MACHAL [Mitnadvei Hutz LaAretz] and Aliyah Bet Records undated, 1930-2010

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MACHAL [Mitnadvei Hutz LaAretz] and Aliyah Bet Records undated, 1930-2010

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The MACHAL, the acronym for “mitnadvei hutz laAretz” ("Volunteers from Abroad"), consisted of about 3500 men and women from over 40 countries from a variety of social and religious backgrounds who volunteered to fight for the establishment of Israel. This collection is unique in that it deals specifically with the experience of MACHAL and Aliyah Bet volunteers from Canada and the United States and others living in the United States. The collections consists of files on 500 volunteers, over 2000 original and reproduction photographs, numerous audio-visual material, books, manuscripts, and memoirs.

21.5 linear feet (43 manuscript boxes).

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Ben-Gurion, David, 1886-1973

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Marcus, David, 1901-1948

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Finegood, Michel

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Kaplansky, Eddy

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MACHAL Mitnadvei Hutz LaAretz and Aliyah Bet

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The establishment of the Jewish state of Israel in the Arab-Israeli War of 1948-49 happened with the assistance of the MACHAL, war veterans from around the world giving military assistance, and Aliyah Bet, the illegal immigration of thousands of Jewish refugees from Europe to Israel. These organizations provided the necessary logistical and personnel support to win the war. The MACHAL, the acronym for “mitnadvei hutz laAretz” or "volunteers from abroad", consisted of abo...

Lowenstein, Ralph Lynn, 1930-....

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Klausner, Samuel Z.

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American Veterans of Israel

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Bergman, Elihu

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