20.08.2021 | Multiregional
The ANU Museum of the Jewish People opened its doors in early March 2021 after a reorganization that took more than ten years. There are three floors of history, art, video, and interactive exhibits, and now it's one of the most modern and rich museums in Israel.
I was very impressed by the museum. It’s clear that all the exhibits were collected with great love. I came out with a list of people who I learned about in the museum, who belong to our People, and about whom I want to read and learn more. Thanks to our guides for their great perspectives and helping us enjoy this museum also on our own!
Yana S.
19.08.2021 | Bat Yam
We met near the “Terminal Design” building, and guide Asya described the social projects that are gathered under this roof and the people who created this space - a nonprofit organisation called "Latzet Me Hakufsa" - Think outside the Box". This project was created mostly through donations of materials, such as paint from the Tambur company. We visited the Hatzer Project, a greenhouse for people with mental issues who undergo rehabilitation by growing plants and making flower pots. We discussed the differences between therapy and rehabilitation, and laws around the world and in Israel related to this. We then visited "HaLev haKatom" (orange heart) project – where participants create industrial design items for sale. The “Hamama” project helps new designers set up their own business and sell their products, collaborate with large companies. The main idea of the founders is that design changes the world and helps society. Businesses in the 21st century cannot be developed without social and environmental impact.
Mental illness issues are a very uncomfortable topic for most people. I am really grateful that we have such projects and people who are open to talk and help. Thank you Shishi for showing us these wonderful projects.
Vladimir B.
18.08.2021 | Tel Aviv and Central Region
THE ART-PROJECT "HEBREW ABC"
August 18th, 2021 - Tel Aviv and Central Region
Artists Sergey Bunkov and Tenno Sooster, graphic designer Max Bunkov, and storyteller and guide Mikhail Korol led us through this journey of the "Jewish Letters" project, nine pictures of which are already completed. Mikhail shared the hidden meanings in the paintings of Bunkov and Sooster, the Kabbalistic implications and the role of Hebrew letters in Jewish tradition. Afterwards the participants explored the cartoons in each drawing using a special app in their phones. During the last part of the event the artists talked about themselves, about etching technology and how they work with it in the modern world. We asked many questions about their sources of inspiration and meanings in their artwork.
I never thought that there are projects of this level in Israel! This is an absolutely incredible project, and as soon as Sooster and Bunkov publish a book with their drawings and explanations for each letter from Mikhail Korol - I will buy it right away. After this meeting, I really became interested in learning about the Hebrew alphabet.
Masha C.
VISIT TO HOME OF FAMOUS PAINTER MIKHAIL GROBMAN
August 4th, 2021 - Tel Aviv and Central Region
Our hosts Mikhail Grobman and his wife Irina Golubkina first shared stories of their Aliyah in 1970s, Mikhail’s first exhibition at the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, and how they established connections with the Israeli art community. After that, Irina showed us the archive that Mikhail has been collecting since the age of 19, which includes letters from Nabokov and Mikhail's first purchase at a flea market in Jaffa of prints from Bezalel of the earl 1900’s. Irina also showed us a collection of Mikhail’s paintings and took us on a tour of his studio, which is located two floors above their apartment. We ended with a discussion about the place of Olim artists in the Israeli art community and if their art should be made more public and accessible.
They are such amazing people - Mikhail and Irina. If they are like that at 80, then what a pity that we didn’t meet them 30 years ago! Argaman continue to introduce us to real artists, because we are inspired by them and get to understand Israel and Judaism through their eyes.
Alona P.
17.08.2021 | Jerusalem
The streets of Jerusalem hold many secrets. Our fantastic tour guide Boris Dolin revealed to us many of them, including the history of the German colony, one of the first districts outside the walls of the Old City. Deeply religious Germans came to the Holy Land to farm and lived according to Christian commandments. They bought land, built houses, and carefully managed their households, as only the Germans could do. But somehow these devout, peaceful, hardworking German Templars also become a branch of the Third Reich in Jerusalem. It was a fascinating tour and evening.
Ilya L.
13.08.2021 | Beer-Sheva and South Region
On the eve of the Rosh Hashanah holiday, we held a painting master class with Kira Bondarenko. We painted the Seven Species of Israel which are traditionally on the festive table. Kira shared secrets and tips of drawing various shapes and surfaces, demonstrated the basic rules of painting from classics to surrealism, and helped us develop our creativity, and feel like real artists. I loved this drawing master class with Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli in Beersheva. It was a new experience for me and was exciting to try my "role" as an artist. Our mentor gave us a little introduction, after which our self-expression began. We painted as we saw, some of us through the cartoon prism of perception and some of us through realism. I never met the other people before, but after this joint Art experience, we became and saw things through the eyes of each other. It was simply great!
Varvara B.
11.08.2021 | Beer-Sheva and South Region
During this important Olim empowerment workshop we learned about the Israel tax system, with certificated financial consultant Viktoria Gonik. Viktoria shared helpful information and tips about our payslips, pension funds, tax discounts, and how to get all the benefits that we have a right to. I am so glad we had this opportunity to learn from such a qualified and experienced professional!
Yana S.
10.08.2021 | Haifa and North Region
Our guide from the Haifa Museum, Anna Emelina, walked us through life in Haifa during the British Mandate in a walking format. We visited the significant landmarks and places created during those times, including the city planning and idea of a "garden city," that occupied Haifa’s architects and townspeople under the British Mandate.
I learned new historical concepts, met new people, and walked around our beautiful city! Thanks to Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli for this great city tour!
Vitaly K.
09.08.2021 | Online
We started our lecture with the history of Lithuania and how Jews came there. During that time, Jews felt very comfortable thanks to the Magdeburg Law fore economic and financial freedom, despite the fact that the persecution of Jews was still strong in Europe.
Pasha described the period of the false Messiah and the origin of Hasidism, explaining the difference between Hasids and Litvaks. Then we moved to nowadays and discussed that last 20 years of growing interest in the Jewish world, although anti-semitism is still strong, even on the political level. In 2018 the project "Jews on the walls" appeared in Vilnius, so Pasha told us several stories about the people who appeared on those walls. The first one was about Yasha Heifets - the world famous violinist. The second was Tzemah Shabat, a prototype of Doctor Aibolit, by Korney Tchukovskiy. And of course we talked about the history of the city during Second World War.
I really like the idea of travelling online, especially with a guide as professional as Pasha. Thank you Shishi Shabbat for this opportunity to travel from our apartments!
Anna M.
07.08.2021 | Haifa and North Region
Right after Shabbat, we had a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Havdalah with two community rabbis - Igal Dubinsky & Daniel Rabkin. We ushered out Shabbat and welcomed in the new week on an outdoor, cozy summer veranda, with a story from Rabbi Yigal about the meaning of Havdalah, songs on guitar, and fresh wine. Afterwards we enjoyed table games, and making new acquaintances in a wonderful atmosphere.
Thank you very much for this event! I've been dreaming about it for two years, and I hope you make it a tradition!
Alex M.
04.08.2021 | Online
The population of the Middle East is a variegated mosaic of different peoples and cultures. Guide Mikhail Rudnitsky delivered the second of two online lectures on ethno-confessional minorities in Israel – this time about smaller, but more Jewish-friendly, ethnic minority groups in Israel, including Christian Arabs, Druze, Alawites, Circassians, Samaritans, Ahmedites, and Bahá'ís. The participants of this online lecture learned about when these peoples and religious groups appeared in the "Holy Land", and traced their life and social interaction with immigrants and other Jewish Israelis to the present day.
Leonid G.
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