Where the Sun Sets – Elon Moreh Visitor Center

It all started here!

The new visitor center in Elon Moreh invites visitors on a fascinating journey to the dawn of the Jewish people and their deep connection to the Land of Israel. Overlooking Mount Kabir, Mount Ebal, and Mount Gerizim, the center tells the story of the place where the Jewish people took their first steps in the Land, allowing visitors to understand the roots of our existence here.

Elon Moreh is considered a pioneering community and serves as a symbol of Jewish settlement in Samaria. The story of the community is interwoven with the history of the Jewish people, given the immense historical, geographical, and security significance of the region. The site itself is a meeting point between past and future, between Biblical narratives and modern Israeli reality.

The center offers a significant educational and historical experience that provokes thought and connects the Biblical past to the Zionist future.

 

The visitor center is divided into two main spaces:

• The First Space (Under Construction) | The Story of the Past:                                                                                                                                         Visitors encounter the Biblical historical events that took place in the region: Abraham’s entry into the Land of Israel, Jacob’s journey, the story of Joseph and his brothers, and the ceremony of the blessing and the curse at Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal. This space evokes the sensations associated with the formation of the Jewish people and their initial bond with the Land.

 

• The Second Space | Connecting to Modern History:                                                                                                                                                                      Visitors are exposed to the story of the Sebastia settlers and the establishment of Elon Moreh as a symbol of the Jewish people’s revival in Samaria. This space explores the influence of these pioneers on Jewish settlement today and tells their story as part of the historical process of the Jewish people returning to their homeland.

 

 

The creation of the Elon Moreh visitor center brings together multiple layers of design, planning, and execution:

• Design and Construction of the Biblical Presentation Hall: Meticulous planning of the central exhibition space, which illustrates the Biblical stories that occurred in the area and provides visitors with a tangible connection to ancient Jewish history.

• Production of a Unique Animation Film: The production of an animated film based on an original song written and composed specifically for the presentation.

• A Unique Viewing Experience on Vertical and Horizontal Screens: The presentation features dynamic projection on screens in various configurations. This innovative viewing experience combines image movement across vertical and horizontal planes, making the visitor feel surrounded by the historical narrative.

• Comprehensive Center Design: Meticulous architectural design that adapts to the local landscape, blending tradition with modernity. The design supports the visitor experience and the flow between the different spaces in the center.

• Cinematography and Production of Diverse Video Content: Dynamic and original visual content created specifically for the presentation, including historical and Biblical content presented in a vivid and accessible manner, alongside interactive activities that allow visitors to be actively involved.

• Planning and Execution of Multimedia Systems: Implementation of advanced projection, audio, and interactive technologies, harmoniously integrated with the center’s spaces to provide a seamless, media-rich experience for visitors.

The combination of all these elements creates a unique and innovative visitor center that connects visitors to history and the present in an unforgettable way.