Our Mission Statement
Children's Museum of Galilee cultivates curiosity by providing an educational, interactive play place for children to explore, discover and engage with their bodies, minds, hearts and imaginations. We inspire a life-long love of learning.
Children's Museum of the Galilee (CMG) is a not-for-profit amutah in Israel, currently laying the groundwork to become one of a very few state recognized museums. "Friends of Children's Museum of the Galilee" is a 510(c)(3) non-for- profit in the United States and can provide tax receipts. Sponsorships are also available.
The CMG (HaLev in Hebrew, "The Heart") is a place designed to spark a passion for life-long learning through creative exploration of science, art and nature.
Children's Museum of the Galilee (CMG) is a not-for-profit amutah in Israel, currently laying the groundwork to become one of a very few state recognized museums. "Friends of Children's Museum of the Galilee" is a 510(c)(3) non-for- profit in the United States and can provide tax receipts. Sponsorships are also available.
The CMG (HaLev in Hebrew, "The Heart") is a place designed to spark a passion for life-long learning through creative exploration of science, art and nature.
Who We Are
We are professionals, parents, teachers, business people, lawyers, government officials, realtors, and many volunteers making this happen.
We all share one thing in common: We care about kids.
We all share one thing in common: We care about kids.
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Dr. Netzach Farbiash
Museum Mentor, Advisor, and Chief Curator As CEO and Chief Curator of the Carasso Science Park in Be’er Sheva, Dr. Farbiash is experienced with the process of becoming, building, and running a recognized museum in Israel. He is accompanying us through this process and brings to our venture the support of Carasso’s entire staff as needed. Dr. Farbiash is a highly respected faculty member of Ben Gurion University. |
Shaindy Manoim
Museum Administrative Assistant Shaindy has plenty of experience in business, marketing and graphic design. She brings artistic creativity and out-of-the-box thinking as well as a keen eye for detail. Her vision of the museum is a place that embraces and feeds children’s curiosity, where they can experience object-based learning in a fun and interactive gathering place. 
Moshe Epstein
Museum Executive Board |
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Dr. Mary Ellen Weissman
Trustee, Friends of Children’s Museum of the Galilee Mary Ellen is a Harvard-trained licensed psychologist in private practice who specializes in child, adolescent, and family psychotherapy, psychological and educational testing, and consultation. She volunteers with several Jewish organizations. |
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Seema Gersten
Trustee, Friends of Children’s Museum of the Galilee. |
Barbara Katch
Trustee, Friends of Children’s Museum of the Galilee |
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Sara Morrow
Joint Advisory Council Member Sara has worked in many fields from freelance writing to office administration, culling a variety of skill sets. After 25 years in the applied lighting design industry and 10 years in the non-profit environment as an executive administrative assistant and project manager, she accepted the invitation to help the museum organize the administrative arm with remote office organization, CRM set-up, protocol establishment, board management, and more. |
Sheva Chaya
Museum Audit Board Member Renowned glass blower and painter, Sheva Chaya inspires all who visit her beautiful and popular Tzfat gallery. As a graduate of Princeton University in Visual Arts and Art History, her art touches on themes of the land of Israel, Jewish women, Torah and Kabbalah, great mystics and inner light. Sheva Chaya is the artist who created our colorful, playful, and delightful Purim clown card! |
Keren Horowitz
Museum Audit Board Member Keren is a retired Physical Therapist who specialized in early intervention. Keren is fascinated with form and function and how environment impacts learning and behavior. |
Our Values
At the museum, every child matters, and everyone who partners with, works for, or volunteers with us is valued. We provide educational tools and opportunities with resources that encourage responsibility and strength for all. We create an environment for children to discover new aspects of their potential and how they can impact the world. Parents delight in recognizing more of their children's potential. Families, teachers, and all who work to life the lives of children are inspired and encouraged in their roles.
