Moshe Castel (1909–1991) was a renowned Israeli artist born in Jerusalem to a Sephardic family with roots tracing back to Spain's expulsion of Jews in 1492. He studied at the Bezalel School of Arts and Crafts in Jerusalem and later in Paris, where he worked alongside modernist greats like Alberto Giacometti. Castel's art evolved from European influences to a distinctive style rooted in Jewish spirituality and Israeli heritage, incorporating materials like basalt and ancient Semitic calligraphy. He was a founding member
of the New Horizons art group, and his works, including murals for the Knesset and the President’s Residence, are celebrated for their
innovative fusion of tradition and modernity. His legacy is preserved at the Moshe Castel Museum of Art in Ma’ale Adumim.