The surprises Jerusalem prepares for students in 2020

Jerusalem is a rhythmic city full of possibilities, where students can enjoy rich and fun cultural life. Get to know the various festivals and leisure and entertainment events that await you

Student life is beyond campus lessons, lab days, and writing jobs. The period of study is also the time to open up to new experiences, cultural life and social connections that will accompany you in the future. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is one of the leading in Israel and frequently appears on the list of leading academic institutions in the world, but it is not only academic but also culturally leading. The university's campuses offer students with a rich cultural life in an international city. The year 2020 includes a wide range of cultural events and if you are a student in the city, you are waiting for a busy year. What is waiting for you and where?

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From the submarine to the cave

From "The Fish Snake" to youth bands, Jerusalem is home to many musical ensembles that create and perform in it. The capital is full of clubs and sites that provide a stage for music of all kinds and shades. The Yellow Submarine, for example, is one of the country's leading clubs and hosts daily performances by the best artists from Israel and abroad, along with rehearsal rooms, a studio and a sound school.

Another place where you can enjoy performances from around the world and Gem Sessions is "Abraham Hostel". The hostel, which hosts young tourists from all over the world, offers a variety of music events. "Alliance House" also hosts artists and is a platform for artists from different fields and styles. A special site that the city offers in which to enjoy fine music in a unique atmosphere is Zedekiah Cave, which hosts many performances. Entering the largest artificial cave in Israel will introduce you to a different dimension, with the lighting and acoustics on the ground giving you another touch to the performance.

The Hebrew University itself often organizes special events designed for its students. One of the most prominent events is "Einstein in the city", during which university lecturers come to businesses around the city to give lectures on various topics. As part of the project, music performances and artist workshops are held with artists, and in addition, the University's student association organizes many events for its members - parties, tours and festivals, throughout the year.

The students at the Hebrew University enjoy community and social life created around the curriculum and the students organize many apartment parties. Good music, alcohol and friends from campus are a test recipe for a fun evening.

On May 21, 2020, you will celebrate Student Day, by far one of the most fun nights in the capital. On Student Day, enjoy the performances of the greatest artists in Israel together with the members of the campus at an equal price per pocket.

Another popular place among students in Jerusalem is "Zappa Jerusalem," which, when it opened in 2011, became one of the most popular live shows in the capital. The historic structure adds to the unique atmosphere and throughout the year you can enjoy performances by the best musicians almost daily.

Classical music lovers? In 2020, the Jerusalem Symphony will perform the classical series and you will hear concerts conducted by Aryeh Vardi, David Grylesamer, Alfonso Scrano and Avi Ostrovsky. The Jerusalem Symphony will return the vocal and popular series in 2020 and will perform a series of works by Israeli composers this year.

The Jerusalem Marathon is one of the most popular sports events in the capital (Photo: Isaac Kalman / TPS)

The Jerusalem Marathon (Photo: Isaac Kalman / TPS, Walla System! NEWS)

There's a pile of guys on the grass

The Sacher Garden is not only a beautiful green lung downtown, but also a cultural and leisure center. Every weekend you will find young people and students in it, resting and playing. The garden is planned to be a facelift in the coming years which includes upgrading trails, adding a running path, new lighting, seating and garden furniture as well as adding sports facilities so that city residents and students can enjoy more recreational opportunities. Of course, the city is also full of gyms and beyond the commercial institutes, the Kossel Association operates sports and fitness complexes on the Hebrew University's campus.

In addition to the usual events, Jerusalem offers countless festivals and special events throughout the year. The annual Israel Festival and the prestigious International Film Festival attract visitors from Israel and around the world and throughout the year you will find other festivals in the city. Among other things, you can find the "Winter Shaun" festival, which will be held in 2020 for the third time and includes dozens of cultural events; "Indity" events featuring works by young and independent artists; Various food festivals such as the Soup Festival at the Inbal Hotel or the Indian Food Festival at the Abraham Hostel; A Bach festival dedicated to renowned composer works; French Film Festival; Musrara Mix Festival; The celebration of music in Abu Ghosh; The festival creates a CMD focused on disabled creators and other diverse festivals.

A very fun and popular festival for students is the auto-food festival at Ben Hinom. It is a culinary festival held in July-August, where the best chefs offer gourmet dishes at equal prices per pocket, so you can sample the latest culinary scene in Jerusalem at the foot of the Old City. In addition to the food trucks, there are also bars and music played by DJs.

An international event that draws thousands of visitors to the Old City every year in June. Light Festival (Photo: ShutterStock)

Festival of Lights, Jerusalem (Photo: ShutterStock)

See the light

One of the special festivals in Jerusalem is the Light Festival. This is an international event that draws thousands of visitors to the Old City every year in June. The festival gives an artistic and dramatic dimension through the light, by illuminating various buildings and throughout the city there are performances by artists and artists in many fields. Every year, the festival hosts internationally renowned artists who showcase the best artistic work in the world of light, alongside leading Israeli artists.

Another illuminating place in the city's cultural life is the "Beit Avi Chai", a multidisciplinary center for culture in Jerusalem, which deals with key issues in the fields of culture, thought and creativity in Jewish and Israeli society. Throughout 2020, you can enjoy movie screenings, shows, performances, lectures and interview evenings with the best creators.

Jerusalem is abundant in various museums, the most popular and popular of which is the Israel Museum. In addition, there are various fascinating museums in the city, such as the "Biblical Lands Museum", which will present an exhibition on Yemenite Jewry in 2020, and there will be lectures on archeology, history and biblical stories.

In addition to the finest performances at the Jerusalem Theater, you can enjoy a four-day piano festival in the summer of 2020, as well as a multi-disciplinary festival that marks August in three days of art, expressing the current discourse between the performing arts and the screen.

2020 will be a full year of creativity and culture in Jerusalem, where as students you can enrich their cultural and leisure life. Music, movies, lectures, shows and exhibitions - all of these are just waiting for you, and you only have fun.