Hands-On Tours: Early Hebrew Book I

Date / Time

  • August 25, 2017
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

2008-2010 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

Registration

Non-Members: Tickets are $15 and include general museum admission. Purchase tickets online here.
Members: FREE | To reserve member tickets, please call 215-732-1600 x100 or email [email protected]

Description

Explore the philosophy and history of some of the first books printed in the Hebrew language. Each has its own visual beauty and its own story to tell about early printing in Europe, local cultural tensions, change, and continuity.Whether you are a reader of Hebrew or not, you can engage with these volumes and learn about early works of philosophy and faith.

About Hands-On Tours

Offered almost every Friday at 3:00 p.m., Hands-On Tours allow you unparalleled access to rare and important items that are not usually on view to the public. Advance registration is strongly recommended, as there are a limited number of spots on each tour and tours without registrants will be cancelled.