Art in Wooden Synagogues and Synagogues Remains (Hebrew)
Architecture and art in wooden synagogues: magical creatures, symbols, and zodiac signs. Ariella Amar The fate and state of synagogues in the Shtetles. With Haaretz journalist Ofer Aderet
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Synagogues in Mogador and Baghdad
Guided tour through the exhibition Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study – Synagogues Past and Present The story of the synagogues in Mogador, Morocco. With Mogador born Sidney Corcos The Meir Taweig synagogue in Baghdad, the last remaining synagogue. With Baghdad born Edwin Shuker, following his fascinating visit there.
The Medieval Synagogue in Köln + Architecture in Italian Synagogues
The medieval synagogue in Köln. Prof. Ephraim Shoham-Steiner “Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary”. Architecture and faith in synagogues in Northern Italy. Ariella Amar
Synagogues in the India + Sahara
Immigrating Architecture: Synagogues in Spain and in India following the expulsion. Ariella Amar Excavations and studies of synagogues in the Anti-Atlas and Sahara, South-West Morocco. Dr. Orit Ouaknine-Yekutieli & Prof. Yuval Yekutieli
Synagogues in Yemen and Ethiopia
Synagogues in Yemen: Dr. Menashe Anzi “Renew our days as of old”. Synagogues in Ethiopia: Dr. Sharon Shalom
The Comeback of Yere’im Shelahuni: A Yom Kippur Liturgical Poem
Just like in the different categories of popular culture, where there are big and widely known names, including creators, writers or performers – the very mention of whose name is enough to spark interest or cause people to take out their credit card – there are also the small names. Needless to say, great works have been created by people belonging to both groups. But quite often the small and unfamiliar names are the most interesting ones because their path in the world of culture, which transcends periods and places, is surprising, elusive and baffling. That holds true for the[…]
Past Exhibitions
Operation Moses 30 Years After Orly Malessa explains about the making of the exhibition A photo from the Operation Moses exhibition, ANU – Museum of the Jewish People Operation Moses 30 Years After Opened: May 2016, closed: February 2021 | Film Director: Orly Malessa Curators: Michal Houminer and Assaf Galai | Designers: Tucan Studio Chief Curator: Dr. Orit Shaham-Gover 2014 marked 30 Years to “Operation Moses”, the Aliya of Ethiopian Jewry. The Museum of the Jewish People was the only institution that photographed and documented this Aliya and the absorption of Ethiopian Jewry in Israel during the period of 1984 – 1991. Doron Bacher, the[…]
Celebrate Independence Day at ANU Museum, Free Admittance!
On Israel’s 75th Independence Day you are invited to enter ANU Museum for free! 26.4, 12am-5pm. Reservations only. Enjoy the new museum – the largest, most comprehensive Jewish museum in the world, with plenty of original films, visuals, interactive exhibits, original works of art, illustrations, music, texts, and more, spread over 3 floors – for free. Also available: the Jewish Humor exhibition and the Synagogues Hall.
Visit ANU for Free during Pesach! (except 8.4)
This Pesach you are invited to enter ANU Museum for free! Courtesy of Bank Hapoalim. Reservations only. This holiday, as in previous years, Bank Hapoalim sponsors free entrance to 170 museums, national parks, and heritage sites in Israel. Enjoy the new museum – the largest, most comprehensive Jewish museum in the world, with plenty of original films, visuals, interactive exhibits, original works of art, illustrations, music, texts, and more, spread over 3 floors – for free. Also available: the Jewish Humor exhibition and the Synagogues Hall. Please register in advance. Opening times: Friday, 7.4, 9am-1pm Saturday, 8.4, 10am-5pm (not sponsored. Regular admittance fee). Sunday, 9.4, 9am-5pm[…]
Synagogue Hall
Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study – Synagogues Past and Present Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study – Synagogues Past and Present The world-renowned collection of ANU – Museum of the Jewish People’s synagogue models is displayed in a dedicated gallery presenting the diverse expressions of global Jewish life, At the Alfred H. Moses and Family Synagogue Hall. The Synagogue Hall, opened in May 2016 displays Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study –Synagogues Past and Present. A spectacular exhibition based on the famous collection of synagogue models. The exhibition showcases 21 models representing various communities and Jewish life relating to the synagogue: social gatherings, study, creativity and[…]
