Mordechai Gumpel
1912–2009 (age 97)
Biography
Mordechai Gumpel painted with vivid sincerity, capturing landscapes and portraits that spoke to the rich tapestry of Israeli life. His canvases shared a quiet celebration of daily labor, community, and the land itself.
He also nurtured young artists, inviting them into his studio to experiment with color and texture, ensuring that future generations carried forward his appreciation for honesty and beauty, memories preserved at Har HaMenuchot.