The Rabbi Shalom Shabazi z"l Yemenite Jewish Heritage House

General Information

Facility Director: Bina Israeli
Archivists: Yael Ya'akov, Yisca Rave
Address: 21 Shilo St. Rosh Ha'Ayin 48036
Temporary address: Community Center 10 Marvad Ha'Ksamim Rosh Ha'Ayin 40800
Phone: 972-3-938-8050
972-54-940-0316 Bina Israeli
Fax: 972-3-938-4617
E-mail: beitmoreshet@walla.co.il
Website: none
Hours of Operation: Sunday -Friday 8:00-13:00
Closed on Saturday and Jewish holidays.
An appointment is needed.
Closest Public Transportation:
Bus:
Directions:
Access for Disabled: Partial

Description of Resources

The museum is dedicated to preserving the Yemenite heritage. It has documents, photos, ancient manuscripts, household utensils, traditional dress and artistic artifacts. There is a learning center for students and groups which focuses on history, literature, and folklore of Yemen.
Collection on Genealogy and family history Home made films, documentaries and audio cassettes; family books and family researches.
Oral history collections

The index is in chronological order. Requests for searches can be done from abroad.

The archive material is in closets. There are also open stacks. The material must be ordered. Microfilms can not be used on the premises. Copies can be made of the microfilm material. All the material is in Hebrew but the archivists know English.

For use of photocopying machines on the premises there is a charge. The public can photocopy material.