The Children's Museum of the Galilee is supported by a growing network of leaders, advisors,
educators, philanthropists, and community partners committed to strengthening
the future of Northern Israel.

Leadership

Laya Saul Jackson, MA
founder, president FCMG, Executive Board CMG

Nofar Atas

Advisors & Strategic Consultants

Yoel Zilberman
Founder and CEO, Hashomer Hachadash

Aviva Dan, PhD
Head of the Preschool Education Program, Tel-Hai Academic College

Keren Zilberman Shavit, MA
Director, Mandel Program for Regional Leadership in the North

Alby Segall
Former CEO, Denver Children's Museum
President, Gemini Consulting Group

Drew Weissman, MD, PhD
Nobel Laureate

Barbara Katch
Trustee, Friends of CMG
Barbara brings decades of legal, real estate, investment, and executive committee experience to Friends of CMG.

Seema Gersten
Trustee, Friends of CMG
Seema is a passionate early childhood educator with over 25 years of experience in play-based, experiential learning.

Laya Lurie
Joint Advisory Council Member
A family therapist and former speech therapist, Laya brings decades of experience supporting children, families, confidence-building, and early development.

Moshe Epstein
Museum Executive Board
Moshe brings experience in education, youth development, leadership, writing, marketing, and website development to the CMG team.

Dr. Eli Kalfon
Secretary, Friends of CMG
A physician and educator, Eli brings a deep belief in the power of science to spark children’s curiosity and wonder.

Sheva Chaya
Museum Audit Board Member
A Princeton-trained visual artist, glassblower, and painter, Sheva Chaya brings creativity, beauty, and artistic inspiration rooted in Tzfat.

Yaron Jackson
Museum Board Member
Yaron brings over 40 years of real estate experience and 25 years in construction, with a focus on practical, affordable building solutions.

Sara Morrow
Joint Advisory Council Member
Sara brings experience in writing, administration, lighting design, nonprofit operations, executive support, and project management.

Perry Vernikoff
Joint Advisory Council Member
Perry brings over 30 years of hospitality leadership, customer service, project management, and team development experience.

Keren Horowitz
Museum Audit Board Member
A retired physical therapist specializing in early intervention, Keren brings insight into how environment shapes learning, behavior, and development.

Strategic Partners

Mashabim
Community Stress Prevention Center

Hashomer Hachadash

Lower Galilee Regional Council

Adam V'Adamah
Together, our
leadership, advisors, and partners provide the expertise, vision, and
stewardship needed to bring this project to life.

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HOURS:
Interested in exploring the Museum and letting your imagination run free? So are we! If funding from generous donors like you comes in as planned, we will open in 2028-2029! 
We are a registered 501(c)(3) in the U.S. and can issue tax exempt receipts. We are also a registered and recognized amutah in Israel also give receipts for Shekel donations.
Email: [email protected]
LOCATION
​A wondrous place in Northern Israel... The Lower Galilee Council, our municipal partner, has generously allocated 20 dunams (approx. 5 acres) for the project.
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Located next to the Golani Intersection, the site is surrounded by a school complex with over 2,000 students, agricultural farms, and a pre-military preparatory program—an ideal environment to engage and inspire the next generation.