WORLD ZIONIST ORGANIZATION W GA 2018 >> The Herzl Museum. Visitors feel they are a part of Herzl’s enduring legacy n the heart of Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, alongside Communicating Herzl’s vision Visitors to Mount the graves of the nation’s founding fathers and heroes Visitors to the Herzl Museum embark on an hour- Herzl can now I – including that of Theodor Herzl, the Visionary of long audiovisual journey into Herzl’s doubts, obstacles Zionism – lies the Herzl Museum. This lovely gem of a and successes and the ideas at the base of his vision. commemorate museum was founded by the World Zionist Organization The tour is offered in a range of languages, including their loved in 2005, a century after Theodor Herzl’s death, in or- Hebrew, English, Russian, French, Spanish, German der to relate his legacy, personal story, great vision and and Amharic. ones as well as worldviews to future generations. The Herzl Museum In addition to guided tours through the Herzl the founding has quickly become a popular destination for tourists Museum, the Zionist Educational Center also offers visionary of and a “must see” stop for all visitors to Israel’s capital. tours to the Leader’s Plot of the National Cemetery, AN OPPORTUNITY the Military Cemetery, and other national sites on Mt. the Zionist Memorial plaques Herzl. Movement, This year, a unique Memorial Board was inaugu- As part of the expansion, a Board of Governors Theodor Herzl rated next to the Herzl Museum, providing an oppor- for the Herzl Museum was recently founded under tunity for people to commemorate their personal he- the leadership of Dr. Nissim Levy. Dr. Levy has en- TO REMEMBER roes: those who are nearest and dearest to their hearts. listed a number of philanthropists to serve on the By commemorating loved ones on the new Memorial Board of Governors and assist him in raising funds The World Zionist Organization recently inaugurated Board, visitors to Mount Herzl connect their own per- for the activities of the Herzl Museum and educa- sonal memories to the national memory. It is a poignant tional center. For information about a personal Memorial Board on Mount Herzl in commemorating loved Jerusalem, providing a unique opportunity for way to commemorate loved ones for generations to Herzl’s ideas and the theory underlying the ones on The Mount come – linking their personal heritage with that of Herzl Zionist Movement have had an impact on all of us Herzl Memorial Board people to commemorate their loved ones and the Zionist vision. and have made their mark on the path of our his- please contact: This year marks the 120th. anniversary of Theodor tory. Zionism does not belong to the past, but is the Israel: [email protected], Herzl’s first visit to Jerusalem. This is a good opportuni- living, breathing movement which is relevant for +972-2-6202443, ty to mark this historic visit by commemorating depart- today. www.herzl.org.il ed friends and family members on the new Memorial The Museum seeks to communicate Herzl’s Zionist USA: [email protected], Board. Space on the Memorial Board is limited and me- vision especially among the younger generation, in or- +1-212-3186100 Ext. 6947 morial plaques will be affixed on the board on a first der to ensure a Jewish future with values, vision and www.azm.org come, first served basis. imagination. W THE POWER OF GIVING 47 .