Chagall Windows – Hadassah Ein Karem
Besides being one of Jerusalem’s top medical care centers, the Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem also houses a brilliant piece of Jewish art in the Chagall Windows that adorn the campus synagogue. The twelve magnificent stained glass windows, which describe the 12 tribes of Israel, reflect deeply the artist’s love of humanity and the Jewish people.
Chagall drew most of his inspiration from the Bible, especially the blessing of Jacob to his sons, and Moses’ blessings to the tribes of Israel. Every brilliantly painted window contains a quotation and themes from one of the blessing as well as a single dominant color. The windows took two years to complete, and were dedicated in February 1962 in honor of Hadassah Women’s Organization’s 50th birthday. It was the artist who best summed up the monumental nature of his undertaking: “All the time I was working, I felt my mother and father looking over my shoulder; and behind them were Jews, millions of other vanished Jews – of yesterday and a thousand years ago.”
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Our group visited the Chagall Windows in the synagogue of the Hadassah hospital. A lady from the hospital gave us a lecture about the beautiful stained glass windows which made it even more impressive. Even with all the things to see and do around Jerusalem this windows are well worth the time and...
MoreOur group visited the Chagall Windows in the synagogue of the Hadassah hospital. A lady from the hospital gave us a lecture about the beautiful stained glass windows which made it even more impressive. Even with all the things to see and do around Jerusalem this windows are well worth the time and effort to see. As for us the visit to the hospital was extra special because this is where our daughter-in-law was born.
LessOur group visited the Chagall Windows in the synagogue of the Hadassah hospital. Our guide, Ariella, was excellent in her presentation of the history of Hadassah and the symbolism of the windows. Each window is a reflection on one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Old Testament. It was a...
MoreOur group visited the Chagall Windows in the synagogue of the Hadassah hospital. Our guide, Ariella, was excellent in her presentation of the history of Hadassah and the symbolism of the windows. Each window is a reflection on one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Old Testament. It was a lovely and memorable visit.
LessIt was my 4th visit to Israel, and I finally made it to Hadassah Hospital! We drove in a rental car and had to hassle finding parking and figuring out our way around to locate the hospital sanctuary. BUT the windows are breathtaking. They were a wonderful review of the 12 tribes of Israel...
MoreIt was my 4th visit to Israel, and I finally made it to Hadassah Hospital! We drove in a rental car and had to hassle finding parking and figuring out our way around to locate the hospital sanctuary. BUT the windows are breathtaking. They were a wonderful review of the 12 tribes of Israel which came in handy when we toured in Jerusalem. We were alone in the sanctuary and there is an audioguide. Go if you can!
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