Talbiyeh

This week's municiality walking tour covered familiar territory, but I always learn something new with a guide. Why is the Jerusalem theater where it is? Mrs. Sherover, who donated the money for the original building, wanted it across the street from her house. Unfortunately the neighbors have managed to keep public transportation at a distance. The guide insisted that a municipal theater needs access by public transportation, but the theater seems to be doing very well with the nearest bus stop three blocks away.

The plaza in front of the theater has a lovely view -- and lots of benches, which are comfortable unless wet, which they too seldom are this year. Spring,m summer, and fall festivals, fairs, and happenings enliven this plaza. Inside, all year, concerts, movies, dance performances, plays, comedy acts, art exhibits, lectures, concerts in the lobby, and a restaurant with very good salads and tasty soups attract crowds age 5 and younger to at 90 and older.

Copyright 2011 Jane S. Fox