I've been there as part of Hannukah party of my middle son. We had a very good tour there and the children were fascinated with the judaica and especially with the menorah lights collection exhibition! Well done!
Hechal Shlomo – The Wolfson Museum of Jewish Art
Located adjacent to Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue on King George Street, Hechal Shlomo is the former seat of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate. The striking building, which was inspired by the architecture of the First Temple, was completed in 1958.
Today Hechal Shlomo houses a museum of ritual Jewish art, a large auditorium, and the Renanim Synagogue, which includes artifacts from 18th-century Italy. The foyer gallery stages exhibits of various works of art by Israeli artists. Hechal Shlomo also hosts various activities, fairs, concerts and cultural events.
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Based on 8 traveler reviews“An interesting exhibition about judaica”
“Incredible synagogues”
Very impressive building and very kind people. You will find at least two orthodox synagogues in this giant building. I heard a great cantor for Av 9, on Saturday. It was a very nice service with perfect ashkenaz liturgy. It's really a wonderful place, at least to pray, on Saturday morning.
“Quaint historical museum which packs a lot in!”
I visited this site as part of a class I am taking at Matan. Now that I have been there, I would recommend this as a must see! There are rotating exhibits downstairs, and on the third floor there is a small but powerful museum filled with historical Judaica from Israel and from the...
MoreI visited this site as part of a class I am taking at Matan. Now that I have been there, I would recommend this as a must see! There are rotating exhibits downstairs, and on the third floor there is a small but powerful museum filled with historical Judaica from Israel and from the Diaspora. If you can get a guided tour - it is worth it for the stories they will add about the relics. There is also very interesting exhibit of scenes from Tanach made of little figurines - and I plan to take my kids back to see it.
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