The four main areas of activity are: Parliamentary Democracy Israel as the Jewish State Value-Driven Leadership The Zionist Struggle to Establish the State of Israel Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
Parliamentary Democracy Israel as the Jewish State Value-Driven Leadership The Zionist Struggle to Establish the State of Israel Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
Israel as the Jewish State Value-Driven Leadership The Zionist Struggle to Establish the State of Israel Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
Value-Driven Leadership The Zionist Struggle to Establish the State of Israel Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
The Zionist Struggle to Establish the State of Israel Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
Following a tour through the museum, groups of youngsters who have previously coordinated their visit can participate in a guided discussion through a review of the texts of documentary sources related to the main themes of the heritage of Menachem Begin. For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
For the middle schools, we have created the Junior Knesset program. In this project, the personality of Menachem Begin is reflected as an outstanding parliamentarian and the purpose of the program is to have the students acquire knowledge of our governing parliamentarian values and even to encourage the students to appreciate the Knesset. Likewise, the program contributes to endowing the art of debate to the youth from all layers of the society. This program is carried out through simulated experiential sessions with parliamentary work We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Special lectures are also obtainable including a workshop for Bar/Bat Mitzva youngsters. Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
Additional programs are aimed at soldiers and police personnel in the area of “Israel – A Jewish and Democratic State”, “Leadership Synergy” and other workshop themes. The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
The Center has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”). The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
The Center provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and aids students in other ways. The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
The Center is assisted by girls on National Service in coordination with the Education Ministry.
We offer tours such as the “In the Footsteps of Menachem Begin” tour in which people follow Menachem Begin in Jerusalem. It provides walking routes according to landmarks in the life of Begin combined with his heritage. Among the tours, some which can be led in English:1. From Underground to FreedomRoute includes: The Museum of Undergound Prisoners at Russian Compound; Jabotinsky Apartment; King David Hotel; Raliway Station; Begin Center.Time: 2-4 hours2. In The Footsteps of Menachem BeginRoute includes: Underground Apartment on Alfassi St.; Prime Minister's Residence; King David Hotel; Begin Center.Time: 3 hoursAdditional locations can include: The Old Knesset Building; Zion Square; The Current Knesset Building; Underground Prisoners Museum.
Among the workshops and seminars for the Israeli population, these deal with the themes of Command Leadership Dilemas, Public Mission Responsibility, Judaism and Democracy in Israel and Synergy and include working tours of sites connected to Menachem Begin near the Center.
In addition to regular 'in-house' programs, the Department has supported external organizations such as the "Hineni" program – an activist-leadership program for youth of the Ethiopian Jewish community - and Israel Debating Society (“Siah v’Sig”).
The Information and Educational Resources Unit provides research guidance for writing academic theses in history and assists high school pupils, university students and soldiers in officers training courses in other ways.
The Begin Center runs occasional lecture evenings and can provide speakers on a variety of topics including:LeadershipIsrael's SocietyJewish HeroismTestimony from the UndergroundThe Herut MovementThe Egyptian-Israel Peace TreatyThe Altalena AffairThe Bombing of the Iraqi ReactorThe First Lebanon War - Peace Over the GalilThe Polics of Remembrance and CommemorationThe Enterprise of Jewish Presence in Judea, Samaria and GazaThe lectures need to pre-arranged and involve payment.