After viewing the Chagall drawings at the Israel Museum, we visited the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life. Inside this area, we found an amazing collection of items that date from the Middle Ages to modern times. There are 5 designated areas: The … [Read more...]
Marc Chagall Windows and Hadassah Hospital
When we walked into the Israel Museum, we were treated to a recently opened art exhibit. On the wall were a collection of Marc Chagall (1887-1985) original drawings. In 1958, Chagall was commissioned to create the stained glass windows for the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah … [Read more...]
Stroll Through the Billy Rose Art Garden at the Israel Museum
Under a canopy of gray clouds, we strolled through the Billy Rose Art Garden at the Israel Museum. Unlike our first visit (1993) with 4 children in tow, we were able to take our time looking at this impressive collection of some of the finest outdoor sculptures of the 20th … [Read more...]
Remembering Theodor Herzl
Israeli history is filled with notable individuals. If asked to select only one outstanding individual, I would respond that it was not possible. On the other hand, if I was asked who opened the doors to the vision of a Jewish State in the last part of the 19th century, I would … [Read more...]
A Night at the Harmony Hotel in Jerusalem
Cruise ships occasionally stay in a port for more than one day. Should you sleep in your cabin or splurge by spending a night in a hotel? In most instances, I would take the conservative approach by maximizing my shipboard experience and minimizing my out-of-pocket expenses. … [Read more...]
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