Even those who go in with an air of indifference come out saying that they must come back again with their parents. Today, as chair of the non-profit organization, he revels in what has been accomplished but is driven by what remains to be completed. We expect to offer a holistic educational experience, including lectures, seminars, movies, and exhibits. Because Hecker currently is based in Berlin, German-speaking architecture students have been showing up at the museum. But, they have insisted on going in, in spite of the language problem and the fact that they have absolutely no connection to this experience in their backgrounds.
Translation is the least of the challenge, however.
Integrating a different language into the multi-media form without detracting from the total effect is the greater issue. The example of the German speakers, however, would indicate that one can enjoy Beit Hapalmach even without understanding the language. Upstairs, in the yet-unfinished rooms which serve as the offices of Dor Hapalmach, the organization's administrator, Rivka Kramer, asks a visitor her impressions of the experience. The program and space are designed for groups of no more than 25 visitors at a time, with a new group able to enter every half hour. Beit Hapalmach is currently open Sunday through Thursday, from 8 am to 4 pm.