Going out:

 

 

Made in Jerusalem Festival at Beit Avi Chai

What: Beit Avi Chai presents: “Made in Jerusalem” a festival of Jerusalem making towards the Jerusalem Liberation Day.

 

When: The festival will be held between May 19th and 21st, 2015.

 

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“Songs & Gates” – An Event with a Jerusalem Spirit with the City of David

What: A lecture and a tour about the line between new and old, the past and the future, between Zion Square and the City of Zion. The event will be concluded with a sing-along hosted by Miron from the Bubizemer until late night hours. The tour will be guided by senior guides from the City of David.

 

When: May 14, 2015

 

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Shlomi Piamenta with Michal Kogut Playing Piano at the Colony

What: This Thursday at the Colony: Shlomi Piamenta and Michal Kogut live with an enchanting piano performance! Original songs, old songs as well as song covers, which we fell in love with. Don’t miss out

 

When: May 14, 2015

 

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“By the Sword” – Meeting on Friday at the Museum for Islamic Art

What: A fascinating dialogue at the Museum for Islamic Art: “By the Sword: - weapons and combat areas in the world of Islam. With Dr. Rafael (Rafi) Louis and Mr. Nissim Soffer.

 

When: May 15, 2015

 

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The Moat and the Kishle Building at the Tower of David

What: The Tower of David Museum invites you on Friday and on Tuesday for a tour at the fortress’s site, following the impressive archeological evidence of the days of prestige and wealth of Jerusalem and of the palace of Herod the Great at Jerusalem.

 

When: May 19, 2015

 

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Special Crafts Workshops for Shavuot at the Jerusalem (Malcha) Mall

What: The Jerusalem (Malcha) Mall invites all kids and their parents to special crafts workshops for Shavuot. Head wreaths’ workshop, cheese cupcakes and many more surprises.

 

When: May 21, 2015

 

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Vegans Enjoy Even More – at the Nocturno

The Nocturno restaurant serves a vegan hamburger and a vegan shawarma of the house alongside Asian pasta, vega Bolognese pasta and a hearty vegan sandwich. New: a full breakfast and even avegan Shakshuka. Come and have a taste!

 

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Eating Out:
 

Jacko's Street Restaurant

Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda Market has no shortage of places where you can grab a falafel or shwarma to go, but the newly opened Jacko's Street, the market's first chef restaurant, brings the level of dining in the "shuk" to a new level. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is half the experience at Jacko's Street. From the warehouse-chic style brick walls that line the restaurant with old street signs from the city to the modern classy upbeat Israeli music (that even though you don't know the words, you try singing to), Jacko's is truly a full on warm Jerusalem experience. You can sit in booths, high bar stool tables, upstairs in the gallery with spacious sofas, or at the bar itself, which is considered the best seat in the house. As Jacko's Street boasts an open kitchen, watching the four chefs work as unit to prepare your dish is true entertainment. The wait staff all dressed in plaid and free shots of Arak for all patrons liven up the mood even more. Jacko's Street also boasts an extensive wine list, top shelf alcohol and cocktail menu. Jacko's Street's own world-renowned chef Zakai Hooja is out and about in the market every morning, hand-selecting produce, fish and meat for that day's cooking, and the restaurant's proximity to the market's bounty of fresh ingredients speaks for itself in the quality of the end result served on your plate. Mouth-watering, exclusive starters include salmon ceviche with cucumber, black sesame seeds with a shallot vinaigrette and melon wasabi sauce, and fresh ravioli filled with "siske" meat (can't be translated), spinach and chickpeas in a chicken stock sauce: an impressive dish full of authentic Isreali flavors prepared in a modern style, as well as Turkish kebabs, Carpaccio salad and veal sweetbreads.