Weekend Guide: New Books, Film Retrospectives, Culinary Events, and Shopping

This weekend offers a variety of cultural and culinary experiences. "Like a Mountain," a new children's book by Israel Prize laureate Nurit Zarchi, illustrated by Ofra Eyal, explores the profound depth of a mother's love with evocative black-and-white illustrations reminiscent of John Tenniel's work for "Alice in Wonderland." The book is dedicated to Zarchi's daughters and granddaughters, and Eyal's to her mother, with space for personal inscriptions.

In film, "La La Land," the acclaimed musical by Damien Chazelle starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, is returning to cinemas ten years after its Venice Film Festival premiere. The film, which won Chazelle the Oscar for Best Director and Stone her first Academy Award, is a bittersweet ode to musicals and Hollywood, celebrating dreamers pursuing their passions in Los Angeles.

On television, "Chad Powers," a football comedy on Disney Plus, is drawing comparisons to "Ted Lasso." The series, which premieres its second season this week, follows a disgraced football player who adopts an alter ego, Chad Powers, to join a college team. The show is surprisingly based on a real-life stunt by former quarterback Eli Manning and is noted for its humor and watchability.

Culinary events abound, with "Whiskey Live" at Expo Tel Aviv featuring numerous distilleries and workshops, including a discussion on how music influences tasting. In Haifa's Talpiot Market, the "For the Taste" event focuses on fermented foods like cheeses, yogurt, sauerkraut, beer, and wine, with restaurants preparing special dishes and lectures on topics such as ancient Roman fish sauce.

For those preparing for the holidays, Tana delicatessens offer a range of prepared foods, including roast beef and lamb ribs. Additionally, various designer and artisan sales are taking place across the country, showcasing local artists and creators in locations like Moshav Yagel, Ramot Shavim, Ein Carmel, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya.

Finally, Avner Tuag's third solo album, "You Can't Please Everyone," is a well-produced indie-folk collection of honest lyrics about relationships, family, and creativity, offering a sense of freedom and directness.