Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing security situation, events listed below may be postponed or canceled. Check before booking, and stay safe.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Discover the landscapes of Israel in a new exhibition at the Menachem Begin Heritage Center. Curated by Dr. Alek D. Epstein, Our Tiny Land, Our Splendid Land brings the paintings of 18 different artists who celebrate beauty and color to one space.
6 Nahon St. Hours: Friday, 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. English guided tours offered. E-mail alekdep@gmail.com for more.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
Celebrate the fictional utopian world of Star Trek by watching the first film adaptation of the television series. Directed by Robert Wise, the 1979 movie Star Trek stars the original actors, with Leonard Nimoy as Spock and William Shatner as Captain Kirk. It will be shown as part of a series of screenings at Jerusalem Cinematheque marking six decades of the franchise.
The final film in the series is the 1991 movie, The Undiscovered Country (Thursday, October 1, at 6 p.m.)
9 p.m. 11 Hebron Rd. NIS 43. Call (02) 565-4333 to book.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Visit the Nahal Prat National Park and explore the river that flows from Jerusalem to the Dead Sea via Wadi Kelt. Rich in biblical and Christian heritage, the park also features waterfalls, pools of water, and a variety of birds. Israel Nature and Parks Authority is promoting this as “a trip in paradise,” with several guided walks in Hebrew.
Tours are offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Daily, until Thursday, October 1. NIS 31 entry fee to the park; the guided walks are free upon preregistration. Visit parks.org.il/activity/prat to book. A sukkah will be at the site.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Play a golem in a LARP (Live Action Role Play) experience co-created by Lian Yedidya, Hilan Meinrath, and Natan Skop, at the Mamuta Art and Research Center.
Held in English and limited to only 12 people per session, Engolement follows these rules: Each patron is a golem, who is limited to very specific words that can be said. The golem must also obey the commands of the creator (these are introduced at various times during the experience).
All golems must build a wall to protect their village – but why? From whom? The mystery will unravel as the game, and the immersive joy of being a clay-made being, unfolds.
14 Gedalyahu St. At 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. NIS 110. Duration: 2.5 hours per session. Patrons should arrive on time. For more, email natan@theaterintherough.co.il or WhatsApp 052-553-8052.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Swing by the Bible Lands Museum, Jerusalem, and explore As Humankind. Curated by Yael Boverman-Attas, the exhibition includes contributions by Eva Avidar, Max Epstein, Gabriel Klasmer, Avner Levinson, Sharon Pazner, and Galit Shvo. Their creations are in dialog with the artifacts displayed in the museum, offering a larger context from which to experience our collective humanity.
21 Stefan Wise St. Hours: today, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. NIS 44. blmj.org/en/visit
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Join the Muslala women’s sunset rooftop party and enjoy the music of DJ Tomi & Friends. Patrons are encouraged to wear floral dresses. The space is wheelchair-accessible. A bar will be open during the party.
6:30 p.m. 97 Jaffa Rd. NIS 100. For more, WhatsApp 053-521-3036.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Put singer Domenico Modugno’s “O ccafe” on your playlist and head to Cafe Vero, an Italian specialty coffee spot behind City Hall. While there, try a slice of the cafe’s panettone, an Italian fruitcake, to go with your beverage.
4 Shivtei Yisrael St. Standard business hours. Kosher.
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