Shukran – an exhibition and sale of art, the proceeds of which will go to grants to promote the number of Palestinian-Arab Israelis going into the world of art and design at Shenkar

11-15 September, Tuesday 14:00-19:00, Wednesday 11:00-22:00, Thursday 11:00-19:00, Friday 10:00-14:00, Shabbat 11:00-14:00 – Shlush Gallery, 7 Rechov Mazeh, Tel Aviv

Dance Dance Dance

OK – how do I persuade you to go and see some dance….? Maybe I can tempt you with Batsheva’s 2012-2013 season. This stuff is guaranteed to shake you up. This is watchable dance, even if you don’t “normally” go to dance – and of course, I am happy to provide suggestions for the edgier, more difficult, wackier stuff – if that is what you are looking for. But for now – Batsheva…. You should order tickets in advance!

I especially noticed:

• Deca Dance – a continually updated retrospective of Ohad Naharin’s choreography, as they set off on a significant world tour – but you can see it at Suzanne Dellal – 17, 18, 19, 20 October
• Hora – Suzanne Dellal – 30, 31 December
• Sadeh 21 – Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow – GO AND SEE THIS! I cry every time…. Suzanne Dellal – 10, 11, 12 October, and 12, 13, 14 December

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6RWvh0JMv8

Eretz Nehederet – WONDERLAND – Israeli and Palestinian Artists/Political Conflict in Art – curated by Shirli Meshulam

Opens 11 September, Beit HaOmanim Chagall, 24 Shderot HaTsiyonut, Haifa. Monday-Thursday 09:00-13:00, Friday 09:00-12:00, Shabbat 10:00-13:00, and at The New Gallery for Contemporary Art, Grand ART, Grand Canyon Mall, 3rd floor, Haifa. Sunday-Thursday 10:00-22:00, Friday 09:30-14:30, Shabbat 30 minutes after Shabbat-22:30

“The whole country is the front-line, all of the people are the army”

A collaboration between Zionism 2000 and the Shenkar Institute for the Research and Documentation of Design, have created this exhibition of posters and flyers, from the early days of Zionism through to the modern era, that remind us that then, like now, we have the possibility to design the reality of our lives. Posters from the Zionist collection 1920-1960. Opens 11 September, closes 10 October, Beit Elite (Shenkar), 8 Rechov Jabotinsky, Ramat Gan. Mid week 10:00-22:00, Friday 09:00-14:00

Exhibition commemoration the 100th birthday of Raoul Wallenberg

“Armed with only his bravery and moral courage, Raoul Wallenberg saved tens of thousands of Jews from the Holocaust. This exhibition works as a platform for dialogue on tolerance, democracy and civil courage. Wallenberg’s achievements are a reminder about the importance of individual responsibility and that one single person can make a difference.”

The exhibition is open for visitors from 31 August–20 September 2012. Opening hours: Mon-Thu: 10.00-16.00, Fri-Sat 10.00-14.00. Beit Bialik, 22 Bialik St., Tel Aviv. The exhibition’s texts are in English and Hebrew. Free admission.

Walking tours organized by Mishkanot Ruth Daniel – In the Footsteps of Jaffa Art, and on art as an opportunity to create change

Thursday 13 September – 18:00 – 60 shekels. Secrets, Slichot, and Journeys in Jaffa Port – Thursday 20 September – 18:00 – 60 shekels. For more info contact 054-228-8958 or 03-5264-518 (tours are in Hebrew)

Slichot in Tel Aviv

Alma is producing another big Slichot evening – Thursday 20 September, Amphi Wahl, Ganei Yehoshua, Tel Aviv, doors open 19:30, starts at 20:00, evening finishes at 22:30. Dr Ruth Calderon, Dr Micha Goodman, Rino Tsror, Stav Shafir, with a musical performance by Nurit Galron. This year the evening will concentrate on personal responsibility & community responsibility, via the story of Jonah (you will note the “social-change” leaning of those on stage!). It normally sells out in advance – tickets from www.alma.org.il and 03-566-3031

Surf Writers – an exhibition of street art on surf boards – exhibition and sale

The Riviera Gallery, Riviera Beach, Bat Yam Rechov Ben Gurion, cnr Nordau, Bat Yam

Assaf Avidan – Different Pulses

Avidan launches his new album with a tour covering Jerusalem Zappa (HaMaabada) – 15 September at 21:00, Moadon Hateatron, Yaffo – 27 September at 21:00 – to book tickets go to www.zappa-club.co.il or *9080

Looking ahead to October at Suzanne Dellal – go see:

Bombyx Mori and Rushes by Inbal Pinto and AvshalomPollack – 14, 15, 16 October –