Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By richards on September 23, 2014

Tel Aviv and Center

Eretz Israel Museum

Blossoming with Age The grounds of Eretz Israel Museum are blooming with 10,000 ceramic flowers, created by 1,600 senior citizens from all around the country, in a year-long process. This installation is in honor of October - Senior Citizen Month; Playing With the Wind Displays over 200 colorful, international kites, both old and new, showing the history, art and mechanical aspects of the flying wonders. Museum hours: Fri 10.00-14.00; Sun-Wed 10.00-16.00; Thur 10.00-20.00

Nahum Gutman Museum

The Dwarf, the Giant and the Princess A surprise-filled, interactive exhibit looking at literary contents, modern interpretations, imagination and kids culture, dealing with dwarfs, giants, princesses and royalty. For children and parents. Fri 10.00-14.00, Sat 10.00-15.00, Mon-Thur 10.00-16.00. Nahum Gutman Museum, 21 Rokach St., Neve Tzedek. (03) 516-1970, ext. 109, http://www.gutmanmuseum.co.il

Mini Art

Miniatures exhibition, displaying models and artwork, all on a diminutive scale. Exquisite and magical work by professionals, hobbyists and children, inspired by stories, history, boats, buildings and more. With workshops and activities for kids and adults. Fri 10.00-14.00; Sat-Thur 10.00-18.00. Old Jaffa Museum of Antiquities, 10 Mifratz Shlomo St., Old Jaffa. http://www.miniart.co.il

The Safari The 250-acre park is home to 200 species of wild mammals, birds and reptiles, and offers tours and activities. Opening hours: Fri and holiday eves 09.00-16.00, Sat-Thur 09.00-18.00 (last entry 2 hours before closing). 1 Sderot Hatzvi, Ramat Gan (03) 630-5305, http://www.safari.co.il

Man and the Living World Museum

An Ocean of Life Exhibition of ocean-themed paintings by artist Olga Soslova. Closes Tuesday; Leah Goldberg - The Poet who Loved to Draw Exhibit of the renowned childrens authors books, illustrations and drawings; Regular offerings: The natural history museum has exhibits for the entire family. Sat 10.00-17.00; Sun, Mon, Wed, Thur 09.00-14.00; Tues 09.00-19.00. National Park, Ramat Gan (03) 631-7016, http://www.adamvechai.org.il

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Out and about September 26-October 2, 2014: Flowers blossom with age at Eretz Israel Museum

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