Dear Friends,

I send you my warm regards and deep appreciation, especially during
these days of the holy month of Ramadan, amid the difficult war and the uncertainty
surrounding the future.
The current war with Iran has, of course, forced us to close our doors, along with all
cultural institutions across Israel. We all hope it will be brief and that life will soon
return to normal—just as we were glad to see happen after the war in Gaza came to
an end. Thousands of students and visitors from across the country, along with
groups from abroad, started coming again—drawn by the engaging events and the
high-quality exhibitions presented at the museum since the beginning of the year.
While we are living through a challenging time internationally, we have taken upon
ourselves the responsibility to continue the journey we began exactly 30 years ago,
on April 8, 1996. We will continue to cultivate a broad multicultural meeting point and
will not allow fear and hatred to infiltrate it. This is the time to act against all odds,
and this is the time to come together for everyone who believes in this path.
I send you my warm wishes for Ramadan Kareem and for Eid al-Fitr, which will arrive
with the conclusion of the fasting month and wishes for Chag Pesach Sameach
(Happy Passover Holiday). With hope and prayer for better days ahead,
Said Abu Shakra