Now that Jerusalem's Jews have purged all traces of leavening, done the seder, eaten a fair share of matza and tasted the bitter herbs of Israelite slavery, it's time for a little cutting loose, Passover style.
The intermediary days of the holiday, known as chol hamoed, are still considered part of the festival of spring, though with laxer restrictions on work, so many get this time off from their jobs. While some take the time to explore the country and go on vacation, Jerusalemites have no reason to leave the confines of their fair town to find things to do, and people from all over also flock to Jerusalem, just like in Temple times.
- In Soviet Russia, festival attends you, and it's not much different in Nachlaot this Passover week, where the second annual Festival Regalim is a vrtual free-for-all of awesomeness. Everybody is invited to perform or watch everybody else performing.
- Jewy jammers Moshav Band take a trip to celebrate Passover Jerusalem style at Beit Shmuel. See them in concert Saturday night.
- On Sunday, thousands will pack the Western Wall Plaza to be blessed by a convocation of Cohanim, in one of the more awe-inspiring twice yearly events this side of Sukkot.
- Passover is a time for joyous celebration, and who are happier than Hassidim? Breslov Hassidim, that's who! Check out the best of Rav Nachman's Passover tunes in concert at Beit Avi Chai Sunday.
- Stick around at Beit Avi Chai a day and hear what might have constituted religious music 2,000 years ago in the Temple. Ever wonder what it sounds like to play an olive? Speculate no longer.
- Or head to to Tzora for an all-star Jewish rock and soul concert of Carlebachers. Shlomo Katz, Yood and the Moshav Band, among others, will raise the proverbial kibbutz roof Monday night.
- The Tower of David (pictured) is considerably younger than the Temple, but no less historically significant (OK maybe a little less). They'll be hosting guided tours all throughout Passover.
And that's not even close to everything going on. We've got more events listed than there are names for Passover, especially for kids (check out this space tomorrow for a complete roundup of chol hamoed events geared towards children). And of course Jerusalem is also home to the world's biggest selection of chametz-free dining. Eat up!
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