The Monasteries of the Judean Desert – Visit the remnants of the monasteries, including two recently opened sites. In Hebrew. • 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Info: (03) 651-6065; 052-341-7492. NIS 180/190.26 SATURDAY MUSIC
The Magic of Improvisation – Music by Purcell, Vivaldi, Dowland, Caccini, Monteverdi and others. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.
Musical Winter Series – Works by Bach performed by the Barrocade Ensemble. • 12 noon at Kiryat Ye’arim Church, Abu Ghosh. Info: 623-7000. NIS 99.
Motzei Shabbat Classics – Trios of Mendelssohn and Dvorak performed by Marina Solodovnik, piano; Lena Guberman, violin and Nachum Regev, cello. • 8 p.m. at the Moadon Gil Hazahav, Har Nof, corner of Shaulzon and Mishkelov streets, on the second floor. Info and reservations: 052-882-9001. NIS 20/25/30 (Children get in free).100 Years Since Django Reinhardt’s Birth – A tribute to the Gypsy guitarist. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 100.Haivrit – Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.
Daniel Dor – A tribute to Bob Dylan. • 9:30 p.m. at Café Avram, 97 Jaffa Road. Info: 077-445-0701. No cover.Umlala – Electro-nonsense music.• 10 p.m. at Hakatze, 4 Rehov Shushan. Info: 052-325-4310.Mercedes Band – Israeli rock. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. NIS 70/75/80.Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old, hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info and reservations: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 30/40.THEATER Valentino – 40 years after abandoning his wife and children and running off to Argentina, Alberto is called back to Israel. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 200.One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest – The classic story based on the Ken Kesey novel about a mental hospital run by a sadistic head nurse. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. 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).FILMS
‘Strangers No More’ – A screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary. With an introduction by Marty Karp. • 8 p.m. at Kehilat Ya’ar Ramot, 16 Rehov Even Shmuel, Ramot Bet. Info: 586-6187.
TOURS
The Hidden and the Revealed – See the secret paths of the Old City, encounter unknown ethnic groups, and meet interesting people. In Hebrew. • 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Info and reservations: 052-341- 7492; (03) 651-6065. NIS 160/170.Christian Quarter of the Old City – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Kikar Safra, 20 Jaffa Road. Free.
MIXED BAG
Melaveh Malka – A special Amit Women event with Yisrael Lutnick, the Broadway Rabbi • 8:30 p.m. at a private home, 20 Rehov Balfour. Info and reservations: 582-8948; 622-2231. NIS 100 (includes a light buffet dinner).
27 SUNDAY
MUSIC
Tribute to Beethoven – The Hebrew University Orchestra marks its 21st year with a tribute to Beethoven. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755; HebrewUOrchestra@gmail.com. NIS 40/80/110. Free for Hebrew University students.Gypsy Fire – Swing jazz. • 7 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.Olam Umlo’o Ensemble – A blend of old and new world music. • 9 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.
Lightning Hits the Rye – Acoustic blues. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
THEATER
The Miracle Worker – Way Off Productions presents the Broadway classic about Helen Keller, by William Gibson. • 8 p.m. at the Way Off Theater, 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig/ 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek, on the third floor (in the AACI building). Info and reservations: 054-688- 0281; wayoffproductions@gmail.com. NIS 60/20.Valentino – See Saturday’s listing.TALKS
Jewish Voices in American Literature – Dr. Judith Oster takes you on a journey through Jewish American literature. • 2 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and reservations (required): 566-1181. NIS 30/40.
CHILDREN
The Grand Moscow Circus – Featuring a German wheel, a red harlequin on a tightrope, jugglers on a freefloating ladder and much more. • 6 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 149.MIXED BAG
Menachem Begin Memorial – With Minister Yuli Edelstein. • 6:30 p.m. reception (RSVP required), 7:30 p.m. ceremony, at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 S.U. Nahon street. NIS 10 and NIS 50 for reception. To RSVP call Rachel: 052-664-6517; info@likudanglos.org.il.The Old City Flavors Festival – A culinary celebration with hundreds of flavors and aromas from different periods, cultures and traditions. Featuring workshops, tours and concerts. • 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. inside Jaffa Gate. For workshop and tour reservations, and more info: 072-215-7000; www.taamim.com.
28 MONDAY
MUSIC
Etnahta – Performing works by Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Berg, Britten and Bartok. • 5 p.m. (Free tickets available from 4 p.m. at the theater).The Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.Monday Afternoon Classics – Works by Beethoven and Schumann. • 1:15 p.m. in room 2715, Humanities Department of the Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Free entrance.Jewish Music – A classical presentation of Jewish music, past and present, with The Tehilim duo: Alexandra Baroukh, piano and Nissim Baroukh, tenor. • 8 p.m. at the Museum of Psalms, 9 Rehov Harav Kook. Info: 054-804-6858. NIS 50.Women’s-Only Karaoke and Open Mic – Join the jewels of Jerusalem in karaoke. • 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).French Chansons – An evening of French chansons with Bridgette Haviv and Avi Ben-Dov. • 8:30 p.m. at the Barud bar, 31 Jaffa Road. Info: 625-9081.Nam – A unique blend of Arabic, Jewish and Western music. • 7 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.Dr. Jazz – Classic jazz and Dixieland music from New Orleans. • 9 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.
THEATER
Valentino – See Saturday.COMEDY
Comedy and Poetry Open Mic – All performances welcome. • 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 purchase.
TALKS
Jews As Chosen People – Prof. David Hartman will speak on the topic of “Jews as Chosen People.” • 7 p.m. at the Shalom Hartman Institute, 11 Rehov Gedalyahu Alon. Info: 567-5337; www.hartman.org.il.What’s the Connection? – Contemporary art with Mira Lapidot, assistant to the chief curator. • 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Wing Auditorium, Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8813; 670-8960. NIS 70/80.
Is Jerusalem in Our Hands? – A dialogue between Aryeh King, director of the Israel Land Fund, and Hillel Cohen, lecturer on Jewish-Arab relations and author of The Rise and Fall of Arab Jerusalem. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at Kehilat Yedidya, 12 Rehov Lifshitz. Info: 054-566-5582.Justice – The Hebrew University law faculty hosts the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Igor Judge, who will speak on the topic of the judiciary and the media. • 6 p.m. at Beit Maeirsdorf Faculty Club, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588-2557.
Palestinian Media – The Root and Branch Association hosts Itamar Marcus, founder and director of the Palestinian Media Watch. • 7 p.m. at the OU Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod. Info: 566-7787.TOURS
Tour with Jack: The Battle for the Jewish Quarter – Licensed guide Jack Cadranel takes you on a journey through the Jewish Quarter from 1948 and 1967. • 1:30 p.m. just outside Zion Gate. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.
CHILDREN
Big Art for Little Artists – Storytelling to inspire children to create their own works of art. With Michal Kerer, in Hebrew. • 4:30 p.m. (ages 4-6) and 5:30 p.m. (ages 7-9). Info and reservations: 670-8811. NIS 25/30.MIXED BAG
The Old City Flavors Festival – See Sunday.29 TUESDAY
MUSIC Opening of the Jerusalem Arts Festival – The Israel Chamber Orchestra, with Ronen Borshevsky, conductor, and the Jerusalem Oratorio Choir. Works by Fauré and Gounod. • 8:30 p.m. at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755. NIS 110.The Carmel Quartet – Romantic Strife. Works by Brahms and Thuille. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. NIS 60/70 Eviatar Banai – The singer, songwriter virtuoso, with his striking voice and powerful lyrics, performs hits from his four albums. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000. NIS 95/105.Open Mic – With Mike Perry. All performers welcome. • 9:30 p.m. sign up, performances begin at 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.BTA Trio – Ayal Talmudi of the Balkan Beatbox, with Hillel Amsalem and Hagai Bilitzki perform a fusion of klezmer, Balkan, African and Arabic music styles. • 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.
Submarine Jazz – The Shai Brenner Quartet. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.
THEATER
The Miracle Worker – See Sunday Valentino – See Sat.
CHILDREN
A Story about Cats – Actress Anat Geiger Shabbtai presents the Ayin Hillel story, accompanied by puppets, recycled materials and music. In Hebrew, for ages 4-8. • 5 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. NIS 25.
MIXED BAG
Women Dressing for Women – Mavoi Satum, the leading organization calling for justice in the struggle of agunot (women denied divorce), hosts an evening of designer clothing and learning. Featuring clothing by Osafa, and Prof. Chananel Mak. 10% of the proceeds will go to Mavoi Satum. • Sale begins at 5 p.m. and lecture at 8:15 p.m. (In Hebrew) at Beit Shai Agnon, 16 Rehov Klausner.The Old City Flavors Festival – See Sunday
30 WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Hansel and Gretel – The Humperdinck opera, performed by students of the Opera Workshop of the Jerusalem Academy Vocal Department. • 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755. NIS 40/80.
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – With Noam Zur, conductor, and Roi Shiloah. Works by De Falla, Braun and Schumann. • 8 p.m. at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5755.
The Carmel Quartet – In English. See Tuesday’s listings.Arrangements – Avi Leibovich and his orchestra with guest Shannon Shitrit. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.
The Shira Z. Quartet – A mix of light pop, folk, cabaret and jazz. • 7 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.Shtar – An Israeli, American, British group, performing avant-garde hip-hop. • 9 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.Songs of Manos Hadjidakis – The best of the Greek composer, translated into Hebrew. With the Kolot Ami Orchestra. • 8:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 45.
THEATER
The Mousetrap – An Agatha Christie play, presented by the Jerusalem English Speaking Theater, about a murder mystery the audience must solve. Directed by Leah Stoller. • 6 p.m. at Kibbutz Ramat Rahel. Info and reservations: 623-7000; 642-0908.Grease – Center Stage Theater and Encore Educational Theater Company bring you one of the most popular musicals of all time. • 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at Beit Sefer Masorti, 8 Rehov Beitar. Info and reservations: 052-603- 9115; cst@themerkaz.org.il. NIS 50/70.Play It Again, Sam – The Woody Allen play, translated and adapted by Eli Bijawi, tells the story of Alan, a neurotic film critic who is hurt after his wife leaves him. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theater, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.TALKS
The Sacred Precinct at Tel Haror – New insights on cults and temples in the ancient Near East, with Prof. Eliezer Oren of Ben-Gurion University. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: 561-1066.TOURS
Tour with Jack: In the Shadow of the Temple – Explore the southern wall excavations with licensed tour guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. just inside the Dung Gate. Info and reservations (required): 054-647- 8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 30 site entrance fee.
MIXED BAG
Movement and Inner Listening – With Vicky Lefelman D.M.T. • 7 p.m. at ALMA, the interdisciplinary center for mind-body balance, 4 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info: 678-1478; 672-6912. Free.
The Old City Flavors Festival – See Sunday.
31 THURSDAY
MUSIC
From Bach to Duke Ellington – An assorted repertoire performed by a variety of saxophone ensembles, led by Gersh Geller. • 6 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info: 624-1041. NIS 30/50.A New Generation of Hazanut – A special combination of Jewish liturgical music, Israeli songs, folk and more. Proceeds go to the OneFamily Fund.• 8 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 623-7000. NIS 60/100/250.Nitzan Bernstein and the First Hebrew Cabaret – A theatrical, humorous performance combining jazz, blues, funk and ethnic music. • 7 p.m. at the Old City Flavors Festival.Jewish Soul – Avi Adran, piano; Roni Holan, drums and Arie Volnitz, bass, play Jewish soul, jazz, and ethnic music. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 1-700-508-408. NIS 75.
Let It Beer – A salute to The Beatles. • 10:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 75/120.Yiddish Poetry – A concert with Ruth Levin, accompanied by Alexey Belaousow. • 8:30 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; (03) 687-4433. NIS 40/50.
THEATER
The Mousetrap – 8 p.m. See Wednesday.The Miracle Worker – See Sunday.
COMEDY
The Jerusalmy Comedy Show: Tour of Funny through the Holy Land – With David Kilimnick. • 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).Stand-up Marathon – Some of Israel’s finest comedians take the stage with Jerusalem’s Idan Mizrachi. • 10:30 p.m. at the Off The Wall Comedy Basement, 34 Ben-Yehuda. Info and reservations: 050-875-5688. NIS 35/45 (includes a free drink).
DANCE
The Jerusalem 55 Student Troupe – A vibrant and unique folkloric dance performance, accompanied by acoustic instruments. • 8:30 p.m. at the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 50.TALKS
Parsha at the Begin Center – A weekly lecture on the Torah portion. with Rabbi Dr. Ya’acov Aliashiv. In Hebrew. • Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 Rehov S.U. Nahon.MIXED BAG
Pizza and Sandwiches, Plus Jam Session – An evening of vegan pizzas and sandwiches, along with an open jam session. • 7 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-4496. Free.The Old City Flavors Festival – See Sunday.