Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites

JNF-USA affiliate The Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites oversees more than 180 heritage sites across Israel and works to restore and preserve them, and develop and operate visitor centers throughout Israel, thus promoting and elevating the importance of Israel’s history to residents and tourists alike.

Funding Opportunities

ADOPT A MA’APIL (CLANDESTINE IMMIGRANT)AT ATLIT DETENTION CAMP: $1,800

Sponsor the testimonial recording of one of the 130,000 clandestine immigrants(many of whom were Holocaust survivors) who made the perilous journey to Israel, and create a personal connection between the donor and this story.

CONNECT YOUTH TO ISRAEL’S HISTORY:  $2,500

Classes from schools from all over Israel can be involved in the history and preservation of a chosen historical site through educational programs that allow them to experience preservation in action and create a personal connection with the site and Israel’s history.

ACCESSIBILITY PROGRAMS AT 60 HERITAGE SITES:  $3,600

An educational program for people with cognitive disabilities, designed in collaboration with JNF affiliate LOTEM-Making Israel Accessible, to ensure that each heritage site meets the needs of visitors with cognitive disabilities so that all visitors have the chance to tour and learn about Israel’s heritage.

UPGRADE A HERITAGE SITE:  $5,000

Sponsor the physical improvements of a heritage site, which includes restoring its physical condition, providing new furniture, upgrading an exhibit, and improving signage and landscaping.

For other giving levels and donation opportunities for Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites, please contact Mitch Rosenzweig, at mrosenzweig@jnf.org