Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem

07/06/2026

The Gallery Talk | "As Soon as the War Is Over"

This exhibition explores war not only as a historical event, but as a deeply human experience. Through stories from the ancient world, it raises questions that remain with us still.

What does victory really mean, and who gets to define it? The Battle of Kadesh challenges our understanding of triumph. Assyrian deportation policies draw attention to those displaced by conquest. The story of the Trojan War reveals grief and suffering on all sides, while Roman imperial proclamations invite us to reflect on the relationship between war and peace.

Join curator Dr. Yigal Bloch for a gallery talk exploring ancient conflicts, their consequences, and their echoes in our own time.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 18:00 | English
Friday, July 17, 2026 | 10:30 | English

For registration: https://bit.ly/4uPQWjq

Waiting for you at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem | 21 Shmuel Stephen Wise St. | Free parking nearby

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07/06/2026

Etched in Time invites visitors on a visual and emotional journey through landscape, memory, history, and identity - through powerful works that leave their mark in both material and mind.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for a special and inspiring opening evening.

We are deeply grateful to artist Shy Abady, curator Shlomit Steinberg, museum Executive Director Dr. Risa Levitt, visual designer Dvora Salama Pollak, Collections Manager and Head of Curatorial Operations Sue Vukusavovik, and the entire museum team who brought this exhibition to life.

Special thanks to Jerusalem City Council members Dr. Laura Warten and Yaela Biton De-Lange for their generous partnership.

The exhibition will be on view at the museum in the coming months — and we invite you to join special curator and artist talks with Shlomit Steinberg and Shy Abady.
Details and registration → https://tinyurl.com/5cdunkdw
We hope to see you there.

Risa Levitt
Sue Blaisdell Vukosavovic
DEBORA POLLAK art & design
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21/05/2026

Happy Shavuot 🌾

The museum will be closed for the holiday.
We look forward to welcoming you back immediately after.

On the ancient coin of Agrippa I, three wheat stalks mark the reverse — a small, durable image of harvest and renewal. We think that’s a good reason to visit a museum.

Exhibitions, guided tours, and family programs await you on the other side of the holiday.

See you soon.
Join our activities and events >> https://www.blmj.org/en/Event/

Stay updated on events — join the museum community >>> https://bit.ly/4mZA3jm

In the photo: Coin of Agrippa I, King of Judea | Obverse: canopy | Reverse: three ears of corn |Bronze | Judea | 41/2 CE | BLMJ 1069 | Gift of Marian Käfer-Steiner in memory of Leonhard and Georgette Steiner-Hunziker | Photo: Gali Beiner

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19/05/2026

A new exhibition is on the way ✨
Getting closer to the opening moment.
Coming Soon
Etched in Time | Shy Abady
https://www.blmj.org/en/Exhibition/etched-in-time/

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04/05/2026

International Museum Day | Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
Monday, May 18 | 10:00–17:00 | Free admission (advance registration required)

Two special experiences, one remarkable day:
🔺 “As Soon as War is Over” — A historical lens on questions that still matter. Guided tours in Hebrew (11:00, 13:30) and English (12:00).

🔺 In the Footsteps of Abraham — A bilingual journey through shared roots and cultural connection. Tours at 10:00 & 12:00 in Hebrew & Arabic. Followed by coffee and open conversation on coexistence — no registration needed.
Ancient stories. Present questions. Free entry.

Register: https://bit.ly/3QzKb6c
Full program: https://did.li/FhRCN

Pictured: Model of the Shield of Achilles. Photo: Shay Halevi & AI.

21 Shmuel Stefan Wise St., Jerusalem | Free nearby parking
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21/04/2026

Happy 78th Birthday, State of Israel 🇮🇱

On this day of celebration, we extend our deepest gratitude to the soldiers of the IDF, our security forces, and all those who work tirelessly — day and night — for the safety and security of the State of Israel.

We wish us all days of peace, security, and prosperity 🇮🇱

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20/04/2026

On Israel's Memorial Day for the Fallen of its Wars and the Victims of Terror, we pause to honor those who gave their lives for the establishment and survival of the State of Israel.

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16/04/2026

Dear friends,
Thousands of visitors have already stood transfixed before the powerful work of Eitan Rozenzweig z"l — a gifted young artist who fell fighting in Gaza.

Kuma is a breathtaking scroll, 3.6 meters long, drawn in ink in the tradition of a visual Torah — weaving together quotations and imagery from Jewish sources and the ancient Near East. In this work, Eitan invites us on a journey through layers of identity, meaning, and the deepest human questions.

Two years ago, you believed in this vision — and together we created something extraordinary. The Kuma exhibition was not simply art. It was a living bridge between past and present. Thousands of visitors were moved, learned, and felt themselves part of a larger story.

Now we have a rare opportunity to make that moment permanent.
We want to create a gallery for Eitan's scroll — a space of inspiration, meaning, and connection for generations to come. But we cannot do it without you.

The timeline is tight and the need is real. To secure the space in time, we need you now. Every gift — at any level — brings us closer to the goal and ensures that the light you helped kindle will keep shining, at a moment when we need it more than ever.

Donate now and become part of a story that lives on.
Donate here >>> https://www.jgive.com/new/en/ils/donation-targets/166521
With gratitude,
Risa Levitt

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בונים זיכרון, יוצרים נצח

13/04/2026

You’ve probably crossed the museum’s entrance plaza without ever stopping beside one quiet stone.

The museum’s cornerstone carries a Kaddish written by the museum’s founder, Dr. Elie Borowski, alongside the names of his family members murdered in the Shoah. It is a private, hushed testimony to a grief that has no words — and to a memory etched in for good.

Born in Warsaw in 1913, Borowski survived the war after fighting the N***s with the Polish Brigade of the French Army. Out of that loss grew a conviction that shaped the rest of his life: to gather, to preserve, and to tell the story of humanity — to build a place where people and cultures meet through the history they share.

In his own words:
“The future of humanity lies in the roots of its past. Only by understanding history can we build a better future together.”

Remembering, and refusing to forget, the six million murdered in the Shoah. 🕯️

15/10/2025

The team at Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem is deeply moved by the return of the hostages after more than two years in Hamas captivity.

We are grateful to the IDF soldiers and to all the people of Israel who united in prayer, faith, and hope.

We pray for the safe return of all those still missing, healing for the wounded, and peace and security for Israel. 🇮🇱