Israel’s heritage sites connect the courage of past generations with the responsibility to build its future. Jewish National Fund-USA and the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites are restoring historic places, supporting regional recovery, and creating experiences that strengthen Zionist identity and community connection.

  • Children participating in an outdoor heritage activity.
  • The Galina Ship exhibit at Atlit Detention Camp.
  • The visitor lobby and exhibition space at the Ayalon Institute.
  • The historic Tower and Stockade pioneer fortification and museum at Kibbutz Hanita in northern Israel.

  • Restoring Places That Bring Communities Together

    More than 40 heritage sites have experienced war damage, including 15 sites in the South and more than 25 in the North. Restoration and new educational experiences will help revive tourism, support local businesses, and bring communities together around their shared story.

  • Atlit: A Story of Courage and Return

    Atlit Detention Camp preserves the experiences of clandestine Jewish immigrants who risked everything to reach the land of Israel. Restored barracks, the Galina Ship exhibit, an aircraft exhibit, and firsthand testimonies connect visitors with their journeys, while expansion plans will strengthen this living center of Zionist education. The 25-acre site welcomes 100,000 visitors annually and tells the story of 140 clandestine voyages, the 3,000 people who lost their lives en route, and flight operations that carried 150 ma’apilim to safety.

  • Ayalon: Making a Defining Story Accessible

    Between 1945 and 1948, 45 young adults produced 2.5 million 9mm bullets in Ayalon’s secret underground factory, within a broader effort involving 70 courageous young people living double lives above and below ground. A completed visitor lobby and elevator have improved access, with further plans for accessible pathways, adapted signage, exhibits, and a more welcoming entrance. The completed visitor lobby covers 1,640 square feet, and its addition is expected to help the site welcome 130,000 visitors annually.

  • Restoring Heritage Across Israel

    Restoration in the Western Negev includes the Yad Mordechai Museum, the Water and Security Museum at Nir Am, and the Women of Valor Center at Historical Nitzanim. Northern initiatives include the Kibbutz Experience at Kfar Masaryk, the Tower and Stockade Museum at Kibbutz Hanita, HaReut Museum, Kibbutz Kfar Giladi, and Tel Hai Courtyard Museum. These historic places support regional recovery through tourism, education, community engagement, and renewed connection to Israel’s story.

Funding Opportunities

ProgramGiving Level
Border Heritage Restoration$20,000,000
Atlit — Introductory Exhibit Hall$3,000,000
Atlit — Entrance and Exit Compound$2,000,000
Atlit — Assembly Hall (Cyprus Barrack)$500,000
Ayalon — Historic Kibbutz Dining Hall Experience$500,000
Ayalon — Making Ayalon Accessible$350,000
Atlit — Open Air Museum$300,000
Ayalon — Exhibit Upgrades and Improved Visitor Experience$300,000
Atlit — Amphitheater$200,000
Ayalon — Main Gate Area and Landscaping$200,000
Atlit — Information Center Testimonials Initiative$5,000+
Yad Mordechai Museum — From Holocaust to RenewalContact us for giving levels
Water and Security Museum, Nir AmContact us for giving levels
Women of Valor Center, Historical NitzanimContact us for giving levels
Kibbutz Experience, Kfar MasarykContact us for giving levels
Tower and Stockade Museum, Kibbutz HanitaContact us for giving levels
HaReut MuseumContact us for giving levels
Kibbutz Kfar GiladiContact us for giving levels
Tel Hai Courtyard MuseumContact us for giving levels

* All opportunities are subject to availability.

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