It's been raining in Jerusalem late. Quelle surprise.

Winter and its accompanying deluges can be rough on anyone, but as anyone who's ever been around children knows, something about being cooped up inside by inclement weather brings out little people's most riotous impulses. Nothing augments gloomy weather outside like a furious ball of sugar-fueled destruction inside.

So what to do with the little darlings? Make the most out of the situation: find an indoor activity, outside the house, and maybe even make it educational. That's right. Take 'em to the Bloomfield Science Museum. The kid-friendly museum is chock full of the sort of weird science displays that the younger set gravitate to. And there's even a gift shop. Check the current schedule of events and exhibits at the museum's website, www.mada.org.il/english.