Going out:

 

 

Hutzot Hayotzer Festival 2015

What: This year, the Hutzot Hayotzer Festival will mark its 40th year of celebration of the cultural event, which has become Jerusalem’s tradition and the biggest touristic and artistic attraction of summertime. 

 

When: The festival will be open to the public every evening (excluding Friday) between 6pm and 11pm, and on Saturday – from 9pm until midnight.

 

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Summer at the City of David: An Experience for the Whole Family

The City of David invites you for a family summer celebration in Old Jerusalem with dozens of fun and joyful activities. Mission and navigation games, special tours, Segway, paintball and more. For further details and to get your tickets, call: 02-6268700.

 

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Mickey: A Summer of Stars at the Jerusalem Mall

What: The summer celebration of children’s stars at the Jerusalem Mall continues! This time, you are all invited for a cool show of Mickey the kids’ star. See you on Thursday at 6pm.

 

When: August 6th, 2015

 

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AugustFest at the Tower of David

What: Friday at the Tower of David Museum: Morning Zumba session, food stands, a performance by ‘Pritzat Disc’ band and also – DJ Jama, who will be playing ethnic world music and Dubstep, with basses that will go on until the start of Sabbath.

 

When: August 14th, 2015

 

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Kabbalat Shabbat at “Adom” at the First Station Site

What: Adom restaurant launches a new menu for Friday: offering a variety of delicious mezés (tapas) that go excellently with beer and friends. Come and have a taste! The Kabbalat Shabbat menu will be served between 12pm and 5pm.

 

When: August 14th, 2015

 

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“Doco. Text” at the National Library

What: “Doco. Text” at the National Library: a marathon of documentaries about writers, literature and poetry throughout the week at the National Library. The screenings will be combined with discussions with artists and directors – free admission.

 

When: August 16th, 2015

 

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Yasmin Levi and her mother, Kohava Levi, at Beit Avi Chai

What: On each performance, a different musical Israeli family will invite us for a deep, intimate view into its special musical family cell. This time- the unique Levi Family.

 

When: August 19th, 2015

 

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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.