Bilha's Life Story and Mission
Bilha Castel (1922-2016), the beloved wife of Moshe, had a misson - to build a museum that would serve as a permanent monument to her husband's creativity.
Bilha and Moshe - Throughout the Years
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Falling in Love
Bilha Bauman was 26 and Moshe Castel 39 when they met in 1948. He fell in love when he saw her singing at a party in Safed. -
Wed
In 1949, Bilha and Moshe got married in Tel Aviv, in the presence of their parents. -
Creating Ketuba
In 1979 Moshe gave his work "Ketuba" to Bilha for her birthday. -
Choosing Ma'ale Adumim
On a drive to the Dead Sea, the Ma'ale Adumim landscape draws Moshe's attention. Moshe tells Bilha he wants his museum to be located there. -
Mission Set
In 1991, when Bilha was 69 years old, Moshe Castel passed away. As a widow, Bilha's mission was to to build a museum that would serve as a permanent monument to her husband's creativity. -
The Museum
The Moshe Castel Museum of Art in Ma’ale Adumim opened its doors in 2010. -
90th Birthday
Shimon Peres wished Bilha well on her 90th birthday.
