An evening of conversation, nigun, and piyut with the Bustan Ensemble and Rabbanit Shira Marili Mirvis will take place on September 2, 2026, at the Begin Center Auditorium in Jerusalem.
The Begin Heritage Center invites you to a special Jerusalem gathering for the month of Elul and the Selichot.
An evening of conversation, melody, and piyyut, bringing together ancient liturgical poems from East and West.
Featuring The Orchard Ensemble—an Israeli ethnic ensemble with santur, oud, kamancheh, guitar, and percussion.
With the participation of: Rabbi Shira Marili Mirvis
Ancient melodies, live music, and meaningful connections—a Selichot Jerusalemite, Israeli ethnic evening.
Doors open: 20:00
Event begins: 20:30 sharp
We look forward to seeing you!
Registration is open for purchasing tickets for the event:
“Open the Gate for Us” — Conversation, Melody, and Piyyut for the Days of Mercy and the Selichot
The event takes place in a hall with open seating. Admission is subject to availability, with no advance seat reservations. Arriving on time is recommended to ensure your place.
Tickets can be purchased through the Begin Heritage Center website or through the booking center at 02-5652020.
Payment can be made by credit card—through the website or by phone—or in cash at the center’s box office, subject to operating hours.
For your convenience, parking is available at the nearby Bell Garden parking lot or at the First Station complex. Parking at the Begin Center is not permitted.
A ticket purchase may be canceled up to two business days before the event by calling 02-5652020.
Please note: The day of the event itself is not considered a business day.
Tickets cannot be canceled after this deadline. In the event of nonattendance, no credit will be issued for purchased tickets.
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