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    Museum of the Jewish People honors Aliya Day – Israel Culture

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    This year, more than ever, we honor those who chose to make Aliyah and build their home here in Israel.

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

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

    Led by Nefesh B’Nefesh and ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, in partnership with the Municipality of Tel Aviv-Yafo and the Nadav Foundation, the initiative invites visitors to discover the impact of immigration through personal testimonies, culinary experiences, rare archival art and images.

    The events will kick off with a colorful immigrant fair featuring dozens of small and medium-sized businesses established in Israel by new immigrants in fields such as cuisine, art and fashion.

    The entrance to the ANU Museum – Museum of the Jewish People (credit: YOTAM RONEN)

    Visitors will have the chance to taste flavors and engage with the rich cultural worlds of immigrants, connecting to their stories through immersive experiences.

    Guests will then be able to explore the main exhibit, the “Human Library,” where new and veteran immigrants will be spread 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 public and the storytellers.

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

    A mosaic of stories

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

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    The evening will end with a special screening hosted by Rivka Aderet, Head of Series and Cinema at the ANU.

    The screening will feature rare film clips from the Visual Documentation Center, depicting Aliya during the British Mandate period, the creation of the state, major waves of immigration and throughout the 1990s.

    The event will close with a performance by the pop-rock group FROMSCRATCH, founded by immigrants and symbolizing their new beginning in Israel.

    November 7, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., ANU – Museum of the Jewish People, Klausner 15, Tel Aviv university campusPedestrian entrance through gate 2



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