:
5.3.25 - Registration for students at the institute, Weizmann institute's employees and their families.
17.3.25 – Registration for renewing annual membership.
30.3.25 - Registration for renewing seasonal (summer) membership. (Based on availability.)
* Members who choose not to renew their membership this year may not be able to guarantee the purchase of a membership next season.
Date: April 21, 2025
Updates Triathlon competition Saturday 3.5.25
*On Saturday 3.5.25 there will be a triathlon competition for children at the Weizmann Institute.
Therefore the recreation center will open at 12:00.
*Adult Swimming Improvement Class – Improving swimming technique and training for a distance of 1.5-2 km. Sundays and Wednesdays from 13:00 to 13:45. A few places left. For details- Anatoli 050-2838483.
*Yoga - On Monday 28.10 will start a new yoga class at the Recreation Center - Classical Hatha Yoga with Sharon Dar.
For details and registration Sharon 052-3482827.
*You are invite to register for a variety of classes at the Recreation Center for children, youth and adults. Registration directly with the guides.
*Personal fitness training at the gym with our new team. Rani 050-5919125.
Date: May 30, 2022
No longer possible to purchase membership
Dear Members,
*As a results of the overwhelmingly large demand, it no longer possible to purchase membership. At this stage there is a waiting list and if it will be possible we will reopen the registration.
In terms of next season, yearly memberships will be given priority for registration.
* Sunday 5.6.22 Shavuot – the Recreation Center will be open between 07:00-18:00.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: May 22, 2022
Dear Members
Dear Members,
*Update closing hours of the Outdoor pool:
June-
Sun-Thu until 19:00
Fri-Sat until 17:00
July-August
Sun, Wed until 21:00
Mon, Tus, Thu until 20:00
Fri-Sat until 18:00
*As of Sunday 30.5.22 Women only swimming will be between 13:00-14:00 (Instead of 14:00-15:00).
*The grass court (soccer) will be closed on 22.5-12.6.22
*The basketball court will not be available on 22.5-12.6.22 Sundays and Wednesdays between 16:30-19:30.
* The Triathlon class will take place on 2 tracks in the outdoor pool:
Monday 16:15-18:30
Tuesday 17:00-18:30
Thursday 6:00-7:30
*Children under the age of 12 are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: April 29, 2022
Notices to subscribers
Dear Members,
**We are pleased to announce that the outdoor pool is open. As of 1.5.22, the indoor pool will be used for swimming only, in order to prevent overcrowding in the indoor pool.
*Please make sure to arrive at the tennis courts according to the time of booking. If you will not arrive, you must cancel via the app at least 24 hours before.
*It is forbidden to bring glassware of any kind.
*From Sunday 1.5.22, tennis court no. 2 will be closed for 4-7 days, due to maintenance work.
*NEW! The registration for the summer swimming courses will be on-line at the Recreation Center website. In the next few days a message will be sent regarding the opening date for on-line registration for the swimming courses.
Best Regards
The Recreation Center
Date: February 24, 2022
Registration for the 2022/2023 season has begun
Dear Members,
The new swimming season will open in May 2022. We are pleased to announce that it is possible to pay membership fees in advance as of today, in order to save waiting in line.
As of the upcoming season, the entry of grandchildren under the age of 12 will not be free of charge.
Daily ticket prices will be: Sunday – Thursday - 70 NIS, Friday - 100 NIS, Saturday - 120 NIS.
Sunday 27.2.22 - some of the men's showers will be closed between 12:00-16:00.
The Recreation Center offers a variety of classes throughout the year, for all ages. For more information
Best Regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: November 4, 2021
Here are the updated hours due to the transition to winter time from 1/11/21
Here are the updated hours due to the transition to winter time from 1/11/21:
The weekend's opening hours:
Friday 6:00-17:00
Saturday 7:00-17:00
The Pool's opening hours on weekend:
Friday 6:00-16:00
Saturday 7:00-16:00
The Fitness Center's opening hours on weekend:
Friday 6:00-16:55
Saturday 7:00-16:55
Cafeteria's opening hours:
Sunday – 12:00
Monday - closed
Tuesday – 12:00
Wednesday – 12:00
Thursday - closed
Friday – 10:00
Saturday – 10:00
Best regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: October 11, 2021
the operating hours of the outdoor pools on October
Dear members,
- As of Monday, October 11th, the outdoor pools will operate until 17:00.
- According to the latest government's decision, as of October 11th the indoor pool is open due to the Purple Pass. Accordingly, swimming classes will move to the indoor pool.
- A member who books a tennis court but does not show up, must cancel the registration. Please take responsibility and remove your registration on time.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: September 17, 2021
operating hours of the Center during Sukkot,The government has cancelled the requirement for the green pass ,
Dear members,
We are happy to be able to invite you back and enjoy our facilities without waiting or any more tests. The government has cancelled the requirement for the green pass for the outdoor swimming pools effective immediately after Yom Kippur, Friday, Sep. 17,2021.
Swimming lessons - Due to the high demand, on Sun. 19/9/21, we will have another session of swimming level assessment between 16:00 and 18:00 at the outdoor pool.
Please be sure to bring along a bathing suit, goggles and a swim cap (for long hair).
In addition, the following is an update of the operating hours of the Center during Sukkot:
On the 20/9, Sukkot Eve, the Center will be open from 06:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 21/9, First day of holiday, the Center will be open from 07:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 27/9, Eve of the Second holiday, the Center will be open from 06:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
On the 28/9, Second holiday, the Center will be open 07:00-18:00. The pools will close at 17:00 and the gym at 17:55.
Wishing everyone a happy holiday,
The Recreation Center
Date: September 1, 2021
the operating hours of the outdoor pools on September and on Tishrei holidays
Dear members,
We would like to announce that as of the 1st of September, the operating hours of the outdoor pools will be:
Sunday: 12:00 - 19:00
Monday - Thursday: 06:00 - 19:00
Friday: 06:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 7:00- 17:00
Operating hours of the center next holidays:
On the 6.9.21, Rosh HaShana Eve, the pool will be open from 06:00 till 15:30 and the Center, until 16:00.
There will be no separate swimming on that day and until the 13th of Sept.,the separate swimming will return between 14:00 - 15:00.
On the 7th and 8th of Sept., Rosh haShana, the pools will be open from 07:00 to 17:00 and the Center until 18:00.
15.9.21 - Yom Kippur's Eve - the pools and the Center will be open until 11:00.
16.9.21 - Yom Kippur - the Center will be closed.
As of today, guests may also enter the Center on Saturdays.
From 15.9.21 we shall reopen the membership to new members.
We would like to recommend the use of towels in the sauna, for better hygiene and for your health.
Wishing everyone a happy new year,
The Recreation Center.
Date: August 19, 2021
The new regulations of the Green Pass
Dear members,
According to the new regulations which will come into effect as of the 18th of August, the Recreation Center will operate in accordance with the Green Pass.
This will mean that only those who have been vaccinated or have recovered from Covid or with negative results of a PCR test, may enter.
As far as we know, you can take the quick test at "Magen David Adom" (MaDA). Pls call *3101.
According to the Ministry of health (*5400), 3-12 year olds can be tested under gov. funding. PCR results will remain valid for 72 hours, while Antigen test results will be valid for 24 hours from the moment the sample is taken.
We shall continue adhering to the rules while, at the same time, learn to live alongside Covid-19.
Best regards,
The Recreation Center
Date: August 9, 2021
entry to the Gym, Studio and Cafeteria will be permitted only to Green Card
Dear members,
According to regulations of the Ministry of Health, entry to the Gym, Studio and Cafeteria will be permitted only to Green Card holders aged 12 and up.
Green Card applies to:
Holders of a recovery certificate
Holders of a vaccination certificate
Anyone with negative PCR results of a Covid test in the range of 24 hours prior to his/her entrance.
As of the 20th of August, these regulations will also include children aged 1-12 years of age.
Furthermore, anyone who has been at the gym during the following dates and times, and has not either recovered or been vaccinated, is required to isolate him/herself due to a positive PRC result of a person who was at the gym at the same time:
Mon. 2nd of August, 6:00-12:00
Thurs. 3rd of August, 17:00-22:00
Weds. 4th of August, 6:00-12:00
Please ensure social distancing and personal hygiene.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: July 14, 2021
open hours Tish'ah Be'av.
Dear members,
On Tish'ah Be'av, the 18th of July, the Centre will be closed!
The swimming lessons scheduled for the 18th, will take place on Friday, the 23rd of July, from 13:00 to 18:00.
Two tracks of the indoor pool will thus be occupied by learners.
We would like to remind you that the accompanying parties are requested to wait outside of the indoor pool complex.
Best Regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: May 21, 2021
Return to normal activity
Dear members,
Due to the quietness in the security situation, the center will return to operate from Saturday, the 22 of May
Date: April 25, 2021
operating hours - May 2021
Dear Members,
We would like to announce that from Sunday, the 25th of April, our outdoor pools operating hours will be:
Sunday: 12:00-19:00
Monday-Thursday: 6:00-19:00
Friday: 6:00-17:00
Saturday: 7:00- 17:00
During this period of the year, we get many enquiries, expect longer waiting times and please be patient with us, we will respond as soon as we can.
Thank for your patience and understanding,
The Recreation Center.
Date: April 25, 2021
the swimming season officially opens - entrance for children
Hello,
We would like to announce that on the 15th of April, "Yom Haatzmaaot", the swimming season officially opens. We will open the outdoor pools and the entrance for children under the "Tav Sagol" regulation.
The swimming classes will return to run under the guidance of Anatoly.
Notice that the entrance to the indoor pool, gym, classes' hall, sauna and ping-pong room is allowed only to "Tav Yarok" holders.
There is not an option to sit in the cafeteria (There is a possibility to buy and sit outside).
We would like to remind you that the family showers are only for families and not for
individuals.
Best regards,
The Recreation Center.
Date: April 7, 2021
Holocaust Day and Memorial Day
Dear subscribers,
We would like to update the Center operating hours:
Holocaust Day eve – 7.4 – 6:00-19:00, the pool is open until 18:00, the gym until 18:55.
Holocaust Day – 8.4 – the Center will be closed.
Memorial Day eve – 13.4 - 6:00-19:00, the pool is open until 18:00, the gym until 18:55.
Memorial Day – 14.4 – the Center will be closed.
There is NO authorization for children's entrance to the Center. We are still working according to the "Tav Yarok". We promise to update as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Recreation Center.
Date: March 24, 2021
open hours Pesach 2021
Dear subscribers,
We were glad to see you again at the re-opening of Center.
During the holiday, the Center will operate in the following hours:
The eve of the holiday- 27.3.21 -6:00-16:00, the pool until 15:30.
The day of the holiday - 28.3.21 - 7:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
Chol HaMoed - 29.3.21-1.4.21 - 6:00-22:00, the pool until 21:00.
The second eve of the holiday - 2.4.21 - 6:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
The day of the second holiday - 28.3.21 - 7:00-17:00, the pool until 16:00.
* As always, the gym will close 5 minutes before closing the Center.
We will update you regarding the entry of children according the ministry of Health regulation.
We invite you to come and renew your subscription and to take a picture for our system.
Wish happy holiday for you and for your families,
Recreation Center.
Date: September 1, 2020
News & Updates
Swimming pools
Open regularly (including Saturdays)
During September, the summer swimming pool will be open on Sunday-Thursday until 19:00.
On Friday-Saturday, the pools will be closed at 17:00 (the roofed swimming pool, the summer swimming pool and the toddlers swimming pools)
Toddler Swimming Pools
Dear Parents,
We are happy to announce the renewed opening of the toddler swimming pools. Please help us maintain the purple badge regulations:
- Around the pool, please keep your masks on.
- Entrance is allowed for children up to the age of 6.
- Please maintain social distancing of 2 meters
- Bathing is allowed for ten children in each of the toddler swimming pools.
Gym
Open regular hours.
Swimming lessons
Escort of students in swimming lessons are requested to wait outside the area of the roofed swimming pool
Guests
During this time, we will not allow guests.
- Only toilet- trained children from the age of 3 will be allowed in the pools.
- We request that you wear your mask and maintain social distancing and hygiene.
For any questions, we are available by email: wiznofesh@gmail.com
Thank you for your support. It is highly important to us!
The Weizmann Sports and Recreation Center Staff