Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Illustrations VII
4. Preface—Switzerland? IX
5. Acknowledgments XI
6. Introduction 1
7. 1 Establishing Collections, Building a Nation 13
8. 2 Exhibiting Belief: Religious Objects in a Secular Institution Mrs Marantz and the Israel Museum 36
9. 3 More Than One Story to Tell: Mrs Sapir-Bergstein and Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People 57
10. 4 A Migration Museum and Its Visitors Mrs Kaduri and the Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center 75
11. 5 Indigenous Curation Provides a Second Glance: Mr Yeshayahu and Bahalachin, the Ethiopian Jewish Heritage and Cultural Center 92
12. 6 Medals Rather Than High Art: Mr Pens and the Museum of the Jewish Soldier in World War II 110
13. 7 On Colors and Borders: Mrs Romem and the People of Israel Website 127
14. 8 A Holiday as Object: Mrs Salameh and Beit HaGefen 145
15. 9 The Geographical Position of Art and Home: Mrs Abu Ilaw and the Umm el Fahem Art Gallery 157
16. 10 Belonging 173
17. To Conclude: Switzerland Once More 195
18. Bibliography 200
19. Index 218