AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BEIT HATFUTSOT
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Mission Statement
Beit Hatfutsot is the only institution in the world devoted to sharing the complete story of the Jewish people with millions of visitors from all walks of life. Today, reimagined as the Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot and as a global center, it works on-site, online and around the world to build connections across the Jewish people through its diverse and innovative programs that celebrate 4,000 years of Jewish life, culture and history to build connections among Jewish people around the world. The Museum engages people of all ages, backgrounds and lifestyles, emphasizing both the diversity and the unity of the Jewish people, and highlighting the universal resonance of the Jewish experience.
About This Cause
The American Friends of Beit Hatfutsot is a not for profit organization representing the interests of Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv, in all aspects of its activities and enhancing it institutional development. Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People, is more than a museum. This unique global institution tells the ongoing and extraordinary story of the Jewish people. Beit Hatfutsot connects Jewish people to their roots and strengthens their personal and collective Jewish identity. Beit Hatfutsot conveys to the world the fascinating narrative of the Jewish people and the essence of the Jewish culture, faith, purpose and deed while presenting the contribution of world Jewry to humanity. Beit Hatfutsot opened in 1978 thanks to the vision of Nahum Goldmann, President of the World Jewish Congress 1954-1977. In 2005, the Israeli Knesset passed the Beit Hatfutsot Law that defines Beit Hatfutsot as “the National Center for Jewish communities in Israel and around the world”. Our Mission To present and display the unique and ongoing 4,000 year-old story of the Jewish people – past, present and future. To nurture a sense of belonging among Jewish visitors and to strengthen Jewish identity. To serve as the central address for Jewish discourse, engagement and learning for Jewish individuals, families, communities and organizations from Israel and around the world. Beit Hatfutsot continues to play an integral role in strengthening Jewish identity and perpetuating Jewish heritage worldwide. I