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Nightly concerts by Israeli music superstars and international ensembles continue to echo throughout Jerusalem as the Chutzot Hayotzer arts and crafts festival continues into its second week, and the "Sea in Jerusalem" festival promises to captivate visitors with contemporary artistic interpretations of the holy city. Elsewhere in town, kids will be mesmerized by the magical "Touching the Light" Show at the Bloomfield Science Museum, and Chava Alberstein visits the Jerusalem Theatre with a new show promoting her new anthology, "Intimate Story." In short, it's another action packed week with something for everyone here in the nation's capital.

• Photographers, sculptors, painters, designers, video and sound artists, actors, and dancers give their unique, contemporary take on the city of Jerusalem tonight at the open-air Yam B'Yerushalayim (Sea in Jerusalem) festival. The festival features performances by the Mystorin group and works by artists in a variety of mediums.
  
  
• The Pyromania Group visits the Bloomfield Science Museum this summer, performing its "Touching the Light" show: an interactive, experiential show in which the audience takes an active part in the big illusion. The performance, which combines theatre, acrobatics, and dance, takes place in the dark and includes special effects using light and shadows.
  
  
• It's hot out there! This Saturday's "Shabbat morning for Kids" session at Beit Shmuel will include a discussion of the hottest season, the beach, fish, and sunflowers. At the creative workshop led by Hagar, a certified children's workshop facilitator, kids will create a host of summer projects as well as cool back to school items.
  
  
• With the school year to start a week earlier this year, it's high time to make sure your kids are set with all the supplies they'll need to start off the academic year on the right foot. The Jerusalem Mall (Malcha)'s back to school fair is a convenient one stop shop for everything from backpacks to laptops, and of course, the latest fall fashions.
  
  
• Israel's grandest summer festival, Chutzot Hayotzer, enters its second week over at Sultan's Pool. Live music on offer for Monday night includes famed Israeli singer-songwriter Yehudit Ravitz on the main stage, the Leibowitz Orchestra on the Yellow Submaine's stage, and musicians from Croatia Romania at the International Pavilion.
  
  
• Celebrated Israeli singer Chava Alberstein hits the stage at the Jerusalem Theatre on Tuesday performing a concert which will celebrate highlights from throughout her long musical career as well as her new anthology, "Intimate Story." Joining her on stage are Obed Efrat on acoustic guitar and arrangements, Avi Agaveva on drums, and Eran Weitz on guitar.
  
  
• World music with a touch of tradition by Taltana brings rhythm and excitement to the Biblical Zoo's grassy lawn tonight at the latest installment of the zoo's live ethic music summer festival. The concert begins at 16:30, but you can make a whole day out of your visit by coming earlier to enjoy the zoo's other summer attractions, including animal workshops, juggling, and more.
  
  

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