The Israel Museum is the largest, with a collection of archeological art that is encyclopedic, with international exhibits throughout the ages, as well as incredible contemporary art and photography. We gained early entry for a private tour and could have easily returned for multiple visits.
Those that most impressed were those that tell the story of Israel and it's people.
We were privileged to meet with Dalia Rabin, the daughter of the late Prime Minister at the Israeli Museum Yitzhak Rabin Center. The museum she spearheaded on behalf of her father, is dedicated to telling the story of Israel in the context of what was happening internationally both culturally and historically. We traveled back in time and saw the world through a different lense. This is a current image of children lighting Yahrzeit candles, which are traditionally lit annually in memory of those who have died. This year thousands of children came home from school on National Hollocaust Memorial Day, with a candle embellished the name of someone who died in the Hollocaust.
The Holocaust History Museum was another incredible example of how to educate and engage people if all ages and backgrounds. There was no one in our group who didn't come away with new knowledge.
The Museum looks over the country side and is a series of buildings, indoor and outdoor spaces. The pavilion honoring the one and a half million children that perished in the Hollocaust, may have been the most moving thing we experienced during our visit.
The Kaufman's are museum goers. There are few museums in the world that can compare to the sophistication and skill evident in the museums we saw here. With dozens to choose from, treat yourself.
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