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April 17, 2024

Twenty-Fifth Knesset, Second Session, Passover Recess

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The Knesset building

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Virtual tour of the Knesset​

A rare look into the Knesset b​uilding without leaving home: A virtual tour of the Knesset via Google Street View.

Full story of the Knesset building

A view of the building’s exterior; the historical story of the move from Froumine House; the competition for planning the Knesset building; the construction process and the new wings. You’re invited to take a look.

Dedication ceremony for the Knesset building on Givat Ram

On August 30, 1966, the new Knesset building was dedicated in an impressive state ceremony and in a festive and uplifting atmosphere. You are invited to experience some of the excitement by reading the addresses delivered and viewing the invitation to the ceremony.

Virtual tour of the Knesset

Full story of the Knesset building

Dedication ceremony ​

​​Description of the Plenum ​The Plenum Hall is the venue of the sessions held by the Knesset Plenum, which is the Knesset's central body and its highest authority. Would you like to know what the hall looks like and how it is built? Click here	Description of the Plenum		The committee rooms – description A large part of the Knesset's work is done in the committees. Would you like to get to know the committee rooms in the Kedma Wing and the original rooms that served the committees before moving to their new residence? Click here​​
The committee rooms

Art and archeology in the Knesset Many artworks and archeological artifacts are displayed in the Knesset, having been collected over the years or presented to the Knesset as a gift or on loan. Interested in art or archeology? Take a look	Chagall State Hall The Chagall State Hall is named after artist and craftsman Marc Chagall, who designed it. Receptions and state events are held in the hall. You're invited to visit	Beit Froumine Museum Between the years 1950–1966, the Knesset resided in Beit Froumine. The Knesset is currently working to restore Beit Froumine and create a historical-educational museum that will commemorate the Knesset’s history and its activity. Click here to visit
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Judaica in the Knesset building Initially the intention was to build a prayer room in the Knesset, and only afterwards was the room designated as a synagogue. The Knesset also contains Judaica objects and Jewish artworks. Interested? Click here	Green Knesset The Knesset places an emphasis on environmental protection. It works to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, as well as saving water, recycling paper, beverage containers and other materials, and is active in other areas of sustainability. Interested? Take a look	Exhibits in the Knesset The Knesset features various exhibitions, including “Prime Ministers in Slippers” and a display of gifts presented to the Knesset. The Archeological Garden houses artifacts from different periods. Click here to view

Art and archeology in the Knesset Many artworks and archeological artifacts are displayed in the Knesset, having been collected over the years or presented to the Knesset as a gift or on loan. Interested in art or archeology? Take a look ​
Chagall State Hall The Chagall State Hall is named after artist and craftsman Marc Chagall, who designed it. Receptions and state events are held in the hall. You're invited to visit
Beit Froumine Museum Between the years 1950–1966, the Knesset resided in Beit Froumine. The Knesset is currently working to restore Beit Froumine and create a historical-educational museum that will commemorate the Knesset’s history and its activity. Click here to visit
Judaica in the Knesset building Initially the intention was to build a prayer room in the Knesset, and only afterwards was the room designated as a synagogue. The Knesset also contains Judaica objects and Jewish artworks. Interested? Click here
Green Knesset The Knesset places an emphasis on environmental protection. It works to promote energy efficiency and use of renewable energy, as well as saving water, recycling paper, beverage containers and other materials, and is active in other areas of sustainability. Interested? Take a look
Exhibits in the Knesset The Knesset features various exhibitions, including “Prime Ministers in Slippers” and a display of gifts presented to the Knesset. The Archeological Garden houses artifacts from different periods. Click here to view

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