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Photos: FOZ Museum
allows people of all nations, ages, and faiths The Friends
to experience the incredible stories of Christian of Zionism
Zionists, who courageously contributed to the Museum
establishment of the State of Israel as we know
it today.
Stepping through an unassuming arch in the
center of downtown Jerusalem, the eternal
capital of Israel, you embark on a journey
through the history of Israel, in the years leading
up to its creation. Magnificently told using
groundbreaking technology found nowhere else
in the nation, visitors experience the unfolding
story as though they themselves have stepped
back through time. Throughout this journey,
visitors will meet biblical figures, academics,
military officials, and even royalty who, ever
strong in their faith, created an everlasting bond
between the Jewish and Christian peoples.
Presented in sixteen different languages, the
Friends of Zion Museum is an experience
that is not to be missed. Accompanied by
a beautiful original music score, fantastic
surround-sound, and interactive displays, the
stories of some of the heroes of Zion come to
life before your very eyes.
A glance inside Comprised of eight unique exhibits that highlight Friends of Zion
the contributions of Christian Zionists to the
One of the most technologically advanced State of Israel and the Jewish People, this story visitors from all across the globe. Visitors have
museums in Israel, the Friends of Zion Museum through time begins with an aerial tour over the included religious leaders such as Pastor Jack
is also a dream turned into a reality. Born from entire land of Israel, filmed with IMAX quality Hayford, Canadian televangelist David Mainse,
the vision of Dr. Mike Evans, an Evangelical cameras mounted on drones and helicopters, Pastor Jim Garlow and his wife Rosemary
Zionist, the Friends of Zion Heritage Center accompanied by an original musical score, Schindler, who is a great niece of Oskar
brings together thousands of faithful, Israel- giving you the feeling as if you yourself were Schindler. FOZ has also hosted celebrities
loving Christians from all over the world. flying over this beautiful country. Following this such as NBA stars Omri Casspi and Demarcus
Driven by his passion for the State of Israel, journey, you are brought to hear a perspective Cousins, football quarterback Deshaun
Dr. Evans created a one-of-a-kind facility that on the biblical promise of the land, and leads Watson, rock star Steven Tyler of Aerosmith,
up to modern Israel as we know it today. For and Israeli writer Amos Oz. The museum has
Christian, Jewish, and pilgrims of all faiths, this also been honored with visits from leaders
promise to Abraham is brought to life with the and dignitaries such as former Governor
message of “Hineni - Here Am I”. of Arkansas Mike Huckabee, President of
Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei, President
As we move forward through the museum, of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez, US
and through time itself, we are introduced to Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, and US
dreamers such as John Henry Dunant - the first Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
winner of the Nobel Peace Prize and founder
of the International Red Cross, visionaries such Located in the historic Nahalat Shiva
as Queen Victoria, Horatio and Anna Spafford, neighborhood of Jerusalem, the Friends of Zion
and William Henry Hechler, heroes like former Heritage Center is an experience like no other,
US President Harry Truman and Lt.- Col. John that will be remembered for a lifetime. Visitors
Patterson. We hear the stories of Christians are recommended to book their guided tour in
who risked their own lives to save the lives of the advance to ensure entry into this unforgettable
Jewish people, people like Irena Sendler, Oskar museum. The need for Friends of Zion who will
Schindler, and Chiune Sugihara. Viewers are stand alongside Israel in the fight against anti-
given the unique opportunity to truly see what Semitism has never been more important.
it is like to hold a life in their own hands. The
hour long tour concludes with a spectacular 3D Today more than ever, the world needs people
exhibition, engaging each visitor in the ongoing who will proudly share the message of unity with
story of the Land of Israel, inviting each and the People of the Land of Israel, who will declare
every one to become a true Friend of Zion. “Here Am I - Hineni”.
Opened in 2015, the Friends of Zion Museum is
proud to have hosted over a quarter of a million
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