On a return visit to the Israel Museum, it is possible to visit some of the less frequented exhibits. I have nicknamed this assortment of blog pictures, "Tidbits from the Israel Museum." Like a delicious morsel of food that satisfies the palate, these random items … [Read more...]
Inside the Israel Museum- Archaeological Treasures
If you are interested in Ancient Israel archaeological treasures, the Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Archaeology Wing at the Israel Museum is a must see. This part of the museum is arranged in 7 chronological chapters that range from the Stone Age through the Ottoman Period. Each … [Read more...]
Inside the Israel Museum
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...]
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