Museum Event Celebrates Immigrants' Contributions to Israel
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The ANU - Museum of the Jewish People is hosting its third annual "Olim, Olim" event on October 18, 2026, to celebrate Aliya Day and honor immigrants' contributions to Israel. The event, themed around the unifying power of the Jewish table, will feature multilingual activities including a fair, film screenings, and discussions. Director General Oded Revivi and Nefesh B'Nefesh CEO Rabbi Yehoshua Fass emphasized the importance of recognizing immigrants' impact and fostering integration. The program runs from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the museum in Tel Aviv.
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- ANU Museum of the Jewish People hosts third annual "Olim, Olim" event on October 18, 2026.
- Event celebrates Aliya Day, honoring immigrants' contributions to Israel.
- Activities include immigrant fair, film screenings, and multilingual discussions.
- Theme focuses on the Jewish table as a space for unity and shared history.
- Director General Oded Revivi and Rabbi Yehoshua Fass highlighted immigrant impact.
- Event runs from 5 PM to 10 PM at the museum in Tel Aviv.
The ANU - Museum of the Jewish People, in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh, the Nadav Foundation, and various municipalities and Israeli organizations, will host its third annual "Olim, Olim" project on Sunday, October 18, 2026, to celebrate Aliya Day. The event, themed around the Jewish table as a unifying space, aims to honor new and veteran immigrants and their contributions to Israeli society.
The evening will feature a variety of activities in four languages: English, Spanish, Russian, and French. These include an immigrant fair, screenings of rare archival films, a live concert, and round-table discussions. The program is designed to highlight the diverse stories, cultures, and traditions brought to Israel by immigrants, emphasizing the unity and shared history created by their experiences.
Oded Revivi, Director General of the ANU - Museum of the Jewish People, stated that Aliya Day is an opportunity to recognize the bold decision of immigrants to make Israel their home and acknowledge their pervasive impact on Israeli society. He added that the "Olim, Olim" project provides a platform for these stories and celebrates the diversity immigrants bring.
Rabbi Yehoshua Fass, Co-founder and CEO of Nefesh B'Nefesh, remarked that the process of immigration continues long after arrival and stressed the importance of societal acceptance and support for new immigrants. He highlighted the event's role in fostering a sense of belonging and shared responsibility for successful integration.
The event's schedule includes a "Shuk Olim" (Immigrant Market) from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM, guided tours focusing on Jewish cuisine and the museum's main exhibition from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM, archival film screenings from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM, and a "Sitting at the Table" session for immigrants to share their stories from 8:15 PM to 9:00 PM. The evening will conclude with a live concert by Uri Zerai and dancing from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The "Olim, Olim" project is supported by organizations such as Ezra, Gvahim, and Shivat Zion. The event begins at 5:00 PM at the ANU - Museum of the Jewish People, located at 15 Klausner Street, Tel Aviv. Entrance tickets cover all program activities except food purchases at the fair.