Cultural Depictions
The Hurva Synagogue, as an emblem of Jerusalem and its Jewish heritage, has been portrayed over the years in numerous paintings, and referred to in literature and culture. The synagogue was portrayed, for example, in works by artists Yossef Gaiger, Jonathan Kis-Lev, and in the works of Holocaust survivor, artist Motke Blum. For decades, the synagogue's arch has been the emblem of the Jewish quarter in the works of artists portraying the old city.
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