I think its unfortunate that some of the political candidates for mayor like to say that Jerusalem is a cultural wasteland. Ever since Lupolianski became mayor I’ve found that there are far more interesting cultural events happening in Jerusalem.
And I for one appreciate that the various summer festivals (particularly the music intensive ones) were moved away from the 9 days (preceding Tisha B’Av – a period of national mourning) in understanding that a significant portion of the city’s citizens are not able to participate in those kind of events during that time.
One of the great ideas that was introduced is the Sukkot Street Theater and Fair.
Every Sukkot the residents of Jerusalem are treated to a major street fair festival in the Liberty Bell Park. There is an acrobatic circus, magicians, clowns, mimes, booths, food, music, and more.
It’s a lot of fun, and a great opportunity for this alternative art form to be presented to an interested and appreciative audience.
SL
The Liberty Bell Park seems to be playing a prominent role on this blog lately. But what can you do when so much seems to happen there?
We just returned from the annual (post Sukkot) Hakafot Shniyot celebration, sponsored by Mr. And Mrs. Eugene Gluck. Thousands of people participated filling up the park, and it was a veritable who’s who of Ohavei Tzion. Here are some pictures.
There’s nothing like a Street Fair for the Streets of Jerusalem.
Once again, Jerusalem hosted their annual Sukkot Street Fair in the Liberty Bell Park. There were booths, and clowns, and shows, and clowns, and music, and of course the circus (presented by the Jerusalem Street Performer School), and did I mention the clowns. It’s over though, so if you missed it, you’ll have to wait for next year.
It was really nice.
Welcome to Gan HaPaamon (Liberty Bell Park), conveniently located in between where Jabotinsky Street, Derech Beit Lechem, and King David Street all meet. Most people from America know it as the place where Eugene Gluck sponsors the mass Hakafot Shniot at the end of Sukkot.
Apparently it is named after the Liberty Bell near the entrance (or the bell was put there to give the park a name). I didn't see a crack in this bell though.
Yes, that is a dragon in the background.
And right now, the park is filled with rides and gymboree balloons (we paid NIS 20 per kid and got free access to all the balloons and 2 rides) .
