David Baruch Wolk, originally from the US, is a painter and scribe who depicts the Hebrew alphabet in art.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFFalphabet 521(photo credit: Courtesy)31 FRIDAYMUSICNew Years Eve Party – With Blaze House Rock, the house band, with rock from the’50s – ‘90s. • 10 p.m.at the Blaze Live Rock Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.Excellence at Ein Kerem – Winners of the vocal competition of the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance: Avital Dery, mezzo soprano; Daniel Tanchelson, viola; Hadar Atari, soprano; Lior Stern, soprano; and Adva Hadida, clarinet, with Ido Ariel on piano. • 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center.Info: 641-4250. NIS 25/35.Vivaldi – Amos Boazson, viola and Gatit Boazson, harp. • 12:30 p.m. at the Moshe Castle Museum, Maale Adumim. Info: 054-474-479; 535-7000. NIS 60.Music at the Zoo – Upbeat rock and swing with Sherock at the Biblical zoo. • 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Info: 675-0111.THEATER12th Night – The Shakespearean comedy, in Hebrew. • 1 p.m. at the Khan Theatre, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info: www.khan.co.il; 671-8281.COMEDYKalabat Shabbat – Jacky Levi and friends satirize current events while connecting them to the weekly Torah portion. • 11 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/50.TOURSHansen Gardens and the Historical Hospital – With Rivka Regev, in Hebrew. • 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Rehov Marcus and Rehov Dubnow. Info and reservations (required): 625-2357.The Yemenite and Buharian Neigborhoods – With Kochava Nusbaum, in Hebrew. • 9 a.m. at the Bava Tama synagogue on the corner of Rehov Yehzkiel and Rehov David. Info and reservations (required): 625-2357.TALKSRemote Neighbors: Yemen – As part of the Remote Neighbors lecture series, Naftali Hilger will speak on the topic of Yemen, a society in transition.A brief gallery tour is available prior to the lecture, which will highlight the Yemenite culture of the ancient world. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-1066.NIS 50/55/60.FILMJerusalem 2111 – The winner of the SciFi animation film contest, depicting Jerusalem in 100 years from now, will be announced, after which there will be a screening of Blade Runner. • 1 p.m. at the Jerusalem Cinematheque, 11 Derech Hebron. Info and registration: 565-4333. Free.1 SATURDAYMUSICYehuda Katz – Jewish rock performance in honor of the release of Katz’s new album, Without You I Will Not Come, with Avi Agababa, Asaf Buchman, Oren Tzur and others. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Rechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 50/55/60.Musical Winter at Abu Gosh – Missa Criolla by Ramirez, with Yotam Cohen, tenor; the Tel Aviv Chamber Choir and Latin-American Folklore Ensemble, conducted by Natan Pomeransky. • 11:30 a.m. at the Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Gosh. Info: 623-7000. NIS 120.The Oratorio “Hagar and Ishmael” – By Alessandro Scarlatti, performed by the Austrian Baroque Connection. • 2:30 p.m. at the Kiryat Yearim Church, Abu Gosh. NIS 99.The Grinbaums – A surprising indy/R&B band. • 10 p.m. at The Blaze Live Rock Bar, 23 Hillel Sreet.Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old, Hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yermiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 30/40.Excentra – Electric blues. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.Gamba Recital – Roberto Gini, viola-da-gamba.Works by Ganassi, Ortiz, Hume, Ste. Colombe, Telemann and Abel. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.THEATERThe Imaginary Invalid (Le malade imaginaire) – A tale of Argan, and how his hypochondria blinds him to all else. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 200.COMEDY Jerusalem Blend – With Hani Skutch, Pinchas Levinson and more. • 9 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50 (includes a free drink).TALKSThe Rise of the Israel-Islamic Conflict – With Dr. Jonathan Spyer, senior research fellow at Gloria- IDC. • 8 p.m. at the Great Synagogue (56 King George Avenue). Free.From Creation to Obama, the Story of the Jewish People – On King Solomon, with Rabbi Berel Wein. • 8 p.m. at Beit Knesset Hanassi, 24 Rehov Ussishkin. Info: 052-833-9560. NIS 15/20; free for students.2 SUNDAYMUSICBenefit Concert in Memory of the Carmel Fire Victims – Young Israel in Israel presents the internationally acclaimed women’s band Ayelet HaShachar, straight from the US, singing songs of prayer, hope and inspiration. For women only. • 7:30 p.m. at Heichal Shlomo, 58 King George Avenue. Info: 625-4983 ext. 0. NIS 20/40 (all sales go to the Young Israel Fire Victims Fund).Guests at the Center – Workshop for Choral conductors with Brady Allred (USA). • 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha'ananim. Info: 624-1041. Free.CHILDREN Sport Kids – Enjoy an afternoon of sports and movement for young children with Sharon Sharvit at Malcha Mall. For babies through kindergarten. In Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free.3 MONDAY \MUSICYelling Off the Balcony – An open mic night of shock rock poetry. • 10 p.m. at The Live Rock Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.Israel Camerata – The Great Names series, performing works by Avni, Stamitz, Bardanashvili and Haydn. • 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theatre. Info and reservations: 1-700-55- 2000; www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il.Longing – Unique Jewish music, with Peretz Eliyahu, a scholar and composer of Eastern music. • 8:30 p.m. at the Khan Theatre, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info: www.khan.co.il; 671-8281.Guests at the Center – See Sunday’s listings.THEATERApples from the Desert – A romantic play about the unstoppable will of the heart and tasty apples from the desert. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 200.Dragon and Little Man – A fantasy about the power of innocence and facing our greatest fears.Inspired by the Marguerite Husberg book, Lilleman och Draken. In Hebrew. * 5 p.m. at the Khan Theatre, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info: www.khan.co.il; 671- 8281.COMEDYComedy Open Mic Night – Your chance to be on stage or just hear some good performers and share in the development of Jerusalem-based expression. • 10 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875- 5688. One drink minimum.ART A Journey through Jewish Worlds – Highlights from the Braginsky collection of Hebrew manuscripts and printed books. With exhibition curator Rachel Sarfati. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. Meet in the exhibition. Free.TOURSTour With Jack – Breaking out of the walls of the Old City, from Montefiore to Rav Kook, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • Meets at 1:30 p.m. outside the Begin Center on Nahon Street.Info and registration: 054-647-8955, tourwithjack@ gmail.com. NIS 60.Getting to Know the Shuk – Join Sybil Kaplan as she shows you the insider's scoop to the Shuk. • 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info and registration (required): 566-1181. NIS 35/45.CHILDRENHebrew Storytime – At Tzomet Sefarim, for the whole family. • 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Hadar Mall, 26 Rehov Pierre Koenig. Info: 672-6660.Big Art for Little Artists – A series of meetings with Michal Kerer, with storytelling to inspire children to create their own works of art. • 4:30 p.m.ages 4-6, 5:30 p.m. ages 7-9 at The Israel Museum.Info: 670-8811. NIS 25/30.MIXED BAGOvercoming Challenges with Guided Imagery – Experience an evening of Guided Imagery, and learn how it can help you create change in your life. • 8:30 p.m. at Merkza Edna, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig. Info and registration: 054-803-2427; 679-0646. NIS 30.Women’s Only Karaoke and Open Mic – Monday is girl's night out. Join the jewels of Jerusalem in karaoke, kumzits and creativity. • 7 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir).Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. Nis 15 (includes a free drink).4 TUESDAYMUSICAlexey the Violinist – Irish, Balkan and middle estern instrumental music, in an upbeat and cheerful performance. • 10 p.m. at The Blaze Live Rock Bar, 23 Hillel Sreet. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.The Terra Rossa Ensemble – Performing music from east and west. • 8:30 p.m. at the Nature Museum, 6 Rehov Hamagid. Info: 671-6636. NIS 20/50.Submarine Jazz – With the Doron Raphaeli Trio. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Rechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.Ari Gorali – With guest Lior Yado. • 10 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000. NIS 40/50.Open Mic with Mike Perry – All performers welcome.Enjoy late night professional amateur singing with your friends. • Sign up at 10 p.m., show begins at 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688; www.israelcomedy.com. One drink minimum.THEATERSheindale – An Amnon Levy and Rami Danon play about the ultra-Orthodox society, its fine line between tradition and progress, and its attitude towards women. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 200.TALKSThe Slaughtered Cow – Addiction, or religion and other illnesses. With Yair Lehman and Inbal Lori. In Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Ave. Info: 621-5900.CHILDREN From Head to Toe – Story, movement and art with dancer Alit Etrog Heiman. For ages 4 – 8. • 5 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. NIS 15.Baking Workshop – Sugar dough baking, for children.• 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Hadar Mall, 26 Rehov Pierre Koenig. Info: 672-6660. Free.5 WEDNESDAYMUSICAbbie Silber Unplugged – Special New Years show, with passionate, sultry voiced Abbie Silber. • 7:30 p.m.at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688; www.israelcomedy.com. NIS 25 (includes a free drink).The Sound of the Jewish Cello – A concert and discussion about composer and cellist Joachim Stutschevsky. Rachel Detector, cello; Jonathan Cohen, piano. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. in the music hall of the National Library, Givat Ram. Free.D3 Radicalz – Original alternative rock. • 10 p.m.at The Blaze Live Rock Bar, 23 Hillel Sreet. Info: 054- 816-5488. No cover charge.Triple Feature – Temporary Silence, Flam Jam and Wonka Stana. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Rechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 30/35/40.THEATERThe Right to be an Idiot – A comedy about life and death based on the Colin Higgins novel, Harold and Maude. • 9 p.m. at the Khan Theatre, 2 Rehov David Remez. Info: www.khan.co.il; 671-8281.Sheindale – See Tuesday's listings.COMEDYStand-up Marathon – Host Eidan Mizrachi and Israel ’s finest comedians, with David Kilimnick, Rami Dagan, Avi Navon and more. In Hebrew. • 10:15 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050- 875-5688. NIS 20.TALKSJudaism, Christianity and Islam in the Holy and Unholy City of Jerusalem – Seniors program with Prof. Paul Liptz of Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew Union College. • 11 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info: 566-1181. NIS 5.New Discoveries in Jerusalem – The Givati parking lot excavation's in the City of David, with Dr. Doron Ben-Ami of the Hebrew University and the Israeli Antiquities Authority. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Land Museum, 25 Rehov Granot.Info: 561-1066. Free with admission to the museum.TOURSTour With Jack – The Temple Mount, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • Meet 8 a.m. just inside the Dung Gate. Info and registration: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60. CHILDREN I Want a Party – Moshe Datz and friends plan a birthday party. For ages 3 -7. In Hebrew. • 5:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 75.6 THURSDAYMUSICMusic at the College – The Atar trio and actor Yonatan Cherchi perform A Simple Story, an original musical theater performance for chamber ensemble and actor, based on the story by S.Y. Agnon. • 8 p.m. at the Hebrew Union College, 13 King David Street. Info: 620-3333. NIS 50/60.Let it Beer – A salute to the legendary Beatles. • 10 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 65/80.The Chasers – Rockin’ Chicago-style R&B. • 10 p.m. at The Blaze Live Rock Bar, 23 Hillel Sreet. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover charge.Kabolas Shabbes – The Jerusalem Klezmer Association invites you to an evening of tchulent, klezmer music and a good atmosphere. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yermiyahu.Info and reservations: 500-1395; 052-287-9123.Shalom Hanoch – With Moshe Levy. • 10 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000. NIS 120/130.Tuned Sound – Shem-Tov Levy, Shlomo Ydov and Yitzhak Klepter. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Rechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 80/85/90.The World of Music – World and renaissance music featuring Daphna Sadeh, Rali Margalit, Michael Meltzer and percussionist Lev Elman, performing original works and new adaptations.• 8:30 p.m. at the Confederation House, 12 Rehov Emil Botah.Info and reservations: 623-7000. NIS 65.THEATERBetraying Love – A witty and romantic comic drama about infidelity, marriage, friendship and love. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 120.The Right to be an Idiot – 5 p.m. See Wednesday’s listings.COMEDYTour of Funny through the Holy Land – What your tour guide didn’t tell you, with David Kilmnick. • 8:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda (corner of King George, down the stairs, near Hamashbir). Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 40/50 (includes a free drink).TALKSThe Literature, Torah Study Halls and Sages of Iran – With Prof. Robert Galiab of the University of Exeter, England; Prof.Eitan Kohlberg of the Hebrew University, and Dr. Yehuda Mirsky of the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. • 8 p.m. at the National Library, Givat Ram. Free.Seers from Afar – A dialogue between the Talmud and psychology about the ability to plumb the depths of the human mind and see the future. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.DANCERushes + – The Inbal Pinto & Avshalom Pollak dance company presents a surrealistic, tragicomic gathering of six odd characters, who put simple stage props to ingenious uses. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: www.Jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 160.MIXED BAGSoup Evening – Study the art of preparing stock that can be a basis for any soup, and replace the usage of less healthy and less tasty soup powders. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566- 5737.Soup and a Movie – Watch a film and have hot, tasty and nutritious soup. • 8:30 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-5737. NIS 25.
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