Jerusalem and a Jewish family reflected in a rolled-open Torah scroll.
(And the Torah is reflected in the life of this family and of Jerusalem, too. )
The open scroll is in the Israel Museum's wing for Jewish Art and Life.
Yesterday, for Independence Day, the museum graciously opened its doors for free.
AND, not one of the guards in the galleries yelled at me for taking pictures! Yay!
Their next free admission day will be May 10, International Museum Day.
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More reflections from around the world at Weekend Reflections meme.
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Shabbat shalom!
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This reflection is very rich and clever! nice shot!
ReplyDeletea nicely taken shot Dina...enjoyed the reflection and the meaning!
ReplyDeleteprobably a unique moment - wonderful set into scenery. please have a good weekend ahead.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special day Dina to be able to view this ancient scroll and your reflection of the Jewish family in your capture makes it extra special for us.
ReplyDeleteShabbat Shalom with Aloha from Honolulu
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Very nice shot! Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image! I like the blue shade of the reflection.
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of International Museum Day before. Do all museums around the world share in the celebrations?
ReplyDeleteShalom friends, glad you enjoy this picture.
ReplyDeleteHelen, I assume many museums around the world will be free on May 18.
Here is info about the Australian museums that participated last year:
http://australia.gov.au/about-australia/australian-story/international-museum-day
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ReplyDeleteExcellent shot and symbolism; reflecting on the scripture as a family.
ReplyDeleteDarryl and Ruth :)
The reflection has a double meaning! To be reflected in a Torah scroll is an honour. Is this the same museum we visited? Next Tuesday I'll show the photo of the Prayer Shawl, and its remarkable story!
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly great to hike with you!! You were the perfect friend.
Shabbat Shalom.
That was a hilarious quote you found at U of M. I still grinning.
ReplyDeleteWil, no, you and I went to the Jewish museum at Heichal Shlomo. My photo here is from the Israel Museum.
ReplyDeleteOne of the strangest and most typical building I have ever seen...
ReplyDeleteVP, you probably refer to the Shrine of the Book, the round "building" at the Israel Museum that has the Dead Sea scrolls and old Bible codexes. But this what I show today is just a normal Torah scroll and it is in the main (and rectangular) buildings of the campus.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteHow long is it? -- The Torah being scrolled open like that?
ReplyDeleteEki, oh, that's a hard question. I googled and found different answers. So apparently a Torah scroll can be somewhere between 25 meters (82 ft.) to 45 meters (148 ft.) long.
ReplyDeletemagnificent of you beautiful Dina to show the transparency of the soul.
ReplyDeleteAn inspired image Dina, well done for capturing it.
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