On Tuesday evening the first day of Chanukah the Jerusalem
Municipality's Torah Culture Department launched the second
annual Torah Culture Week in Jerusalem. After candlelighting
on the first night of Chanukah, the first event got underway,
kicking off a week of events for women, high school girls and
younger girls. Every evening a Torah event for men only will
be held as well.
Torah Culture Week, which brings together dozens of events
held around the city, was initiated by Jerusalem Mayor Rabbi
Uri Lupoliansky. Torah Culture Department Head Rabbi Gavriel
Stauber, the key figure behind the program, said that based
on the large demand this year the department decided to
expand the series of events for city residents, including
music, literature, dance, performances in Yiddish and
English, drama, film and art.
Rabbi Stauber added that the events were carefully selected
by a special committee, which evaluated a wide range of
programs and chose the most interesting and polished ones in
order to provide the public a high quality program, both in
terms of content and messages.
This year's program features for the first time performances
in Yiddish and for special-ed students. The events were
previewed by reputable educators.
Due to the large number of people interested in attending the
performances, including non-Jerusalem residents, the
Municipal Information Hotline is providing information 24
hours a day. For information on the schedule of events,
including admission fees and times, dial 106 from Jerusalem
or outside the city dial 02-531-4600.
The Torah Culture Department recommends purchasing tickets in
advance. Information on where to buy tickets is available
through the phone hotline.
Torah Culture Week was made possible through the support of
the New Jerusalem Fund and a contribution from Ofek & Spira
Ltd. obtained through the efforts of Rabbi Lupoliansky for
the sake of city residents.
