Center of Scientology Israel Grand Opening Photos

The new Ideal Center of Scientology Israel was dedicated in Tel Aviv-Jaffa on August 21, 2012, in ceremonies attended by more than 2,000 Scientologists from Israel and 27 nations across the world. Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, personally dedicated the Center. Welcoming Scientologists to their new home were city and national dignitaries including Tel Aviv City Council Member Meital Lehavi; Office of the Prime Minister Director for the Bedouin Sector Mohammad Kaabia; Office of The Prime Minister Senior Coordinator on the Status of Minority Women Rania Pharyra; Biblical scholar and author Dr. Rimon Kasher; Jaffa Arab Christian Community Chairman Peter Habash; and historical preservation architect Eyal Ziv. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Center of Scientology of Israel celebrated the grand opening of their new home: the historic Alhambra Theater in the heart of Tel Aviv’s ancient port city of Jaffa. Scientologists from Israel and across the world, as well as national and city leaders, convened for the dedication. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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On August 21, 2012, more than 2,000 Scientologists, guests and dignitaries celebrated the grand opening of the Center of Scientology Ideal Organization in Tel Aviv-Jaffa. The Center’s landmark home, the Alhambra Theater, was originally constructed in 1937 and now stands fully restored as a center for the entire community. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, personally dedicated the new Center. Addressing the Scientologists in attendance, he said: “This center is a gift from the International Association of Scientologists to Israel. As such, it represents our recognition that all religions hold central truths in common and thus may work together to achieve the common dream of universal brotherhood. So from this day hence, it becomes your mission and destiny to extend our help across this legendary land. Let it be done in the spirit of Scientology so that your help is freely given, because it is all about freedom. And let it be done with supreme dedication, because only in that way we will realize the Aims of Scientology and thus a world without insanity, without criminality, without war—a world where the able can prosper, where honest beings have rights and all are free to rise to greater heights.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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In her salutatory address, Tel Aviv City Council Member Meital Lehavi welcomed the Scientology Center to Jaffa: “The story of this house of yours suits the story of Jaffa. It is a house for everyone, accepting everyone. And it is my great hope this house connects, integrates, welcomes and advances the hopes that exist in Jaffa. I am confident that by sitting together, thinking together and working together we keep Jaffa the home for everyone. Your new Center will have an important part in leading the way.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Office of the Prime Minister Director for the Bedouin Sector Mohammad Kaabia spoke of Scientology’s many humanitarian programs: “When it comes to all we strive for—for freedom, to be included and embraced by one’s fellow man—there is no group that better bears these marks than Scientology. You teach man his rights, you prevent drugs in schools, you take care to build up the individual and you inspire kindness toward one another. I believe we must introduce these programs into all Arab and Bedouin sectors across Israel.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Rania Pharyra, Senior Coordinator on the Status of Minority Women, Office of The Prime Minister, spoke of the need for the Center’s outreach with The Way to Happiness, a non-religious guide to living: “The Way to Happiness is a new way to understand the purpose of humanity—my purpose, your purpose. We have this tool to spread to the minds and hearts of people not politics, but something that touches the heart of children, youth, adults, all genders, all religions, all races. We can defeat racism, hatred and fear. We can bring a change. We will build the bridge to our greatest dreams.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Biblical scholar and author Dr. Rimon Kasher spoke of the Center’s vital importance to the region: “I believe Scientology is the only religion that can create a connection or even affinity between the different faiths and the only one that can relieve the tension between religions. It is my hope that with your Ideal Org, you will accomplish your aims. In so doing you will mark a turning point for not just the entire Israeli society, but for all of the Middle East.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Peter Habash, chairman of the Arab Christian Community of Jaffa, welcomed the volunteer work of the Center: “You have built this amazing Scientology Center to help the Arab Community and all communities of Jaffa. And we believe your Center serves the same goals as we do. When I see your active volunteers, youth and adults, their work makes me feel that you can make a difference here. I see that you are a part of us and a part of Jaffa.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Historic preservation architect for Jaffa, Eyal Ziv, who directed the restoration of the Alhambra Theater, proclaimed: “Your respect and care for this building is astounding. You created a perfect example of preserving the past for all of Tel Aviv-Jaffa. And so I want to thank you and all associated with the Center of Scientology for bringing new life to this Jaffa jewel.” © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Mr. David Miscavige, Chairman of the Board Religious Technology Center and ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion (center) dedicated the Center. Participating in the ceremony were (left to right): Jaffa Arab Christian Community Chairman Peter Habash; historic preservation architect for Jaffa, Eyal Ziv; Office of the Prime Minister Director for the Bedouin Sector Mohammad Kaabia; Tel Aviv City Council Member Meital Lehavi; Office of The Prime Minister Senior Coordinator on the Status of Minority Women Rania Pharyra; and Biblical scholar and author Rimon Kasher. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Center of Scientology Tel Aviv The Center of Scientology’s new home is the historic Alhambra Theater on Jerusalem Boulevard. Originally constructed in 1937, its distinctive Art Deco and International Style influenced many subsequent buildings in the vicinity. The Scientology Center fully restored the 60,000-square-foot building, which now provides for the delivery of all Scientology services and to extend humanitarian programs across the land. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Reception
The Center welcomes all visitors wishing to obtain an introduction to Dianetics and Scientology. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Public Information Center
The Public Information Center provides a complete introduction to every aspect of Dianetics and Scientology—including the beliefs and practices of the religion as well as a biographical presentation on the life and legacy of Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Information Center further presents exhibits on the many humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs sponsored by Scientology Organizations and members worldwide. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the Center’s displays at their leisure and to return as often as they like. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Alhambra Historic Exhibition
The Scientology Center features a permanent exhibit dedicated to the history of the landmark Alhambra Theater, including an extensive photographic display and a scale model of the original building. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Alhambra Model
The scale model of the original Alhambra Theater depicts the building as it stood during the 1930s as a center of culture in Jaffa. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Alhambra Auditorium
The historic Alhambra Auditorium accommodates all congregational ceremonies and services, including weekly Scientology Services open to members of every faith. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Auditorium
The Auditorium can also be configured to host seminars, workshops and a wide variety of community events. In that respect, it is dedicated to Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s vision of all denominations working together to achieve the common dream of all religions. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Alhambra Clock
Beneath the skylit stairway to the rooftop stands the Alhambra’s restored glass-faced clock overlooking Jerusalem Boulevard. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Rooftop Terrace and Café
The rooftop terrace and café, with expansive views of neighboring Old Jaffa, welcomes those visiting the Center or attending its many scheduled events. It is further provided for Scientologists during breaks in their services. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Testing
The Center provides for the delivery of all Dianetics and Scientology Introductory Services. These include testing, offered as a community service to assist individuals in gaining an understanding of their personal capabilities. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Dianetics and Scientology Bookstore
The bookstore makes available Founder L. Ron Hubbard’s scripture on Dianetics and Scientology. In all, Mr. Hubbard’s legacy comprises tens of millions of published words in dozens of books and thousands of recorded lectures. Materials are available in 50 languages. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Success through Communication Course Room
The Center houses multiple classrooms for introductory courses on Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in life—including Success through Communication, which teaches the underlying skill to succeed in both professional and personal relationships. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Auditing Room
Scientologists participate in auditing (spiritual counseling) in the Hubbard Guidance Center, which has dozens of auditing rooms, each providing a calm, distraction-free environment necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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Scientology Academy
The Academy is where Scientologists train to become auditors (spiritual counselors), capable of applying the technology of auditing to help others attain spiritual freedom. The Tel Aviv Academy comprises multiple course rooms, each devoted to a different aspect of training. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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The Office of L. Ron Hubbard
Traditional in all Scientology Organizations is the Office of L. Ron Hubbard, honoring the religion’s Founder and symbolizing that this Center is true to his writings and ideals. © 2025 Church of Scientology International. All Rights Reserved.

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