Sights Ben-Gurion’s Hut (tel. (057) 56 03 20 or 55 84 44), only slightly larger than the residences of his kibbutz neighbors, has been left unaltered except for the installation of glass doors separating visitors from the living room and library. Visitors can see how this brilliant and idealistic man decided to set a personal example for young Israelis to follow.

Pictures and documents are on display, giving the visitor some tangible connection to the legendary leader. Only one picture hangs in Ben-Gurion’s bedroom: at his own request, Mahatma Gandhi. (Open Sun.-Thurs. 8:3Oam-3:30pm, Fri. 8:30am-2pm, Sat. and holidays 9am-2:30pm. Free.) The bus stop for the house is one stop after the kibbutz. (Ask for Tzreef Ben-Gurion.)

An easy walk on the canyon rim is to the Ben-Gurion Tombs. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the view is classic. In 1992, ex-USSR ex-president Mikhail Gorbachev lay a wreath at Ben-Gurion’s grave and praised the success of Ben-Gurion’s style of socialism. Follow the signs on campus to get there.