He created stained glass windows for the synagogue of the Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital in Jerusalem. During the Six Day War the hospital came under severe attack, placing his work under threat. In response to this, he wrote a letter from France stating "I am not worried about the windows, only about the safety of Israel. Let Israel be safe and I will make you lovelier windows." Luckily, most of the panels were removed in time, with only one sustaining severe damage. In 1973, Israel issued a series of stamps featuring the windows, which depict the Twelve tribes, such as Levi, pictured here.Who designed the windows?
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