Music, Lights, Shabbat and Happy Hanukkah

How could I forget?

With a post last week of musical events in Jerusalem, Israel,

I forgot to include the annual Piano Festival

taking place once again at the Jerusalem Theater.

In the ‘what will they do to top last year’ department,

chairs were set up outside in a large tent.

Piano performances will be held over three days,

and piano bars stocked with wines

will help keep visitors warm in the cold nights.

Meanwhile,

inside the theater,

musicians and singers who immigrated to Israel

performed throughout the building.

Some were more interested in the snacks

than the music or art works on display.

With the holidays approaching, visitors are arriving

and decorations are lining the streets.

Chanukkah celebration signs are posted.

Festivals, performances and happenings

will light up the city for Hanuka,

 too many events to list.

The lights of Shabbat

will be followed by the lights of Hanuka.

Yes, I spelled חנוכה different ways in English,

but the wishes are the same.

First

שבת שלום

Shabbat Shalom,

then

חנוכה שמח

Happy Hanukkah

 And if you want more lights and music

to get in a holiday mood,

here is my favorite video from last year.