The Archives building and its surroundings are undergoing renovations. The reading room
of the Central Zionist Archives is open to the public in its temporary
residence in the International Convention Center (ICC, Binyanei HaUma). It operates in a limited format and with advanced registration only.
Operating hours:
Sunday – Wednesday, 8:00 – 15:00.
Admittance to the Reading Room will be in two shifts:
First shift: 8:00 – 11:30
Second shift: 11:30 – 15:00
Coordinating a visit & ordering files
Visits to the Archives are possible upon advance registration only according to the shift hours mentioned above. Requested file notations should be ordered at least two weeks before arrival. Registration can be made by email only: cza@wzo.org.il
- The applicant should state over the mail dates on which he wishes to visit - on the days of activity of the reading room.
- Multiple sign-up for two consecutive shifts on the same day is possible, but no more than two days within a week, according to availability.
- The applicant will receive an e-mail confirmation regarding the availability of shifts
- It is possible to order up to 20 files for each visit. The list of the file notations should be sent by email at least a week in advance: cza@wzo.org.il. It will not be possible to order additional files on the day of your visit.
- Working in groups or coming with an escort is currently prohibited in the Reading Room.
- Visitors are requested to update the CZA if he\she is unable to arrive at the CZA for the requested shift to allow other visitors to sign up for that shift.
- The CZA's temporary offices are in ICC, Binyanei HaUma, where various events are held, and sometimes loud music is played. Noise disturbances should be taken into account when visiting the reading room.
Please note that the CZA building is undergoing extensive renovation. The Archives’ staff will make every effort to allow researchers access to archival material, but some collections may not be accessible temporarily according to the progress in construction work.
Requests for scanned material
The Archives continues to give remote
services, such as the scanning of material. This service might take longer
than is expected and depends on the availability of the collections.
Directions
The offices are located in the southern part of the campus, at 5 Prof. Rakah Street, in the High-Tech Village.
For your convenience, below are links to the Archives’ location on various navigation apps: