Jerusalem's top events for the week of May 9th
A recent study concluded
that "Jerusalemites are more satisfied with [their quality of life]
than others," and Mayor Nir Barkat declared that "anything is possible"
in Jerusalem. While there's always room for growth, the nation's
capital does have a lot to be proud of, and this week, in honor of
Shavuot, is all about celebrating the land's bounty. Read on for our top picks.
- Jerusalem Syndrome is not just a crazy psychosis contracted by the likes of Homer Simpson. The Jerusalem Syndrome festival,
a celebration of local arts, takes place this evening, with live
performances, street parties, sing-alongs, fairs, tours and more for the
whole family at Beit Avi Chai and other locations. It's all part of this year's Jerusalem Day celebrations.
- The Kumkum Theater Summer Stage at Gerard Bechar
boasts street theater, puppet theater, clowns and circus acts on the
round stage every Friday from May 3 - June 14, 2013. For the whole
family. This week, the series continues with "The Fisherman and the Golden Fish," a bold, amusing interpretation of the classic fairy tale.
- Opera aficionados won't want to miss this Friday's alternative opera performance at the Museum of Islamic Art:
Inaas Masalha, Arab-Israeli singer, performs a live show which combines
a rich repertoire from classic Western music, operas, gospel, and more,
accompanied by Yael Keret on piano. The show will be preceded by a free
museum tour.
- Once a month, on Shabbat morning, Beit Shmuel
invites parents and children to enjoy a morning of new experiences and
creativity at a workshop led by the Hagar creative workshop group. The
theme of this Saturday's event is Shavuot, and will include a discussion of the holiday, its traditions and customs, and holiday themed arts and crafts.
- A moment before Shavuot, the Jerusalem Mall (Malcha) invites you to the "Land of Milk and Honey" festival.
From Sunday-Tuesday, enjoy a truly festive celebration of intoxicating
aromas and tastes and a rustic ambiance with the best of Israeli-made
products for sale, including cheeses, breads, fresh produce, spreads,
wines, and free gifts to boot.
- International Museum Day is coming up next Thursday, but if you prefer to avoid the crowds that are sure to accompany free entrance, check out the Israel Museum's "Joan Miro's Spanish Dancer" exhibit on Sunday. Two of Miro's works from the museum's collection, Painting (Spanish Dancer), 1927, and the drawing Spanish Dancer, 1924, are at the focus of this exhibition.
- Shavuot is traditionally linked with the giving of the Torah, and so was born the tradition of all-night Torah study on the night of the holiday called "Tikkun Leil Shavuot." "On the Visible and the Concealed" is the theme of the Tower of David Museum's study night, while at Beit Avi Chai the focus will be on the meaning of togetherness in an age of inpidualism.
- The Bloomfield Science Museum will be open next Monday and Tuesday over the holiday of Shavuot. Don't miss
the family-friendly mechanism tour, back by popular demand, the "How
Stuff Works" demonstration in which every day household items are taken
apart and explained, a pipette musical instrument building workshop,
tours, and more.
- Alternative Shavuot at Abu Gosh: The 42nd Abu Gosh Festival of Vocal Music will take place in Abu Gosh over the Shavuot holiday, from May 14-18, 2013. The Festival's concerts will be performed in the Crusader-Benedictine
Church, built in the 12tch century and located at the center of the
village, and the Kiryat Ye'arim Church, overlooking the village from the
top of the hill.?? During Shavuot and Sukkot, Abu Gosh transforms to a
vocal music paradise, attracting thousands of people from around the
country.
And check out our full events section for everything else happening around town.
