January 30 & 31 at HaBait Theater, Jaffa. For more information and tickets, go to en.fresco.org.il.

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9. Warming hearts and bodies

The annual Besveder Festival returns, bringing warmth to those in need. This unique event invites music lovers to donate warm clothing for the homeless in exchange for tickets to concerts. Since 2009, Besveder has showcased top Israeli artists, all performing on a volunteer basis. This year, the festival expands to three locations, featuring Dudi Levi, Elisha Banai, Mika Karni, and many more in Rishon Lezion, and later next month in Jerusalem. Join the Besveder Festival and enjoy great music while making a difference in the lives of those less fortunate."} 6f:{"position":18,"content":"

January 31, from 11:30 a.m. at The Culture, 60 Rothschild Street, Rishon Lezion. For more information, visit facebook.com/besveder.

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10. Love, jealousy, and betrayal

Verdi’s powerful opera Otello opens this week at the Israeli Opera. It is considered one of Verdi’s most mature and dramatic works. The libretto, written by Arrigo Boito, faithfully captures the essence of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The production, directed by acclaimed Shakespearean director Adrian Noble, offers a fresh perspective on the classic Othello tragedy. Conducted by Dan Ettinger, the opera features a stellar cast of international soloists, the Israeli Opera Chorus, and the Meitar Children’s Choir from Rehovot. With Verdi’s score considered one of his most powerful, this production is set to captivate audiences."} 71:{"position":20,"content":"

From January 31 to February 13, at the Israeli Opera, 19 Sderot Shaul HaMelech, Tel Aviv-Jaffa. Gala premiere: February 2 at 7:30 p.m. For more details and tickets, go to israel-opera.co.il.

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Top 10 reasons to leave the house: January 24-31

Fun events to take part in throughout Israel in the coming week.

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