Israel

Israel gathers Jewish religious traditions, Hebrew language revival and Mediterranean foodways.

Language & oral Music & dance Food & cooking Crafts Spirituality & rites

Knowledge in this place

Hebrew scribal calligraphy

Hebrew scribal calligraphy

Hand-writing of Torah scrolls and texts by a sofer following strict scribal rules.

Language & oral

Klezmer music

Klezmer music

Ashkenazi Jewish instrumental music for celebrations, led by clarinet and violin.

Challah baking

Challah baking

Braided egg bread prepared for the Sabbath and Jewish festivals.

Jewish papercut art

Jewish papercut art

Symmetrical cut-paper works for ketubot, mizrah plaques and holiday decoration.

Sabbath observance

Sabbath observance

Weekly rest from work marked by candle-lighting, blessings and shared meals.

Spirituality & rites