The Israel Heritage Experience

Israel's ancient history is widely known, with destinations like the Kotel and Masada featuring prominently on nearly every itinerary. But sites that tell of Israel's rich modern history are less renowned. 

The Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites (SPIHS) was established to protect the irreplaceable historical buildings and heritage sites associated with Israel’s re-birth. JNF is raising funds for the over 250 sites in need of restoration, and was instrumental in the renovation of Atlit Detention Camp, which included restoring an original ship that transported Jews during the illegal immigration of the British mandate.

Another project is the Ayalon Institute, a secret Haganah bullet factory in operation from 1946-48 that is an exciting tourist and educational destination.

To help JNF preserve and develop sits associated with Israel's struggle for independence, donate here.

Ben Gurion's Israel Independence Speech, May 14, 1948

Our Work

Ammunition Hill, Jerusalem

Atlit "Illegal" Immigration Detention Camp

Ayalon Institute, Rehovot

Bat Shlomo Historic Street, Bat Shlomo

Beit Eshel, Be'er Sheva

Binyamina's Founders' House, Carmel

Etzel Museum, Shuni Fortress

Independence Hall, Tel Aviv

KKL-JNF Educational Center and Museum, Tel Aviv

Museum of Water and Security in the Negev, Kibbutz Nir Am

Open Museum, Kibbutz Negba

Tel Hai Museum

Women of Valor Center, Nitzanim

Yad Mordechai Museum, Kibbutz Yad Mordechai

Yellin House

For more information about supporting these projects, call your local JNF office at 888-JNF-0099. To book your next trip to Israel with JNF, go to www.jnf.org/travel or contact JNF Travel & Tours at (877) JNF-TOUR.

Get involved and Donate to The Israel Heritage Experience. For naming opportunities call your local office at 888-JNF-0099.