A Continuum of Jewish Life Within Jerusalem's Walls
For at least 500 years, this building has served the Jewish Community of the Old City of Jerusalem. Today, the courtyard and rooms display original artifacts and exhibits that take visitors back in time, from the Ottoman Turkish period (1517) up to the surrender of the Jewish Quarter to the Arab Legion in May 1948.
Visitors experience what life was like in Old Jerusalem: Marriage and childbirth, arts and craftsmanship, recycling of water and other materials, childrens' games, and herbal remedies. In one room of the museum is the Holy Ari's birthplace, represented today as a Sephardi synagogue.
Both temporary and permanent exhibits are on display in the museum. In addition, it offers tours, lectures, workshops and special programs.
Location:
The Museum is located in the Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.
It is recommended to get by public transportation to Jaffa Gate (Line 20) or Zion Gate (line 38) or to the Western Wall (line 1, 2) and then a short walk to the museum. From Jaffa Gate: through the St. James passageway and west to Or HaChaim St.
From Zion Gate or from the Jewish Quarter bus stop, walk down Chabad Street to the corner of Or HaChaim Street and turn left.
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The Synagogue of the Holy ARI in
The Isaac Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum |
Jewish Quarter During the 19th and Early 20th Centuries what was the Old city like in the second half of the 19th century and under the British Mandate? A walk through the Jewish Quarter including: colorful descriptions by S.Y. Agnon and Mark Twain and the Old Yishuv Court Museum. Meet at the Old Yishuv Court Museum.
Guide: Carol Caplan
26.9.10 .1 pm
for information call the Museum -02-627-6319 .
45 nis
26/9/10 11:00 am
Curious George visits The Old Yishuv Court Museum. Story and tour of the museum for children ages 4-7.
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