Mosaic Floor from a Mosque in Ramla (8th Century AD), Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

Mosaic Floor from a Synagogue (7th-8th Century AD) in Tiberias. Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

Mosaic Pavements from Suhlata Church (6th Century AD), Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

ETHNOGRAPHY AND FOLKLORE PAVILION, ERETZ ISRAEL MUSEUM-TEL AVIV.

The pavillion has a rich collection of items used in religious rituals, ceremonies and day to day activities of Jewish life from all parts of the world. The mission is to preserve the heritage of Jewish people. The Pavilion is divided into three sections: IA). The Yearly Holiday Cycle: dedicated to religious and ritual articles related to the celebrations of Jewish Holidays. IB). The Torah and its Decorations. IC). The Circle of Jewish Life: Includes many articles connected with Jewish ceremonies and family events. II). Illuminated Marriage Contracts (Ketubbot). III). Holy Ark of the Trino Vercellese Synagogue-Italy. Here, I have focussed only on the marriage contracts (Ketubot) and to the remains of the 18th Century Italian synagogue.

Entering the Ethnography and Folklore Pavilion, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv.

Ketubbot (Jewish Marriage Contracts): A few from the collections in 'Ethnography and Folklore Pavilion', Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv.

1P: Ketubah from Istanbul Turkey (1881); Eliezer Traves weds Sultana

2P: Ketubah: Isfahan, Iran (1890); Moshe weds Nurshir.

3P: Ketubah: Kouilvattam (Ernakulam) India (1921). Eliahu weds Esther.

More Collections from the Ethnography and Folklore Pavilion, Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

1P: The Holy Ark of the Trino Vercellese Synagogue, Italy (~1750). Brought to here in 1973.

2P: The original doors from women's gallery of the Trino Vercellese Synagogue, Italy (~1750).

3P: From the living room of a Yemenite Jewish family .

TEL QASILE: A Philistine Harbour City from 12th Century BC, (The only major Archaeological Site in Tel Aviv City). Today Part of Eretz Israel Museum

Tel Aviv, Israel's second largest city is only established in 1909, making it one of the youngest cities in Israel. However, not many know that Tel Aviv also has an ancient site inside the city. Known as Tel Qasile, this archaeological spot was a Philistine harbour through 12th to 10th centuries BC. Located near the Yarkon River and presently preserved inside the Eretz Israel Museum of Tel Aviv, this 3000 years old site has some interesting findings to offer. One of the major attractions is the three 'Philistine Temples' built one upon the other. The remains of these 12th century BC temples are of exceptional importance for the archaeologists, as till date not much is known about the Philistine cult. Near the temple area, three distinct Philistine settlement strata with much advanced residential and industrial areas are also uncovered .

Walking to Tel Qasile, Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

Tel Qasile (12th Century BC), Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv. Twelve distinct layers of culture have been uncovered from here.

Residential & Industrial Quarter-Tel Qasile (11th Century BC), Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

Philistine Temples-Tel Qasile (From 12th Century BC), Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv. Three temples were built one upon the other. Deity still unknown.

Medieval Wells from Tel Qasile, Eretz Israel Museum-Tel Aviv.

Views from Tel Qasile, Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv.

1P: Yitzhak Rabin Center (2005).

2P: Ha-Po'el Tennis Courts