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 30
Eat hummus (and don’t make war) at Hummus Ikermawi (2 Hanevi’im Street). This established eatery is just a few steps from Damascus Gate, and some swear it is one of the finest such spots in Jerusalem. The famous slogan “Make Hummus, Not War” can be found on its tables.
Open throughout the week, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (02) 626-1658 for more.
Saturday, October 31
Get some much-needed perspective after the elections at Hataklit pub, thanks to its wide range of tap beers and love of local cats.
As winter is here, hot wine is back on the menu (NIS 34). Happy Hour one-plus-one special deal is offered from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Unlike other places, patrons can purchase food elsewhere and eat it in the pub, provided they buy a drink.
7 Heleni Hamalka Street. Open from 3 p.m. Call (02) 624-4073 for more.
Sunday, November 1
Attend the concert Esther, Tamar, and Judith of the Jerusalem Baroque Orchestra, under conductor David Shemer, which will include the world premiere of Tamar and Yehuda by Hana Ajiashvili.
Inspired by the biblical tale of passion, deception, and risk, the music explores the inner reality in the moments before Yehuda recognized Tamar and saved the would-be mother from death.
The program also includes the overture to the oratorio Esther by George Frideric Handel, arias from the oratorio Esther by Cristiano Giuseppe Lidarti, and the oratorio Judith by Marc-Antoine Charpentier.
8 p.m. YMCA Music Hall. 26 King David Street. NIS 40. Call (02) 671-5888 to book or visit jbo.co.il/en/home_en.
Monday, November 2
Step into the Jerusalem Cinematheque and watch Emma Rough. Directed by Amos Kollek and Abigail Kollek, the film is about a young woman who tracks down an absent father in New York with the intention to murder him.
The directors, who are also a father and daughter in real life, play the lead roles.
6 p.m. NIS 43. In English with some Hebrew. 11 Hebron Road. Call (02) 565-4333 to book.
Tuesday, November 3
Mark 250 years to the US with a screening of Singin’ In The Rain (1952). Lauded as one of the greatest musicals of all time, the film stars Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds.
The plot revolves around the transition of pictures from the black-and-white silent era to talkies in color, as Don Lockwood (Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) hire a voice actress, Kathy Selden, after it becomes clear Lamont can’t sing. That role is played by Reynolds, with Donald O’Connor as Cosmo Brown, a good friend of Don.
The movie includes many references to the history of films. For example, “Broadway Melody Ballet” is a nod to the 1929 film The Broadway Melody, the first Hollywood musical.
8 p.m. NIS 25. In English. 3 Menora Street. Visit cinema.jsfs.co.il to book.
Wednesday, November 4
Many readers may be aware of the work of Rabbi Avi Weiss. Perhaps they attended the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, also known as The Bayit, an Open Orthodox synagogue in the Bronx. Perhaps they protested alongside him in solidarity with the Jews of the USSR, or against the bigotry of Louis Farrakhan.
Wednesday, however, is a chance to explore another side of Weiss, when he discusses his latest book, Judaism: A Living Theology of Love. Held at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, this is a remarkable opportunity to hear uncommon theology from an unusually accomplished Jewish spiritual leader.
7:45 p.m. 29 Pierre Koenig Street. In English. Free with preregistration. Call (02) 673 5210 or visit pardes.org.il
Thursday, November 5
Watch a dance performance created by Maayan Liebman-Sharon at Koresh 14 Gallery.
Gallery founder Vered Hadad will discuss with Liebman-Sharon art, dance, and life in the context of the Exposed Code art exhibition, while three dancers perform in reaction to the themes explored.
Curated by Nasrin Abu Baker, the exhibition includes works by Renata Gal and Ola Zaitoun.
8 p.m. NIS 60. Entrance four. Down the stairs. Gray door. Visit shorturl.at/jlI77 or call 054-559-3714 for more. Hours: Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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