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Jews of Yemen – the Last Generation

11.11 - 31.12

Exhibition by Photographer Zion Ozeri

The Lady Sarah Cohen Hall, lobby level.

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There are many written documents about Yemenite Jewry and its ancient traditions, some dating back to the Second Temple period. However the visual documentations of this Jewish group are scarce, especially those from the time of the great aliyah after the establishment of the State of Israel.  It is important to document each and every Jewish community, however small, in order to learn about the entire spectrum of the Jewish experience.

Born to a family of Olim from Yemen, photographer Zion Ozeri embarked on a journey following his past, in search of vanishing Jewish customs. The descendants of the immigrants were brought up in Israel and integrated into Israeli society, partially  abandoning their traditions, customs, and their parents’ mindset.

With Ozeri’s affectionate point of view, the exhibition explores the heritage of Yemenite Jews and, in many ways, documents the last generation of traditional Yemenite Jewry.

"Holy Land". Rechovot, israel 1982. Photo: Zion Ozeri
“Holy Land”. Rechovot, israel 1982. Photo: Zion Ozeri

Entrance is free for soldiers and Israelis evacuated from the south and the north

Plan Your Visit

Visiting Hours

Sunday
10am-5pm
Monday
10am-5pm
Tuesday
10am-5pm
Wednesday
10am-5pm
Thursday
10am-8pm
Friday
10am-2pm
Saturday
10am-5pm

Admission Prices (NIS)

Regular
52
Israeli Senior citizens
26
Persons with disabilities, college/university students, “olim”
42
Children under 5 years old
Free entrance
Soldiers in uniform
free entrance (please show I.D.)

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Our Location

Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv Entrance from gate #2 (Matatia gate)