Michael Avishai, founder of Jerusalem Botanical Gardens, inspired generations
- jamessnow321
- Jan 2, 2019
- 1 min read
I am a self-confessed plant bore. My garden is my refuge. On trips and travels, I’m the one photographing the flowers and obsessively identifying them when I get home. Once a week, I even teach plants to kids at an elementary school.
It’s now three years since I left the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens — my spiritual home for a good seven years and a place that still occupies a special place in my heart.
In an age of ego and bluster, Avishai, who was laid to rest on Monday, was a quiet man who eschewed small talk and spoke only when he had something to say.
He inspired generations of students, interns, overseas scholars, gardeners, volunteers and members of JBG’s staff.
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