Going out:

 

 

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Thanksgiving Dinner at the American Colony Hotel

 

What: The Jerusalem American Colony Hotel holds a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Before dinner, the hotel will hold a celebrative recital with the Belgian Soprano Lisa Mostin. The dinner will include stuffed turkey and cranberry sauce, nut soup and other traditional dishes; price: 335 NIS per diner.

 

When: November 27, 2014

 

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“Musical Exposure” in the Tower of David Museum

 

What: An event exposing artists at the Tower of David Museum, held by the veteran institute of “The Yellow Submarine” – with: Sun Tailor, Ori Alboher and Igor Krutogolov’s Toy Orchestra.

 

When: November 20, 2014

 

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“Rain Men” – Live Show at Beit Avi Chai

 

What: The Hadar Noiberg and Shai Zelman Quartet at Beit Avi Chai: A special evening, dedicated to the songs of poet and songwriter Rachel Shapira, one of the leading songwriters in Israel and an ACUM award winner.

 

When: November 20, 2014

 

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“Rocket Band” Live at the Colony

 

What: Jerusalem’s winter is on and Thursdays at the Colony are going to be extremely hot. This time – a special show by the Rocket Band… It’s a musical Thursday at the Colony – are you coming or what?

 

When: November 20, 2014

 

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“Kids’ World” at the Jerusalem Mall

 

What: The Jerusalem (Malcha) Mall is hosting “Kids’ World” – a musical show for kids and for the whole family. All the kids’ stars are here everything Thursday at 6pm. Free admission.

 

When: November 20, 2014

 

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Zionist Female Leaders Series – Dona Gracia

 

What: The Begin Heritage Center: A new series about the main female leaders in Zionist history – Dona Gracia, the woman who defeated kings. Lecturer: Irit Achdot – manager of the House of Dona Gracia museum.

 

When: November 26, 2014

 

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Autumn Performances at the Machol Shalem Dance House

 

After the successful International Dance Festival and just a little before the Dance Week, which has become a Jerusalem tradition, Machol Shalom Dance House hosts dance performances and other shows and invites the crowd to come and get warmed up by the movement.

 

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RELIGION.FREEDOM.CITY – A Special Exhibition at Mantra Restaurant

 

A special photography exhibition at the Mantra Restaurant, initiated by Be Free Israel (Israel Hofshit). The exhibition presents the sensitive relationship between religion and state at the City of Jerusalem and freedom of the inpidual.

 

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Eating Out:
 

Gabriel Restaurant

Much like its angelic namesake usually does in the Bible and Quran, Gabriel comes bearing a timely message: diners need not choose between bending to the dictates of a higher power and those of international haute cuisine. Fine dining can be kosher, and Gabriel is the proof. Right around the corner from hopping nightlife district Shlomtzion HaMalka Street, Gabriel is part of the Ben Shetach restaurant row, an oasis of relative calm and extremely fine dining in the heart of downtown Jerusalem. Designed with modernistic flair, with polished wood floors, curved-back leather-upholstered chairs, artistic light fixtures and an angled bar taking up one wall, Gabriel appeals to the kosher l'mehadrin consumer with class, perfect for the kind of business meals meant to impress (and events meant to impress - the restaurant can be reserved for groups up to 45). And the menu? Gabriel offers a no-nonsense selection of exquisitely prepared gourmet French bistro fare. It's all here: goose leg confit, lamb cassoulet, tournedos Rossini, the very-of-the-moment brains and sweetbreads, and a show-stopping 500 gram Chateaubriand steak for two. Where Gabriel truly impresses, though, is in its deep selection of the finest in kosher wines from all around the world. Expect to find a winning international list priced at under 200 NIS, but dig a bit deeper in the pocketbook and you can treat yourself to some rare and stunning vintage wines from some of the best kosher wineries in Israel and France.