Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
Enjoy Inner Skin at the Mamuta Art and Research Center at Hansen House. Curated by Dveer Shaked, the works by Gil Yefman were inspired by the medical history of the exhibition space and combine knitted soft sculptures, sound, and video art.
Hansen House was established in 1887 as the Jesu-Hilfe (Jesus Help) leprosy hospital; visitors to the exhibit here will activate the sound that accompanies the works, making each viewing unique.
14 Gedaliah Alon St. Until Thursday, December 31. Hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday to Wednesday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Celebrate the beginning of a new week at a square dance with Cyrelle Forman-Soffer at Kehillat Kol Haneshama during a lively evening that includes refreshments and socializing.
The dance will be followed by two hours of folk music by The Unstrung Heroes, led by Mark Clarfield and Ora Paltiel-Clarfield, Sandy Cash, and David Mencher.
This is a charity event held in solidarity with the progressive Jewish community during a difficult time. Readers might recall Harry Smith’s 1952 Anthology of American Folk Music, commissioned by Moses Asch, and its massive contribution in opening US musical culture.
7:30 p.m. 1 Asher St. NIS 80.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Watch Macbeth, the seminal Shakespearean play adapted for this Khan Theatre production by director Ariel Wolf, with Yossi Eini as the Scottish power-mad titular character, and Irit Pashtan as his wife.
The three weird sisters will be played by Shahar Netz, Gal Zak, and Itay Shor, who also perform all the other roles in this show. This offers a much denser exploration of the psychology of the tormented Macbeth in the intimate sphere of his own home.
8 p.m. 2 David Remez St. NIS 220. In Hebrew. Last performance is on Tuesday, January 12. Call (02) 630-3600 to book.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Order a pumpkin pie (NIS 85) from Sophie’s Sweets. Sophie Cohen now has a rich variety of specials for the fall season, which includes Brown Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal cookies (NIS 32 per dozen) and chocolate chip banana bread (NIS 50).
Pickup from Nahlaot. Contact cohensophie03@gmail.com or call 053-948-4215. Kosher (Badatz Eida Haredit).
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Readers with young children might decide to vote and then enjoy a family-oriented day of archaeological digging at the Tower of David Museum.
Geared for children between ages five and 11, this Hebrew-language activity is messy, as the youngsters sift through the earth, seeking interesting finds.
Children who are not so keen on digging but enjoy riddles and costumes might enjoy a 40-minute, Hebrew-language game focused on the rich history of Jerusalem (for children aged six and older).
Jaffa Gate. Digging is held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., and from 2:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. NIS 35. Preregistration required; participants must wear shoes. The game is offered from 10:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with a new game beginning every 30 minutes. NIS 30. Call *2884 to book.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Step into the Jerusalem Cinematheque and enjoy this cult Wednesday screening of the 1980 film Nine to Five. Directed by Colin Higgins, starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton in the leading roles, this movie explores how the three women team up to push back against their highly toxic and unpleasant boss (Dabney Coleman).
8:30 p.m. 11 Hebron Rd. NIS 43. In English. Call (02) 565-4333 to book.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Honor the poetic genius of Dahlia Ravikovitch by visiting Between the Suns. Curated by Irena Gordon, the exhibition departs from the poetry of Ravikovitch and features new works by four artists – Nelly Agassi, Ruth Agassi, and Moshe Roas.
Musrara Art Gallery, 22 Shivtai Yisrael St. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Until Thursday, December 24. An English translation of Ravikovitch’s poems is available at “Hovering at a Low Altitude: The Collected Poetry of Dahlia Ravikovitch.”
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