{"id":9575,"date":"2023-08-11T12:53:32","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T11:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.president.gov.il\/?page_id=9575"},"modified":"2023-10-22T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-22T13:29:58","slug":"visitors-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.president.gov.il\/en\/visitors-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Visitors\u2019 Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog, along with the staff of the Office of the President, invite you to the educational Visitors\u2019 Center at the President\u2019s Residence\u2014the beating heart of all the communities that comprise the rich mosaic of Israeli society. At the Visitors\u2019 Center, you will be able to learn about the history of the President\u2019s Residence, Israeli presidents throughout history, the role of the presidency in general, and the work of the current president, in particular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During your visit, you\u2019ll take part in workshops and activities tailored to your demographic, discover more about President Herzog\u2019s vision, and delve into \u201cTime to Talk: The President\u2019s Initiative for Dialogue,\u201d operating with the President\u2019s Residence and beyond. By the end of your visit, we\u2019ll be able to imagine together a shared Israeli tomorrow that will benefit all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are invited to discover, directly and up close, the place where so many exciting events take place\u2014from ambassadorial credentials ceremonies and discussion on the establishment of new governments, to dialogue between leaders, to welcoming ceremonies for foreign presidents and the annual Independence Day event honoring the IDF\u2019s outstanding soldiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

What does a visit include? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During your visit to the President\u2019s Residence, you will learn about the work of the president and his staff, understand his routine, vision, and work, and get to know the ways he is influencing Israel and its society. During your visit, we will tour the ceremonial areas of the President\u2019s Residence and its gardens, learn about the history of the building, its artwork, and archeological exhibits, watch a video about the work of Israeli presidents throughout history, and discover interesting stories about events at the president\u2019s official residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Visitors\u2019 Center team will be happy to incorporate tailored workshops and activities in the spirit of Time to Talk: The President\u2019s Initiative for Dialogue<\/em> into tours for groups and organizations. In these workshops, we\u2019ll learn about presidential leadership and acquire skills for listening, conflict management, respectful discourse, and consensus-building. Together, we\u2019ll learn about the role that each and every one of us can play in promoting a shared and better future for all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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The Presidential Gardens<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

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The tour route changes based on the needs of each group. Among the diverse groups that visit the educational Visitors\u2019 Center are representatives of all groups and communities in Israel, leadership programs for youth and adults, senior officials, local leaders, military commander courses, business, public, and non-profit sector management, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

It’s Time to Talk with us! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The team the educational Visitors\u2019 Center is working to spread the president\u2019s vision and conduct activities under the banner of the Time to Talk initiative, not only at the President\u2019s Residence but all around Israel, giving thousands of Israelis an experience of constructive and inclusive dialogue, and providing tools and capacity to engage in dialogue around disagreements in diverse communities throughout the length and breadth of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\t

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Main Hall in the President’s Residence<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t

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Time to Talk: The President\u2019s Initiative for Dialogue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many NGOs and organizations are already conducting a range of activities under the auspices of the president\u2019s initiative, bringing together Israelis from all sectors of society to meet in professionally facilitated discussion groups. If you also work for an NGO or organization that has adopted the President\u2019s vision and want to improve our society\u2019s ability to delve into and discuss its disagreements, replacing a divisive discourse with constructive dialogue, promoting arguments \u201cfor the sake of the heavens,\u201d and mitigating polarization and baseless hatred, you can submit a request here<\/a> operate under the banner of Time to Talk: The President\u2019s Initiative for Dialogue<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the tour and activities, we\u2019d love to get to know you and hear your voices\u2014the President\u2019s Residence, the People\u2019s House, is your home too !<\/p>\n\n\n\t

Book a Tour <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Visiting the President\u2019s Residence is free of charge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visits must be booked in advance. You may sign up for a 90-minute visit and tour (including the security check) in Hebrew, Arabic, or English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note: You may only visit the President\u2019s Residence through an organized tour. The President\u2019s Residence is a living and active institution, with a tight timetable that is always subject to change. We advise booking a tour at least a month or two in advance. There is a possibility that before your visit, we will have to postpone or cancel your tour owing to other engagements at the President\u2019s Residence.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n