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Museum “Jews of Sevastopol. History of Heroism”
Head
of Museum program – Boris Gelman
It’s
heroic defences that made Sevastopol famous all over the world. First, the 349 days defence in the Crimean actions (1854-1855) and a well known defence that lasted 250 days during the World War II. Thousands of Jews served in the ranks of the Russian and Soviet Armies, fighting against enemy. Heroism and great courage of Jewish people and their role in the history of the whole country cannot be denied.
The
goals of the Museum are: ·
To retain the memory of Jews’ deeds on Sevastopol land for
future generation ·
To excite feelings of pride for the elder generation; give rise to
self reliance ·
To reconnect to the Jewish heritage ·
To support feeling of adherence to traditions and fathers’
faith ·
To display the tragedy of Holocaust in Sevastopol Thematic structure:
1.
The light of Menora in Chersones (the Jewish community in the I cent
BC). 2. In Sevastopol fortresses (1854-1855)
3.
Sevastopol Jewish Community in XIX –early XX century 4.
The Jewish people during revolutionary events (1905-1920). 5.
Zionist movement in Sevastopol. 6. The Jews in sailors’ vests (Service in the Black Sea Navy, 1920-1941).
7.
On the “burning land”. Defense of Sevastopol in 1941-42. 8.
Victorious assault. Liberation of Sevastopol (May, 1944) 9.
Holocaust. 10.
Revival of Sevastopol. 11.
The Jewish people in all key-areas of activity. Heavy industry. Health
protection. Science. Arts. 12. The revival of Jewish traditions and culture.
According
to the program “Museum” the following books have been
published: “Cannot
Sink into Oblivion ” – in memory of Jews who fought for
Sevastopol “On
the Burning Land” (Heroes of Soviet Union – the Jews in
defence for Sevastopol) .
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JEWISH WELFARE CENTER “HESED SHAHAR”
