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Mount Herzl, Herzl Museum

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The National Cemetery of the State of Israel is located on Mount Herzl in western Jerusalem. Among the graves on this hill are the country’s main military cemetery and the plot of the greats of the nation, where the nation’s leaders and Zionists are buried. Herzl Museum is located at the top of the mountain, where the National Memorial Hall commemorates all those who have fallen in defense of the country since 2017.

The main ceremonies on Remembrance Day for the Fallen of Israel are held on Mount Herzl in memory of those who have fallen in the IDF, the Israel Police, and during hostilities. The president, prime minister and head of state all participate in these ceremonies. This ceremony opens Independence Day.

In the Jerusalem Forest between Ein Kerem, Kiryat Yuval, Beit HaKerem, Beit Vagan, Yaffe Nof and Har Nof, the mountain rises to an elevation of 834 meters above sea level. Located next to Mount Herzl, Yad Vashem built the Mount of Remembrance on the shoulder next to it.

Located on Mount Herzl’s main entrance plaza, the Herzl Museum in Jerusalem showcases the practice and vision of Benjamin Ze’ev Herzl.

In honor of Herzl’s 100th birthday, the museum was renovated, upgraded, and reopened. In the new museum are four audiovisual presentations: one on Herzl’s path to Zionism, one on his Zionist activities, one on Herzl’s room, and a fourth on the comparison between Herzl’s vision in Altneuland and the achievements of the State of Israel. As part of the museum, Herzl’s original study will also be featured.

There are four four-dimensional films at the new museum, which describe Herzl’s life and contributions to Zionism, his involvement in Zionist politics, and his vision outlined in Altneuland. The museum complex includes two educational centers related to Zionism, managed by the World Zionist Organization.

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Chakra restaurant Jerusalem - Mediterranean fusion style

Experience a lively and inviting atmosphere at Chakra Restaurant, a non-kosher establishment in Jerusalem that has been a staple of the city's food and nightlife scene since 2000. Nestled near the Independence Garden, this restaurant boasts exceptional service, contemporary cuisine, and a charming pastoral ambiance. Their Mediterranean fusion menu offers a diverse array of dishes, from succulent jumbo shrimp to mouth-watering cheeseburgers, all prepared with accurate execution and served by friendly staff. With a daily-changing menu of fresh ingredients, guests can indulge in a variety of seafood, meats, and specialty dishes. During the summer evenings, visitors can bask in the warm breeze and take in the stunning views of the city garden from the outdoor seating area. Come see for yourself why Chakra Restaurant is a must-visit destination for those seeking a delightful dining experience in Jerusalem.

The Jerusalem Science Museum

The Bloomfield Science Museum is the place for learning about science with interactive displays that invite children and parents to touch, experience, and enjoy science. The museum offers guided tours, construction workshops, and special events with new exhibits, guest exhibitions, workshops, demonstrations, activities, and live shows. On Fridays and Saturdays, the entrance to the museum is free of charge. The history of the Science Museum In 1980, a group of scholars from the Hebrew University came together with the goal of establishing a permanent space for exhibiting science in ways that will enthrall and attract everyone: adults, teenagers and even very young children. The group sought to model the new museum on the Exploratorium in San Francisco, which was founded by Frank Oppenheimer in 1969. Together with Canada’s Ontario Science Centre, which opened in the same year, these institutions presented the world with an innovative model for interactive science museums. The group led by Professor Hillman established a non-profit called “Simply Science” for the purpose and set to work. “Simply Science” operated from the Givat Ram campus for ten years. The science museum is working on a project to build a museum of nature in Israel as part of a shared campus. This campus will show how different scientific disciplines are connected, as well as how they can be used to understand the world around us. Museum Hours Sunday closed Monday–Thursday 10:00-18:00 Friday 10:00-14:00 Saturday 10:00-16:00

The Twin Cave - attractions around Jerusalem

The Twin Cave is an ancient cave intertwined with stories and discoveries from the time of the Maccabees and stories about different types of bats that find their favorite cool and dark place. The route leading to the cave lasts less than an hour in each direction and is not particularly difficult, children aged 4 and over will manage without help most of the time. The tour of the cool and humid cave is especially pleasant after the heat outside and you should enter with personal flashlights if you want to see their way. In the depths of the Twin Caves springs a spring that some believe have healing properties for its waters. Up the road, minutes after the cave opens, you can glide on a natural slide made of very smooth rock. The children will be able to spend long minutes of fun there and so will you. The cave is not open to visitors at a time when the bats are sleeping their winter sleep. The cave is not far from the Stalactite Cave a short distance from Beit Shemesh and Jerusalem.

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