If you visit Zichron Ya’acov on a Friday (and it’s well worth planning it that way) – you can attend an afternoon harp concert by Adina Haroz, at Inbalim.

Located right on the main street, Ha’meyasdim (Founder’s) Street , Inbalim is situated in the Hershkovitz courtyard, one of settlement’s first houses. Just seeing the courtyard, and the many old farm instruments, that grace one of the building’s walls, makes it worth stopping by.

The concert hall is not large, but a quaint room with good acoustics. It seats roughly 60 people. Everything from the music to the hall’s interior decoration bears Haroz’s stamp. She plays a primarily classical repertoire interspersed with Israeli and Irish and folk music. Haroz plays on three different harps, a professional harp, a troubadour harp and a small folk harp.

Concerts last from 40-60 minutes. During the performance, Haroz manages to deftly provide explanatory comments about the instruments she uses and the differences between them. Her explanations add rather than detract from her performance, and are provided in both Hebrew and English, based on the audience. To ensure that explanations will in fact also be in English you may want to mention that you do not speak Hebrew fluently, when you purchase your tickets.

While the Friday concerts are on a walk-in basis, it might be worth stopping by and getting your ticket ahead of time. Concerts may also be pre-arranged for groups or events.

Inbalim is located at 30 Ha’meyasdim Street, just a few doors up the street from Beit Ahronson.

06/639-2584 TEL

Visiting Hours: Walk in concerts are held at 12:30 PM on Friday’s.

It also possible to arrange for private concerts at Inbalim, that can include light refreshments. Birthday parties, and other special events may also be arranged.

Entry fees: Adults, 40 NIS/pp, Children, 25 NIS/pp. Groups of 35 or less 550 NIS + VAT, groups of 35 or more, 650 NIS + VAT.

Pearls of the Harp, a CD by Adina Haroz, may be purchased in the Gems Gifts section, at, http://www.gemsinisrael.com/gifts.html