House Call: Lenny Wolfe: In Hebrew

Jerusalem boasts many homes of important influential people who worked in and contributed greatly to the city. In this series, get to know these personalities and their works by visiting their homes and seeing what is happening in the surrounding area today.

The Musrara neighborhood was established in the 1880’s by esteemed families in the Arab community, and included nice homes next to religious buildings, such as St. Paul’s Arab Episcopal Church and the Italian Hospital. After Israel’s Independence War, the neighborhood was annexed to West Jerusalem, and new immigrants, mostly from North Africa, were settled here. Later, Musrara was identified with the Black Panthers movement, and became a center for their operations.

Walk in the neighborhood of Musrara, home to important cultural and educational institutions, visit the home of a neighborhood resident, Lenny Wolfe, art collector and antiquities dealer who will tell about his work and the unique collection in his home.

Meeting Point: Safra Square – at the entrance to the square, next to Jaffa Street

Advance registration required | Please wear comfortable shoes | Participants are eligible for a 30% discount on Museum ticket purchase on the tour date.

The tour is subject to a minimum number of participants | There may be changes due to weather | Private group tours can also be arranged – for details > *2884 | [email protected]

Photo Credit: Ricky Rachman