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FRIDAY 16 MUSIC Nino Biton – Performance by the singer, oud and banjo player who performs Andalusian music with accompanying musicians.• 2 p.m. at Avram Bar- Café, Jaffa Road 97. Info: 077-445-0701. Free.ART Exhibition Sale – Useful and beautiful ceramics.Original designs by a graduate of Bezalel Academy of Art & Design. Possible to place orders from Israel and abroad via secure and fast delivery.• 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 26 Haportzim St. Info: 052-471-1813; Info@SaramicArt.com.SATURDAY 17 MUSIC Third World Love – This band is arriving in Israel with their new fifth studio album Songs and Portraits for several performances.• 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Harechavim St.. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 90/95/100.Elastic Band – 1960s & ‘70s rock covers.• 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.Neapolitan Love Songs – With tenor Yotam Cohen and the Masters Quartet.• 1 p.m. at the Latrun Armor Museum. Info and reservations: 535- 6954. NIS 100.Peter and the Wolf – Prokofiev’s version for flute, clarinet and strings.• 12 p.m. at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 50.THEATER The Aristocrats – An Israeli play by Edna Mazia.Directed by Omri Nitzan. A surprising, fascinating, and emotional family drama set between the early years of the young state and the 1970s. Under the surface of national events, the family struggles unfold.• 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.FILMS The Apartment – Documentary film by Arnon Goldfinger. After the grandmother dies at the age of 98 in an apartment in Tel Aviv, her grandchildren go to clear out her belongings, only to find shocking information about her past that causes a string of thrilling events.• 5 p.m. at The Jerusalem Cinematheque. For more info and times: (03) 620- 3111.COMEDY Jerusalem Blend Stand-Up – Starring: Benji Lovitt. His observations of life in Israel and love for Judaism will leave you thinking positive about those living in Central Israel. David Kilimnick will also be there. Line-up may change and other comedians may be added.• 10 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50.SUNDAY 18 MUSIC Eldad – Rock & folk covers. Open blues and rock jam session after the performance.• 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin).Info: 054-549-0690. Free.TALKS Rosh Hashana, Reflections on Malchuyot, Both Personal & Traditional – Guest speaker Rabbi Daniel Goldstein.• 8 p.m.at Emunah, 6 Arlozorov St. Info and reservations: 563-9963 ext 101. NIS 20/25.Women’s Self-Esteem Group – A three-session group meeting to work on issues of constructing an independent identity, holding on and letting go of the past and, at the same time, finding expression for feelings and finding new ways to bond and to serve others.• 11 a.m. at Katamon, Jerusalem. Info and registration: 077-500-5430; cecilia.sacharow@gmail.com. NIS 50 (possible discount).Days of Awe: Lecture at Agnon House – Presented by Rabbi Jeffrey Saks. Explore S. Y. Agnon’s best-selling book Days of Awe and other enigmatic tales featuring the High Holidays.• 5:30 p.m. at 16 Klausner St. Talpiot (or via the simultaneous, interactive, online broadcast via WebYeshiva.org). Info: 671- 6498; WebYeshiva.org.MIXED BAG Zumba Exercise Class – Have fun in a beautiful garden and get fit in aid of brides from Gush Katif families.• 8 p.m. in Har Nof (buses 60, 33, 2, 15). Info and reservations: 651-1097. NIS 50 (minimum donation).Exercise 50+ – Led by Marilyn Cohen, Wingate Institute graduate with a certification in physical activity for seniors. Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothing.• 11 a.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 35/45.Advice for Success As an English Teacher – “How to Be a Successful English Teacher in Israel” with Pnina Cohen.• 2 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info and reservations (required): 566-1181. NIS 20/30.MONDAY 19 MUSICPiyutim Festival – Three-day festival of special piyutim from September 19 to 21.• 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. For all the information, times and prices: www.bac.org.il or call: 621-5900; 621-5300.Women’s-Only Karaoke – Monday is girls’ night out.• 7 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info: 050-875-5688. NIS 15.AV AV – Original material. Open mic night after the performance with a guitar and microphone on stage.• 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
THEATER Napoleon’s Treasure – A musical comedy by Shalom Aleichem, newly adapted and directed by Motti Averbuch; musical direction Misha Blecharovitz. The plot, set in a Polish village at the end of the 16th century, revolves around the attempts of the Jews of the town to find a legendary treasure that, so they say, Napoleon hid somewhere on their land. In Yiddish with Hebrew and Russian surtitles.• 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 150.TALKS Buber’s Judaism – Prof. Yehudit Buber Agassi talks about her famous grandfather, Martin Buber• 8 p.m. at the Fuchsberg Center for Conservative Judaism, 8 Agron St. NIS 20 (donation).TOURS Tour with Jack – A walk on the walls of the Old City from the Citadel to the Dung Gate. With licensed guide Jack Cadranel.• 9.30 a.m. at the Jaffa Gate. Info and registration (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 70 + NIS 16 site entrance fee.Getting to Know the Shuk – A one-hour walk with experienced shopper and food writer Sybil Kaplan.• 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info and reservations (limited space): 566-1181. NIS 40/50.CHILDREN Art Chugim for Children – Deena Shrensky Mishaan offers a course to enable children to develop their creative potential through different styles of art.• 4 p.m. (for ages 6-8) and 5:30 p.m. (for ages 9-12) at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566-1181.MIXED BAG OSFA Collection Fall/Winter 2012 – New Year Fashion Event. Wonderful women’s clothing – unique imports and selected Israeli designers.• 4 to 10 p.m. at the Events Gallery, 28 King David St. Info: 052-423-7410; www.osfacollect.com.Feldenkrais for Healthy Backs – In each Feldenkrais class, Shoshanna guides participants through a sequence of movements to discover ways of moving that are easier and give relief from aches and pains.• 10:30 a.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 40/50.Bridge – Bring your friends!• 1 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info: 566-1181. NIS 5.Acting Classes: J-Town Playhouse – Improve your skills and develop your craft in the 13-week series. Grow as a community theater actor.Coverage of many aspects of theater acting, improvisation, character building, stage movement, and many other aspects of theater for plays and musicals.• 7 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 155/170.Wine Extravaganza – Kosher Wine Society of Israel and The Jerusalem Wine Club, together with AACI, present a a wine extravaganza: three wineries, each bringing three of their top wines for tasting, a lecture by international wine writer David Rhodes, as well as special discounts for purchases over the holidays.• 7 p.m. Info and reservations: jerusalemwineclub@gmail.comTUESDAY 20 MUSIC Moshe Shiroki – Original Israeli folk music.• 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054-549-0690. Free.Open Mic – Music with Mike Perry (Jerusalem’s King of the Music Open Mic). All performers welcome.• 10 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050- 875-5688. Free (one drink minimum purchase).ART Sands of Time: The Work of Micha Ullman – Gallery talk with exhibition curator Yigal Zalmona.The first museum retrospective of noted Israeli artist Micha Ullman (b. 1939), “Sands of Time” spans Ullman’s 50-year career in sculpture and drawing.Ullman, who was awarded the Israel Prize in 2009, is known for subterranean installations, some of which barely protrude from the ground, as well as sculptures made of iron and sand, all of which address such universal themes as place and home, absence and emptiness.• 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 677-1300. Free with museum admission.COMEDY Open Mic in English – Weekly Comedy & Poetry Open Mic. All performances welcome. This is your chance to be on stage or to just have a good time and hear some good performers.• 9 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. Free (one drink minimum purchase).TALKS Yom Kippur – An inspiring Elul program.Get ready for the New Year with Rabbi Berel Wein.• 8:30 p.m. at Beit Knesset Hanassi, 24 Ussishkin. Info: Miriam 052-833-9560. NIS 15/20 (free for students).The Situation: A Tentative Interpretation – With political analyst and journalist Stuart Schoffman at the opening meeting of Sophie Udin Club Na’amat Jerusalem.• 1 p.m. at Beit Hachavera, 10 Shalom Aleichem St. NIS 20.TOURS Brave Ventures outside the Old City Walls – Visit the three first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the Old City walls, find out what finally convinced Jews to leave the Old City and what their daily life was like. Also tour and learn about the evolution of Yemin Moshe.• 9 a.m. at the Lion’s Fountain, at the junction of King David St. and Emek Refaim St. Info: Miriam 054-521-6933. NIS 50.MIXED BAG Mah Jongg with Marcia – Mah Jongg is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles. The game originated in China, dating back to the time of Confucius, and is the most popular game in the Orient today.• 12 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot.Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 60/80 (for the 6 class session).Lunchtime Yoga – Shoshana Lederman’s yoga classes are designed to improve flexibility, strength, breathing – all things necessary for healthy aging.• 1 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566- 1181. NIS 40/50.WEDNESDAY 21 MUSIC Classical Music – Pianist Eduard Stan plays works by Enescu, Liszt, Chopin and Schubert.• 8 p.m. at Ticho House, 9 Harav Kook St. Info: 624-5068.Yuval Zaderman & Smadar Akrai – Two new talented and musicians in a one-night performance.• 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Harechavim St. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 40/45/50. Matti Caspi & Shlomo Gronich – “Follow the Sounds.”• 8 p.m. at the Zappa Jerusalem, 28 Derech Hebron. Info and reservations: (03) 762- 6666. NIS 139. Shtar – Hip-hop music.• 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Rd. Info: 054-531-3255. Free.ART From Animal Horn to the Shofar – Gallery talk in the new exhibition “Sound the Shofar – A Witness to History.” With Noa Kremer, assistant curator, Bible Lands Museum. In Hebrew.• 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Avraham Granot Street. Info: 561-1066; contact@blmj.org. NIS 20-40.TALKS Women, Food and God – Open evening discussion/ support group with Shirel Levine for women who want to stop dieting and explore the lessons eating when we’re not hungry or not eating can teach us. Based on the teachings/books of Geneen Roth. This method of eating awareness/mindful eating will free you from emotional eating issues, and eventually weight loss without dieting will naturally occur.• 7 p.m. at 7/1 Tel Hai, Old Katamon. Info and reservations: 566-7229; 054-207-2445. Free.Success Strategies for Women (week 3) – This course will give you practical tools to enable you to achieve success in your work, family and personal life. Relevant for new olim in their new settings or for veterans who want to readjust their goals. Classes will be led by life coach Meira Golbert and psychologist Belle Fine-Cohen. Coffee and tea will be available.• 6 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 200/250.TOURS Tour with Jack – Ramat Rahel with licensed guide Jack Cadranel.• 9.30 a.m. at the entrance to the Ramat Rahel Hotel (bus #7). Info and registration (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@ gmail.com. NIS 70.MIXED BAG Exercise 50+ – See Sunday’s listings (9:30 a.m.).THURSDAY 22 MUSIC Living Room Concert & Art Salon – A pre-Rosh Hashana gathering to bring us into a happy and meaningful 5772. The atmosphere is that of a private club with bar and refreshments. Yehudah Katz, music for the soul, guitar and mandolin.Yitzhak Attias, acclaimed percussionist. The Marrache Gallery will exhibit vibrant oil paintings by Michelle Katz and many other fine artists.• 7 p.m. (music starts 8:30 p.m.) at 11 Dubnov (adjacent to the Jerusalem Theater). NIS 60.Aya Korem – Korem has released her third album, Taming Horses. An intimate live performance.• 9:30 p.m. at Avram Bar-Café, Jaffa Road 97. Info: 077-445- 0701. NIS 40/50.Umma Gumma – A tribute to the legendary Pink Floyd. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Harechavim St. Info and reservations: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60. Jain Trio – Rock party.• 10 p.m. at Blaze Bar, 14 Hillel St. (entrance from Darom Street, the continuation of Hillel Street, across from Dublin). Info: 054- 549-0690. Free.Six13 and Kolture Shock A Cappella – Coming all the way from New York City, anchored by thumping beat-box, Six13 intricate arrangements and soulful harmonies, this six-man vocal band brings an unprecedented style of Jewish music to the stage. And Israel’s very own hit A Cappella group, Kolture Shock, performing music from a dynamic and varied range of cultural backgrounds, incorporating the best of Israeli and English music.• 7:30 p.m. at Dr. Max & Gianna Glassman Family Center, 2 Poalei Tzedek, Talpiot. Info and reservations: 566-1181. NIS 60/70.The Elevators – Classic rock.• 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Rd. Info: 054-531-3255. Free.THEATER In the Prime of Her Life – S.Y. Agnon’s wellknown story “In the Prime of her Life,” told by Jonathan Cherchi, with saxophone accompaniment, creates a fascinating dialogue between Agnon’s language and the modern world. A moving performance that will put a nostalgic smile on your face, make you long for the great Hebrew writers, and send you back to your bookshelf to find the masterpieces there. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 100.COMEDY Eli and Mariano Stand-Up – A new entertainment show of the comic duo, stars of Eretz Nehederet, who make an entire country laugh. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 119.David Kilimnick: Jerusalem’s Comedian – “Frum from Birth: Religious Manifesto.” Rosh Hashana Repentance Show.• 8:30 p.m. at Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info: 050- 875-5688. NIS 40/50.MIXED BAG Feldenkrais for Healthy Backs – See Monday’s listings.