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9 February 2012 / 16 Shevat 5772

A Millennium of Jewish Fighters, Valor and Heroism with Gidon Abramowitz as our erudite Guide

Israel Center Headquarter | September 07, 2010 - 8:00AM

A Millennium of Jewish Fighters, Valor and Heroism with Gidon Abramowitz as our erudite Guide
Thursday, September 7 8:00am to 6:30pm approx.
Latrun Israel’s Armored Museum, memorializing the major battles fought in the area throughout history, from Joshua to the War of Independence and the Six Day War. Largest collection of armored vehicles in the world… a documentary of Israeli armored might. The tour will emphasize the special section honoring the Jewish soldiers and partisans, and their invaluable contribution to the Allied war effort and victory over the Nazi tyranny.
Beit Hagdudim The Jewish Legion Museum, est. 1961 by Jewish men and women, veterans who volunteered to fight in the British Army and who later founded Moshav Avichail, where the Museum is located. The display speaks for the soldiers who began as a small battalion in WWI and grew to a force of over 30,000 in WWII.
Border Police Museum and Heritage Center… depicts the on-going vigilance of the Border Police, and their fight against internal and external terrorism… a testimony to the operational capabilities and resolve of this branch of Israel’s fighting forces… The rich display relates the many operational episodes throughout Israel’s war on terrorism from 1949 to present day.
180NIS members / 200NIS non-members - Sign up with Naomi at the Travel Desk (02) 560-9110 or 050-725-8392 - Shulamit’s tiyulim are always a treat; Come! You will enjoy her delicious sweets!