14 FRIDAY MUSIC Piano Recital – Young pianists perform Schumann, Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, Mendelssohn, Liszt and others.• 12 noon at the Ein Kerem Music Center, Ein Kerem. Info: 641-4250. NIS 25/35.Geffen Bankir – Mellow blues jam. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Music at the Zoo – Hot rumba and samba with the Detzleman trio. • 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Biblical Zoo. Info: 675-0111.COMEDY Kalabat 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.CHILDREN Elephant Show – Come and meet the elephant trainers as they introduce you to the zoo’s elephants. • 1:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. Info: 675-0111. Free.SATURDAY MUSIC Opera – Studio opera singers of the Israeli Opera perform works by Liszt and Mahler. • 11 a.m. at the Ein Kerem Music Center, Ein Kerem. Info: 641-4250. NIS 60/75.The Heart and the Wellspring – Lively Klezmer and Jewish melodies. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron.Info: 629-2000. NIS 60/70.Bells – The Inbalim Ensemble, directed by Idit Schechtman, performs music arranged for bells by Bach, Handel, and more, on the theme of Christmas. • 12 noon at the Latrun Monastery. Info: 535-6954; 052-326- 5915. NIS 80.Plant Protection Waltz – An evening of horticultural songs with Yoni Eilat, vocals and Gilad Shapira, piano, in honor of Tu Bishvat. • Pre-concert highlight tour at 7:40 p.m., show begins at 8:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-1066. NIS 55/75.Viennese Music – Maria Joffee, soprano; Evgeny Gorzalchik, flute; Olga Meutlis, harp; and the Jerusalem Festival Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Barshevsky, perform works by Schubert, Mozart, Haydn and more. • 12 noon at the Augusta Victoria Church, Mount of Olives. Info: 535-6954; 052-326-5915. NIS 120.Kool Klezmer – Live nigunim of old, hassidic melodies, Yiddish songs, Carlebach nigunim and more treasures from the klezmer repertoire. • 9 p.m.at Yung YiDiSH, 52 Rehov Yirmiyahu. Info: 500-1395; 03-687-4433. NIS 30/40.Ala Eish – Rock, funk and reggae in Hebrew. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816- 5488. No cover.Meir Banai – Solo performance of the influential Israeli musician and songwriter, with new and old songs. • 10 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. NIS 70/75/80.Eran Tzur – Rock singer/songwriter performs his wellknown hits. • 10:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 30/50.Holler – Bluegrass and rock. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. Info: 054-531-3255. No cover.THEATER A Railway to Damascus – A fascinating play about the longing for love and understanding, during the peak of one of Israel’s most difficult times. In Hebrew, with English subtitles. • 8:30 p.m. in the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and tickets: 560-5755; www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 200.COMEDY Kobi Maimon – A stand-up show in which Maimon finds the humor in everyday events. In Hebrew. • 9:30 p.m. in the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755; www.jerusalem-theatre.co.il. NIS 90.Jerusalem Blend – With Elazar ‘Dr. Jazz’ Brandt and Edan Mizrachi. • 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).TALKS From Creation to Obama, the Story of the Jewish People – Israel and Judah, with Rabbi Berel Wein. • 8 p.m. at Beit Knesset Hanassi, 24 Rehov Ussishkin. Info: 052-833-9560. NIS 15/20; free for students.CHILDREN Petrushka – The adventurous journey of a puppet. For ages four and up; in Hebrew. • 11 a.m. at the Train Theater, Liberty Bell Park. Info: 561-8514. NIS 40.16 SUNDAY MUSIC Footsteps – Paul and Marcie Forrest present “Folk, Baroque and Roll” – a journey to the provinces of folk, renaissance, baroque, rock and flamenco, on waves of sound from a guitar and a flute. • 10 p.m. at Moise Restaurant, 49 Derech Hebron. Info: 054-546-2851. NIS 25.TALKS The Intellectuals – Rabbi Berel Wein will review the Paul Johnson book and provide insight into the minds of “the elite” who dominate Israel and the world. • 8 p.m. at Emunah, 6 Rehov Arlozorov. Info and registration: 563-9963 (ext. 101). NIS 20/25 (exact change is requested).MIXED BAG A Taste of Thai – Thai cooking workshop. In Hebrew.• 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 250.17 MONDAY MUSIC All the Words – The first in a new series on the connection between texts and music, with Rona Keinan, Leora Rivlin and Maya Yisraeli.• 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/60.Etnahta – Roberto Gini, viola-da-gamba; Drora Bruck, recorder; Genevieve Blanchard, flute; and more, performing works by Telemann, Vivaldi, Buxtehude and Leclair. • 5 p.m. (tickets distributed from 4 p.m.) at the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info: 560-5757.Music on Monday – Nuri Korn, vocals and saxophone; Daniel Schwartzwald, keyboard; Shachar Elnatan, guitar; Yogev Glussman, bass guitar and vocals, Yohai Cohen, percussion and guest singer Dana Hertz. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 20/40.COMEDY Women’s Only Karaoke and Open Mic – 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).Comedy Open Mic – All performances welcome. It’s your chance to be on stage, or just have a good time and hear some good performers. • 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. NIS 15 (includes a free drink).TALKS Bezalel: The First Chapter in the History of Israeli Art – With Yigal Zalmona, Chief Curator. In Hebrew. • 6:30 p.m. in the youth wing auditorium of the Israel Museum. Info and reservations: 670-8813; 02-670 8960. NIS 70/80.Empowering Parents – Kav L’Noar presents practical early intervention solutions for empathetic parents, educators and community leaders, with Rabbis Zev Leff, Zechariya Greenwald, and Dr. David Pelcovitz. • 7:30 p.m. at the Ramada Jerusalem Hotel. Info and registration: 050-410-3215; www.kavlnoar.org. NIS 25/40 advanced registration, NIS 30/50 at the door.Happiness and the Meaning of Life – From the “benefitting principle” to the Hiroshima bomb: Happiness as collective consent, with Dr. Henry Unger of Tel Aviv University. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Rebecca Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 95.TOURS Tour With Jack: In Sickness and In Health – Join licensed guide Jack Cadranel on a tour about health care, from the Second Temple to the Old Yishuv. • 9:30 a.m. just inside the Dung Gate. Info and registration: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 7 entrance fee.Getting to Know the Shuk – Join Sybil Kaplan as she shows you the insider’s scoop to the shuk (and the best places to get sufganiyot)! • 9:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. Info and registration: 566-1181. NIS 35/45.CHILDREN 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 BAG Open Mic Night – Yelling off the Balcony: Shock rock poetry in front of an open mic. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. No cover.Fresh Pasta – Cooking workshop. In Hebrew. • 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992- 3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 250.18 TUESDAY MUSIC Youth at the Center – Guitarist Daniel Schatz performs works by Froberger, Bach and Piazzolla; pianist Michael Zartsekel performs works by Scarlatti, Gershwin and Franck. • 5 p.m. at the Jerusalem Music Center, Mishkenot Sha’ananim.Info: 624-1041. Free.Boaz Banai – Israeli rock. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech hebron. Info and tickets: 6229-2000. NIS 30/40.Real Music – Real Time composition music and dance series, with Anat Shamgar, dancer and JC Jones, double-bass, with guest pianist Gadi Stern and dancer Inbar Walter. • 8:30 p.m. at the Barbur Art Gallery, 6 Rehov Shirizli. Info: 054-723-2866. No cover.Electra– With Bella Tar and Kiril. • 9 p.m. at Uganda, 4 Rehov Aristobulus.Submarine Jazz– With Tal Babitsky. • 9:30 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.Open Mic– With Mike Perry. All performers welcome. Enjoy late-night professional and amateur singing with your friends.• Sign up 10 p.m., performances begin 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. One drink minimum purchase.THEATER Mother of an Old Maid – An original comedy about the relationship between a typical Polish/Jewish mother and her daughter who does not want to be like everyone else. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 200.TALKS Slaughtered Cow: Apocalypse Now – The cow sees the end coming! • 10 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900. NIS 30/50 (includes a free drink).ART Gallery Talk – Learn about the new photography acquisitions, with exhibition co-curator Yudit Caplan. In Hebrew. • 7 p.m. in the exhibition at the Israel Museum.Info: 670-8811. Free.FILMS Lies My Father Told Me – A heart-warming Canadian film classic set in the Jewish immigrant community of the 1920s. Join Sophie Udin of Club Na’amat Jerusalem.• 1 p.m. at Beit Hachavera, 10 Rehov Shalom Aleichem.Info and reservations: 679-5839. NIS 60 (includes a dessert table and supports Na’amat day-care centers).CHILDREN Buttons and Flowers – An encounter with artist Racheli Rogel who uses buttons to create artwork, books and more. • 4:30 p.m. at the Israel Museum.Info: 670-8811.Art Workshop – Led by Telma Schultz, learn to use buttons to make flower bouquets and pins. Please bring your own buttons. • 5:30 p.m. at the Israel Museum.Info: 670-8811.Community Gardening – Come to Gan Hahursha and help plant winter vegetables and plants, and learn about compost. • 3:30 p.m. at Gan Hahursha.Info: danawiess@hotmail.com.MIXED BAG Anyone Can Draw – Learn the basics to drawing in an interesting way, using pencils, charcoal, colored pencils and more. • 10 a.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and registration: 566-1181.French Chicken; Sushi Dishes – Cooking workshops.• 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 250.19 WEDNESDAY MUSIC Jerusalem Symphony – Conducted by Luiz Malheiro, the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra performs works by Verdi, and Tchaikovsky. • 8 p.m. in the Henry Crown Auditorium, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 1-700-70- 4000; 561-1498/9.Live at the Yellow Submarine – The Collective and Nadav Azulai. • 9 p.m. at the Yellow Submarine, 13 Rehov Harechavim. Info: 679-4040. No cover.Abrahams Family – Original progressive rock, special for Tu Bishvat. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. No cover.Long Time Gone – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band. • 10:30 p.m. at Mike’s Place, 33 Jaffa Road. No cover.Informal – A series about music and related matters.With Carolina and her trademark groove and funk, performing and answering questions. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info and reservations: 621-5900.COMEDY Stand-up Open Mic – Host Edan Mizrachi takes Israel’s finest comedians to the stage. 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. TOURS Tour With Jack: A Walk on the Walls – From the Citadel to the Dung Gate, a walking tour with licensed guide Jack Cadranel. • 9:30 a.m. just outside the Jaffa Gate. Info and registration: 054-647-8955; tourwithjack@ gmail.com. NIS 60 + NIS 16 entrance fee.TALKS Givati Parking Lot Excavations and the City of David – With Dr. Doron Ben-Ami of the Hebrew University and IAA. In Hebrew. • 7:30 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-1066. Free with admission to the museum.FILMS It Happened One Night – AACI’s Film Club presents a series of screwball comedies, preceded by a lecture about the genre and film. • 7:30 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and registration: 566-1181; star@aaci.org.il. Suggested donation: NIS 20/25 (includes light refreshments).ART Tu Bishvat at the Museum – Relive the age when plants and fruits were an integral part of man’s life.In Hebrew. • 6 p.m. at the Bible Lands Museum, 25 Rehov Granot. Info: 561-11066. Free with entrance to the museum.CHILDREN Tu Bishvat Celebration – Songs, stories and a seder Tu Bishvat for kids (including yummy fruits and nuts). For ages four and up. • 4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the AACI, Corner of 37 Rehov Pierre Koenig/2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (opposite the Hadar mall). NIS 25/30.Info and registration: 566-1181.MIXED BAG Flower Planting – Come partake in the planting of a 125 square meter carpet of flowers, designed to resemble a shkediya (almond tree), planted in honor of Tu Bishvat. • 2 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. at the University Botanical Gardens. Info: 679-4012/3. NIS 18/28.Indian Delights – Cooking workshop. • 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim.Info and reservations: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 250.Chinese Medicine: Tongue Diagnosis Class – Learn the simple anatomy of the tongue, how to analyze signs and changes on the tongue, and what to do about it. • 2 p.m. at the AACI, 2 Rehov Poalei Tzedek (corner of Pierre Koenig, opposite Hadar Mall). Info and registration (required): 566-1181; 052-381-4652; shiralev@netvision.net.il. NIS 200/250 (for four classes); NIS 60/75 for individual classes.TU BISHVAT 20 THURSDAY MUSIC Chamber Music – The Jerusalem Quartet: Alexander Pavlovsky and Sergei Bressler, violins; Amichai Grosz, viola and Kyril Zlotnikov, cello, with Ohad Ben-Ari on piano. Works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich. • 8:30 p.m. at the Jerusalem YMCA, 26 King David Street. Info and reservations: 623-4347.NIS 110/130.Diwan Halev – Soulful, Yemenite-inspired music. • 8 p.m. at The Lab, 28 Derech Hebron. Info: 629-2000.NIS 80/90.Makam – The first of a new series on the makam, the Arabic music scale used in Sephardic music. • 9 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. Info: 621-5900.NIS 20/40.Jain Trio Band – Rock covers from AC/DC to the Beatles. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel.Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.THEATER Closed for Renovations – A funny, witty show with actress Odeya Koren, about what happens when a woman finds out a few surprising things about herself on her birthday. In Hebrew. • 9 p.m. at the Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus. Info and reservations: 560- 5755. NIS 100.COMEDY Tu Bishvat Special – David Kilimnick presents “Frum from birth: Religious manifesto,” from the “Aliyah Monologue” series. • 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 with Tel Aviv Friends – Israel ’s finest comedians perform with Jerusalem’s 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 Tu Bishvat at the Museum – 4:30 p.m. See Tuesday’s listings.MIXED BAG Vegetarian Dishes for the Family – Cooking workshop.• 9:30 a.m. at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 250.Introduction to Red Wine – Wine workshop. • 6 p.m.at the Jerusalem Culinary Institute, 6 Rehov Yad Harutzim. Info: info@jcichef.com; 992-3128; www.jcichef.com. NIS 300.Flower Planting – See Wednesday’s listings.TALKS Tu Bishvat Event – Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation invites you to a special dvar Torah with Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz, and a Tu Bishvat meal, and tour of Beit Bnei Rachel at Rachels’ tomb. • Buses leave from the Israel Center, 22 Rehov Keren Hayesod, at 9:30 a.m. Info and reservations: 050-725-8392.Storms of the Mind – A dialogue between the Talmud and psychology, questioning the question of sanity. In Hebrew. • 8:30 p.m. at Beit Avi Chai, 44 King George Avenue. NIS 20/30.DANCE Transform – The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance company, choreographed by Rami Be’er. • 8:30 p.m. in the Sherover Theatre, Jerusalem Theatre, 20 Rehov Marcus.Info and reservations: 560-5755. NIS 160.21 FRIDAY MUSIC Kabbalat Shabbat – Music from the Jewish traditions of Yemen, Spain and Israel, on the theme of Tu Bishvat, with Gila Bashari. • 10 a.m. at a private home in Moshav Yishi, near Beit Shemesh. Info and reservations: 052-322- 6001. NIS 110.Mellow Fellow – Acoustic folk duo performing covers to a large variety of songs and genres. • 10 p.m. at the Blaze Bar, 23 Rehov Hillel. Info: 054-816-5488. No cover.Music at the Zoo – Hot rumba and samba with the Detzleman trio. • 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the Biblical Zoo.Info: 675-0111.COMEDY Kalabat 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.ART Tu Bishvat at the Museum – 12 noon. See Tuesday’s listings.MIXED BAG Flower Planting – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. See Wednesday’s listings.
