Netanya of Light

Entrance to all events is free, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Light in the square

Candle lighting in

the giant Hanukkah

menorah in the new

Independence

Square and

distribution of

sufganiyot.

Every night at 6:00 p.m. by Netanya Chabad House

Tuesday night, eve of Hanukkah, December 12
Lighting the first candle
With the Mayor
Miriam Fierberg Ikar
Students of Sitar Music School, led by Yoni Roeh
Students of “dancing classes” from Alumot, Herzog and Yonatan Schools

Wednesday, December 13
Lighting the second candle with Valentina Dance School
With Polina Pitrov’s star parade

Thursday, December 14
Lighting the third candle
With Michal Sneh and Liad Cohen performing songs

Saturday night, December 16
7:00 p.m. Lighting the fifth candle
With Nitzan Choir of the Netanya Conservatory
Screening of the sitcom, Nevsoo, on the screens in the square
Guest artist: Actress Meskie Shibru

Sunday, December 17
Lighting the sixth candle
With Tzeirei Hasharon choir
Children’s play

Monday, December 18
Lighting the seventh candle
With Noam and Tom performing songs

Tuesday, December 19
Lighting the eighth candle
With fly, the dance troupe of the Association for Informal Education and the Sports Department
And students of Sitar Music School, led by Yoni Roeh

Light at Heychal Hatarbut

Tuesday, December 5 , Arik Einstein Cultural Center (6 Benny Berman St., Ir Yamim), 5:30 p.m.
Ameri-kan
Quality musical for the entire family by Shuli Rand, starring Yakov Cohen, Kobi Arieli, Yon Tumarkin and more
Tickets are only NIS 30 at the Torah Culture Department
Tel. 09-8826332
or by e-mail yafit@biltiformali.org.il

Tuesday, December 19, Heychal Hatarbut (4 Raziel St.), 1:00 a.m.
Magical Sounds with Nitza Saul: Who Like Naughty Beethoven?
The wonderful music of Beethoven with musicians and dancers
Tickets are only NIS 30
On the website at www.netanya-culture.co.il
Or NIS 40 at they Heychal Hatarbut ticket office at Tel. 09-8308811

Light, Science and Stars at Planetanya

Sunday-Tuesday, December 17-19, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibit of fascinating stars and planetarium movies, a scientific performance for Hanukkah (11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m.) | Concert of percussion instruments (12:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m.)
Special workshops: Light and shadow, a solar system Hanukkah menorah, “rotation science,” a lava menorah and many more surprises
Entrance for a fee (over the age of 4):
NIS 55 for children who are residents of Netanya; NIS 65 for children who are not residents; NIS 35 for adults
For more information: www.planetanya.org.il or call 09-7485760

Light from Nature

Tuesday-Thursday, December 12-21, Municipality lobby (6 Hatzoran St.)
Exhibit of Hanukkah menorahs from natural materials, created by the city’s elementary school children

Light at the Museum

Workshops and activities for children ages 4-10, Netanya Museum (3 McDonald St.), 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.

Thursday, December 14
Photography workshop for children
Light and shadow games with the camera
Led by photographer Nurit Moses
* For children ages 6-12

Sunday, December 17
Hanukkah stories through shadow theater
Archeology workshop
The Mystery of the Broken Flasks of Oil
Led by artist Irit Cohen-Raz

Monday, December 18
From Laundry Tubs to Primus Stoves
A play about Netanya’s early days
Along with an arts and crafts workshop

Tuesday, December 19
Light at a miracle at the museum
An experiential quiz about stories of miracles
and an arts and crafts workshop
Led by Tzruya Ronen and Levin Shaked

Guided tours

Wednesday, December 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tribute to the factories of light in Netanya
A guided tour of the library for the blind and the special story of the library’s founder, the late Ms. Chaya Bam.
A meeting of the weavers and relatives from what was Beit Ora weaving factory.

Friday, December 15, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
To the Shouk – about the scents and flavors of the holiday
From the Tunisian sandwich to burik – we’ll familiarize ourselves with the special scents and flavors of the Netanya Shouk, the graffiti art and the plans for the future development of the outdoor market.
Led by Billie Eliaz

Sunday, December 17, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Walking in Their Light
A tour of hidden Hanukkah menorahs and hidden synagogues around Netanya
Guided by Yishay Shmidov
We’ll end with candle lighting and Hanukkah songs with Yiftach / Tarbut Movement
Tickets are only NIS 10 through advance registration by calling 09-8840020, or by e-mail museum.netanya@gmail.com

Light at Beit Habe’er

Sunday, December 17, Monday, December 18 (17 Sokolov St.), 10:30 a.m.
Guided tours of the fascinating permanent exhibition and a look at an active pumping well
Tickets for only NIS 10, for information, please call 09-8329940.