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STREET GAMES An architectural-interactive experience based on the books of architect David Kroyanker
First temporary exhibition at the recently-opened Tower of David Jerusalem Museum July 31, 2023 – April 1, 2024
The first temporary exhibition to join the permanent galleries of the recently opened new Tower of David Jerusalem Museum Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, entitled Street Games: An architectural- interactive experience based on the books of architect David Kroyanker, opens on July 31, 2023.
The exhibition, which highlights Jerusalem’s unique architectural heritage and mosaic, offers an engaging, interactive, immersive educational experience aimed at stimulating the interest of the young and not so young visitors – of particular relevance for families during the summer vacation.
Street Games: an architectural-interactive experience based on the books of architect David Kroyanker explores Jerusalem's stone-clad architecture from the 16 th century onwards via touch screens that allow the visitor to wander the urban space, become acquainted with the city’s unique architecture and create a collage of their own Jerusalem building, while experimenting with innovative technological tools. Their individual work will be rendered on a touch screen through a special, easy-to-use app, built especially for the exhibit. Their personal collage will then be added to the collective new “street” projected on screens throughout the gallery - an imaginary street built of the personal interpretations of the visitors to the exhibit.
The visitor will also be able to receive their personal creation via email.
At the heart of the exhibition lies the unique architecture of Jerusalem, the city of stone with its mixture of architectural and building styles and its rich array of multiculturalism. As opposed to archaeological strata, which only emerge when later layers uncover earlier eras, all the architectural layers of Jerusalem are present in front of the visitor’s eyes in a crowded juxtaposition of styles and periods.
Varied architectures are an element connecting diverse cultures and histories; for every railing and wall, cornice and window in Jerusalem, there are significant local and international cultural influences. Some claim that the dramatic presence of stone “standardizes” the building facades and masks their unique elements. Indeed, at first glance, one who walks in the city does not notice the subtleties hiding in the building exteriors. A closer look, however, exposes the rich architecture existing in the city streets.
A visual lexicon of Jerusalem architectural elements has been created in an interactive database built for the visitor to recreate their own Jerusalem street. The Old City walls and five streets (Jaffa Road, Emek Refa’im, Ha-Nevi’im, Ramban and Me’a She’arim) were chosen as a starting point for discovering and exposing architectural and historical ideas presented in the exhibit. These streets represent a rich, varied architectural-historical array, each one a complete world of historical stories and architectural representation, with about ten prominent buildings that best represent architectural styles and unique elements.
Exhibit content is based on descriptions and texts from the books of architect and researcher David Kroyanker, who has described, cataloged, and researched architecture in Jerusalem for the last four decades.
Eilat Lieber, Director and Chief Curator of the new Tower of David Jerusalem Museum: “For thousands of years, Jerusalem has been subject to invasion, destruction and rebuilding. The city’s architecture, which has developed throughout its history, is unique and symbolic – there is no other city in Israel in whose buildings one can see all the cultures that have ruled there.
Jerusalem is the only city in the world built entirely with local stone. The new exhibition is compatible with the architectural structure of the Tower of David, a fortress used for thousands of years by the kings of Jerusalem, its defenders and residents. A fortress that consists of layer upon layer of buildings from various periods in the city's history. The exhibition allows visitors of all ages to learn about the city, its’ history and architecture, through games and creativity. Everyone is invited.”
Architect Dana Gordon, exhibition curator: "Our main goal in the exhibition is to create curiosity about the rich and varied architecture in Jerusalem. Throughout the exhibition, one can find information about the various elements, when were they built, who built them, and what was the concept behind their inclusion in the building. We wanted to create an experience that has within it a creative, non-judgmental side allowing for more than one right answer but, at the end, producing a result that makes the visitor proud. The visitors can use the “playing cards” freely in order to create a collage of an imaginary building that doesn’t need to conform to the limits of actual architectural plans.”
Chief Curator: Eilat Lieber Curator: Dana Gordon Exhibition Design: Studio de Lange
Artistic and Digital Media Director: Yoav Cohen
Special activities during August 2023:
There are guided tours in English included in the entrance price of the Museum Sunday – Friday at 10:00.
Activities for Families will include ;Join the Circus on August 7-9; 14-15; 20-24; 27-31 from 16:00 – 18:30.
Throughout August, the night experiences will run Sunday – Thursday and Saturday evenings. In addition, there are relaxed performances, audio accompaniments etc.
For more information on inclusion and access please contact the museum.
Summer opening hours: Sundays 12:00 – 20:00; Monday -Thursday 09:00 – 17:00; Friday and holiday eves 09:00 – 14:00
About the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum
Located at the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City, the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum resides within the ancient citadel, once the fortress defending the city. Following a $50 million conservation and renewal project, the new Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stands as a prominent cultural institution, intertwining the historical narrative of Jerusalem with its significance to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Its archaeological excavations reveal the city's evolution across 3,000 years, while educational programs, guided tours, workshops, and lectures offer immersive learning experiences. The museum showcases temporary exhibitions featuring Jerusalem's contemporary expressions in art, design, architecture and more. The museum rests on the seam between modern and ancient Jerusalem and its towers offer spectacular 360-degree views of the entire city, new and old. As daylight fades, the citadel walls transform into a canvas for mesmerizing sound and light displays, projecting the history of Jerusalem and the tale of King David in huge breathtaking images. The museum, an independent nonprofit, strives to honor its commitment to preserving Jerusalem's rich heritage.
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To order guided tours: 02-626-5347
To order tickets for the Night Experience: *2884 | 02-626-5333
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On Wednesday ,July 19, 2023 , HIT Holon Institute of Technology held an interesting tour of HIT Industrial design exhibition for Ambassadors, Embassies staff and MFA representatives
On Display: Industrial Design and Interior Design Exhibitions Cap Off 4 years
Four years of hard work culminated on June 13th , in the long-awaited opening of an extensive exhibition of the works of graduates from the Faculty of Design at HIT
Some 100 graduates of the Departments of Interior Design and Industrial Design showcased their final projects in a grand and eventful opening.
"Students majoring in Design embark on a difficult path, arduous and full of obstacles," says Prof. David Rawet, Dean of the Faculty of Design. "The current class of 2023 was challenged by the Corona pandemic and overcame it brilliantly. "
Graduates worked hard to make everything ‘come together’ for this special moment, during which they presented the final and concluding project embodying their years of study at the Faculty of Design.
Many projects revolve around environmental issues, i.e., exploring the environmental responsibility of the interior designer during these climatically challenged times.
“"Our goal was to direct our graduates toward a constantly evolving and changing reality. The world of sustainability demands finding new uses for existing structures, and reviewing and reconsidering patterns of living, culture, and commerce – all with a view to creating new approaches to solve old problems. We are using large scale programmatic thinking as well as small-scale approaches to space treatments, personal environments, materials, and technologies" says architect Udi Cramsky, Head of the Interior Design department.
The exhibition showcases projects that reflect the students’ fields of interest and invites visitors to take a fascinating look behind the scenes of the creative processes which helped define the projects."The current exhibition is a significant milestone both for the graduates and for us, the academic and professional faculty of the Industrial Design department. The achievements of the graduates are noteworthy considering the enormous challenge posed to all of us by the Corona pandemic, which was the reality during their first three years. These unique circumstances impacted significantly on the way in which we were able to teach and study,” said Ofer Zik, Department Head.
Among the innovative works are designs such as shoes made for walking on Mars, a social enterprise to improve canine lives by connecting kennels with volunteers, independent
housing units for the homeless, an Arab-Jewish cultural space in Jaffa that serves as a place for creation, thought and dialogue between contemporary cultures, and more.
MADE associates with several key-partners in the field of assistive technology. Among our partners are rehabilitation centers, special education institutes, special needs accelerators, social entrepreneurs and municipalities.
MADE develops and runs a unique academic course which brings together multidisciplinary teams of students to create novel solutions for people with special needs. A semester-long (14 meetings) course “Design & Engineering meet special needs” invites bachelor students from all faculties for a hands-on introduction to the field of assistive technology & design. Foremost, we engage students from the design, engineering and computer science faculties at HIT.
LIVING LAB: Homecare Technologies
3 pillars: functional, cognitive, mental/behavioral
Unobtrusive multimodal monitoring
Whole cycle: early detection/diagnosis, intervention, follow-up
All players: patient, healthcare professional, family, healthcare organizations
About HIT Holon Institute of Technology
HIT Holon Institute of Technology, is a well-established unique and multidisciplinary academic institution, which manages to maintain its young spirit as well as its dynamic and contemporary nature.
HIT promotes the "Hi-Tech Nation" concept through its groundbreaking creativity, research and development. It is on the cutting-edge of innovation and entrepreneurship.
HIT represents the combination of academy and industry, advancing towards the integration of science, engineering, design and management.
This unique integration is evident in its state-of-the-art research centers and labs as well as in joint academia-industry initiatives.
VISION
To remain an outstanding and multidisciplinary academic institution with a scientific, technological and design orientation
To remain a leading academic institution, thriving towards the development and advancement of the hi-tech industry
To invest in Israel's future applied scientists, engineers, designers, technology experts and managers; Providing them with up-to-date knowledge, good civic values, social and environmental responsibilities
To influence the academia in Israel and abroad
MISSION
To preserve HIT's unique character - combining dynamic academic education alongside applied research and development, increased collaborations with academic and research institutions, the industry and the society as a whole
To remain a leading, innovative and state-of-the-art academic institution
To develop and establish applied research infrastructures for the benefit of groundbreaking technological developments
To play a significant role in making academic education, associate degree studies, training and enrichment courses tailored to the needs of the Israeli industry and community
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; Among the participants at the tour were ;Mr.Ly Duc Trung Ambassador of Viet Nam to Israel; Mr. Dushko Kovacevic Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ambassador Dan Oryan Head of the Balkan Unit MFA; Mrs. Ines Demiri - Chargé d'Affaires of Kosovo Embassy ; Mrs. Jamila Talibzade – Embassy of Azerbaijan culture and tourisme
Mrs. Ayden Kamili Academic Cooperation attaché - Embassy of Azerbaijan ;Mrs. Jokela Päivi - Culture Attache of Embassy of Finland ; Mr. Mihajlo Tripić - First Counsellor and Consul, Charge d'Affaires ; Mr. Aleksandar Nikolić, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Embassy of Serbia in Israel ; Mrs.Ira Ivshin Guetta HIT International Office ; Mrs. Antoaneta Levy International relations HIT president office
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Tel-Aviv Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Annual “Opera in the Park” Tradition with a Special Production of Madame Butterfly Thursday August 3rd, 2023 | Ganne Yehushua Park
Doors open: 7:00 pm | Show starts: 8:30 Free Entry
On August 3rd, the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo, in collaboration with the Israeli Opera, will continue the tradition of free opera productions at Ganne Yehushua Park with a special production of the beloved opera, Madame Butterfly. Produced by renowned Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, Madame Butterfly is among the greatest operas of all time. In accordance with long-standing tradition, the event will be moderated by the mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo, Ron Huldai.
Ron Huldai, Mayor of Tel Aviv-Yafo: “‘Opera in the Park,’ a 20-year Tel-Aviv tradition, that allows tens of thousands of local and international opera lovers to experience the beauty and magic of the opera beneath the starry sky in an accessible way. I created the tradition inspired by the belief that every person in the country deserves the opportunity to enjoy art, and opera in particular. I am immensely proud that this event attracts a diverse audience every year, drawing in everyone from avid fans of the opera to first-timers. This year, theatergoers will undergo an emotional and artistic journey as they enjoy the timeless beauty of one of the most renowned operatic masterpieces ever composed. I implore everyone to come and enjoy the show with us this year!”
Every year since its inception 20 years ago, thousands of people of all ages have flocked to Ganne Yehushua to enjoy “Opera in the Park” and take in the artistry and storytelling of the opera free of charge.
Madame Butterfly, composed by Giacomo Puccini and based on the short story by John Luther Long, is considered to be one of the most famous operas of all time. The reputation and name of Madame Butterfly precede it, and not only among die-hard lovers of the opera. Several of the arias featured in the opera have become well-known in general popular culture.
Madame Butterfly details the tragic tale of Cio Cio San, a young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval officer named Pinkerton, with devastating consequences. After they marry, Pinkerton leaves Japan, leaving her destitute, alone, and pregnant with his child. Upon his return to Japan after three years of absence, she discovers that he has married an American woman, and the couple wants to adopt her child. She chooses to preserve her dignity and take her own life, allowing her son to be left with his father and father’s wife.
The opera will be conducted by Dan Ettinger, the musical director of the Israeli Opera. It will be directed by Gadi Schecter, who has directed previous iterations of “Opera in the Park.” Much of the talented cast hails from the Israeli Opera, including soprano singer Alla Vasilevitsky in the titular role, baritone Oded Reich in the role of Sharpless, mezzo-soprano Shay Bloch, and tenor Joseph Dennis. The opera will also feature dancers. The Israeli Opera Choir will be accompanied by the Israeli Rishon LeZion Symphony Orchestra.
Madame Butterfly in Ganne Yehushua Park
Thursday | August 3rd, 2023 | Doors open: 7:00 | Show starts: 8:30
Conductor: Dan Ettinger
Director: Gadi Schecter
Set and Costume Designer: Niv Manor
Lightning Designer: Eyal Levy Sharon
Choreographer: Kim Gordon
Video Designer: Yoav Cohen
Sound Designer: Yuval Zilberstein
Cast:
Madame Butterfly: Alla Vasilevitsky
Lt. Pinkerton: Joseph Dennis
Sharpless: Oded Reich
Suzuki: Shay Bloch
Goro: Eitan Drori
Keith Pinkerton: Gal Kohav
The Bonze: Yair Polishook
Imperial Commissioner: Shahaf Regev
Dolore: Eli Nachmani
The Israeli Opera Choir Conducted by Itai Berkovitch
The Opera Orchestra: The Israeli Symphony Orchestra Rishon LeZion
Translation Subtitle: Israel Yuval
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Launch event of the book “Donna Gracia: The First Jewish Banker” held in “Saraya,” in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Tel Aviv and Steimatzky
Saraya is theTurkish Embassy Cultural Center inTel Aviv-Jaffa
Hosting the event ; Ambassador of Türkiye to Israel , H.E. Şakir Özkan Torunlar; Eyal Grinberg CEO Steimatzky ; Mr. Aaron Nomaz - the Author
Special cultural event dedicated to commemorating the life and accomplishement of Donna Gracia, a remarkable woman who left an indeleble mark on the history of the Ottoman Empire.
Guests enjoyed Turkish and Ladino music performed by Renin Meseri and Jako Hazan
Donna Gracia is a book based on real historical events, in the center of which is a woman, a daughter of a family of Anosim from Portugal. The plot story takes place against the background of the reign of Charles V, King of Spain and Emperor of Germany, Elizabeth I, Queen of England, and Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
After the deportation of the Jews of Spain and Portugal, she became a model figure - Donna Garcia - who, with the help of her extreme wealth, resourcefulness and courage, set up measures to save masses of martyrs from the clutches of the Inquisition, and towards the end of her days she extracted from the hands of the Sultan a promise to establish a national home for the Jewish people in the Land of Israel. Throughout the story, a drama unfolds in the heroine's soul: the tension between the great identity and the hidden one, a tension that she and her family members will not be able to resolve, despite their tireless
commitment to the Zionist cause.
Donna Garcia was a great leader who dedicated her life to saving her people. Inscribed in the collective memory as someone who, despite her arduous work for her people, actually received a cold shoulder and alienation from them. This did not prevent her from continuing her life's work, being the greatest banker of her time, a sharp-witted politician, a regular guest in the Ottoman palace and the closest friend of Horam Sultan, the wife of Suleiman the Magnificent. She deserves to be counted among the heroes and heroines of Zionism for her work to renew Jewish political life in the Land of Israel, and to win the title of "the first Zionist".
'Donna Garcia' of Aaron Nomaz's first book, published in Israel.
An industrialist who graduated from "Berkeley" and a diplomat living in Turkey, who marveled at weaving a vivid and lively plot based on real events, describing in a painfully tangible way the events of one woman who dedicated her life to saving her people who were persecuted for their religion and faith, and deserves to be counted among the heroes and heroines of Zionism for her work to renew Jewish political life in the Land of Israel.
An industrialist who graduated from "Berkeley" and a diplomat living in Turkey, who marveled at weaving a vivid and lively plot based on real events, describing in a painfully tangible way the events of one woman who dedicated her life to saving her people who were persecuted for their religion and faith, and deserves to be counted among the heroes and heroines of Zionism for her work to renew Jewish political life in the Land of Israel.
Hebrew translation - Moshe Kimchi, born in Istanbul and retired ambassador;
Introduction to the book - Historian Dr. Tzvika Sahaik - curator and founder of the Dona Garcia Museum in Tiberias
Published by Steimatzky, price: NIS 116, available in the Steimatzky network and bookstores
Aharon Nomaz, an industrialist graduated from "Berkeley" and a diplomat living in Turkey. His other books: Yosef Nashi, the Sultan's Jewish spy; Yosef Nashi, following big dreams; Stroma - the stories of the disaster that calls for the exploration of conscience, are bestsellers in Turkey.
Donna Garcia was translated into English, and is now published in Hebrew by Steimatzky.
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"Seeing the voice - female photographers say No to domestic violence" - a special photo exhibition combining photos with well-known songs, by 15 female photographers, initiated by attorney Dana Daraznin - marked "No to domestic violence" was launched at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on Tuesday 4/7/23 this week inaugurated the exhibition "Seeing the Voice" at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs saying a message to the employees of the Ministry that he is against gender violence, domestic violence and against violence in general: "This is one of the most painful and important issues. We at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are committed to the matter as part of the perception that says there is no place in our society for any violence of any kind, and we must do everything to denounce it. I congratulate Hamotal Rogel Fox, who is responsible for gender equality in the ministry, for promoting this important exhibition that will be placed in the center of the ministry in the near future and will reflect this clear message".
The initiator and curator of the exhibition - attorney Dana Daraznin: "The exhibition includes 15 female volunteer photographers who joined together and went through professional lectures to understand the issue and convey a clear message against domestic violence. The exhibition is dedicated to Miriam Shalom (deceased), the mother of the photographer Rachel Levy, who was murdered by her husband. The purpose of the exhibition is to give expression to the types of violence that are not visible to an unprofessional eye and are difficult to identify, to prevent the terrible phenomenon. The photographs together with the lyrics of familiar songs, which we have never thought of them at that context, make it possible to absorb and understand deeply what this sophisticated violence is and penetrate the mechanism of repression and denial." Attorney Dana Daraznin has many years of experience in family law and is an expert at resolving disputes and conflict amicably. she believes that early identification of the phenomenon will greatly help to prevent it.
Ilanit Kizoni - a photographer and the exhibition producer clarified that in the nearest future the exhibition is expected to travel to other places in Israel and to be distributed in the missions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs around the world.
List of names and roles of all photographers in the exhibition:
DANA DARAZNIN Initiator, curator and photographer
ILANIT KITZONI Producer and photographer
LIRON SHEINKMAN Artistic director and photographer
DALIT PINES SASSON Graphic artist and photographer
Photographers : RACHEL LEVI ; ILANA SLAVIN ; ORIT LANDAU ; MONA YEHIAV ; HAGIT KIKIN EVEN HEN ; MICHAL NIR MA AHAVTI ; ADITAL SHARIR ; TSOFIA SHLASKY ; SMADAR REINHOLD ;
ELIZ AZUELOS ; VARDA SHVARTZ
Ambassador Dan Oryan was the coordinator of the exhibition for the foreign ministry. Oryan was a partner to making the exhibition fit for the ministry towards sending it to be presented abroad in cooperation with the embassies.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will host the exhibition in the coming month, the work of the photographers - who look through the lens and tell sensitively and intelligently about violence in a place that is supposed to be loving, protected and safe.
For contact: on Facebook "Seeing the Voice"
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The Staff of www.diplomacy.co.il congratulates the participants of this important iniciative
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