Chagall Windows, Stained glass masterworks in Ein Karem Hospital, Israel
Description
The Chagall Windows are twelve colorful glass artworks installed in Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Karem. Each window stands about 11 feet tall and 8 feet wide, filled with vibrant colors and shapes that represent the twelve tribes of Israel.
History
Marc Chagall created these windows in 1961 as an expression of his connection to Jewish history and tradition. They were first exhibited in major museums like the Louvre and the Museum of Modern Art in New York before being installed at the medical center.
Culture
The windows display scenes from Jacob's blessings to his sons and Moses's blessings to the tribes of Israel, with biblical texts woven into the glass itself. Looking closely at each window reveals layers of meaning connected to Jewish heritage.
Practical
The windows are located inside the hospital and accessible to visitors during opening hours, with guided tours available in multiple languages. Public buses 12, 19, and 27 serve Ein Karem, making the site fairly easy to reach.
Did you know?
During the 1967 Six-Day War, four windows sustained damage, connecting their story to a pivotal moment in Israeli history. When repairing them, Chagall deliberately left a small mark on the Issachar window as a sign of the healing that followed.
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