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Relocation: A Literary Event (December 22 at 8:30pm) -  Life as an Oleh/Olah can always be colorful. Join various Olim leaders for an evening of poetry, music, and celebration of the crazy journey we all take to and through Israel! Get more info here.

Jerusalem + Golan Festival is BACK! (December 25-26) - If you missed it a few weeks ago, have no fear - the Jerusalem loves Golan festival is back, and this time with a Chanukah theme! Support artisans from the Golan and celebrate Chanukah at the First Station. Details here!

In Print: A Holiday Fair (December 25-27) - Never been to an event at Hansen House? Now’s your moment! Their delightful holiday market, which focuses now on pieces that go “beyond the book” is open this week, and is a great way to support local artisans. Bonus - they’re including a pop-up bookshop at the fair as well. Get shopping! 

Guys and Dolls (December 25 - Jan 2) - Musical theater lovers, rejoice! The Beit Hillel theater is back at it with their annual Chanukah musical performance. This year’s choice, Guys and Dolls, will lift your spirits and have you tapping your feet. Buy tickets here. 

Kick-off Beginners Sewing Course (December 26 at 5:00pm) - If you’re the type to write “seamstress/tailor recommendations??” in the Greater Baka Community WhatsApp chat, or have wanted to be the kind of person who sews their own pieces, join this sewing course for a chance to gain the basic knowledge you need to thread a needle and sew that button right back onto your shabbat shirt. Check here for more details.

Nachlaot Chanukiot Tour (December 26 at 7:30pm, December 27 at 10:30pm) - What better place to enjoy the beautiful Chanukah light than in the holy neighborhood of Nachlaot? Join “Ma HaLuz” for a tour of the artsiest and most meaningful Menorahs around. Shine on! 

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With Chanukah season upon us, people are always looking for off-the-beaten path activities to do with family and friends around town. Check out Debra Tours’ specialty Chanukah tours for a fantastic foray into the world of Shuk Sufganiyot - but don’t sleep on her other tours too!

Cafe Shalva (Mehadrin) is an incredibly special place to grab a meal. Aside from the fact that the food is delicious, the Cafe is staffed by individuals with a whole range of abilities, as a means of providing stable employment and a positive work environment to Shalva participants. Do good, eat good, feel good! 

The pastries at Racheli Ver-Nir feel like they came straight from France. Plus, they have super light and yummy salads, flatbreads, and savory bites that will balance all that buttery goodness. Check it out next time you’re in town!

Duvshanit (Rabbanut) has a snif in the Shuk and another in Katamon. This charming caffe is consistently voted as having great challah and top-rated sufganiyot. Pop in for a cup of coffee, stay for the vibe. 

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