Israel Museum

Jerusalem court acquits man who smashed 'blasphemous' statues at Israel Museum

The president of the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sent him to involuntary hospitalization for four years, a period equal to the maximum prison sentence for the offense attributed to him.

By YOAV ETIEL , SHLOMI WELLER / WALLA!
05/12/2023

Israel's museums enact war protocol to protect most precious treasures

"You really have to choose the finest or the most fragile artifacts," a museum worker said.

By REUTERS
14/11/2023

Check out Israeli museums amid the ongoing Hamas war

Some museums around Israel have begun opening their gates, and many offer free admission. Others are offering mainly online activities.

By NERIA BARR
26/10/2023

Museums provide resources for children, in person and online, amidst the war

Many of the activities first went online during the Covid crisis. Now, in another moment of major disruption, they are coming back into use.

US tourist destroys 'blasphemous' Roman statues at the Israel Museum

An American citizen was detained by security forces in the museum after being observed shattering the statues, which he claimed were "in violation of the Torah."

Jerusalem highlights August 25 – 31

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New York’s Jewish Museum taps former Israel Museum head James Snyder as its next director

“Running a museum today is harder than it’s ever been and James’s experience is a huge asset for us at this time,” Robert Pruzan, the museum’s board chairman, told the New York Times.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
15/08/2023

The glory of ancient feasts is being revived at the Israel Museum

Shikma Brewery to produce exclusive limited-edition beer for the exhibition, based on ancient beer produced in ancient Israel.

Musical magic at Israel Museum

The Jerusalem Jazz Festival at the Israel Museum popped off last week.

05/07/2023

Jerusalem Jazz Festival returns to Israel Museum

The three-dayer features the likes of stellar American trumpeter Dave Douglas, vocalist Michael Mayo, as well as a cultured foursome led by German pianist Julia Hulsmann.

31/05/2023
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