What was Herzl's Favorite Emoji? August 2023

What is the most ancient Jewish symbol? 

If your answer was the Star of David ✡️ - try again!  It’s actually the seven-branched Menorah 🕎, which originally represented something entirely different than it does today.     

Join this tour to learn the story of this, and other important symbols as they evolved or fell out of use, from the times of the Second Temple until today.     

"What Was Herzl’s Favorite Emoji?" opens a window into different aspects of modern Israeli and Jewish society, and raises important dilemmas and challenges.  This journey begins with the Maccabees, through King Herod, the Great Revolt, the Bar Kokhva Revolt and the Bysantine period, and ends with Modern Zionist Art from the Bezalel Art School.

You probably have questions about getting to the museum, where to meet, prices and other questions. I prepared for you a short essential document which breaks down the important things to know before, on the way to the tour and during the tour. Please make sure to read it.  

I have guided hundreds of tours and I assure you; your future self will look back and say “thank you for reading this!” and if not, “I wish I’d known”. To read the document click here.   

A few details about the tickets and meeting place. More information in the document above.  

You are eligible for 10% off your entire order with 5 or more participants per order. To get the coupon code, contact me before you place your order. Then use the coupon at checkout.   We are registered as a group with a special discounted rate through the museum, and that admission is included in your ticket, so you only pay once.   We meet at the entrance to the Model of Jerusalem and NOT at the main entrance. See document for images and maps.  

THIS TOUR IS IN ENGLISH 

This tour is approximately 2 hours in the Israel Museum's archaeology wing, Jewish Art and Culture and Modern Israel Art. All in the main gallery entrance on the second floor.