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May 25, 2013 - June 01, 2013

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
Visionaries and Dreamers Celebrating 21 years
Join us in Jerusalem
21th Anniversary
12:00am
Join us in Jerusalem
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to the anniversary event
Visionaries and Dreamers
Celebrating 21 years

Take part in exclusive tours and events from May 26-30 and participate in a spectacular Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Reserve your place today for the BLMJ 21st Anniversary celebrations in Israel, May 26-30, 2013. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on those individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Dreamers of Ancient Rome and Visions of Modern Israel
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Heading north from Jerusalem, we will explore some of the dreams of the land of Israel. We will start at Jabutotinski Park and the Roman Archaeological Site at Shuni, which combines fascinating elements of both modern and ancient visionaries; The Roman theatre, used for the Water Feast, an especially erotic Roman holiday, the home of an Ottoman Sheik and a small archaeological museum featuring finds from the site, the training ground for the Lechi in the militia's struggles against the British Mandate and a sculpture museum featuring modern Israeli art.
Tracing the path of the ancient water supply to Caesarea, we will visit Beit Hanania and wade through the ancient water tunnels at Mei Kedem where we will cool off before we head to Zichron Yaakov for lunch. There we will see key sites in the picturesque town built by the people of the 1st Aliyah in the late 19th century such the synagogue, Beit Aharonson and more.
Guided by Avner Hilman, Supervisor Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Monday, May 27th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
We will travel to the beautiful town of Tzippori, home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, redactor of the Mishnah. This mosaic capital of the Galilee is a town that combines Roman culture and architecture and a thriving Jewish life. We will walk down the ancient roadways, see public structures such as synagogues, churches, a building that has been identified as the city's library, and a magnificent Roman villa that likely was the residence of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi himself.
From Tzippori we will continue to Yodfat, the place where Josephus was the first to surrender to the Romans during the great revolt in 70 C.E..
We will have lunch overlooking the scenic views of the beautiful Galilee, before we head over to the German Templers' colonies from the early 19th century.
Guided by Dr. Oren Gutfeld, Professor of classical archeology, Hebrew University
Late return to Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Pioneers of their Days
The Jezreel Valley, more than any other place in Israel, represents both the Biblical stories and the dreams and visions of the Jewish pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century. We will begin our tour at Mt. Gilboa, the battlefield where King Saul lost the dramatic battle against Philistines. We will continue our journey to Tel Jezreel, the summer palace of the Kings of Israel.
Harod Spring perfectly represents the juxtaposition between the biblical stories and the modern history of the state of Israel. In this same site where the biblical judge Gideon held his famous Water Test, we will visit the Yehoshua Hankin House, home of one of Israel's greatest pioneers.
Following lunch in one of the region's wonderful restaurants, we will visit the first Tower and Stockade settlements in Nir David (Tel Amal) and explore the visions and the struggles of Israel's earliest pioneers.
Guided by Yardena Alexander, Senior Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
New Archaeological discoveries surrounding Jerusalem
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
The vicinity of Jerusalem in the Crusader period: Nabi Samuel, Motza and Abu-Gosh
The tour will concentrate on the activity of the Crusaders in the vicinity of Jerusalem and its impact on the landscape. The tour will examine some modern pioneer's activities in some of the sites, and the impact and contribution of these extraordinary individuals.
During the tour we will visit at the site of Nabi Samuel with its magnificent observation point. Then we will proceed to the site of Motza, on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway and conclude at the Crusader Benedictine Monastery with its magnificent Crusader wall paintings.
Light lunch and early afternoon return to Jerusalem
Guided by Dr. Zvi Greenhut, Director of the IAA's Artifacts Treatment Department.
Early return to the Museum
Special Guest Lecture
7:30 p.m. In the auditorium of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford University, in English
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Jerusalem - Preserving the future
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
We will begin our tour of Jerusalem with one of Israel Antiquities Authorities' greatest preservation projects to date the conservation project of the Great Suleiman Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will receive a VIP tour of The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
Following lunch in the Old City, we will explore The Tzikiyahu Cave, filled with many wonders and mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Guided by Yoram Saad, Co-Director of the Conservation Project, IAA
Early return to the Museum

Thursday Evening, May 30th
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner – Visionaries and Dreamers
The week culminates with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.
7:00 p.m. – Reception and cocktails, followed by dinner in the garden (please dress accordingly)

ALL TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.
All programs subject to change. Advance reservations required.
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
Visionaries and Dreamers Celebrating 21 years
Join us in Jerusalem
21th Anniversary
12:00am
Join us in Jerusalem
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to the anniversary event
Visionaries and Dreamers
Celebrating 21 years

Take part in exclusive tours and events from May 26-30 and participate in a spectacular Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Reserve your place today for the BLMJ 21st Anniversary celebrations in Israel, May 26-30, 2013. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on those individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Dreamers of Ancient Rome and Visions of Modern Israel
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Heading north from Jerusalem, we will explore some of the dreams of the land of Israel. We will start at Jabutotinski Park and the Roman Archaeological Site at Shuni, which combines fascinating elements of both modern and ancient visionaries; The Roman theatre, used for the Water Feast, an especially erotic Roman holiday, the home of an Ottoman Sheik and a small archaeological museum featuring finds from the site, the training ground for the Lechi in the militia's struggles against the British Mandate and a sculpture museum featuring modern Israeli art.
Tracing the path of the ancient water supply to Caesarea, we will visit Beit Hanania and wade through the ancient water tunnels at Mei Kedem where we will cool off before we head to Zichron Yaakov for lunch. There we will see key sites in the picturesque town built by the people of the 1st Aliyah in the late 19th century such the synagogue, Beit Aharonson and more.
Guided by Avner Hilman, Supervisor Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Monday, May 27th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
We will travel to the beautiful town of Tzippori, home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, redactor of the Mishnah. This mosaic capital of the Galilee is a town that combines Roman culture and architecture and a thriving Jewish life. We will walk down the ancient roadways, see public structures such as synagogues, churches, a building that has been identified as the city's library, and a magnificent Roman villa that likely was the residence of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi himself.
From Tzippori we will continue to Yodfat, the place where Josephus was the first to surrender to the Romans during the great revolt in 70 C.E..
We will have lunch overlooking the scenic views of the beautiful Galilee, before we head over to the German Templers' colonies from the early 19th century.
Guided by Dr. Oren Gutfeld, Professor of classical archeology, Hebrew University
Late return to Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Pioneers of their Days
The Jezreel Valley, more than any other place in Israel, represents both the Biblical stories and the dreams and visions of the Jewish pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century. We will begin our tour at Mt. Gilboa, the battlefield where King Saul lost the dramatic battle against Philistines. We will continue our journey to Tel Jezreel, the summer palace of the Kings of Israel.
Harod Spring perfectly represents the juxtaposition between the biblical stories and the modern history of the state of Israel. In this same site where the biblical judge Gideon held his famous Water Test, we will visit the Yehoshua Hankin House, home of one of Israel's greatest pioneers.
Following lunch in one of the region's wonderful restaurants, we will visit the first Tower and Stockade settlements in Nir David (Tel Amal) and explore the visions and the struggles of Israel's earliest pioneers.
Guided by Yardena Alexander, Senior Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
New Archaeological discoveries surrounding Jerusalem
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
The vicinity of Jerusalem in the Crusader period: Nabi Samuel, Motza and Abu-Gosh
The tour will concentrate on the activity of the Crusaders in the vicinity of Jerusalem and its impact on the landscape. The tour will examine some modern pioneer's activities in some of the sites, and the impact and contribution of these extraordinary individuals.
During the tour we will visit at the site of Nabi Samuel with its magnificent observation point. Then we will proceed to the site of Motza, on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway and conclude at the Crusader Benedictine Monastery with its magnificent Crusader wall paintings.
Light lunch and early afternoon return to Jerusalem
Guided by Dr. Zvi Greenhut, Director of the IAA's Artifacts Treatment Department.
Early return to the Museum
Special Guest Lecture
7:30 p.m. In the auditorium of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford University, in English
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Jerusalem - Preserving the future
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
We will begin our tour of Jerusalem with one of Israel Antiquities Authorities' greatest preservation projects to date the conservation project of the Great Suleiman Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will receive a VIP tour of The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
Following lunch in the Old City, we will explore The Tzikiyahu Cave, filled with many wonders and mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Guided by Yoram Saad, Co-Director of the Conservation Project, IAA
Early return to the Museum

Thursday Evening, May 30th
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner – Visionaries and Dreamers
The week culminates with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.
7:00 p.m. – Reception and cocktails, followed by dinner in the garden (please dress accordingly)

ALL TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.
All programs subject to change. Advance reservations required.
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
Visionaries and Dreamers Celebrating 21 years
Join us in Jerusalem
21th Anniversary
12:00am
Join us in Jerusalem
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to the anniversary event
Visionaries and Dreamers
Celebrating 21 years

Take part in exclusive tours and events from May 26-30 and participate in a spectacular Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Reserve your place today for the BLMJ 21st Anniversary celebrations in Israel, May 26-30, 2013. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on those individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Dreamers of Ancient Rome and Visions of Modern Israel
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Heading north from Jerusalem, we will explore some of the dreams of the land of Israel. We will start at Jabutotinski Park and the Roman Archaeological Site at Shuni, which combines fascinating elements of both modern and ancient visionaries; The Roman theatre, used for the Water Feast, an especially erotic Roman holiday, the home of an Ottoman Sheik and a small archaeological museum featuring finds from the site, the training ground for the Lechi in the militia's struggles against the British Mandate and a sculpture museum featuring modern Israeli art.
Tracing the path of the ancient water supply to Caesarea, we will visit Beit Hanania and wade through the ancient water tunnels at Mei Kedem where we will cool off before we head to Zichron Yaakov for lunch. There we will see key sites in the picturesque town built by the people of the 1st Aliyah in the late 19th century such the synagogue, Beit Aharonson and more.
Guided by Avner Hilman, Supervisor Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Monday, May 27th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
We will travel to the beautiful town of Tzippori, home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, redactor of the Mishnah. This mosaic capital of the Galilee is a town that combines Roman culture and architecture and a thriving Jewish life. We will walk down the ancient roadways, see public structures such as synagogues, churches, a building that has been identified as the city's library, and a magnificent Roman villa that likely was the residence of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi himself.
From Tzippori we will continue to Yodfat, the place where Josephus was the first to surrender to the Romans during the great revolt in 70 C.E..
We will have lunch overlooking the scenic views of the beautiful Galilee, before we head over to the German Templers' colonies from the early 19th century.
Guided by Dr. Oren Gutfeld, Professor of classical archeology, Hebrew University
Late return to Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Pioneers of their Days
The Jezreel Valley, more than any other place in Israel, represents both the Biblical stories and the dreams and visions of the Jewish pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century. We will begin our tour at Mt. Gilboa, the battlefield where King Saul lost the dramatic battle against Philistines. We will continue our journey to Tel Jezreel, the summer palace of the Kings of Israel.
Harod Spring perfectly represents the juxtaposition between the biblical stories and the modern history of the state of Israel. In this same site where the biblical judge Gideon held his famous Water Test, we will visit the Yehoshua Hankin House, home of one of Israel's greatest pioneers.
Following lunch in one of the region's wonderful restaurants, we will visit the first Tower and Stockade settlements in Nir David (Tel Amal) and explore the visions and the struggles of Israel's earliest pioneers.
Guided by Yardena Alexander, Senior Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
New Archaeological discoveries surrounding Jerusalem
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
The vicinity of Jerusalem in the Crusader period: Nabi Samuel, Motza and Abu-Gosh
The tour will concentrate on the activity of the Crusaders in the vicinity of Jerusalem and its impact on the landscape. The tour will examine some modern pioneer's activities in some of the sites, and the impact and contribution of these extraordinary individuals.
During the tour we will visit at the site of Nabi Samuel with its magnificent observation point. Then we will proceed to the site of Motza, on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway and conclude at the Crusader Benedictine Monastery with its magnificent Crusader wall paintings.
Light lunch and early afternoon return to Jerusalem
Guided by Dr. Zvi Greenhut, Director of the IAA's Artifacts Treatment Department.
Early return to the Museum
Special Guest Lecture
7:30 p.m. In the auditorium of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford University, in English
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Jerusalem - Preserving the future
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
We will begin our tour of Jerusalem with one of Israel Antiquities Authorities' greatest preservation projects to date the conservation project of the Great Suleiman Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will receive a VIP tour of The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
Following lunch in the Old City, we will explore The Tzikiyahu Cave, filled with many wonders and mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Guided by Yoram Saad, Co-Director of the Conservation Project, IAA
Early return to the Museum

Thursday Evening, May 30th
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner – Visionaries and Dreamers
The week culminates with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.
7:00 p.m. – Reception and cocktails, followed by dinner in the garden (please dress accordingly)

ALL TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.
All programs subject to change. Advance reservations required.
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
Special Guest Lecture Celebrating the Museum's 21st Anniversary
Prof. Sir John Boardman
Lectures
7:30pm
Special Guest Lecture Celebrating the Museum's 21st Anniversary
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford Univ., English
Visionaries and Dreamers Celebrating 21 years
Join us in Jerusalem
21th Anniversary
12:00am
Join us in Jerusalem
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to the anniversary event
Visionaries and Dreamers
Celebrating 21 years

Take part in exclusive tours and events from May 26-30 and participate in a spectacular Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Reserve your place today for the BLMJ 21st Anniversary celebrations in Israel, May 26-30, 2013. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on those individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Dreamers of Ancient Rome and Visions of Modern Israel
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Heading north from Jerusalem, we will explore some of the dreams of the land of Israel. We will start at Jabutotinski Park and the Roman Archaeological Site at Shuni, which combines fascinating elements of both modern and ancient visionaries; The Roman theatre, used for the Water Feast, an especially erotic Roman holiday, the home of an Ottoman Sheik and a small archaeological museum featuring finds from the site, the training ground for the Lechi in the militia's struggles against the British Mandate and a sculpture museum featuring modern Israeli art.
Tracing the path of the ancient water supply to Caesarea, we will visit Beit Hanania and wade through the ancient water tunnels at Mei Kedem where we will cool off before we head to Zichron Yaakov for lunch. There we will see key sites in the picturesque town built by the people of the 1st Aliyah in the late 19th century such the synagogue, Beit Aharonson and more.
Guided by Avner Hilman, Supervisor Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Monday, May 27th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
We will travel to the beautiful town of Tzippori, home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, redactor of the Mishnah. This mosaic capital of the Galilee is a town that combines Roman culture and architecture and a thriving Jewish life. We will walk down the ancient roadways, see public structures such as synagogues, churches, a building that has been identified as the city's library, and a magnificent Roman villa that likely was the residence of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi himself.
From Tzippori we will continue to Yodfat, the place where Josephus was the first to surrender to the Romans during the great revolt in 70 C.E..
We will have lunch overlooking the scenic views of the beautiful Galilee, before we head over to the German Templers' colonies from the early 19th century.
Guided by Dr. Oren Gutfeld, Professor of classical archeology, Hebrew University
Late return to Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Pioneers of their Days
The Jezreel Valley, more than any other place in Israel, represents both the Biblical stories and the dreams and visions of the Jewish pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century. We will begin our tour at Mt. Gilboa, the battlefield where King Saul lost the dramatic battle against Philistines. We will continue our journey to Tel Jezreel, the summer palace of the Kings of Israel.
Harod Spring perfectly represents the juxtaposition between the biblical stories and the modern history of the state of Israel. In this same site where the biblical judge Gideon held his famous Water Test, we will visit the Yehoshua Hankin House, home of one of Israel's greatest pioneers.
Following lunch in one of the region's wonderful restaurants, we will visit the first Tower and Stockade settlements in Nir David (Tel Amal) and explore the visions and the struggles of Israel's earliest pioneers.
Guided by Yardena Alexander, Senior Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
New Archaeological discoveries surrounding Jerusalem
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
The vicinity of Jerusalem in the Crusader period: Nabi Samuel, Motza and Abu-Gosh
The tour will concentrate on the activity of the Crusaders in the vicinity of Jerusalem and its impact on the landscape. The tour will examine some modern pioneer's activities in some of the sites, and the impact and contribution of these extraordinary individuals.
During the tour we will visit at the site of Nabi Samuel with its magnificent observation point. Then we will proceed to the site of Motza, on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway and conclude at the Crusader Benedictine Monastery with its magnificent Crusader wall paintings.
Light lunch and early afternoon return to Jerusalem
Guided by Dr. Zvi Greenhut, Director of the IAA's Artifacts Treatment Department.
Early return to the Museum
Special Guest Lecture
7:30 p.m. In the auditorium of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford University, in English
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Jerusalem - Preserving the future
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
We will begin our tour of Jerusalem with one of Israel Antiquities Authorities' greatest preservation projects to date the conservation project of the Great Suleiman Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will receive a VIP tour of The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
Following lunch in the Old City, we will explore The Tzikiyahu Cave, filled with many wonders and mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Guided by Yoram Saad, Co-Director of the Conservation Project, IAA
Early return to the Museum

Thursday Evening, May 30th
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner – Visionaries and Dreamers
The week culminates with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.
7:00 p.m. – Reception and cocktails, followed by dinner in the garden (please dress accordingly)

ALL TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.
All programs subject to change. Advance reservations required.
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner
Save the Date
21th Anniversary
12:00am
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2013
Archaeological tours will begin on Sunday May 26 through Thursday May 30th…
Visionaries and Dreamers Celebrating 21 years
Join us in Jerusalem
21th Anniversary
12:00am
Join us in Jerusalem
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to the anniversary event
Visionaries and Dreamers
Celebrating 21 years

Take part in exclusive tours and events from May 26-30 and participate in a spectacular Gala Dinner on Thursday, May 30, 2013.
Reserve your place today for the BLMJ 21st Anniversary celebrations in Israel, May 26-30, 2013. Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth and mark 10 years since his death. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on those individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day.
Sunday, May 26th, 2013
Dreamers of Ancient Rome and Visions of Modern Israel
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Heading north from Jerusalem, we will explore some of the dreams of the land of Israel. We will start at Jabutotinski Park and the Roman Archaeological Site at Shuni, which combines fascinating elements of both modern and ancient visionaries; The Roman theatre, used for the Water Feast, an especially erotic Roman holiday, the home of an Ottoman Sheik and a small archaeological museum featuring finds from the site, the training ground for the Lechi in the militia's struggles against the British Mandate and a sculpture museum featuring modern Israeli art.
Tracing the path of the ancient water supply to Caesarea, we will visit Beit Hanania and wade through the ancient water tunnels at Mei Kedem where we will cool off before we head to Zichron Yaakov for lunch. There we will see key sites in the picturesque town built by the people of the 1st Aliyah in the late 19th century such the synagogue, Beit Aharonson and more.
Guided by Avner Hilman, Supervisor Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Monday, May 27th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
We will travel to the beautiful town of Tzippori, home of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi, redactor of the Mishnah. This mosaic capital of the Galilee is a town that combines Roman culture and architecture and a thriving Jewish life. We will walk down the ancient roadways, see public structures such as synagogues, churches, a building that has been identified as the city's library, and a magnificent Roman villa that likely was the residence of Rabbi Yehuda Hanasi himself.
From Tzippori we will continue to Yodfat, the place where Josephus was the first to surrender to the Romans during the great revolt in 70 C.E..
We will have lunch overlooking the scenic views of the beautiful Galilee, before we head over to the German Templers' colonies from the early 19th century.
Guided by Dr. Oren Gutfeld, Professor of classical archeology, Hebrew University
Late return to Jerusalem
Tuesday, May 28th, 2013
7:00 – Coffee & cake at the Museum. 7:30 departure
Pioneers of their Days
The Jezreel Valley, more than any other place in Israel, represents both the Biblical stories and the dreams and visions of the Jewish pioneers at the beginning of the 20th century. We will begin our tour at Mt. Gilboa, the battlefield where King Saul lost the dramatic battle against Philistines. We will continue our journey to Tel Jezreel, the summer palace of the Kings of Israel.
Harod Spring perfectly represents the juxtaposition between the biblical stories and the modern history of the state of Israel. In this same site where the biblical judge Gideon held his famous Water Test, we will visit the Yehoshua Hankin House, home of one of Israel's greatest pioneers.
Following lunch in one of the region's wonderful restaurants, we will visit the first Tower and Stockade settlements in Nir David (Tel Amal) and explore the visions and the struggles of Israel's earliest pioneers.
Guided by Yardena Alexander, Senior Archaeologist, IAA
Late return to Jerusalem
Wednesday, May 29th, 2013
New Archaeological discoveries surrounding Jerusalem
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
The vicinity of Jerusalem in the Crusader period: Nabi Samuel, Motza and Abu-Gosh
The tour will concentrate on the activity of the Crusaders in the vicinity of Jerusalem and its impact on the landscape. The tour will examine some modern pioneer's activities in some of the sites, and the impact and contribution of these extraordinary individuals.
During the tour we will visit at the site of Nabi Samuel with its magnificent observation point. Then we will proceed to the site of Motza, on the Jerusalem-Tel Aviv Highway and conclude at the Crusader Benedictine Monastery with its magnificent Crusader wall paintings.
Light lunch and early afternoon return to Jerusalem
Guided by Dr. Zvi Greenhut, Director of the IAA's Artifacts Treatment Department.
Early return to the Museum
Special Guest Lecture
7:30 p.m. In the auditorium of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
A Triumph of Dionysus, Prof. Sir John Boardman, Beazley Archive, The Classical Art Research Centre, Oxford University, in English
Thursday, May 30th, 2013
Jerusalem - Preserving the future
8:00 Coffee and cake at the Museum. 8:30 departure
We will begin our tour of Jerusalem with one of Israel Antiquities Authorities' greatest preservation projects to date the conservation project of the Great Suleiman Wall of the Old City of Jerusalem. We will receive a VIP tour of The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum.
Following lunch in the Old City, we will explore The Tzikiyahu Cave, filled with many wonders and mysteries surrounding the ancient city of Jerusalem.
Guided by Yoram Saad, Co-Director of the Conservation Project, IAA
Early return to the Museum

Thursday Evening, May 30th
21st Anniversary Gala Dinner – Visionaries and Dreamers
The week culminates with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.
7:00 p.m. – Reception and cocktails, followed by dinner in the garden (please dress accordingly)

ALL TOURS WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH.
All programs subject to change. Advance reservations required.
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

Friday, May 31, 2013

Guided Tour on the Highlights of the collection
Daily Guided Tours
12:00am
Free with admission to the museum
Special tours on Fridays at 10:30 & 11:00
Daily Guided Tours
10:30am
Friday's Guided Tours
(Free with Museum Admission)
May 24, 10:30 - PURE GOLD, English
May 31, 11:00 – Angels and Demons, Hebrew
June 7, 10:30 - Angels and Demons, English
June 14, 11:00 – Women and Beauty in the Ancient World, Hebrew
June 21, 11:00 – In the Shadow of the Great Empires, Hebrew
June 28, 10:30 – Secret Rooms at the Museum, English
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
21th Anniversary
12:00am

BLMJ 21st Anniversary Celebrations
VISIONARIES AND DREAMERS
May 26 – 30, 2013
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate 21 years of fulfilling the Dream.
Join us in recognizing the dream of Dr. Elie Borowski, as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The week of exclusive tours and events will focus on great individuals who have dreamt, inspired and influenced the Israeli cultural, intellectual and social landscape.
The exclusive archaeological tours, led by experts in the field, will explore individuals and communities who followed their dreams to the land of Israel and left their mark on Israel to this day. We will visit sites in and Jezreel Valley following Rabbi Yehudah HaNasi (Judah the Princein) in Sepphoris, the fascinating story of the Templars, the vision of the people of the First Aliyah and the inspiration that they took from the biblical heritage of the region. In Jerusalem, the city that has inspired millions throughout the millennia, we will visit the extended preservation project of the Old City Walls and explore some of the city's unique architectural gems and much more.
The week culminates in May 30th with the 21st Anniversary Gala Dinner in honor of Dr. Elie Borowski's Centennial, the fruition of his dream and a look into the future.

For details, information and reservations: aaron@blmj.org | 972-2-5611066
*All tours will be conducted in English. All programs subject to change.
Advance reservations required.

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