He was a key figure in planning the British campaign in Palestine and was active in enlisting support for the Yishuv. His younger sister Sarah, who was also a member of the spy organization, was discovered by the Turks and tortured until she finally committed suicide in 1917. The Beit Aharonson museum, located in the heart of the old city, offers a short presentation about the life and work of the Aharonson family, the tragic death of Sarah, and a tour of their home. In addition to its store the mill runs workshops and demonstrations. Set up in the old glass factory that was built by Rothschild in 1891 to supply the winery, it displays the finds from Tel Dor and screens a movie about the use and production of techelet, the blue dye used in tzizit, derived from in the murex snail found in the area.
Adventurous visitors can arrange to dive for the snails.
639-0950 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. How to get there - To get to historic Atlit take the Zichron Ya'acov exit off the main coastal highway. By public transport, take a bus to modern Atlit and ask to be let off at the camp. There is also a railway station at Atlit. Specials Support Israel's soldiers in their time of need.