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Going out:
 

Ah, Jerusalem

What: The Ah, Jerusalem! Friday Matinee at the Tower of David Museum continues this Friday. The English-language musical, performed by an outstanding cast of seven singer-actors, tells the story the Axelrod family who, on the eve of a trip to Cancun, change their plans and visit Jerusalem thanks to a dreamlike visit by a family ancestor.

When: EVERY FRIDAY AT 16:00 THROUGH OUT JULY AND AUGUST

Biomimicry at the Science Museum

What: New at Jerusalem's Science Museum –Biomimicry exhibitions – Israeli research and inventions inspired by science. The biomimicry research is displayed as part of the biomechanics exhibition entitled The Machine Inside brought to Jerusalem from the Field Science Museum in Chicago.

When: Between July 9, 2014 and October 18, 2014
 

Breaking Rocks in the City of David

What: The City of David invites you to a unique Tisha B'Av experience entitled Breaking Rocks – learning and discussion groups including a tour of the ruins of ancient Jerusalem, tracing the archeology of the destruction of the City of David.

When: August 4, 2014

The Battle for Jerusalem in the Second Temple Era

What: The battle for Jerusalem during the Second Temple Era – fascinating lectures given by the Megalim Institute at the Begin Heritage Center. Tisha B'Av Eve, Free admission

When: August 4, 2014

Free Performances and Events – Beit Avi Chai

What: Due to the unstable situation in Israel, Beit Avi Chai will be offering all its activities as of the next two weeks (commencing Sunday, July 27 and until Thursday, August 8 (final date may be extended)) free of charge. Please register by phone: 02-6215300

When: Sunday, July 27 and until Thursday, August 8

Raiders of the Lost Ark at the Tower of David

What: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” summer day camp: an archeological adventure at the fortress. 5 days of missions between the walls of the Tower of David, during which the kids will practice archeological searching and experience the magical world of archeology.

When: Sunday-Thursday, August 3-7th, from 8am until 3pm.

Coming Up Soon: Summer Nights at Giv’at HaTachmoshet

Experience Summer Nights at Giv’at HaTachmoshet (the Ammunition Hill) – a week of love and nostalgia. A special price for visitors of the Jerusalem Online Newsletter– please state that you’ve heard about the event from our newsletter. Purchase your tickets soon.

Colony Restaurant – Now on Instagram

Join Colony's Instagram for a celebration of color and photos. All of the special moments, and interesting info from behind the scenes. Join us!

Eating Out:
 

Jacko's Street

Jacko's Street is a gourmet restaurant situated in the Machane Yehuda Marketplace, a location that breeds chefs. The head chef is one of the restaurant's owners, Chef Zakai Hodja who joined forces with Rafi Revivo and Yotam Nisim to establish this restaurant. Their philosophy is to serve contemporary, kosher food that is never dull. The menu is exciting and unexpected and none of the dishes are made with substitutes like non-dairy creamers or margarine. On Friday afternoons, the restaurant steps up the beat with Greek music and home-style cooking including stuffed grape leaves, fried fish, traditional salads and other delicacies. The items on the menu are anything but stereotypical and include salmon ceviche with cucumber slices, black sesame seeds and shallot vinaigrette with wasabi sauce and melon; Kurdish risotto with celery, chard leaves, lemon and green garlic; fried red mullets with pickled lemons, clemente olives, asparagus, shredded bread, fried eggplant and hot tomato salad; smoked duck focaccia with fried onions, mushrooms and citrus salad, chicken liver in beef and green tea sauce served with bone marrow and hazelnut biscotti; dessert ravioli stuffed with creme patisserie served with chocolate syrup and caramel, coffee and vanilla truffles; kadaif-based cream dessert with toffee sauce and a shot of Limoncello, and more.