Tales From The Heart: Passing Down A Rare Pipe Organ Craft In The Galilee

Uri Shani, left, and Gideon Shamir in front of organ pipes they will restore. (Diana Bletter)

For over 40 years, Gideon Shamir, 82, was the only organ builder in Israel. He searched for an apprentice to whom he could pass on his legacy and knowledge, but never found anyone with the patience to do the work.

Then, in June 2021, Shamir took theater director and playwright Uri Shani, 55, under his wing.