THEATER Jerusalem, 8 p.m. The Center Stage Theater is performing Charles Marowitz's "Stage Fright." The black comedy explores the traditional conflict between artists and critics, and stars Yossi Fackenheim, Rebecca Gillis and Yaron Shavit. Mercaz Hamagshimim, 7 Dor V'dorshav, German Colony. Admission: NIS 50. Info and reservations: (02) 561-9165. Through December 24.
SYMPHONY Tel Aviv, 8 p.m. The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah. Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center, The Opera House. Info: 1-700-70-4000 or www.jso.co.il
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CONCERT Or Akiva, 8:30 p.m. The New Israeli Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Yuval Ben-Ozer, presents "Voices of Winter." Choral music for Christmas by the world's greatest composers. Or Akiva Cultural Center. Tickets: (04) 626-6636.
MUSICAL Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m. The Hebrew University's Beit Hillel Theater Workshop celebrates its 20th anniversary with a performance of "West Side Story." NIS 60; NIS 45 for H.U. students and children under 12. Tickets: (02) 582-0231.
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FILM SCREENING Ra'anana, 8 p.m. Esra Cinema Club presents a showing of "The Film Class," followed by a discussion with the director, Uri Rosenwaks. The movie is about the director's experiences teaching film-making in a Beduin town. Come early for coffee. Yad Lebanim. Cost: NIS 60, NIS 50 for ESRAcard holders. Reservations: (09) 748-2957.
THEATER Tel Aviv, 8:30 p.m. Tel Aviv Community Theatre presents a comedy, "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Shimon Mandel. Cost: NIS 55 (reduced rates for groups of 20 and over). NIS 45 for TACT members. Beit Yad Lebanim, 63 Pinkas St. Box office: (03) 604-1701.
CONCERT Herzliya, 10 p.m. The New Israeli Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Yuval Ben-Ozer, presents "Voices of Winter." Choral music for Christmas by the world's greatest composers. Camelot Herzliya. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: (09) 958-8993.
CONCERT Beersheba, 10 p.m. Mashina performs hits spanning all 12 of their albums, including songs like "I am laughing with you" and "So why do I need politics now?" At the Baraka Club. Details: (02) 628-4401 or 0542-203-773.
MUSICAL Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m. The Hebrew University's Beit Hillel Theater Workshop celebrates its 20th anniversary with a performance of "West Side Story." NIS 60; NIS 45 for H.U. students and children under 12. Tickets: (02) 582-0231.
DAY TRIP Jerusalem departure, 8:30 a.m. Join the One Israel Fund and follow the path of our ancestors' entry into Israel. Stops include Mitzpe Yericho (where Joshua sent spies), Einot Kedem (a ranch), Qasar el Yahud (where the Jews crossed the Jordan), Sartaba and Mount Abraham. Tour will be led in English on a bullet-proof bus. Departure from the Inbal Hotel, returning at 7 p.m.
Reservations: 054-570-1548 or irwin@oneisraelfund.org
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LECTURE Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m. Lecture II in a series on "The Bible, A View from the 21st Century." Dr. Baruch Schwartz will speak on "Teachings and Commandments; Laws and Statutes: Features of Biblical Law." (English) Free with admission to the Bible Lands Museum.
THEATER Tel Aviv, 7:30 p.m. Tel Aviv Community Theatre presents a comedy, "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Shimon Mandel. Cost: NIS 55 (reduced rates for groups of 20 and over). NIS 45 for TACT members. Beit Yad Lebanim, 63 Pinkas St. Box office: (03) 604-1701.
BOOK READING Jerusalem, 7 p.m. Biochemist Maggie Anton, author of historical novel "Rashi's Daughters," takes time from her three-week visit to Israel to read from her book. Tmol Shilshom bookstore cafe, 5 Solomon St. More info: (02) 623-2758.
MUSICAL Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m. The Hebrew University's Beit Hillel Theater Workshop celebrates its 20th anniversary with a performance of "West Side Story." NIS 60; NIS 45 for H.U. students and children under 12. Tickets: (02) 582-0231.
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THEATER Tel Aviv, 8:30 p.m. Tel Aviv Community Theatre presents a comedy, "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Shimon Mandel. Cost: NIS 55 (reduced rates for groups of 20 and over). NIS 45 for TACT members. Beit Yad Lebanim, 63 Pinkas St. Box office: (03) 604-1701.
SYMPHONY Jerusalem, 8 p.m. The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra presents liturgical music by Beethoven. Henry Crown Hall, Jerusalem Theater. Info: 1-700-70-4000 or www.jso.co.il
MUSICAL Jerusalem, 6:30 p.m. The Hebrew University's Beit Hillel Theater Workshop celebrates its 20th anniversary with a performance of "West Side Story." NIS 60; NIS 45 for H.U. students and children under 12. Tickets: (02) 582-0231.
DAY TRIP Jerusalem departure, 8:30 a.m. Join the One Israel Fund on a visit to the northern Judean Desert. Explore Ma'ale Adumim's role in protecting Jerusalem, see the view from Mitzpe Dani, trace Jeremiah's steps at Nofei-Prat, visit the Qumran Caves and Mount Nebo. Tour will be led in English on a bullet-proof bus. Departure from the Inbal Hotel, returning at 7 p.m.
Reservations: 054-570-1548 or irwin@oneisraelfund.org
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THEATER Tel Aviv, 8:30 p.m. Tel Aviv Community Theatre presents a comedy, "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Shimon Mandel. Cost: NIS 55 (reduced rates for groups of 20 and over). NIS 45 for TACT members. Beit Yad Lebanim, 63 Pinkas St. Box office: (03) 604-1701.
HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Haifa. The 13th annual Holiday of Holidays Festival features art, food, theater and musical performances. The festival is dedicated to coexistence between Arabs and Jews, commemorating Hanukka, Christmas and Ramadan, as well as Haifa's revival following this summer's fighting. Mostly in Wadi Nisnas. More info: (04) 852-5252 or www.haifahag.com
SYMPHONY Tel Aviv, 8 p.m. The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra presents liturgical music by Beethoven. Tel-Aviv Performing Arts Center, The Opera House. Info: 1-700-70-4000 or www.jso.co.il
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MUSIC, WINE AND CHEESE Jerusalem, 7:30 p.m. "Gilbert vs. Sullivan: A Musical Biography." Historic musical collaboration traced through letters, speeches and selections from their popular operettas. Concert begins at 8:30 p.m. Bible Lands Museum.
THEATER Tel Aviv, 8:30 p.m. Tel Aviv Community Theatre presents a comedy, "Social Security," by Andrew Bergman. Directed by Shimon Mandel. Gala night. Cost: NIS 55 (reduced rates for groups of 20 and over). NIS 45 for TACT members. Beit Yad Lebanim, 63 Pinkas St. Box office: (03) 604-1701.
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