Capital Calendar: February 4 - 10

Information on events in and around Jerusalem.

By JERUSALEM POST
The Wandering Gypsy Guitarist 521 (photo credit: Courtesy)
The Wandering Gypsy Guitarist 521
(photo credit: Courtesy)
Information on events in and around Jerusalem may be submitted to INJERUSALEMEVENTS@GMAIL.COM, or mailed to In Jerusalem, PO Box 81, 91000 Jerusalem. Please indicate “Capital Calendar” clearly on all submissions. The deadline for submissions is THURSDAY, 8 DAYS PRIOR TO PUBLICATION AT 4 P.M. Events are in English unless otherwise noted.
1 FRIDAY
MUSIC
The Israel Philharmonic – With Julian Rachlin, conductor and violinist, performing works by Mozart and Beethoven. • 11 a.m. at the Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
Letters and More – Victoria Hana, Jerusalem-based vocalist, performs sacred Hebrew texts, prayers and spirituals, integrating theater, music, verse and video art. • 11 a.m. at the Tower of David Museum, Old City. Info and reservations: 626-5333. NIS 50/60.
Gefen Bankir – Blues. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.
ART
The Prince and the Paper – A selection of works from the collection of Hungarian prince and art patron Nikolaus II Esterházy (1765–1833). • The Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811.
TALKS
The Haggada in Pictures – On midrash and art in honor of Pessah, with Rabbi Tamar Duvdevani and Ela Arazi. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.
A Glimpse into Middle Eastern Cultures – Afghanistan, new and ancient invasions, with Tsur Shezaf. In Hebrew. • 10 a.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info and reservations: www.blmj.org; 561-1066. NIS 55 (free for members).
TOURS
From Einot Telem to the Beit Zayit Dam – A walking tour, in Hebrew. • 9 a.m. Info and reservations: *3639; www.parks.org.il. NIS 10 (free for children).
MIXED BAG
Freecycling Market – Get rid of your stuff and collect other people’s, while enjoying vegan food. • 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Ginger, the Vegetarian Community Center, 8 Rehov Balfour. Info: 566-4496. Free.
2 SATURDAY
MUSIC
The Jerusalem Academy Symphony Orchestra – Conducted by Eitan Globerson, performing works by Bruch, Prokofiev and Rimsky-Korsakov. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-6766. NIS 50.
The Philomusica Quartet – Nadia Weintraub, piano, Yelena Tishin, violin, Avraham Levental, viola and Dmitry Golderman, cello, perform works by Mahler, D’Indy and Brahms. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.
Gypsy and Latin Music – The Baldi Olier Trio. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 100.
Sobo – Rock, blues and soul. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
Ahuva Ozeri – The singer, composer, musician and one of the pillars of Mizrahi music in Israel, will perform and discuss her childhood and professional career. • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.
Long Time Gone 2.0 – Jerusalem’s irrepressible Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band is back. • 9:30 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-549-0690. Free.
Acharit Hayamim – The pioneering Israel rock band reunites. • 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 and more. • 9 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687- 4433. NIS 30/40.
THEATER
Valentino – The Beit Lessin Theater presents the story of Alberto who, 40 years after abandoning his wife and small children and running off to Argentina, returns to Israel to meet his family. Directed by Rami Danon. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.
COMEDY
Jerusalem Blend – Elazar “Dr. Jazz” Brandt, Elena Sagresti and more. • 9:30 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).
TOURS
Shivtei Yisrael Street – Conducted by the Jerusalem Development Authority. • 10 a.m. at Safra Square, 20 Jaffa Road. Free.
3 SUNDAY
MUSIC
London-Vienna: A Drama for Timpani, Violin and Orchestra – Conducted by Amos Boasson, performing works by Wagenseil, Beethoven and Haydn. • 8 p.m. at the Jerusalem YMCA, 26 Rehov King David.. Info: 054-486-1239; 050-868-85458; www.jeramateurorchestra.tripod.com.
Classical Concert – The Emek Hefer choir performs works by Handel, Tchaikovsky, Haydn and Archangelsky, conducted by Shimon Levtov. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: shario@jc.byu.ac.il.
Yehuda Katz – Jewish soulful rock. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. NIS 50/55/60.
Amit Meiri – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
THEATER
Valentino – 8:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.
TALKS
Pessah Yom Iyun – In memory of Molly Sherman, featuring Rabbanit Chana Henkin, Rabbi Menachem Schrader and Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz. • 9 a.m. at Nishmat, 26a Rehov Berel Locker. Info: 640-4333; Shulamithatnishmat@gmail.com.
Amit Women Lunch and Learn – With Dr. Ruth S. Frank on the topic “’Know Thy Neighbor,’ The Bible on the Map of Ancient Near East.” • 11:45 a.m. at the Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod. Info and reservations: 077-400-0552. NIS 40.
Love, Wisdom, Irony – With Prof. Eva Illouz of the Hebrew University. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Wise Auditorium, Givat Ram campus of Hebrew University. No admission charge.
The Head of the Tribe? – Israeli society and its elders, on the role of the “tribal elders” in the 21st century. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Free (tickets available from 6 p.m.).
4 MONDAY
MUSIC
The Devil’s Violin – With Adrian Justus, performing works by Paganini, Bizet, Piazzolla, Saint-Saens and more. • 8 p.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 1-700-508-408. NIS 60.
Monday Afternoon Concerts – Ron Zelka, clarinet; Raz Kohn, cello and Victor Stanislavsky, piano, perform works by Schumann and Brahms. • 1:15 p.m. in Room 2715, Humanities Building, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Free entrance.
Etnahta – Hillel Zori, cello and Roglit Ishay, piano, performing works by Brahms. • 5 p.m. (tickets distributed free of charge from 4 p.m.) at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560- 5755.
Music on Monday – Yehonthan Shlomo performs alternative rock. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.
Songs of Elise Lasker-Schiller – A musical tribute to the German-Israeli poet and artist. • 8:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 45.
Women-Only Karaoke – 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).
THEATER
Valentino – 8:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.
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
Like Clay in the Potter’s Hands – Surprising, unconventional materials in contemporary art. With Daniella Shalev, in Hebrew. • 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Wing Auditorium, Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. NIS 80 (Members NIS 70).
Islam in Illustrated Film: Mohammed, Last of the Prophets – With Prof. Ruth Roded of the Truman Research Institute for Peace. In Hebrew. • 10.30 a.m. at the Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588 2329.
TOURS
Tour with Jack: Nahlaot and the Mahaneh Yehuda Market – A walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 2:30 p.m. at the corner of King George and Agrippas streets. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60.
MIXED BAG
Amit Women Luncheon – Honoring Doris Levine and Rena Quint, with hats and jewelry by Mimi of Ra’anana, accessories by Tashtari, and raffle prizes. • 11:30 a.m. at the Park Hotel, 2 Rehov Ze’ev Vilnai. Info and reservations: 561-0839; 678-3671.
5 TUESDAY
MUSIC
Hot Jazz – Jazz meets classical music, with Meg Okura, violin; Arik Naisberg, piano; Avery Borochov, bass and Aviv Cohen, drums. • 9 p.m. at the Gerard Behar Center, 11 Rehov Bezalel. Info and reservations: 623-7000; 625-1139. NIS 115.
Open Mic – With Mike Perry. All performers welcome. • 9:30 p.m. sign up; shows 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 purchase.
Erik Berglund – International harpist, composer, spiritual teacher and healer. • 7 p.m. at a private home in Mevaseret Zion, 36 Rehov Hagefen. Info and reservations: 641-6776. NIS 50.
Submarine Jazz – The New Orleans Function band. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.
THEATER
The Mousetrap – An Agatha Christie play, presented by the Jerusalem English Speaking Theater, about a murder the audience must solve. Directed by Leah Stoller. • 6 p.m. at Kibbutz Ramat Rachel. Info and reservations: 623-7000; 642-0908.
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 – 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. See Saturday’s listings.
TALKS
The Experience of Exile and the Construction of Identity – A Hebrew University conference, with keynote speaker Liliane Weissberg, University of Pennsylvania, on the topic “East and West: Karl Loewith’s Exile.” • 6:30 p.m. at Mishkenot Sha’ananim. Info and reservations: karinne@mscc.huji.ac.il; 054-787-9089.
Kicking Off the Month, Nisan – Waiting for the Messiah in the month of redemption. With Prof. Avigdor Shinan, Binyamin Zaddkah and Prof. Yisrael Yuval. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. Admission free (tickets available from 7:30 p.m.).
The Language of Art and the Art of Language – The final session of the lecture series on the interconnections between image and word, with Prof. Ruth Kanner. In Hebrew. • 8 p.m. in the Springer Auditorium, The Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. NIS 75 (members NIS 65).
The Four Seasons – With exhibition curator Shlomit Steinberg, in Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at the Israel Museum. Info: 670-8811. Free with admission to the museum.
Jews as Chosen People – The Shalom Hartman Institute hosts a lecture with Rabbi Prof. David Hartman on the topic of Jews as chosen people, in light of Novak, Eisen, Wyschogard and others. • 7 p.m. at the Shalom Hartman Institute, 11 Rehov Gedalyahu Alon. Info: 567-5337; www.hartman.org.il.
Changes in the Middle East: Some Strategic Implications – With Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff, Deputy Director General, Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs. • 11 a.m. at the Truman Institute, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588-2329.
TOURS
Highlights of the Jewish Quarter – The Jewish population in the Middle Ages, the synagogues, life under Ottoman and British rule and more. With Miriam Simon. • 9 a.m. at the bus stop in the Jewish quarter parking lot. Info and reservations: 054-521- 6933. NIS 50.
CHILDREN
Recycle Workshop – A workshop on creating a work of art out of recycled materials. For ages 3 – 9. • 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Israel Museum youth wing. Info: 670-8963. NIS 15.
6 WEDNESDAY
MUSIC
Cuba Amor – With Yael Melos-Gonzales, Asnat Schweifel, piano and Jorje Luis Gonzales, percussion. • 8 p.m. at Ticho House, 9 Rehov Harav Kook. Info and reservations: 535-6954. NIS 55.
Hamakor – Acoustic rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
The Amit Fiedman Sextet – Jazz and world music fusion, with guest Tamar Eisenman. • 8:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679- 4040. NIS 50/55/60.
THEATER
The Caucasian Chalk Circle – Presented by the Cameri Theater, this play tells the story of a kitchen maid who takes care of an abandoned child. Directed by Udi Ben-Moshe, with original music by Keren Peles. In Hebrew with Russian subtitles. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.
The Mousetrap – 8 p.m. See Tuesday’s listings.
COMEDY
Women’s Stage Night – Open mic and showcase for ladies. • 8 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 30/40.
Stand-up Marathon and Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes the new comedians of Israel to the stage, in Hebrew. • 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. NIS 20.
DANCE
Contra Dancing – With Cyrelle Forman-Soffer, caller, and live music by the Hazel Hill String Band. • 7:45 p.m. beginners lesson, 8 p.m. dance at the Yedidya synagogue, 12 Rehov Nahum Lifshitz. Info: 054-566-5293. NIS 40/50.
TALKS
The Fathers of Zionism – Prof. Yosef Gorni discusses Berel Katznelson. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 S.A. Nahon Street. Free.
Just Love – On Yehuda Amihai’s poems of love, featuring poets Eliaz Cohen, Yoram Nisyonovitch and Liat Kaplan, discussing Amihai’s works. • 8:30 p.m. at the Confederation House, 12 Rehov Emile Botta, Yemin Moshe. Info: 624-5206. Free.
TOURS
Tour with Jack: A Walk on the Walls – From Jaffa Gate to the Damascus Gate, with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. just outside Jaffa Gate. Info and reservations (required): 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@ gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 16 for site fees.
7 THURSDAY
MUSIC
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra – Conducted by David Stern, with the New Vocal Ensemble and the Kibbutz Artzi Choir, directed by Yuval Ben-Ozer, performing Handel’s Israel in Egypt. • 8 p.m. at the Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755.
Music at the College – The Atar piano trio and Yonatan Cherchy perform original material for chamber ensemble and actor, based on the Agnon story “A Simple Story.” • 8 p.m. at the Hebrew Union College, 13 King David Street. Info and reservations: 620-3333. NIS 50/60.
Zimba – Chen Zimbalista, percussion and marimba with string quartet, performing Brazilian folk songs and works by Bach, Leroy Anderson, Gronich and more. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Shmuel, 6 Rehov Shama. Info and reservations: 1-700-508-408. NIS 90.
Jazz Concert – Featuring the Asaf Hakimi Brazilian quartet, performing Brazilian rhythms. • 8 p.m. at the Mormon University (The Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies), Mount of Olives. Info: shario@jc.byu.ac.il Jerusalem Folk Music Evening – Celtic dance tunes entwined with soulful Jewish melodies, with Sunita Staneslow and The Jerusalem Barbershop Ensemble, with Yehuda Ledgley, Gaya Turtle, Tamar and Jeff Friedman. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Yehudit (ICCC), 12 Emek Refaim. Info: 054-752-1239; 050-723-3914. NIS 35.
Blues Train – Rock and blues. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.
The ShemTov Levi Ensemble – With special guest Daniel Zamir, performing songs from their latest album, Son of the Earth, along with classic favorites. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.
Songs of Old Galicia and the Carpaths – With Olga Mieleszcuk and Mendy Cahan. • 8:30 p.m. at Yung YiDiSh, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 40/50.
The Heeby Gee Bees – Rhythm and blues. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel.
THEATER
The Mousetrap – 8 p.m. See Tuesday’s listings.
The Miracle Worker – See Tuesday’s listings.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle – 9 p.m. with English subtitles. See Wednesday’s listings.
COMEDY
Tour of Funny through the Holy Land – David Kilimnick takes you through the reality of life as a single immigrant. • 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 perform with Eidan Mizrachi, in Hebrew. • 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. NIS 35/45 (includes a free drink).
ART
Pessah Ceramics – Exhibition and sale of Pessahthemed ceramics for gifts or creative inspiration. • 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. at a private gallery on 26 Rehov Haportzim. Info: 052-471-1813; www.saramicart.com.
TALKS
Jews, Israel and the Vatican: Where Are We Heading? – With Moshe Aumann, former Consul- General and Minister-Counselor for Church Relations at the Israeli Embassy in Washington. Presented by the Root & Branch Association. • 7:30 p.m. at the OU Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod. Info: 566- 7787; lowellgallin@lowellgallin.com.
Seder Night Revisited – A workshop on leading the Seder, with Prof. Avigdor Shinan and Ofra Pel’ee. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.
Parsha at the Begin Center – A weekly lecture on the Torah portion of the week. With Rabbi Dr. Yakov Eliashiv. In Hebrew. • Thursday, 7 p.m. at the Begin Heritage Center, 6 Rehov S.A. Nahon.
The Historical and Theological Lexicon of the Septuagint – With Prof. Jan Joosten of Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg, France. • 10:15 a.m. in room 3001, Rabin Building, Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. Info: 588-1966; msdss@mscc.huji.ac.il.
May Your Eyes Behold Your Teachers – On the heroes of haredi culture. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/30.
CHILDREN
When the Shark and the Fish First Met – Presented by the National Children and Youth Theater, based on the book by Gilad Schalit. In Hebrew. • 5 p.m. at the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theater, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 90.
8 FRIDAY
TOURS
Between the Springs of Emek Refaim – For families who like to hike. In Hebrew. • Info and reservations: 1-800-350-550; www.eyarok.org.il.
ART
Pessah Ceramics – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. See Thursday’s listings.