Celebrating Jerusalem: Respecting History and Building for the Future

Event start: 2pm UK/ 4pm Israel

On Yom Yerushalayim, we offer you the rare opportunity to go behind the scenes to one of the largest conservation and renewal projects happening in Israel right now with Eilat Lieber, Director of the Tower of David Museum,  lead architect Yotam Cohen-Sagi of award winning Kimmel-Eshkolot Architects and Yotam Carmel, Conservation Manager, Ken Hator Engineering Ltd.  They will share the vision for the revitalisation of the historic centre of Jerusalem at the Jaffa Gate, the challenges of conserving an ancient site while using the newest technologies to make it accessible and engaging for the 21st century and the responsibility for a world class iconic heritage site.  Join them as they unveil the plans for the $40 million dollar renewal and conservation project of the Tower of David Museum.

This event will be moderated by Caroline Shapiro, Director of the Strategic Communications of the Tower of David Museum.