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The U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

The U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

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The museum presents a collection of unique and rare items that expose the visitors to one of the oldest and most respected communities in the history of the Jewish people.

In the center of Jerusalem, within the walls of a beautiful and ancient building, you'll find the U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art. Founded in 1886, it presents a collection of unique and rare items that expose us to one of the oldest and most respected communities in the history of the Jewish people.

The museum resides in an old building from the 19th century. The entry hall is covered with impressive frescoes depicting scenes from the holy scriptures, paintings of plants and animals and writings in all languages.

These creations are typical to their oriental era. The most awing fact is that this was not an ordinary wall-paining ordered from an artist, but spontaneous creativity bursts, made by pilgrims who visited the place, and these paintings are their way to express gratitude. The exhibits in the museum spread the culture and heritage of the Italian Jewish diaspora. The goal of the museum is to forge a connection between the Jewish people and their Italian ancestors. One of the ways to achieve this is by spreading out the unique dressing that was unique to this community.

The museum consists of three parts:

  • The ancient Italian synagogue

  • Showrooms

  • The decorated entry hall

At the center of the museum stands an ancient 300-years-old synagogue, initially built in Conegliano town. It contains a golden Torah ark that creates a holy atmosphere that is accentuated by the simplicity of the walnut seats. The synagogue was brought intact to Israel during the 1950s as part of a project to retrieve Jewish ritual objects from Italy. To this day, members of the community come to pray in this unique synagogue. In the showrooms, you may see the lifestyle the Jewish people lead in Italy during the destruction of the Second Temple era, during the exile of Rome and until to this very day. The collections include valuable religious objects rescued after the reign of Mussolini and the World War II, including the second most ancient Torah ark in the whole world, the most ancient Parochet in the world, remnants of a synagogue built in the 15th century and more. Start your virtual tour of the museum >>

Prices

  • Entrance fee: Standard - 25 NIS, students - 15 NIS, disabled - 15 NIS, senior citizens - 12 NIS.
  • Watching the VR film "The Incarnation of the Golden Menorah" with an addition of 5 NIS.
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4.3
based on 3 traveler reviews
  • שלהבת סונינו
    שלהבת סונינו
    October 2, 2023

    A really small place, 3 rooms and a really lovely synagogue You need to examine the cost of entry against the length of stay and the cost of parking

  • Tatiana Panarovski
    Tatiana Panarovski
    April 20, 2023

    We visited the museum today with the group of students. A unique museum, wonderful exhibits. We received excellent training and had a great time! Thank you! The place is highly recommended for a visit.

  • Eva Strenger
    Eva Strenger
    November 27, 2022

    I highly recommend visiting the site, we enjoyed an in-depth and experiential tour

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  • from ₪15.00
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