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Museum of the Jewish People Celebrates Aliyah Day – Culture Israel

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Museum of the Jewish People Celebrates Aliyah Day – Culture Israel

This year, more than ever, we honor those who choose to make aliyah and build their homes here in Israel.

ANU – The Museum of the Jewish People – presents The Human Library, an exhibition featuring new immigrants from around the world who will share their personal stories with the public.

In celebration of National Aliyah Day, which falls on November 7, ANU will host a number of events highlighting the unique contributions of new immigrants to Israeli society.

The initiative, led by Nefesh B’Nefesh and the ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality and the Nadav Foundation, invites visitors to experience the impact of immigration through personal testimonies, culinary experiences, art and rare archival footage.

The events will begin with a colorful immigrant fair, showcasing dozens of small and medium-sized businesses set up in Israel by new immigrants in areas such as cuisine, art and fashion.

Entrance to the ANU Museum – Museum of the Jewish People (photo: YOTAM RONEN)

Visitors will have the opportunity to taste and connect with the rich cultural world of immigrants, connecting to their stories through an immersive experience.

Guests will then be able to explore the main exhibit, The Human Library, where both new and veteran immigrants will be stationed throughout the museum, ready to share their personal journeys with visitors in Hebrew, English, Russian and Spanish.

This direct encounter encourages an open exchange between the audience and the storytellers.

Upon entry, each visitor will receive a map showing the location of the different storytellers, allowing them to choose where they want to go based on the content, country of origin and language spoken.

Mosaic of stories

The mosaic of immigrant stories reflects a vibrant and fascinating tapestry of people from the past year and decade—men and women of all ages who courageously decided to begin a new chapter and build their lives here in Israel.

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The evening will conclude with a special screening hosted by Rivka Aderet, Head of TV Series and Film at ANU.

The screening will feature rare film clips from the Center for Visual Documentation depicting aliyah during the British Mandate, the creation of the state, the major immigration waves and up to the 1990s.

The event will conclude with a performance by pop-rock band FROMSCRATCH, founded by immigrants and symbolizing their new start in Israel.

November 7, 17:30–21:00, ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, Klausner 15, Tel Aviv University campus, pedestrian entrance through Gate 2.