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Sacrifice of Isaac
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Sheep and rams frequently appear in the sculptures of Kadishman, a legacy of time spent as a shepherd in his youth. Sacrifice of Isaac is a reimagining of the biblical story of the Akedah, in which…

Contributor:

Menashe Kadishman

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Date:

1985

Subjects:

Art, War, Sacrifice, Military, Government

Categories:

Visual & Material Culture, Sculpture
Steel sculpture on steel frame outside of building. Top of sculpture is the head of a sheep with horns and bottom of sculpture is stylized head and arms of a human figure.
Choose Yourself a Hebrew Name!
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Excerpt from the Order of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense:. . . It is recommended that all commanders (from platoon leader to head of staff) change their family names—be they German, Anglo…

Contributor:

Mordecai Nimtsa-bi

Places:

Haifa, Israel

Date:

1948

Subjects:

Jewish identity, Military, Government, Family, Language and linguistics

Categories:

Pedagogy & Schooling, Political Culture